Tuscany & Umbria Adventure GuideThis history-rich region offers some of Italy's classic landscapes - pole-straight cypress trees lining dusty farm roads, rolling hills that stretch as far as the eye can see, fields of vibrant sunflowers, medieval villages perched on rocky spurs above crashing surf. Visit them all with this comprehensive guide that helps you explore the very best places. A largely untouched coastline and protected wild areas only add to the appeal of this top vacation destination. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; tourism contacts - it's all herel Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. Then come the adventures - fishing, canoeing, hiking, rafting, llama trips and more. Never galloped along a beach on horseback, trekked up a mountain, explored ancient sites? Also includes extensive lists of recommended outfitters, with all contact details - e-mail, website, phone number and location. Adventure Guides are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Travel Information | 17 |
Tuscany | 27 |
Outside of Florence | 84 |
Siena its Surroundings | 141 |
Outside of Siena | 160 |
Arezzo Its Surroundings | 201 |
Outside of Arezzo | 214 |
Pisa | 285 |
Outside of Pisa | 303 |
Maremma Grosseto | 341 |
Umbria | 361 |
Orvieto Southwest Umbria | 379 |
Foligno Spoleto Monti Sibillini | 407 |
Assisi Northeast Umbria | 435 |
Addendum | 453 |
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