Rough Guides Italian Lakes is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring this stunning region's dramatic mountains, elegant lakeside towns and world-class cities – from Milan and Lake Como to Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda and Verona.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This travel guide to the Italian Lakes covers:

• Milan – The spectacular Duomo, world-famous shopping galleries, historic museums and the vibrant Navigli canals.
• Lake Como and Lake Orta – Elegant villas, manicured lakeside gardens, Bellagio, Varenna and peaceful Orta San Giulio.
• Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano – The stunning Borromean Islands, lakeside promenades, Stresa and cross-border excursions.
• Lake Iseo and Bergamo – The dramatic island of Monte Isola, historic vineyards of Franciacorta and Bergamo’s medieval Città Alta.
• Lake Garda, Verona and Mantua – Roman ruins in Sirmione, Riviera-style resorts, Juliet's balcony and Renaissance palaces.
• Brescia, Cremona and surrounding areas – Roman archaeological heritage, historic violin-making traditions, beautiful piazzas and regional culinary highlights.

The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore the Italian Lakes with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Italian Lakes.