Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick Steves, Tuscany is yours to discover. Inside RICK STEVES FLORENCE & 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 favourites * Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery * How to connect with local culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade 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 Chianti * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighbourhoods 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, Italian phrase book, 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 & TUSCANY. Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence.