Chapter 1: The Best of Italy.Our Favorite Italy Moments.
Our Favorite Small Cities & Towns.
The Best Scenic Drives & Rides.
The Most Scenic Places.
The Best Markets.
The Best Castles & Monasteries.
The Best Piazzas.
The Best Museums.
The Best Ancient Ruins.
The Best Churches & Cathedrals.
The Best Architecture.
Our Favorite Works of Art.
Our Favorite Small Inns.
Spotlight: Leonardo’s Last Supper.
The Best Luxury Hotels.
The Top Food & Wine Experiences.
The Most Memorable Dining Experiences.
Can’t Miss Festivals & Events.
Chapter 2: Strategies for Seeing Italy.
Chapter 3: The Best All-Italy Itineraries.
The Best of Italy in 1 Week.
The Best of Italy in 2 Weeks.
Spotlight: The Great Churches.
The South in 12 Days.
Great Cities & Towns of the North.
The Scenic North in 1 Week.
Chapter 4: Rome.
13 Favorite Moments.
The Best of Rome in 1 Day.
Spotlight: Michelangelo’s Pietà.
The Best of Rome in 2 Days.
The Best of Rome in 3 Days.
Ancient Rome.
The Roman Forum.
The Best Museums.
The Best Piazzas.
Underground Rome.
Piazza Navona & the Pantheon.
Campo de’ Fiori & the Jewish Ghetto.
Trastevere.
Via Appia Antica.
Rome Shopping Best Bets.
Rome Shopping A to Z.
Rome Restaurant Best Bets.
Rome Restaurants A to Z.
Rome Hotel Best Bets.
Rome Hotels A to Z.
Rome Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.
Rome Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.
Tivoli.
Spotlight: Roman Emperors’ Hall of Infamy.
Ostia Antica.
Rome Fast Facts.
Chapter 5: Florence.
13 Favorite Moments.
The Best of Florence in 1 Day.
The Best of Florence in 2 Days.
The Best of Florence in 3 Days.
The Best Art & Architecture.
The Uffizi.
Piazza del Duomo.
The Centro Storico.
Oltrarno.
Spotlight: Crazy for Calcio.
Florence Shopping Best Bets.
Florence Shopping A to Z.
Florence Restaurant Best Bets.
Florence Restaurants A to Z.
Florence Hotel Best Bets.
Florence Hotels A to Z.
Florence Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.
Florence Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.
Fiesole.
Florence Fast Facts.
Chapter 6: Tuscany & Umbria.
The Best of Tuscany & Umbria in 3 Days.
The Best of Tuscany & Umbria in 1 Week.
Tuscany & Umbria for Food & Wine Lovers.
Spotlight: A Grape Guide.
The Best Art & Architecture in Tuscany & Umbria.
The Best of Southern Tuscany.
The Best of Umbria.
Arezzo.
Assisi.
Cortona.
Lucca.
Montalcino.
Montepulciano.
Perugia.
Pienza.
San Gimignano.
Siena.
Tuscany & Umbria Fast Facts.
Chapter 7: Bologna & Emilia-Romagna.
The Best of Emilia-Romagna in 3 Days.
The Best of Emilia-Romagna in 1 Week.
Into the Riviera Romagnola.
Art & Architecture in Emilia-Romagna.
Bologna.
Parma.
Spotlight: Meet the Borgias.
Ferrara.
Ravenna.
Bologna & Emilia-Romagna Fast Facts.
Chapter 8: Venice.
10 Favorite Moments.
The Best of Venice in 1 Day.
The Best of Venice in 2 Days.
The Best of Venice in 3 Days.
Venice’s Grand Canal.
Spotlight: Is Venice Sinking?
The Best Art & Architecture in Venice.
Cannaregio & Castello.
Santa Croce, San Polo & Dorsoduro.
Islands of the Venetian Lagoon.
Venice Shopping Best Bets.
Venice Shopping A to Z.
Venice Restaurant Best Bets.
Venice Restaurants A to Z.
Venice Hotel Best Bets.
Venice Hotels A to Z.
Venice Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.
Venice Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.
Padua.
Verona.
Venice Fast Facts.
Chapter 9: Milan, Lombardy & the Lakes.
The Best of Lombardy in 3 Days.
Spotlight: Hitting the High Notes.
The Best of Lombardy & the Lakes in 1 Week.
Into the Mountains.
The Lakes at Their Scenic Best.
The Lakes with Kids.
Lombardy for Art & Architecture Lovers.
Milan.
Where to Shop.
Where to Dine.
Where to Stay.
Nightlife & Entertainment.
Spotlight: La Moda.
Mantua.
Bergamo.
Milan, Lombardy & the Lakes Fast Facts.
Chapter 10: Turin & Piedmont.
The Best of Turin & Piedmont in 3 Days.
The Best of Turin, Piedmont & Valle d'Aosta in 1 Week.
From Mountains to Vineyards.
On the Savoy Trail.
Turin.
Spotlight: Cinema Paradiso.
Asti.
Alba.
Turin & Piedmont Fast Facts.
Chapter 11: Liguria.
The Best of Liguria in 3 Days.
The Best of Liguria in 1 Week.
Liguria’s Best Art & Culture.
Hiking in the Cinque Terre.
Genoa.
San Remo & the Riviera di Levante.
The Portofi no Peninsula.
Liguria Fast Facts.
Chapter 12: Naples & Campania.
The Best of Naples & Campania in 3 Days.
The Best of Naples & Campania in 1 Week.
The Best Ancient Sites.
Spotlight: A Day in the Life of Julius Publius.
Pompeii.
The Best Outdoor Activities.
The Best of the Amalfi Coast.
Naples.
Capri.
Positano.
Ravello.
Sorrento.
Amalfi.
Naples & Campania Fast Facts.
Chapter 13: Sicily.
The Best of Sicily in 3 Days.
The Best of Sicily in 1 Week.
Sicily's Best Art, Architecture & Archaeology.
The Best Sun & Sea.
The Best of Western Sicily.
The Aeolian Islands.
Palermo.
Siracusa.
Taormina.
Sicily Fast Facts.
Chapter 14: Italy’s History & Culture.
Italy's 10 Greatest Cultural Hits.
A Timeline of Italian History.
Italy: A Brief History.
Early Art & Architecture.
Medieval Art & Architecture.
The Renaissance.
Beyond the Renaissance.
Modern Art & Design.
Music & Literature.
Food & Wine.
Chapter 15: The Best Special Interest Trips.
Multi-Activity Outfi tters.
Outdoor Activities A to Z.
Learning Trips & Language Classes.
Food & Wine Trips.
Chapter 16: The Savvy Traveler.
Before You Go.
Getting There.
Getting Around.
Tips on Accommodations.
Fast Facts
Useful Phrases & Menu Terms.
Index.