Lonely Planet Tuscany & Umbria

With more focus placed on character-filled, value-for-money places to stay and eat in one of Europe's most popular destinations, this guide to Tuscany and Umbria includes more coverage of off-the-beaten-track activities, along with a new 12-page section with maps and images.

Discover Tuscany & Umbria
Find heaven on earth in the "buone" frescoes of Giotto, Cimabue, Pinturicchio and Lorenzetti
Trade those Manolos and museums for barns and bunnies in our special rundown of rural residences
Break bread with celebrity restaurateur Fabio Picchi at members club Teatro del Sale
Trek, sail or ride around shimmering Lake Trasimeno and enjoy that "dolce far niente"
In This Guide:
Language, cookery, wine-tasting and jewellery courses - you name it, our authors have checked it out
Book in and bed down at the best-value accommodation in the region
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