This book delves into the rich feast of Italy’s northwest: the towering Alps of Aosta; the dreamlike charms of the Riviera’s Portofino and Cinque Terre; Piedmont’s wine hills, hiding towns, castles and sleek agriturismi; the gardens of Lakes Maggiore and Orta; the sparkling new attractions of Genoa, and its palaces stuffed with art; and, Turin, royal capital of the Savoys and Italy’s hottest new city break destination.

It features: a dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation; a new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; and, clear, newly-designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use.

These are the only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region. It provides extensive listings of hotels and restaurants – all personally recommended for a really local flavour. It includes Top Don’t Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat.

The Authors
Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over 40 books for Cadogan, including many in the flagship Italy series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.

The book can be bought on Amazon.co.uk – Italian Riviera and Piedmont (Cadogan Guide Italian Riviera & Piemonte)

“The first ever Lonely Planet guidebook was stapled together at a kitchen table.”

We’re keeping that spirit alive with CUSTOM guides – sections of our most popular books combined to fit your trip.Northern Italy If you want it delicious, Italy can satisfy the eyes, the stomach and the soul – but it’s a big country to get to grips with.

Made up of chapters from Lonely Planet’s Italy, this guidebook covers the north, from Piedmont’s truffle forests and Barolo vineyards to lakeside resorts in Lombardy and the arcaded walkways of Turin.

Getting hungry? Then this is the CUSTOM guide for you. This book includes: Detailed coverage of Northern Italy’s top spots – Venice and the Veneto, Milan, Lombardy & the Lakes, Liguria & Piedmont, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia  A guide to Italian art, history and culture.

An all-important chapter on Italian food and drink. Maps and practical information, from banking to bookings. Transport details – how to get there and how cute you’ll look on a Vespa.

A language chapter so you can say more than ‘ciao!’ This CUSTOM guide is made up of the following chapters: Getting Started Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 History Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Italian Art Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Culture Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Food & Drink Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 The Veneto Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Trentino-Alto Adige Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Lombardy & the Lakes Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Liguria, Piedmont & Valle d’Aosta Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Directory Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Transportation Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008 Language Italy 8th edition, Feb 2008.

The book can be bought on Amazon.co.uk – Northern Italy: Venice & the Veneto, Milan, Lombardy & the Lakes, and Piedmont