num_pages: 724
description: Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick Steves on your side, Florence and Tuscany can be yours!Inside Rick Steves Florence &amp; 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 local culture: 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 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 wine 
   Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums  
   Detailed maps for exploring on the go, including driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country 
   Useful resources including a packing list, an Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading 
   Over 400 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 &amp; Tuscany.Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence.
title: Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany
publisher: Rick Steves