DK Top 10 Italian Lakes

Book excerpt: One of the most captivating landscapes in the world, the Italian Lakes are surrounded by snow-capped mountains, glorious villas and exuberant gardens. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around the Italian Lakes with absolute ease. Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of the Italian Lakes into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best gardens, cycling routes, mountain treks, lakeside villages, and places to eat. You'll discover: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a weekend or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of the Italian Lakes' must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of Isole Borromee, Northern Lake Maggiore and Orta San Giulio, Lake Como, Milan, Verona, Centro Lago and its Villages, Lake Iseo and Sirmione and Southern Lake Garda - The Italian Lakes' most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities, local wine, idyllic lakeside promenades, and things to do for free - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Italy's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy.