Get to Know the Back Roads!
DK Eyewitness Travel's new Back Roads series takes you off the highways to beautiful villages, stunning landscapes, authentic trattorias and historic inns. Launching with our five most popular destinations: France, Ireland, Great Britain, Spain, and Italy, each Back Roads guide features 25 leisurely driving tours--ranging from two to five days. Detailed maps, local road rules, clear driving instructions, and GPS programming guides will safely get you off the tourist trail and into the breathtaking countryside, through the secret vistas, and to the local hotspots that most travelers never see. Explore more, with Back Roads!
Each guide features:
- 25 Gorgeous and Customizable Itineraries
- Detailed Pull-out Map
- Scenic Routes
- Hotels, Inns, and B&Bs
- Day Trips
- Restaurants
- Walks
- Activities
- Local Markets and more!
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Click here to take a sample tour of the Chianti Vineyards. Roll over the car symbols on map of the Chianti region to get a taste of what this beautiful and vibrant area has to offer. For more, read Back Roads Italy.
Just a delicious taste of what you'll find in one of DK's new Back Roads guides, you can check out actual page spreads from the first five guides here.







