Rick Steves Italy 2018

Rick Steves Italy 2018

<b>From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta: with Rick Steves on your side, Italy can be yours!<br /><br />Inside <i>Rick Steves Italy 2018</i> you'll find:</b><br /><br /><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> for planning a multi-week trip to Italy <br /><b>Rick's strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites<br /><b>Top sights and hidden gems</b>, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelato<br /><b>How to connect with local culture:</b> Savor a delicious plate of cacio e pepe, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque Terre, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match (calico, to locals) <br /><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick's candid, humorous insight<br />The <b>best places to eat, sleep, and experience l</b>a dolce far niente<br /><b>Self-guided walking tours</b> of lively neighborhoods and museums<br /><b>Vital trip-planning tools</b>, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place <br /><b>Detailed maps</b>, including a <b>fold-out map</b> for exploring on the go<br /><b>Useful resources</b> including a packing list, Italian phrasebook, a historical overview, and recommended reading<br /><b>Over 1,000 bible-thin pages</b> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down<br /><b>Annually updated information</b> on Venice, Padua, The Dolomites, Lake Country, Milan, Italian Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Hill Towns of Central Italy, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and much more<br /><br /><b>Make the most of every day and every dollar with <i>Rick Steves Italy 2018</i>.</b><br /><br />Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out <i>Rick Steves Best of Italy</i>. Spending a week or less in a city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Guides to Florence, Rome, Venice, and the Cinque Terre.<br /><br />