Half-timbered houses from the 16th century line the city’s central Romerberg square, while Gothic tombstones await you at the Kaiserdom cathedral, along with avant-garde art at the Schirn Kunsthalle. On the banks of the Main, the German Film Museum has an impressive line-up. Finish the day with a glass of refreshing Apfelwein at a traditional [...]
Historical sites sit side-by-side modern marvels in this constantly changing megalopolis. The center boasts diverse architectural styles from Aztec to baroque, while the sprawling wooded Bosque de Chapultepec is home to several museums. City retreats alternate with hip neighborhoods housing some of the country’s leading contemporary art galleries. Once the Aztec city’s breadbasket, Xochimilco is [...]
Lima is a goldmine of fascinating cultural experiences. The National Museum in San Borja, and the ruins of Pachacamac both give an insight into Peru’s rich, pre-Hispanic past. The city’s historic center is the best place to take in colonial architecture, from the Plaza Mayor to the museum of the Convent of San Francisco. If [...]
Majestic mosques, hectic bazaars, serene parks and the pyramids at Giza all await you in this 24-hour city. Gezira’s nightlife is hot and Zamalek’s shopping stylish. Feast on traditional dishes like kushari, a mix of rice, lentils, macaroni and tomato sauce, or dine in elegant restaurants in houseboats on the Nile. Wash it all down [...]
The Forum evokes the splendor of Italy’s ancient capital, as does the majestic Colosseum and the Golden House (Domus Aurea) of Nero, all in the heart of the city. The Vatican museums have breathtaking treasures, while narrow alleys and hidden churches are revealed along the Tiber in the Trastevere district. Toss a coin into the [...]
Best of the North of Ireland-Dublin Sightseeing Tour Dublin See St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park, site of Battle of the Boyne. Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. Visit a Dublin distillery. Downpatrick See the town where St. Patrick is buried. Belfast Sightseeing includes the City Hall, Queen’s University and [...]
Austria-Italy-Switzerland Sightseeing Tour Zurich Orientation of the cathedral and Bahnhofstrasse. Munich Orientation of the Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel. Innsbruck Orientation of the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace. Salzburg See “The Sound of Music” locations, the Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s birthplace. Sirmione See the Scaligers Castle. Verona Visit the old roman arena, see Juliet’s balcony, Piazza [...]
London-Paris-Amsterdam Sightseeing Tour London Sightseeing tour featuring Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Dover See the White Cliffs. Vimy Ridge Visit the Canadian Memorial. Paris Sightseeing includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe, views of Notre Dame Cathedral and a visit to the Fragonard [...]