Europe For Dummies^®, 4th Edition

by Donald Olson; Elizabeth Albertson; Bruce Murphy; Alessandra de Rosa; Neil E. Schlecht; George McDonald; Darwin Porter; Danforth Prince; Hana Mastrini; Tania Kollias

• ISBN13: 9780470113769
• ISBN10: 0470113766
• Edition: 4th
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Europe offers some of the world's most exciting cities, romantic landscapes, outstanding museums, important historic sights, renowned works of art, and awesome architectural wonders, plus great cuisine, incredible shopping, and all kinds of entertainment and nightlife. Odds are, you can't do it all. Depending on your personal interests, this friendly guide helps you pick the right sites and make the most of your trip, with: Trip planning, including applying for passports; making reservations; dealing with trip insurance, health issues, and Customs; rail passes, train tickets, traveler's checks, and more Detailed info on 15 of Europe's most popular destinations: London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Vienna, Innsbruck, Prague, Naples, Florence, Venice, Madrid, Barcelona, and Athens Info on local customs, must-see attractions, and out-of-the-way gems, plus a little historical background to help you put the sites you'll see in context Like every For Dummies travel guide, Europe For Dummies, 4th Edition helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice Info on the best ships for every budget Tips on sightseeing at ports of call Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages Whether you want to marvel at majestic cathedrals or go on a pub crawl in Dublin, have a 5-star meal in Paris or a picnic lunch amidst the ruins of a Mycenaean city overlooking the Mediterranean, take in museums and castles or hike the Alps, explore the historic (or prehistoric) sites or experience diverse nightlife, with Europe For Dummies, 4th Edition, you're on your way to a fantastic European holiday.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: Introducing Europe. Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Europe. Chapter 2: Deciding When and Where to Go. Chapter 3: Presenting Five Great Itineraries. Part II: Planning Your Trip to Europe. Chapter 4: Managing Your Money. Chapter 5: Getting to Europe. Chapter 6: Getting Around Europe. Chapter 7: Booking Your Accommodations. Chapter 8: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests. Chapter 9: Taking Care of the Remaining Details. Part III: The British Isles. Chapter 10: London and the Best of England. Chapter 11: Edinburgh and the Best of Scotland. Chapter 12: Dublin and the Best of Ireland. Part IV: Central Europe. Chapter 13: Paris and Environs. Chapter 14: Amsterdam and Environs. Chapter 15: Munich and Bavaria. Chapter 16: Vienna and the Best of Austria. Chapter 17: Bern and the Swiss Alps. Chapter 18: Prague and Environs. Part V: Mediterranean Europe. Chapter 19: Rome and Southern Italy. Chapter 20: Florence and Tuscany. Chapter 21: Venice and Environs. Chapter 22: Madrid and the Best of Castile. Chapter 23: The Best of Barcelona. Chapter 24: Athens and the Greek Islands. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 25: The Ten Most Overrated Sights and Attractions in Europe. Chapter 26: Ten Overlooked Gems. Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Break Out of the Tourist Mold. Appendix: Quick Concierge. Index.