Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Southern Italy.

Discover Southern Italy''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from boating around the bays and beaches of the Costa degli Dei with its crystal-clear turquoise waters, to riding a cable car to hilltop Erice to feast on almond-stuffed Sicilian pastries, and seeking out mega street art murals in Naples.

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 multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate Southern Italy effortlessly
• 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
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Naples
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Pompeii to Vivara and Palazzo Reale
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Southern Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• 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.