Rudy Maxa's: Europe to the Max - Travel Video.

DVD. 12 Hours. Rudy Maxa is public radio's original Savvy Traveler, a contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine, and host of the American Public Television series--Smart Travels. In Europe to the Max, Rudy captures the vitality and character of Europe's magnificent cities. Lushly filmed in high-definition, each program goes beyond the guidebooks to discover hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path surprises. Disc #1: Molto Italiano! - Rome beckons with its ancient treasures and modern pleasures. Rudy makes the most of your visit with stops at Rome's 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. Extra Features: Scenic Tours: Ancient Rome, ancient ruins, Paestum Greek ruins, Sicilian Greek ruins, St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral. Maps: Rome, Naples, Sicily, Italian hill towns. Rudy's Travel Tips: Carry-on essentials, pre-booking accommodations, train travel in Europe. Disc #2: Enchanted Italy - Join Rudy as he surrenders himself to the charms of some of Italy's 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 city's 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. Extra Features: Scenic Tours: San Marco, The Uffizi Gallery, Lake Como, and Palazzo Reale. Maps: Venice, Florence, Milan, Genoa. Rudy's Travel Tips: Ticket consolidators (Part 1), ticket consolidators (Part 2), travel in any language Disc #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." France's Burgundy region boasts exceptional French wines, world-class cuisine, and romantic canals. The Loire region offers magnificent chateaux. Rudy makes forays into Provence's picture perfect villages and countrysides, and points out the glamorous French Riviera's hottest spots and most beautiful beaches. Rudy offers invaluable tips on riding the Metro, enjoying summer festivals, touring wine country, and renting a car. Extra Features: Scenic Tours: Musee D'Orsay, Van Gogh paintings, Loire Valley Chateaux, Cote D'Azur. Maps: Paris, Provence, Burgundy, Loire, French Riviera. Rudy's Travel Tips: Travel via Internet, Internet vs. guidebooks, Internet vs. the travel agent. Disc #4: London and Beyond - Rudy answers London's call with this expert tour of its traditional sights and contemporary and cutting-edge attractions. In London's breathtaking countryside, Rudy points out mythic castles, browses in the real Alice in Wonderland's candy store, visits Jane Austen's 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 Amsterdam's great art museums, and share a moving visit to the attic where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis. Extra Features: Scenic Tours: The Tate Gallery and Bankside, Marlborough Palace Maze, Lego Land, Rijks Museum. Maps: London, English countryside, Belgium, Amsterdam. Rudy's Travel Tips: Eating inexpensively, making dinner reservations, renting a car abroad. Disc #5: Fairy Tale Europe - From his base at Berlin's luxurious and historic Hotel Adlon, Rudy offers a new take on the Old World with unforgettable visits to this dynamic city's 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 Austria's "Sound of Music" land, visit magical ice caves and stroll picturesque spa towns once frequented by European royalty. Extra Features: Scenic Tours: The Egyptian Museum, Sommer Rollerbladen, Tegelberg, Hellbrunn Palace Water Garden, Nasch Market. Maps: Berlin, Munich and Bavaria, Salzburg, Vienna. Rudy's Travel Tips: E-mailing in Europe, getting around, medical insurance. Bonus Program: Medieval Europe. Disc #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 children's stories. Sweden's luxuriant landscapes and Norway's grand panoramas prove irresistible to adventurers. Finally, from windmills in Holland to underground ancient Etruscan tombs in Tuscany, Rudy is your guide to Europe's dazzling getaways, each with its own unique charms. Extra Features: Scenic Tours: Karen Blixey Museum, Skansen Park, Euju-Bygdeton, Europe's great getaways, Renaissance Europe. Maps: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Vienna, Salzburg, Provence, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Amsterdam. Rudy's Travel Tips: Overcoming jet lag, Internet car rental, airfare deal strategies. Bonus Program: Renaissance Europe. 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