Rick Steves Italy 2018

**From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta: with Rick Steves on your side, Italy can be yours!

Inside Rick Steves Italy 2018 you'll find:**

Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy

Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites

Top sights and hidden gems , from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelato

How to connect with local culture: 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)

Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight

The best places to eat, sleep, and experience l a dolce far niente

Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums

Vital trip-planning tools , like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place

Detailed maps , including a fold-out map for exploring on the go

Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrasebook, a historical overview, and recommended reading

Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down

Annually updated information 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

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Italy 2018.

Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Italy. Spending a week or less in a city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Guides to Florence, Rome, Venice, and the Cinque Terre.