Europe for Dummies (4th ed)

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; and 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.