Lonely Planet Southern Italy

<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet Southern Italy </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. Wander through Pompeii, a town frozen in time, wake up to the sound of a Neapolitan street market, or gaze at the Mediterranean, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of southern Italy and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's Southern Italy 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 customs, history, religion, art, architecture, politics, cuisine and wine <b>Over 40 maps</b> <b>Coverage</b> of Naples, Pompeii, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Palermo, the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, Syracuse, Agrigento, Matera, Alberobello, Lecce, Capri, and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely P</b> lan<b>et Southern Italy,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Southern Italy, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. </p> Looking for a guide focused on a specific destination in Southern Italy? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b>Naples, Pompeii &amp; the Amalfi Coast</b> guide or <b>Sicily</b> guide for a comprehensive look at what these areas has to offer. 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, Cristian Bonetto, Gregor Clark, and Helena Smith. </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>