Rick Steves Florence and Tuscany
Rick Steves Florence and Tuscany by Rick Steves, published by Avalon Publishing on April 29, 2025, is a comprehensive travel guide designed for those looking to explore the cultural heart of Italy. This edition spans 736 pages and provides detailed insights into the must-see sights and hidden gems of Florence and Tuscany, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo. Readers will find strategic advice on maximizing their time and budget, along with self-guided walking tours and practical tips for connecting with local culture.
Inside this guide, travelers will discover a wealth of information on dining, lodging, and transportation options, as well as recommendations for experiencing Tuscany’s vibrant neighborhoods and rich history. The book features detailed maps and driving tours through Tuscany and Brunello wine country, ensuring that readers can navigate the region with ease. With a focus on avoiding tourist traps and enjoying authentic experiences, Rick Steves Florence and Tuscany serves as a valuable resource for anyone planning an extended visit to this iconic area of Italy.
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Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick as your guide, Tuscany is yours to discover. Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you’ll find:
- Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany
- Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
- Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery
- How to connect with culture: Listen to a street musician’s serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca
- Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight
- The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti
- Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
- Detailed maps throughout,plus a handy fold-out map and driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country
- Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and recommended reading
- Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
- Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more
Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany.
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