Bøker av Rick Steves

With his expert knowledge and trademark humor, Rick Steves guides travelers through Bern, Zürich, Luzern, and beyond in the fully revised edition of this top-selling guide

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Rothenburg and the Rhine. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the best of Rothenburg and the Rhine, including tips on arrival, orientation, and transportation. Tour breathtaking Neo-Gothic churches, cruise along the Rhine past castles and vineyards, or take the scenic route through quaint countryside villages on the Romantic Road. You'll get firsthand advice on the best sights and experiences, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your trip.

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the hill towns of central Italy.In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of the hill towns, including San Gimignano, Volterra, Montepulciano, and Cortona. Explore the Galgano Monastery, Volterras Etruscan Gate, Orvietos Duomo, or relax while wine tasting in Montalcino. Youll get Ricks firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Ricks up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).

"With Rick Steves, Milan and the Italian lakes are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Italy includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Milan and the nearby lakes' best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps; Top sights and local experiences: Tour Milan's Duomo, marvel at The Last Supper, and enjoy a night at the opera. Relax in the sleepy village of Varenna, stroll through the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens, or check out the museums in Sforza Castle; Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track. With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Milan & the Italian Lakes District is truly a tour guide in your pocket."--

A guide to Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii provides up-to-date advice on top sights, lodging, and restaurants.

"Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in Portugal. In this book, you'll find his up-tp-the-minute advice alongside time-tested travel tips"--

"Sip, savor, and get the most out of every bite with Rick Steves! With this fun and practical guide to eating well in Italy, you'll: Indulge in the best of Italy's cuisine, from tantalizing antipasti and saucy pastas to luxurious gelato. Get a taste of the coffee culture and vibrant wine scene. Discover what to eat where with food and wine specialties from the country's 20 regions. Find lists of Rick's favorite restaurants in every region. Follow Rick's tips to find restaurants for any budget, smartly navigate the menu, and decipher the check. Hurdle the language barrier with the ultimate Italian food glossary. Enjoy full-color, inspiring photos throughout. Commemorate your culinary adventures with a foldout souvenir poster map. Rick Steves and co-author Fred Plotkin have devoted decades to traveling through Italy. In this book, they pass along those lessons to you. Appreciate good food the way Italians do with Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers"--

With Rick Steves, Madrid and Toledo are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes:* Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Madrid and Toledo's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps* Top sights and local experiences: Visit the masterpieces of the Prado Museum, explore the Royal Palace, or admire the magnificent Toledo Cathedral. Chat with locals at lively tapas bar and sip authentic vermouth. Wander the medieval town of Ávila or take a rowboat through the lush Retiro Park* Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Madrid & Toledo is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring beyond Madrid and Toledo? Pick up Rick Steves Spain for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

With Rick Steves, the Loire Valley is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes:* Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the Loire Valley's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps* Top sights and local experiences: Visit grandiose châteaus, such as Chenonceau, Blois, and Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Tour the Leonardo da Vinci park, go wine-tasting in Vouvray, and wander the gardens of Villandry. Soak up stunning views from a hot air balloon tour, or take a bike ride through the rolling countryside* Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Loire Valley is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring beyond the Loire Valley? Pick up Rick Steves France for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

With Rick Steves, Normandy is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes:* Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Normandy's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps* Top sights and local experiences: Visit the Big Clock in Rouen that dates back to the Renaissance, and see the famed Bayeux Tapestry. Pay your respects at the D-Day beaches, and cross the causeway towards the towering Mont St. Michel. Savor creamy Camembert, sip fresh local cider, or take a bike ride through the countryside* Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Normandy is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring beyond Normandy? Pick up Rick Steves France for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

With Rick Steves, Nice and the French Riviera are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera includes:* Rick's first-hand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in Nice and the French Riviera, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps* Top sights and local experiences: Explore medieval town centres and admire the works of Chagall and Matisse. Relax on seafront promenades and pebble beaches, stroll the yacht-filled harbours, and drive scenic coastal roads.* Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Nice & the French Riviera is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Extending your trip? Try Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera. Exploring more of France? Pick up Rick Steves France for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential planning information.

With Rick Steves, Sevilla, Granada, and Andalucía are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes:* Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in Granada, Sevilla, Córdoba, Andalucía, and Spain's southern coast, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps* Top sights and local experiences: Explore the lush gardens of the Alhambra in Granada and dance the Flamenco in Sevilla. Sample authentic tapas, visit the great mosque of Córdoba, and meander down winding streets in search of the best sangria* Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Sevilla, Granada & Andalucia is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring more of Spain? Pick up Rick Steves Spain for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential planning information.

"Portions of this book originally appeared in Rick Steves Spain, 18th edition."

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Germany. From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Germany you'll find:* Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Germany* Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites* Top sights and hidden gems, from the towering Zugspitze and jagged Alps to rustic villages and delicious strudel* How to connect with local culture: Stroll through a Cristkindlemarkt around Christmas, chat with fans about the latest fussball match, or kick back in a biergarten* Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight* The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Berliner Weisse in hand* Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums* Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place* Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go* Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down* Coverage of Munich, Bavaria, Tirol, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Baden-Baden, the Black Forest, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Frankfurt, Rhine Valley, Mosel Valley, Trier, Cologne, Nürnburg, Lutherland, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, and more* Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth tripMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Germany.Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Germany.

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Italy. From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find:* Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy* Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites* Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelato* How to connect with local culture: Walk in Caesar's footsteps through the ruins of the Forum, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque Terre, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match (calcio, to locals)* Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight* The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far niente* Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums* Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place* Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go* Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downvCoverage of Venice, Padua, the Dolomites, Lake Country, Milan, the Italian Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Hill Towns of Central Italy, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and much more* Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth tripMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Italy.Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Italy.

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Barcelona. Ramble down Las Ramblas, relax on Mediterranean beaches, and marvel at the sweeping curves of Gaudí's architecture with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Barcelona you'll find: ·Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Barcelona ·Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites ·Top sights and hidden gems, from Gaudí's mind-bending Sagrada Família and the colorful Picasso museum to cozy bars with vermouth on tap ·How to connect with local culture: Join hands with locals in a traditional sardana dance, chat with fans about the latest fútbol match, or meander down winding streets in search of the best tapas ·Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight ·The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of cava ·Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods, museums, and cathedrals ·Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go ·Complete, up-to-date information on Las Ramblas, Barri Gòtic, El Born, Eixample, Montjuïc, and more, as well as day trips to Montserrat, Figueres, Cadaqués, and Sitges ·Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth tripMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Barcelona. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Barcelona.

Rick offers his signature advice on the most worthwhile sights and experiences in Norway in this fully revised edition excerpted from Rick Steves Scandinavia

Rick offers his signature advice on the most worthwhile sights and experiences in Copenhagen and Denmark in this fully revised edition excerpted from Rick Steves Scandinavia

Rick offers his signature advice on the most worthwhile sights and experiences in Stockholm in this fully revised edition excerpted from Rick Steves Scandinavia

This is a full-color collection of Rick Steves' best newspaper columns from the course of his decades-long career in travel writing

The only guidebook to provide thorough coverage of the sights and cultural experiences available in each of the Mediterranean's ports of call

Rick Steves Phrase Books are compact, practical tools that help travelers navigate language barriers and have an easier and more immersive trip

Rick Steves Phrase Books are compact, practical tools that help travelers navigate language barriers and have an easier and more immersive trip

Explore the drama, romance, and history of Spain with this bestselling comprehensive guide, revised annually!

Rick Steves Phrase Books are compact, practical tools that help travelers navigate language barriers and have an easier and more immersive trip

Rick Steves Phrase Books are compact, practical tools that help travelers navigate language barriers and have an easier and more immersive trip

Party at the best festivals in Europe with bestselling author Rick Steves!

From the Pantheon and the Sistine Chapel to a great cappuccino at a local cafe, Rick covers the best that Rome has to offer in the new edition of this bestselling guide.

Travel expert Rick Steves explores Easter history, traditions, and celebrations across Europe, from Carnavale in Venice to Easter Sunday in Sevilla