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Lonely Planet Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast: Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi, Salerno, and more
Lonely The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Meander past orange groves and swaying pines to reach steep seaside towns, go cave diving off the Capri coast, or contemplate the silent power of Mt. Vesuvius; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast Travel Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, the arts, cinema, way of life, architecture, superstitions, politics, cuisine, wine, and more Over 35 colour local maps Useful features - including Walking Tours, Travel with Children, and Outdoor Activities Coverage of Naples, Procida, Capri, Positano, Mt Vesuvius, Pompeii, Ravello, The Islands, Salerno, the Cilento, Amalfi Coast, and more eBook (Best viewed on tablet devices) Zoom-in maps and images bring it all up close and in greater detail Downloadable PDF and offline maps let you stay offline to avoid roaming and data charges Seamlessly flip between pages Easily navigate and jump effortlessly between maps and reviews Speedy search capabilities get you to what you need and want to see Use bookmarks to help you shoot back to key pages in a flash Visit the websites of our recommendations by touching embedded links Adding notes with the tap of a finger offers a way to personalise your guidebook experience Inbuilt dictionary to translate unfamiliar languages and decode site-specific local terms The Perfect Lonely Planet Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast, our most comprehensive guide to Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Italy guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover Italy, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Christian Bonetto, and Josephine Quintero.
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First published April 1, 2005
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August 13, 2018
The Lonely Planet travel guides are always both interesting and useful. Filled with information on the history of each place, plus the history of the attractions and sites that are available to visit, the travel guide provides both a great reference to learn about an area and to travel and get around when visiting.
In this guide, each city/area within the region is first introduced with facts and figures, and an overview of its history. Maps and charts are nice visual references sprinkled throughout the text. Sections that follow include eating, with break down by types of food, sites/attractions, including ancient sites and with the history of the places in the description, shopping, nightlife, entertainment, seasonal festivals/events, and transportation options. All of the offerings come with gps coordinates, websites where available, and hours of operation. Itinerary suggestions can get you started if you don't know exactly what you want to do. There are tips for saving money, staying safe, and getting the most out of your time even if it's brief.
This travel guide comes in handy whether you want to read it in advance or while touring a place. It's a great reference as you navigate a new city/region and you can't go wrong when following their suggestions for places to see/eat/stay. Additional reading is suggested, as are other useful references such as books and websites. At the back are language basics and a glossary of terms.
In this guide, each city/area within the region is first introduced with facts and figures, and an overview of its history. Maps and charts are nice visual references sprinkled throughout the text. Sections that follow include eating, with break down by types of food, sites/attractions, including ancient sites and with the history of the places in the description, shopping, nightlife, entertainment, seasonal festivals/events, and transportation options. All of the offerings come with gps coordinates, websites where available, and hours of operation. Itinerary suggestions can get you started if you don't know exactly what you want to do. There are tips for saving money, staying safe, and getting the most out of your time even if it's brief.
This travel guide comes in handy whether you want to read it in advance or while touring a place. It's a great reference as you navigate a new city/region and you can't go wrong when following their suggestions for places to see/eat/stay. Additional reading is suggested, as are other useful references such as books and websites. At the back are language basics and a glossary of terms.
October 6, 2019
When I prepare for a trip to a new location, I like to read a variety of guidebooks. Whether it's from the local chamber of commerce or an independent organization, each one has a different perspective that helps me put together a more complete picture of the places I'll see.
To that end, this title is one of three I've purchased (so far) for my upcoming visit to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Naples. I particularly enjoyed the cultural and historical notes about the Campania region that were toward the end of this book. The sightseeing portion included places that are not on my brief itinerary; I deliberately skipped those for the sake of my own convenience.
This is a very thorough look at the Amalfi Coast area, and I would recommend it to any travelers going to that part of Southern Italy.
To that end, this title is one of three I've purchased (so far) for my upcoming visit to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Naples. I particularly enjoyed the cultural and historical notes about the Campania region that were toward the end of this book. The sightseeing portion included places that are not on my brief itinerary; I deliberately skipped those for the sake of my own convenience.
This is a very thorough look at the Amalfi Coast area, and I would recommend it to any travelers going to that part of Southern Italy.
August 31, 2023
The 2023 version is unusable. LP has redone their guide books so now it is 70% flowery commentary about destinations. The list of recommended places with actually useful info is gone. Trust me and skip it.
May 31, 2022
Nice place to visit, would recommend.
February 10, 2024
Las guías de Lonely Planet no decepcionan; desgraciadamente, tampoco entusiasman. Tienen una lista clara de lo que uno no se puede perder, cuadros que te explican como visitar algo en un día, en dos días, en una semana... Pero siguen siendo una lista un tanto deslavazada, que da poca idea de la ciudad, de su historia y de su contexto.
Por eso las tres estrellas: es correcta, y adecuada para empezar. Pero no dedicar ni una página a la historia de la república (breve) o ducado (menos breve) de Amalfi, a los años del virreinato español en Nápoles, y dedicar un capítulo a la camorra... Pues vale, pues muy bien, pero no acaba de convencer. Quizás es que a mi me gusten más los libros de viajes que las guías en sí, pero bueno, con un libro de viajes no puedes organizar un ídem.
Por otro lado, tampoco dedica mucho a la costa Amalfitana; unas pocas páginas, las mismas que a otros lugares con poco nulo interés, como Sorrento. En fin, que no es que haya mucho donde elegir, pero habrá que esperar a una actualización o a otra cosa.
Por eso las tres estrellas: es correcta, y adecuada para empezar. Pero no dedicar ni una página a la historia de la república (breve) o ducado (menos breve) de Amalfi, a los años del virreinato español en Nápoles, y dedicar un capítulo a la camorra... Pues vale, pues muy bien, pero no acaba de convencer. Quizás es que a mi me gusten más los libros de viajes que las guías en sí, pero bueno, con un libro de viajes no puedes organizar un ídem.
Por otro lado, tampoco dedica mucho a la costa Amalfitana; unas pocas páginas, las mismas que a otros lugares con poco nulo interés, como Sorrento. En fin, que no es que haya mucho donde elegir, pero habrá que esperar a una actualización o a otra cosa.
June 6, 2019
Lonely Planets guides are the best. You are not only getting useful information, but you also feel like you understand the region and its people ( we will see how accurately in 2 weeks’ time).
Could be fun to read some Sweden/Poland guide now I think of it.
Could be fun to read some Sweden/Poland guide now I think of it.
September 27, 2017
Utile per pianificare una breve vacanza.
April 10, 2018
Incredibly repetitive... difficult to read on kindle as not well enough indexed.
August 20, 2019
Must read for Italy trips!
June 17, 2023
Great book to planning an amazing trip in Amalfi Cost. It has a fantastic and holistic view. Ready to enjoy it
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