The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria: Travel Guide with eBook

by Rough Guides, Ros Belford, Jonathan Buckley, Tim Jepson

Overview

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Tuscany and Umbria, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Tuscany and Umbria travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one
• Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests
• Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more
• Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities
• Seasonal tips – when to go to Tuscany and Umbria, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
• Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Piano Grande, San Gimignano, Cortona, the Uffizi, Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto, La Verna, Michelangelo Sculptures, Alpi Apuane, the Piero della Francesca Trail, Lucca, Sant'Antimo, Campo dei Miracoli (Pisa), Duomo (Siena)
• Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
• Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Tuscany and Umbria
• Language essentials – a handy Italian dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals
• Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of Tuscany and Umbria, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust
• Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide
• Coverage includes: Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Elba, the Maremma, Siena, the Sienese hill-towns, Arezzo Province, Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, the Valnerina, Orvieto

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835291979
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	07/01/2025
Series:	Rough Guides Main Series
Edition description:	12th ed.
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Ros Belford co-authored the first edition of the Rough Guide to Italy, and has since written and broadcasted extensively about Italy and the Mediterranean. She lives in Cambridge and spends as much time as she can in Siracusa and on the Aeolian island of Salina.

Jonathan Buckley has written several guidebooks to various parts of Italy, and has published eleven novels. His reviews appear regularly in the Times Literary Supplement. In 2015 he won the BBC National Short Story Award.

Tim Jepson lived in Rome as a journalist and is co-author of Rough Guides on Canada, Florence & Siena, the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver. He is also author of some twenty books on Italy, was an editor on the travel desk of a UK broadsheet and currently works as a lecturer for National Geographic Expeditions.