Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Italy reveals 40 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Italy that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, Feel inspired by the Tuscan landscape, gaze across the Amalfi Coast and take in the majesty of the Dolomites.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Italy:

* Discover 38 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 2 weeks
* Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives
* Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way
* Local travel experts share why they love each trip 
* Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more
* Covers: Rome, Venice, Pompeii, Dolomites, Cinque Terre, Florence, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Valle d'Aosta, Tuscany, Milan, Piedmont, Italian Riviera, Abruzzo, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, Naples, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, and more

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Italy and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.