Discover amazing local experiences from skipping the crowds for an off-the-beaten-path stroll around Rome's lesser-known cultural treasures, to eating your way through downtown Palermo's vibrant street-food scene, and taking the ultimate road trip through Tuscany's fairy-tale vineyards.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Italy travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity based itineraries help you get off-the-beaten-track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Italy
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from discovering tales behind Rome's great art to experiencing the new generation of contemporary trattorias in the city
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: Rome; Turin, Piedmont & Cinque Terre; Milan & the Lakes; Venice & the Veneto; Ski Escape to the Dolomites; Emilia-Romagna; Florence & Tuscany; Naples & the South; Sicily; Sardinia

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Italy.