Lonely Planet Sicily

<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet Sicily </b>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. Feast on Sicilian cuisine, explore the historic charms of Syracuse, climb a fiery volcano, island-hop throughout the Aeolian archipelago, get lost in Palermo's Ballaro market; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Sicily and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's Sicily Travel Guide:</b> </p> <b>Colour </b>maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices <b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, architecture, art, cinema, literature, Sicilian cuisine, wine, the Sicilian way of life, and more <b>Over</b> <b>59 colour maps</b> <b>Useful features</b> - including <b>Walking Tours, Eat &amp; Drink Like a Local, Outdoor Activities, First Time, Month by Month </b>(annual festival calendar) , and <b>Travel with Children</b> <b>Coverage</b> of Palermo, western Sicily, the Tyrrhenian Coast, the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, Syracuse, central Sicily, the Mediterranean Coast, and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet Sicily,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Sicily, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. </p> Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's Italy</b> guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or <b>Lonely Planet's Discover Italy,</b> a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. <p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Gregor Clark, and Vesna Maric. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b> 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. </p>