This compact, pocket-sized travel guide to the Italian Lakes is perfect for travelers making shorter trips who want to ensure they experience the highlights of the destination. The book includes practical ready-made tours and itineraries that allow you to organize your short stay in the Italian Lakes without wasting time on planning.

This pocket guide covers: the Borromean Islands, Stresa and the Angera Castle, Monte Motterone, Santa Caterina, Villa Taranto, Lake Mergozzo, the Express of Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Varese and Lake Lugano, Villa Carlotta and Bellagio, the city of Como and the Brunate funicular, the Ramo di Como and Villa del Balbianello, Bergamo, Lake Iseo, the Franciacorta Wine Route, Sirmione, the Lake Garda Cruise, Gardone Riviera, a taste of Trentino, and Milan.

Inside this travel book for the Italian Lakes, you will find:

• 18 ready-made tours and itineraries - easy-to-use instructions for hiking and driving that include the best places to visit, as well as what to do and where to eat along the way
• Route details - each tour or itinerary begins with information on the time required, distance, and how to connect with other routes in the book
• Things not to miss in the Italian Lakes - ferry boat routes, castles, escapes from the crowds, food and wine, island hopping, shopping, villas, and gardens
• Selected recommendations for places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-path adventures, family-friendly activities, laid-back vacations in popular tourist areas
• Local tips - advice on how to avoid the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• Historical and cultural information - thematic articles highlighting the unique life and culture of the Italian Lakes
• Unique listings of hotels, restaurants, and nightlife - details on where to stay, eat, and have fun, regardless of interest, for a range of budgets
• Practical information - how to get there, how to get around, and an A-Z of essential details
• Compiled map - practical maps in full color, with clearly numbered locations related to main points of interest and places to eat or drink in the main text of the itineraries
• Free download of the eBook - available after purchasing the printed guide to the Italian Lakes

Total pages: 144, Dimensions: 11.6x11.6 cm