Readers go on a drive along the Amalfi Coast; a boat trip to Capri and
the islands; a walk through old Naples; and visit the Trulli houses of
Puglia with author Tim Jepson, a renowned expert on Italian travel.
Opening chapters give readers practical advice on planning your trip and
explains the city and its surrounds in the context of its rich history
and culture, its arts, and, of course, its cuisine. Subsequent chapters
take readers to the gorgeous and historic Amalfi Coast and its islands
and through the storied city of Naples, followed by visits to Vesuvius,
Puglia, Calabria and Basilicata, and Sicily and Sardinia. Contemporary
editorial features and experiential sidebars highlight every aspect of
life in the south of Italy, and offer a wide range of activities for the
traveler to seek out: Take a walk through old Naples; explore
underground Naples; learn more about pizzas and pizzerias; take a
Romanesque Puglia drive; journey through the Sila Mountains; and learn
the truth about the Mafia in Sicily.