English edition of a guide with 23 cycle tours in Tuscany, ranging from 12km to 146km, covering a total distance of about 1600kms. Routes are mainly on paved roads with occasional detours on unmade tracks to avoid heavy traffic. Detailed maps show the routes & extensive information is conveyed by symbols, indicating road surface, campsites & other accommodation, repair workshops, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. A list of various types of accommodation facilities is included. About this series: Unless specifically described as an English edition, all the remaining titles in this series have text in GERMAN only. Map legends include English & the information provided on the maps is sufficient to use these titles without any knowledge of German, particularly in the absence of similar products in English from other publishers. All the titles have been meticulously researched & are highly regarded in their native Germany. Most titles, as indicated in their individual descriptions, also include a separate section listing selected accommodation, from hotels to campsites, youth hostels & rooms in private houses, all with addresses, telephone numbers & price range. Information on towns along each route

Includes:: a list of places of interest, with opening hours, etc. Several of the guides also have street plans.

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Tuscany on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a double-sided road map of the region at 1:380, 000, street plans of central Florence, Siena & Pisa, all indexed & highlighting numerous places of interest, plus extensive tourist information. The map presents Tuscany divided north/south, with no overlap between the two sides. The northern part

Includes:: La Spezia with Cinque Terre & Lake Trasimeno, with the southern part including Elba & extending to Orvieto & Viterbo. Topography is shown by relief shading, with names of main hill & mountain ranges. The maps present the region

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Tuscany at 1:450, 000 on an Insight Flexi Map in their new format introduced to provide more convenient access to the special features of this series: various additional maps and/or street plans plus tourist information including a list of must-see sights. The map is tear-resistant, waterproof, & can be written on with non-permanent marker pens. On one side is a road map of Tuscany at 1:450, 000, indexed on the reverse for places & points of interest. Coverage extends north-east to La Spezia & north-west to Ravenna. The map has no geographical coordinates. On the reverse are this title’s additional

Features:
- Street plans of central Florence (including the south bank of the Arno with the Palazzo Pitti, etc), Pisa & Siena, Each indexed for streets & points of interest.- Brief descriptions of 21 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Florence & Around plus Elsewhere in Tuscany
- all prominently highlighted on the appropriate maps.- Information about Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist offices, public holidays, opening times, money, tipping, telecommunications & monthly climate charts. To see the list of other Insight Flexi titles in this series please click on the series link.



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Tuscany is home to Florence, the Renaissance, stunning landscapes, great wines
- & food. Simple, slow cooked, made
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Tuscany in the Compact Guide series from Insight is an accessible & handy reference guide, describing main sites & cultural highlights. Each illustrated guide

Includes:: an introductory chapter with a selection of the top ten things to do & gives visitors an insight into history, culture & geography. An extensive

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Tuscany in the new Marco Polo Guide series designed to enable travellers to have fun & feel relaxed the moment they arrive to their destination. In a compact format & budget-priced, these guides feature full colour & high quality content with unique insider tips. The information is presented in a straightforward & engaging format with three main sections: an introduction to the location & including highlights & insider tips, a sightseeing & entertainment part, & a practical information chapter; all accompanied by atlas pages & a pull out map. The guides starts with a geographical & historical context, suggestions on what not to miss, great places for free, what to do if it rains, chill out, relax & unique experiences to make the visit even more memorable. The perfect route/day will show the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. The sightseeing chapters organise the area in sections & for each one show suggested routes, referenced to the atlas & pull-out map, best places & attractions with practical tips on how to avoid queues, get the best views, where to eat & drink, shopping, entertainment, where to stay & much more. The last section offers a few tours suggestions, travel with kids special pages, festivals & events calendar, travel tips, useful phrases & dos & don’ts. The road atlas pages offer detailed mapping cross-referenced to the sites featured in the book, & a fully indexed pull-out map with its own plastic wallet at the back of the guide. ...

Tuscany Holiday Map at 1:200, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing, waterproof, tear-resistant & in a handy pocket format, with highlighting for places of interest & scenic routes, street plans of central Florence, Pisa & Siena, a distance table & traffic regulations, etc. Coverage extends north to Massa & Carrara & inland to include Arezzo & most of Lago Trasimeno. Elba is included an on inset & the southern part of the region is shown as a separate panel on the reverse side. The mapping is the same as in the publishers’ larger format map of Tuscany: cartography stresses main roads & motorways in strong colours & selected towns in large letters, but also shows minor roads & villages. Railway network is shown with stations. Topography is presented by relief shading with plenty of names of geographical features such as mountain ranges; national parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Picturesque towns & villages & places of interest are also highlighted & given star rating. Latitude & longitude grid is drawn at intervals of 10`. In addition to the index, the reverse side provides more tourist information: street plans of central Florence, Pisa & Siena; brief descriptions of the region’s highlights in culture, nature & activities; a distance table & main traffic regulations; useful addresses including car hire; climate charts, etc. ...

Tuscany at 1:200, 000 on a map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with special features to aid route planning & an index in a separate booklet also containing street plans of central Florence, Livorno, Pisa & Siena.A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. The map, with cartography from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont, boldly stresses main roads & motorways in strong colours & selected towns in large letters, but also shows minor roads & villages in considerable detail. Road information

Includes:: toll roads, traffic restrictions & seasonal closures, gradient marking for steep roads, scenic routes, etc. Motorway services clearly indicate types of facilities available there. Railway network

Includes:: narrow gauge & tourist lines, cable car lines, & chair lifts. The map is particularly good for identifying geographical features. Picturesque towns & places of interest are given star rating, & other tourist information

Includes:: campsites & youth hostels, landmarks, recreational facilities etc. Latitude & longitude grid is drawn at intervals of 10`. Multilingual map legend & all information include English.A booklet attached to the map cover contains an extensive index of place names including geographical features, plus street plans of central Florence, Livorno, Pisa & Siena. Also provided are a table with distances & traveling times & main traffic & speed regulations.





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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, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & 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 & farmhouses where people come together to enjoy wine & good food in the glow of the setting sun. This is a world from another time & 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 & 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 & the best places to relax & 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 & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & 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 & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & 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 & 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 & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Tuscany has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.












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Tuscany in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the region in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out regional map & atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the region, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, regional atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...