Focusing on Tuscany and Umbria, this is one of a series of guides to popular regions of Europe. Information is presented in magazine style, with self-contained spread layouts, panels and boxes throughout. The book also includes a gazetteer, an atlas section and detailed motoring tours and walks.
Thomas Cook's Signpost Guides are designed to provide you with a comprehensive but flexible reference source to guide you as you tour a country or region by car. This guide covers the best of Tuscany and Umbria, including the artistic heritage of Florence, Siena, Perugia and Assisi, the hill-towns and landscapes of the Italian heartland as well as the beaches and seaside resorts, with suggested driving tours. You will find ideas for exploring on your own, detailed guides to sightseeing, activities, accommodations, dining and shopping. Attractions and areas are all rated to guide your personal choice. There are road maps and city plans that pinpoint driving routes and other tours as well as walking routes around towns and cities. (5 3/4 x 8 1/4, 288 pages, maps, color photos)