Tuscany - Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide


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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tuscany: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Tuscany with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful Italian region has to offer... Tuscany is the epitome of beauty - terraced hills, silvery shimmering olive trees, perfectly laid-out red earth vineyards, stone walls, grazing sheep, dark green cypress trees lining feudal villas and farmhouses where people come together to enjoy wine and good food in the glow of the setting sun. This is a world from another time and one that stirs the soul. A trip through this part of Italy is a feast for all the senses. ... This is Tuscany! Your Marco Polo Tuscany Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the region. Discover exquisite Tuscan caviar, enjoy a relaxed ride through the flower-filled Chianti hills on a Vespa or follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi. Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Tuscany experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Tuscany. From magnificent art to delightful bathing spots, you can experience all of Tuscany's unique character with these personal tours. Tuscany in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tuscany includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. Touring App - download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. A small street map of Florence is also included. Useful Italian phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tuscany to show you around this fabulous Italian region. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Tuscany has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.




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