Fodor's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria, 4th Edition: The Complete Guide with the Best of the Art Treasures and Hill Towns (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Publication Date: February 22, 1999 | Series: Fodor's Gold Guides

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.


Artistic riches, romantic vistas, ancient spas, magical hill towns, Etruscan ruins -- what to see in the time you have
16 mix-and-match itineraries, Renaissance-quarter walks, wine country drives, side trips to castles, gardens, and abbeys
Where to shop, from Ferragamo boutiques to street markets
The Palio, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and parks


Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Luxurious villas, classic pensioni, stylish city hotels, country farmhouses, seaside B&Bs, monastic lodgings
Family-run trattorias, elegant terrace restaurants, wine bars, rustic osterie, piazza cafés and the best gelato


Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents


27 pages of maps and more
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures and Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Tour to the Marches
Further reading, videos to watch
Complete index

Editorial Reviews

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From the Inside Flap

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.

Artistic riches, romantic vistas, ancient spas, magical hill towns, Etruscan ruins -- what to see in the time you have
16 mix-and-match itineraries, Renaissance-quarter walks, wine country drives, side trips to castles, gardens, and abbeys
Where to shop, from Ferragamo boutiques to street markets
The Palio, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and parks

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Luxurious villas, classic pensioni, stylish city hotels, country farmhouses, seaside B&Bs, monastic lodgings
Family-run trattorias, elegant terrace restaurants, wine bars, rustic osterie, piazza cafés and the best gelato

Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

27 pages of maps and more
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures and Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Tour to the Marches
Further reading, videos to watch
Complete index

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 4th edition (February 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679036113
• ISBN-13: 978-0679036111
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,240,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but not thorough, October 1, 2000

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This review is from: Fodor's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria, 4th Edition: The Complete Guide with the Best of the Art Treasures and Hill Towns (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

This is fine if you want to hit the main tourist sites and bigger towns. However, if you really want to explore Tuscany, we used the Food Lovers Guide to Tuscany, Charming Inns and Hotels of Tuscany and Michellin. Also, the Eyewitness guide provides better coverage of Florence.