Frommer's Rome, Florence and Venice 2025

There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy's most knowledgeable experts to pen this guide. Their helpful advice, and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines, and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Frommer's Rome, Florence and Venice includes:

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  Tons of useful maps, including a detachable fold-out map

  
  


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  Detailed itineraries to help you make the most of your time while avoiding the crowds and lines

  
  


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  Restaurant choices that take you to the places Italians love--and tourists usually miss

  
  


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  Rewarding day trips to fascinating destinations such as Pompeii, Verona, and the Tuscan hill towns

  
  


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  Candid reviews, with star ratings, of the best places to eat, shop, stay, and sample the nightlife in each city, in all price ranges. Plus a look at which places you can skip!

  
  


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  Accurate, up-to-date info on prices, transportation, addresses, and everything else you will need to plan your trip

  
  


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  A chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guide

  
  


• Smart advice for how to save money on airfare to Italy, on hotels and on attractions
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A longtime contributor to Frommer's guides, Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor based in Umbria, central Italy, from where she writes about travel and culinary adventures in Italy, Europe and farther afield. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, Trip Savvy, and other outlets. When not traveling and writing about it, she enjoys rural life with her extended Italian family and houseful of pets.

Stephen Keeling has been traveling to Italy since 1985 (when a serving of gelato was 1000 lire), and covering his favorite nation for Frommer's since 2007. He has written for The Independent, Daily Telegraph, various travel magazines, and numerous travel guides. Stephen resides in New York City.

Donald Strachan is a writer and journalist who has written about Italy for publications worldwide, including National Geographic Traveler, The Guardian, Sunday Telegraph, and The Independent. He resides in London, England.