Experience Italy

Lonely Planet’s Experience Italy is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Learn to voga in Venice, explore the palaces of Turin, and discover hidden beaches and lush islands on the Amalfi Coast - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Italy’s best experiences and get away from the everyday!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Experience Italy:

Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip

Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout

Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn’t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights

Insider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local

Expert insights take you to the heart of the place - food, wine, wildlife wonders, art, Roman history

Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel

Covers Rome, Sardinia, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, the Veneto, Turin, Piedmont, Cinque Terre, Milan, the Lakes, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Calabria

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Experience Italy, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Italy's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet’s Italy guide.

Looking for a guide for Rome? Check out Lonely Planet’sPocket Rome, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.