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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when planning a Grand Tour of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.You’ll find a healthy mix of big cities, small towns, and exciting regions, including:London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Prague, and BarcelonaRothenberg, Siena, Toledo, Hallstatt, and GimmelwaldProvence, the French Riviera, the Romantic Road, the Berner Oberland, and the Cinque TerreRick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You’ll learn how to find the right bus in Rome, an inexpensive crêpe in Paris, and which museums and sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

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"The Rough Guide First-Time Europe" tells you everything you need to know before you go to Europe, from visas and vaccinations to budgets and packing. It will help you plan the best possible trip, with advice on when to go and what not to miss, and how to avoid trouble on the road. You'll find insightful information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy and save money in Europe. "The Rough Guide First-Time Europe" includes insightful overviews of each European country highlighting the best places to visit with country-specific websites, clear maps, suggested reading and budget information. Be inspired by the full-colour 'things not to miss' section whilst useful contact details will help you plan your route. All kinds of advice and anecdotes from travellers who've been there and done it will make travelling stress-free. "The Rough Guide First-Time Europe" has everything you need to get your journey underway.

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Updated by a team of experts that includes the best-selling authors of our guides to Italy, France, the U.K., and more.All you need to plan a trip to the following cities and regions: Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruk & Tyrol (Austria); Brussels, Bruges & Ghent (Belgium); Prague, West Bohemia & The Spas (Czech Republic); Copenhagen (Denmark); London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Salisbury (with Stonehenge) & Bath (England); Paris, The Loire Valley Châteaux, Provence & the Côte d'Azur (France); Berlin, Munich, the Bavarian Alps & The Romantic Road (Germany); Athens, The Northern Peloponnese, Delphi & The Cyclades (Greece); Budapest & The Danube Bend (Hungary); Dublin, Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula & Galway City (Ireland); Rome, Florence, Venice & highlights of Tuscany & Umbria (Italy); Amsterdam , Delft & Leiden (The Netherlands); Oslo, Bergen & the Fjords (Norway); Lisbon & The Algarve (Portugal); Edinburgh, Glasgow, Tayside & Grampian (Scotland); Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia & the Costa del Sol (Spain); Stockholm (Sweden); Geneva, Bern & the Bernese Oberland (Switzerland).

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Party in Tallinn or pose in Cannes; hike the Curonian Spit; be seduced by the Aya Sofia in Istanbul or simply learn the art of the Spanish siesta. Your European Adventure starts here with the most detailed guide available, featuring more than 40 countries, 200 maps and insider tips to help you to go further, stay longer and pay less for the ultimate European grand tour.Grand Turismo - Itineraries to aid your planning and splurge features to help you decide where to splash out, whether it be a night in an ice hotel or haute cuisine in Paris.Be In The Know - with a detailed Directory and dedicated language chapter, plus look out for our author picks highlighting the best of the best.Time Is Of The Essence - A Year in Europe helps you find out what's happening when, from the best music and sporting events to where to chase the northern lights.Do The Right Thing - travel ethically and lightly with advice from our unique Responsible Travel section and make a positive difference along the way.

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