Best of Europe

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Product Description As seen on American Public Television. Each DVD has useful bonus features and travel tips! DVD 1: Molto Italiano! - Rome beckons with its ancient treasures and modern pleasures. Rudy makes the most of your visit with stops at Romes cafes and shops, and informative historic city walks. Your itinerary includes a detour to Vatican City. Rudy winds his way through Sicily with its vibrant mix of history, tradition, and intense cultural pride. A trek to a still-active volcano outside of Naples, a drive along the spectacular Amalfi coast, and explorations of the castles, vineyards, and walled cities of the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria complete this unforgettable Italian travel adventure. DVD 2: Enchanted Italy - Join Rudy as he surrenders himself to the charms of some of Italys most magical cities. In Venice, Rudy tours the famous sites, and also shares his secrets of how to escape the crowds by visiting the neighborhoods of Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, and San Polo. In Florence, Rudy brings the Renaissance to life through the fabled citys glorious museums and architecture. Rudy explores Milan, a European center for finance fashion, then takes a train north to visit serene Lake Como. Old World elegance and La Dolce Vita await in Genoa and the Italian Riviera. DVD 3: The Heart of France - Paris is the city of style, art, and pastries. Hit the sites from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower, and then stroll through the parks, markets and cafes that make Paris Paris. Frances Burgundy region boasts exceptional French wines, world-class cuisine, and romantic canals. The Loire region offers magnificent chateaux. Rudy makes forays into Provences picture perfect villages and country-sides, and points out the glamorous French Rivieras hottest spots and most beautiful beaches. Rudy offers invaluable tips on riding the Metro, enjoying summer festivals, touring wine country, and renting a car. DVD 4: London and Beyond - Rudy answers Londons call with this expert tour of its traditional sights and contemporary and cutting-edge attractions. In Londons breathtaking countryside, Rudy points out mythic castles, browses in the real Alice in Wonderlands candy store, visits Jane Austens house, and gazes upon the mysterious megaliths of Stonehenge. Brussels and Belgium serve up superb chocolate and world-class beer. In the Netherlands, we bicycle to Amsterdams great art museums, and share a moving visit to the attic where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis. DVD 5: Fairy Tale Europe: Germany and Austria - From his base at Berlins luxurious and historic Hotel Adlon, Rudy offers a new take on the Old World with unforgettable visits to this dynamic citys world-class cultural sites. In Munich and Bavaria, Rudy is your guide to the lively Marienplatz with its outdoor cafes, shops, and street musicians, as well as magnificent palaces and spectacular vistas. In musical Salzburg, Rudy visits the house where Mozart was born. In Austrias Sound of Music land, visit magical ice caves and stroll picturesque spa towns once frequented by European royalty. DVD 6: Wondrous Europe - Join Rudy Maxa in the wondrous kingdom of legend and fairy tale - Denmark, where Vikings plundered and Hans Christian Anderson spun timeless childrens stories. Swedens luxuriant landscapes and Norways grand panoramas prove irresistible to adventurers. Finally, from windmills in Holland to underground ancient Etruscan tombs in Tuscany, Rudy is your guide to Europes dazzling getaways, each with its own unique charms. Review Don't even think of hitting the road unless you've consulted Rudy Maxa, one of the country's premier travel gurus. --Paul Theroux, Bestselling Travel Writer Review: Great for teachers! - Rudy Maxa is always entertaining and being a history and French teacher, I find these videos a great addition to my class. I think being able to see the places we're talking about helps the kids internalize the information a little more. I can't speak for buying it just for the travel sake, but for a classroom setting, I've used several of them. Review: RELAXED ATMOSPHERE - I VIEWED THE BEST OF EUROPE WITH A RELAXATION AND THE ONLY FLAW WAS VIEWING THE DISFUNCTIONAL MODERN ART AND ARCHITECTURE LAME AND HANDICAPPED HUMAN ENDEVOUR. THE BACK STREETS IS A REAL AND TIGHT SOCIAL IDENTITY COMPARED TO TOURIST SCAMS OF SITE AFTER SITE: YET YES THE DVDS ARE RUSHING AROUND TOO>>WHEREAS THERE JUST ISN'T ENOUGH TIME TO SEE WHAT WE HOPED TO SEE AND ENJOY>>THIS IS STILL ENJOYABLE.