This title is a part of the "DK Eyewitness" series. "Back Roads Italy" driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Italian villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of Italy relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems and authentic local experiences in Italy that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from short walks and longer hikes, days on the beach and children"s attractions, to wine tours, cycling trips and swimming in secluded Italian lakes. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. It features full-colour throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours and even postcode information for use with "Sat Nav". Discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with "DK Eyewitness Back Roads Italy".