You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany
Take the Renaissance Walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery to learn how Florence taught civilized living to the rest of Europe
Wander through the medieval city of Siena and find out what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower
Relax in sunny Tuscan hill towns where you'll enjoy full-bodied wine, the world's best gelato, and the company of friendly locals
You'll learn how to get around by train, bus, or rental car and get up-to-date advice on what's worth your time and money
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany. With the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll discover the geographic heart of Italy. Take the Renaissance Walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery to learn how Florence taught civilized living to the rest of Europe. Wander through the medieval city of Siena and find out what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower. Relax in sunny Tuscan hill towns where you’ll enjoy full-bodied wine, the world’s best gelato, and the company of friendly locals. Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You’ll learn how to get around by train, bus, or rental car and get up-to-date advice on what’s worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
This review is from: Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2011 (Paperback)
I have both Rick Steve's paris and florence guides. Both are excellent (as are his audio tours which can be downloaded free). His free-standing guides are full of useful/practical information without overwhelming the reader with more. This guide probably contains the info normally requiring 2-3 guides. The guide contains a lot of useful, time saving tips and helps prioritise sites for visitors short on time. It has just the right balance of history/culture for the average traveler and logistical museum ticket/transportation tips, and addresses.
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This review is from: Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2011 (Paperback)
We had a copy of Rick Steves' Italy guide but later got an opportunity to browse this Florence & Tuscany guide. There is more detail in this localized guide, so we took both for our trip. For self-guided tours through the museums, this local guide is better.
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This review is from: Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2011 (Paperback)
Used the 2010 version this past Summer and was essential. Got the 2011 as soon as it was released. Reading it post-journey was like visiting an old friend. Many suggestions in the book make even more sense after being there. We trust Rick Steves guides.
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