Rick Steves Eastern Europe

Rick Steves Eastern Europe

<b>From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your side, Eastern Europe can be yours! Inside <i>Rick Steves Eastern Europe</i> you'll find:</b><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> for spending <b>two weeks or more </b>exploring Eastern Europe</li><li><b>Rick's strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites</li><li><b>Top sights and hidden gems,</b> from the cobbles of bustling Bratislava, to country roads winding through the Julian Alps, to the striking chapels and cathedrals of Prague's Castle Quarter</li><li><b>How to connect with culture: </b>Bask in the energy of Kraków's Main Square Market, sample local wines from Hungarian vintners, or soak in the steamy thermal baths in Budapest<br /></li><li><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps </b>with Rick's candid, humorous insight</li><li><b>The best places the eat, sleep, and relax</b></li><li><b>Self-guided walking tours</b> of lively neighborhoods and historic museums</li><li><b>Detailed neighborhood maps</b> for exploring on the go</li><li><b>Useful resources</b> including a packing list, phrase books, historical overviews, and recommended reading</li><li><b>Over 1,000 bible-thin pages</b> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down</li><li><b>Complete, up-to-date information</b> on the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Romania</li></ul><b>Make the most of every day and every dollar with <i>Rick Steves Eastern Europe</i>.</b>