Frommer's Italy's Best-Loved Driving Tours [Paperback]

British Auto Association (Author), Paul Duncan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Loved Driving Tours | Publication Date: February 5, 2007

Let Frommer's Take You To:

• The leaning tower of Pisa and the ruins of Pompeii
• Olive groves, ancient hill towns, and Roman country retreats
• The legendary beauty of pastoral Tuscany and the vineyards of the gentle Veneto
• Florence, cradle of the Renaissance
• The hidden charms of Ancona and the Marches region
• The heel of the boot: Grecian ruins, Byzantine cathedrals, and port towns
• And much, much more!

Inside You'll Find:

• 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries—all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos
• Tips on the best hotels and restaurants along each route
• Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route
• All the sights along the way—with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids
• Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks
• Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Everything You Need to See the Best of Italy by Car!

Let Frommer's Take You To:

• The leaning tower of Pisa and the ruins of Pompeii
• Olive groves, ancient hill towns, and Roman country retreats
• The legendary beauty of pastoral Tuscany and the vineyards of the gentle Veneto
• Florence, cradle of the Renaissance
• The hidden charms of Ancona and the Marches region
• The heel of the boot: Grecian ruins, Byzantine cathedrals, and port towns
• And much, much more!

Inside You'll Find:

• 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries—all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos
• Recommendations on the best hotels and restaurants along each route
• Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route
• All the sights along the way—with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids
• Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks
• Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 8 edition (February 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470105690
• ISBN-13: 978-0470105696
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,337,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Book!, May 24, 2008

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This review is from: Frommer's Italy's Best-Loved Driving Tours (Paperback)

My husband and I have been travelling to Italy every summer for years and we use this book extensively! It is my favorite of all of our travel books and has been on many trips with us. Each year we like to see different areas and this book provides maps and detailed information about what you can see in a few days. It has the driving tours grouped by region, so you can select a few close to each other or select one in the north, central or south, for example. It has maps, driving directions, photographs and great descriptions of important things to do and see. It contains things that we would have definitely missed if we didn't refer to this book! It is also great if you decide to change plans at the last minute. Sometimes we expect to spend a few days in one town, but get bored or want to see the country side instead of the city. It is great for quick references as to what is worth seeing in nearby towns and villages. If you are on a pre-planned tour, it is probably not what you need. However, if you are travelling on your own by car, it is "un bisogno," a must have...

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Maybe a starting point, March 8, 2007

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This review is from: Frommer's Italy's Best-Loved Driving Tours (Paperback)

This is a great book if you're looking for possible itineraries. However, if you already have your trip planned, this book won't be much help.