【图书简介】 Whether you're a first-time visitor doing the grand tour or a seasoned traveler planning a multi-country itinerary, Frommer's Europe by Rail is a must. The official guidebook of Rail Europe, this user-friendly volume has everything you'll need to plan a successful train trip through Europe, from descriptions of the best scenic lines and high-speed rail routes to detailed information on reservations procedures and all of the rail passes available to visitors. We've also included a wide array of options in a variety of price ranges, from large hotels and world-renowned dining rooms to charming guesthouses and simple cafes. There's something here for every taste, interest, and budget. Just because we're covering such a wide territory doesn't mean that we've skimped on the details. You'll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including timetables, detailed city and route maps, exact prices, open hours, metro stops, rail pass options, train station amenities, train interior photos, and more. We'll take you to Europe's major cities and most charming towns, where we offer complete sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife coverage and review the best accommodations and dining for the rail traveler. But we don't stop there. We've designed easy-to-follow point-to-point itineraries that help you make the most out of your time in Europe, including special itineraries that highlight Europe's best dining, architecture, scenery, and historic castles. With Frommer's Europe by Rail you'll tour the medieval towns of Flanders, the chateaux of the Loire Valley, the sunny resorts of the Costa del Sol, the hill towns of Tuscany, and the spectacular scenery of the Alps. It's all accompanied by color maps that have been carefully keyed to the text. 作者简介:Amy Eckert’s love affair with travel began on a train in Europe and it hasn’t stopped yet. As a college student Amy lived and worked in Southern Germany; as a travel writer she has returned many times since, traveling by train through a dozen countries including Germany, France, the Benelux nations, Italy, and Scandinavia.-读书网|DuShu.com
【本书目录】 List of Maps 1 Touring Europe by Rail 1 1-Week Itineraries Itinerary 1: Europe’s Best Castles & Palaces Itinerary 2: Small Cities of the Benelux Itinerary 3: Riding the Scenic Route Itinerary 4: Eastern Europe Itinerary 5: Exploring the Scandanavian Triangle Itinerary 6: Warm-Weather Europe 2 2-Week Itineraries Itinerary 7: Europe’s Best Art & Architecture Itinerary 8: Europe for Food Lovers Itinerary 9: Great Cities of Europe Itinerary 10: The Grand Tour 2 Planning Your European Rail Trip 1 Visitor Information 2 When to Go What Time Is It, Anyway? 3 Finding Your Rail Route 4 Choosing the Train That’s Right for You Cleaning Up 5 The Price of Rail Travel No Passes Please, We’re Basque Pricing the Difference: Fast vs Slow Trains 6 The Train Passes Validating Your Pass 7 The Rail Experience 8 When a Train Just Won’t Do The Rules of the Road: Driving in Europe 9 Getting to Europe 10 Money Matters Non-Euro Countries 11 Tips on Accommodations 3 Austria Festivals & Special Events 1 Essentials Riding Historic Rails Fast Facts: Austria 2 Vienna City Transportation on the Cheap Boating on the “Blue” Danube Coffeehouses inside the Ring The Heurige of Grinzing 3 Salzburg A Panoramic Stroll Cafe Society 4 Innsbruck The Most Beautiful Spot in Tyrol 4 Belgium 5 The Czech Republic 6 Denmark 7 Finland 8 France 9 Germany 10 Great Britain & Ireland 11 Greece 12 Hungary 13 Italy 14 The Netherlands 15 Norway 16 Portugal 17 Spain 18 Sweden 19 Switzerland Appendix: Eastern Europe & the Balkans