Test Drive a Tour Guide: Italy
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Take a “test drive” of Rick Steves’ 2010 Best of Italy tour as Rick guides you through romantic Venice, Renaissance Florence, seaside Cinque Terre villages, towering Pisa, medieval Siena, St. Francis’ Assisi, hill towns and vineyards of Umbria, ending with a wealth of must-see sights in the Eternal City — Rome. For more information on Rick Steves’ tours — including full itineraries, prices, departure dates and seat availability — visit www.ricksteves.com. {Disclaimer: The itinerary specifics and other tour details noted in this lecture were correct at the time of filming in 2010 but may have since changed.)
Cinque Terre, Italy: Hiking in Corniglia
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The five villages of the Cinque Terre are connected by a series of scenic trails. What some fans of the region don’t know is that the villages, Corniglia in particular, produce more than just breathtaking views. Perched along the hillsides, small family vineyards are tended with care; the white wine produced is just another reason to visit Italy’s most famous back door. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations …