Hogg S., Brewer S. Frommer's Italy Day by Day

Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2010. – 771 p.
Italy in a week? You will whet your appetite, and have a head-spinning experience doing so. A full 7 days allows just enough time to see some of the greatest art and architecture of the Western world, explore some evocative historical sites, and get a taste for la dolce vita. There’s no need to rent a car because you’ll be traveling from city to city by train (don’t bother with a rail pass — buying individual tickets is cheaper), but do bring a pair of sturdy walking shoes…