Lonely Planet Southern Italy

Dive headfirst into Southern Italy and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Southern Italy rewards curiosity - discover sun-bleached villages that overlook crystal-clear waters, and ancient sites near boisterous street markets. Our on-the-ground experts have savoured sweet Malvasia dessert wine on the island of Salina, hiked through thick forests in Parco Nazionale del Pollino, and spent a day exploring Pompeii. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Southern Italy travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to Southern Italy effortlessly, including:

• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Naples
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Mt Etna, to Paestum, and Matera's ancient caves
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Southern Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: Naples & Campania, Puglia, Calabria & Basilicata, Sicily

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Southern Italy.