Download or read book Back Roads Italy written by DK Publishing and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back Roads of Italy opens with a brief portrait of the country and then moves on to provide all the practical information required to plan a driving vacation: how to get there, bringing your own vehicle and options for renting, and detailed driving advice. The main section divides into numbered drives, following a logical progression around each country. Each drive features highlights and itinerary spreads for an overview and planning, followed by extensive descriptions of each sight and activity with clear driving instructions between. A language section at the back of the guide lists essential words and phrases, with a particular emphasis on road signs and road-related vocabulary.