Europe For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Steven Richards; Margot Weiss

• ISBN13: 9780764554568
• ISBN10: 0764554565
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

From the bright lights and glamour of London and Paris, to the old-world enchantment of Tuscany, to the sun-drenched beaches of Greece, Europe's cities and countryside, castles and cuisines offer postcard-perfect vacations for any kind of traveler, in any season of the year. There's no end to the wonders of Europe-in fact, the prospect of planning a trip, deciding where to go and what to see, can be somewhat overwhelming. This user-friendly guide takes you city by city, country by country, through the best of Europe, with: Five great European itineraries, from the "Everything but the Kitchen Sink in Two Weeks" tour to a week of romance and a kid-friendly adventure Regional guides such as London/England, Dublin/Ireland, Madrid/Castile, Vienna/Austria, Florence/Tuscany, Athens/Greek Islands City guides for Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Prague, Venice, and more Lists of the most overlooked sights in Europe-and the most overrated Itineraries for one, two, and three days in each location Restaurants, hotels, shopping, great gift ideas, and much more! Like every For Dummies travel guide, Europe For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started.

Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Europe.

Chapter 2: Deciding When and Where to Go.

Chapter 3: Presenting Five Great Itineraries.

Chapter 4: Planning Your Budget.

Chapter 5: Satisfying Special Needs or Interes