Picture this: You're sipping espresso in a tucked-away Roman cafe, far from the selfie sticks at the Colosseum. Or wandering Florence's artisan alleys where Renaissance magic still lingers, without elbowing through tour groups. Venice's canals glow at golden hour, yours alone. That's the Italy Frommer's Rome, Florence and Venice 2025 delivers—not the overrun version most visitors get.
Rome, Florence, Venice: the holy trinity of Italian travel. But it's tricky. Lines snake around the Vatican, Florence's Uffizi books out months ahead, and Venice's bridges jam with day-trippers. Prices spike, fatigue sets in, and those 'must-sees' feel more like chores. You want the romance, the gelato-fueled bliss, the history that hits you in the chest—not the hassle.
Three Italy insiders wrote this guide, packing it with what works in 2025. Expect tons of detailed maps, including a handy fold-out for your pocket. Custom itineraries maximize days, weaving in lesser-known paths to dodge lines. Restaurant recs? Straight from Italian favorites—think family-run trattorias over tourist traps. Lodging spans budgets, with star-rated candor on what's worth it (and skips).
This isn't generic advice; it's tangible wins. Save hours (and sanity) skipping queues. Taste real ragù bolognese in Bologna detours. Unearth Venice's quiet sestieri for that perfect vaporetto sunset. Families bond over gelato hunts; couples rediscover spark in Florence's gardens. Solo travelers find confidence in offbeat adventures.
Toss it in your daypack for spontaneous Pisa side-trips or pre-flight planning. Up-to-date for 2025, it answers 'where to eat near the Duomo?' or 'best Verona opera view?' before you ask. Frommer's 65-year legacy means trusted paths to Italy's soul.
Ready to trade crowds for canals and cappuccinos? This guide makes Italy yours. Paperback ships November 2024—plan now.
