Let Frommer's Take You To:

• Azure-hued Lake Como and its bustling lakefront promenades

• The Veneto's vibrant Giotti frescoes and grand villas

• Verona's amazingly well-preserved Roman amphitheater, home to world-renowned summer opera

• Medieval and Renaissance churches and squares, flowering gardens and natural hot springs in Lake Garda area

• The lush, peaceful Borromean Islands

• And much, much more!

Inside You'll Find:

• 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries—all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos

• Recommendations on the best hotels and restaurants along each route

• Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route

• All the sights along the way—with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids

• Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks

• Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps—plus a helpful atlas section