Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany 11

by Nicola Williams, Virginia Maxwell

Lonely Planets Florence Tuscany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience art-lover heaven at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, tempt your taste buds on a food tour around Tuscany, and climb San Gimignanos medieval towers all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florence Tuscany and begin your journey now!


Inside Lonely Planets Florence Tuscany:




NEW pull-out, passport-size Just Landed card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Whats New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered

NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation

NEW Where to Stay in Florence map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Covers Florence, Siena, Central Coast, Elba, Apuan Alps, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, San Minato, Chianti, Arezzo, Garfagnana, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planets Florence Tuscany is our most comprehensive guide to Florence and Tuscany, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.


About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the worlds number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, weve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, Italy

384 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2015

Reviews

[Ninja Neko · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this guide (together with the superfluous LP Tuscan Road Trips to plan a 12 day autumn road trip through Tuscany. It was my first time in the region and I wanted to get as much as possible out of our short time there. I suppose I went for LP out of habit, their info on the sights is correct and the restaurant tips have worked for us as well.
This guide was average, good info on the larger cities, again some pleasant surprises on the restaurants. I would have liked a little more information on the smaller locations around the Val d'Orcia. We ended up following LP's suggested itinerary through the valley (page 182), adding a few extra stops along the way. In the end it was our favourite part of the trip, and I was very surprised to only find a single paragraph of text on San Quirico d'Orcia in this 380+ page guide book.
A guide which does spend a full chapter on Livorno, labelling it a "highlight" and "undeniably worthwhile stop on any Tuscan itinerary". This description of the city (and it's fish stew) was the main reason we detoured a full day to squeeze Livorno into our planning. Sorry LP - and sorry Livorno - but calling the historic quarter "shabby-chic" is total sugarcoating, it's dull and wasn't worth the detour. But if you're in the neighbourhood (or catching the ferry) the local food is really good - "cinque e cinque" a particular highlight.
Another disappointment was trying to find the mentioned walking path from Greve in Chianti to Montefioralle - it's a road. Greve is an excellent place to have lunch instead.

Long review short: some hits, some misses, overall the guide served it's purpose in helping to plan and accompany our road trip.

[Maria Clara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sempre os melhores guias!

[Liz McSpadden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

[LeAnn Sipple]

Helpful in depth guide to the region

[Ocelot · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, this Lonely Planet guide to Florence and Tuscany strikes my attention once more. Inside are beautiful pictures, detailed descriptions, and lots of maps and guidelines for YOUR trip to Italy. There are many sections, and you can turn from page to page, or simply open a page and start reading to learn more about this beautiful place. I used this book on my trip to Italy, and it really assisted me. As always, there is a section on Top Sites, and others on family-friendly vacations, and places where one can dine and sleep at. Some fun activities include:

- The Uffizi Gallery, containing many famous artworks including 'The Birth of Venus'.
- Taking a tour of the Tuscan food! With a mix of cheese, wine, olives, pasta, and more, it's arguably one of the best cuisines in the world!

Interested in learning more about Italy? Are you going to Italy? This book is the #1 tourist guide for YOUR trip to Florence & Tuscany!

I'd like to thank Lonely Planet for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

[Sara W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is awesome! I can no longer be lonely when I read this book. I have found a place wherein I feel like heaven because of its beauty. I hope to travel and see the most beautiful places in the world like Florence and Tuscany.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lonely planet has good stuff as always. I wish there was a little more Florence and a little less Tuscany, but it's still a good book.