Synopses & Reviews
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)
Synopsis
People who travel by car have the best opportunities to explore beyond typical tourist destinations, but driving in an unfamiliar region can be a daunting prospect. New Signpost Guides provide practical information to guide motorists through unfamiliar routes, signs, traffic laws, and parking. Hundreds of attractions are described in detail, together with recommendations for shopping, dining, and accommodations.
Each Signpost Guide features:
-- Full-color, detailed area maps, supported by driving directions and route plans
-- Helpful and practical tips, including average driving times and distances
-- Individual chapters on major cities that supply information essential to getting around without a car
-- Unique ratings system to help travelers sample the very best of each region