Donald Strachan

Frommer's Rome, Florence, and Venice 2026

There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy’s most knowledgeable experts—Elizabeth Heath, Donald Strachan and Stephen Keeling—to pen this guide. Their helpful advice, and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines, and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a lifetime. Frommer's Rome, Florence and Venice includes: Full color photos and tons of useful maps, including a detachable fold-out map Detailed itineraries to help you make the most of your time Restaurant choices that take you to the places Italians love—and tourists usually miss Rewarding day trips to fascinating destinations such as Pompeii, Verona, and the Tuscan hill towns Candid, impartial reviews, with star ratings, of the best places to eat, shop, stay, and sample the nightlife in each city, in all price ranges. No entity has paid to be in this guide—or any Frommer’s guide. At Frommer’s, we pride ourselves on decades of journalistic integrity. Accurate, up-to-date info on prices, transportation, addresses, and everything else you will need to plan your trip A chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guide Smart advice for how to save money on airfare to Italy, on hotels and on attractions About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.