Insight Guides Pocket Tuscany and Umbria (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides Pocket Tuscany and Umbria (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1789192633
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Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Tuscany and Umbria, from top attractions like Florence's Duomo and Uffizi Gallery, to hidden gems, including medieval Gubbio and the hill village of Todi. -Compact, concise and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Tuscany and Umbria -Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Pisa's iconic Leaning Tower and spiritual Assisi as well as Perfect Tour itinerary suggestions -Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture -Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around -Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Pocket Guides come with a free eBook -Inspirational colour photography throughout -Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides Tuscany

Insight Guides Tuscany
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2015-11-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1780055439
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Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure Insight Guide Tuscany offers you a uniquely comprehensive approach to getting the most out of your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the world. Engaging chapters consider the region's fascinating history as birthplace of the Renaissance, putting into context the many artistic and architectural wonders on show. Inside Insight Guide Tuscany: Tips for exploring the breathtaking landscape and for tucking into the world-famous Tuscan cuisine and wine ensure that you don't miss a thing. The great cities of Tuscany, including Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa, are covered in addition to the off-the-beaten-track Tuscan towns, such as San Gimignano and Montepulciano. Full-colour photographs throughout give you a true flavour of life in the region today. Detailed maps plot all the major sights you'll want to see. Travel Tips sections offer selective advice on where to eat and the activities available. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria (Travel Guide)

The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria (Travel Guide)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-16
Genre: Tuscany (Italy)
ISBN: 9780241306444
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Italy is the world's 5th most visited country with 49 million visitors per year (Source: UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2016), Tuscany is Italy's prime tourist destination; more than 7 Tuscan localities have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (Source: Hvs.com/ Hottraveldestination.com), Umbria hosted 542,000 international visitors in 2016 (Source: Statista.com), Around 3 million tourists from UK visit Italy every year (Source: Gov.uk), Rough Guides was the No. 3 travel guide publisher in 2016, worth £3.3 million (Nielsen Bookscan)

Insight Guides Tuscany: Travel Guide eBook

Insight Guides Tuscany: Travel Guide eBook
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 617
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1839054085
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This Tuscany guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about Tuscany’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This Tuscany travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of Tuscany. The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This Tuscany guidebook covers: The City of Florence, Around Florence, Lucca and Pistoia, Versilia, Garfagnana and Lunigiana, Pisa and the Etruscan Riviera, Isola d'Elba, Volterra and Massa Marittima, San Gimignano, Siena, South of Siena, the Maremma and Monte Argentario, Arezzo and Eastern Tuscany. In this Tuscany travel guidebook, you will find: Unique essays – country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics Tuscany highlights – Brunelleschi’s dome, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Sant’Antimo, Siena cathedral, San Michele in Foro in Lucca, Santa Maria della Grazia, San Pellegrino in Alpe, Pienza, Monteriggioni, Massa Marittima, Cortona, Vinci, Pitigliano, San Miniato Practical travel information – getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more When to go to Tuscany - high season, low season, climate information and festivals Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots Main attractions & curated places – narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically Tips and facts – interesting facts about Tuscany and useful insider tips High-quality maps of Tuscany – must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientation Colour-coded chapters – each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this Tuscany travel guide Striking pictures – rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features Fully updated post-COVID-19 This Tuscany guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. It also makes a great gift because of its premium quality. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to Tuscany or along the way. It will also remain a beautiful souvenir after your trip.

The Rough Guide to Tuscany & Umbria (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Tuscany & Umbria (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 966
Release: 2022-09-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1839058749
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Practical travel guide to Tuscany & Umbria featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Tuscany & Umbria, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Tuscany & Umbria, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to Tuscany & Umbria covers: Florence, around Florence, Lucca and Northern Tuscany, Pisa, the Central Coast and Elba, the Maremma, Siena, the Sienese hill towns, Southern Tuscany, Arezzo Province, Perugia and Northern Umbria, Assisi and the Vale of Spoleto, Spoleto and the Valnerina, and Orvieto and Southern Umbria Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Tuscany & Umbria, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Perguia and Northern Umbria to family activities in child-friendly places, like Pisa or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Florence. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Tuscany & Umbria entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Tuscany & Umbria give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sightseeing, wine tasting and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Lucca, the Maremma, Siena, and the Arezzo Province's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Tuscany & Umbria, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Tuscany & Umbria, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Tuscany & Umbria, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the spectacular leaning tower of Pisa. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Assisi and the Vale of Spoleto, Orvieto and Southern Umbria and many more locations in Tuscany & Umbria, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

Insight Guides Pocket Florence (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides Pocket Florence (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1839051701
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Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Florence, from top tourist attractions like the Duomo, the Accademia, San Lorenzo and the Uffizi, to hidden gems, including Museo di San Marco. Compact, concise and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move pocket travel guide when you're exploring Florence. - Cultural: delve into the city's rich heritage and get to know its modern-day life and people - Inspirational: discover where to go and what to do, highlighted with stunning photography - Practical: get around with ease with a free pull-out map featuring key attractions - Informative: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Bargello and Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica, San Lorenzo, San Marco, Santa Maria Novella and the Oltrarno. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides: Explore Florence

Insight Guides: Explore Florence
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2014-02-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1780057067
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Florence is famed as the home of the Renaissance and the city is without doubt one of the finest open-air museums in the world, brought to life here through the book's striking photography. Explore Florence is a brand new guide and the ideal pocket companion when discovering the city: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes, taking in the outstanding collection of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery, views of this most beautiful of cities from Piazzale Michelangelo and excursions to the Tuscan towns of Siena and Pisa. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Florence's cuisine, artisan shopping and key historical dates. Each route guides you through an interesting neighbourhood with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information including a language guide and a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the region or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Florence will help you discover the very best of this stunning Tuscan city.