The Italian lakes - Paula Hardy

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet The Italian Lakes is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tour elegant lakeshore villas, climb a peak for dizzying lake views, or browse the fashion houses of Milan; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of The Italian Lakes and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's The Italian Lakes Travel Guide:

• Colour maps and images throughout
  
• Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to
  tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
  
• Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like
  a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
  
• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of
  operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
  
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping,
  sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
  
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel
  experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture,
  politics, landscapes, cuisine, wine and customs and etiquette.
• Over 42 colour maps
  
• Useful features - Walking & Driving Tours, Eat & Drink
  Like a Local, and First Time
• Coverage of Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, Lake Lugano, Lake
  d'Iseo, Lake Orta, Milan, Bergamo, Brescia, Verona, Cremona, Mantua, Bellagio
  and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet The Italian Lakes, our most comprehensive guide to the Italian Lakes, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for a guide focused on Milan? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket
  Milan & the Lakes, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss
  sights for a quick trip.
  
• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's
  Italy guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or
  Discover Italy, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular
  attractions.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Paula Hardy and Anthony Ham.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.