Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany

Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany

<b>Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip <i>aperitivi</i>, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick Steves on your side, Florence and Tuscany can be yours!<br /><br />Inside <i>Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany </i>you'll find:</b><br /><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> for spending <b>a week or more </b>exploring Florence and Tuscany</li><li><b>Rick's strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites</li><li><b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b>from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery</li><li><b>How to connect with local culture: </b>Let a street musician serenade you on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner <i>enoteca</i></li><li><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick's candid, humorous insight</li><li><b>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax</b> with a glass of wine</li><li><b>Self-guided walking tours </b>of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums </li><li><b>Detailed maps </b>for exploring on the go, including driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country</li><li><b>Useful resources</b> including a packing list, an Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading</li><li><b>Over 400 bible-thin pages </b>include everything worth seeing without weighing you down</li><li><b>Complete, up-to-date information </b>on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more</li></ul><b>Make the most of every day and every dollar with <i>Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany</i>.</b><br /><br />Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try <i>Rick Steves Pocket Florence</i>.<br />