Download or read book The Rough Guide to Switzerland Travel Guide with Free Ebook written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2020-06 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Switzerland Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook. Discover Switzerland with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to hike or ski in the Alps, explore Zurich and Basel's fine art collections or immerse yourself in world-class music at the Montreux Jazz Festival, The Rough Guide to Switzerland will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Switzerland: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Switzerland - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Geneva, Zurich and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including of the stunning view of the Jungfrau peak from Schynige Platte in the Bernese Oberland and Lucerne's postcard-perfect covered bridge on its pristine lake. - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Basel, Zurich, Bern and Lausanne's best sights and top experiences - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Switzerland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet - Covers: Geneva, Lausanne and Lake Geneva, the Arc Jurassien, Basel and around, Bern and around, the Bernese Oberland, Valais, Lucerne and Central Switzerland, Zurich, Northeast Switzerland, Graubunden, Ticino You may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to France, The Rough Guide to Germany, The Rough Guide to Italy About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Oman written by Gavin Thomas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oman is one of the world's most exciting emerging tourist destinations-offering a genuine taste of old Arabia and an oasis of traditional culture amidst the frantically modernizing Gulf states. The country boasts a string of captivating attractions. Scenically, it's one of the region's most memorable destinations, from the craggy uplands of the Hajar mountains to the spectacular fjords of the Musandam peninsula and the dramatic dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Culturally, the country boasts a variety of absorbing sights, ranging from the traditional souks of Muscat, Nizwa, and Salalah to the atmospheric mudbrick towns and towering forts of the interior. The new Rough Guide to Oman is the first in-depth guide to this fascinating country, complete with detailed coverage of all sights, new state-of-the-art maps, and practical information including comprehensively road-tested information about driving and walking routes both on and off the beaten track. Originally published in print in 2011. Now available in ePub format.
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Switzerland written by Matthew Teller and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Switzerland digs beneath the hype to show you how to get the best of this beautiful country. A full-colour section introduces Switzerland''s highlights from the iconic Matterhorn to Zurich''s markets. Throughout the guide there are inspiring accounts of every attraction, from world-class art galleries to classic train journeys. There is practical advice on where to find the best mountain walks, the most scenic ski resorts and perfect alpine hideaways. In addition there are accommodation reviews for all budgets and in-depth background on Swiss culture, history and wildlife.
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Download or read book Slow Train to Switzerland written by Diccon Bewes and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel diary from 1863 inspires author Diccon Bewes to retrace Thomas Cook's historic train trip that revolutionized tourism forever.
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria written by Tim Jepson and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thenew, full-colourRough Guide to Tuscanyand Umbriais the ultimate travel guide to some of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Covering the region more comprehensively than any other guide, it's packed with up-to-date and expert information on all the attractions, from the great museums of Florence and Siena to the tiny rural villages, as well as guiding you to the best of the beaches, forests, mountains and vineyard-clad hills. It also gives you the lowdown on the best hotels and restaurants for all budgets, and illuminates the sights with background information on history, folklore, art, architecture and festivals. Dozens of photographs and easy-to-use colour maps complete a guide that has long been established as the best you can buy. Make the most of your time, with The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria.
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