You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Tallinn.In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essential spots of each city, including the Hermitage, the Church of the Spilled Blood, Linnanmäki (a classic amusement park), and Toompea Castle. Take a day trip to the Peterhof, stroll through Kaivopuisto Park, or visit the Kumu Art Museum. You'll get Rick's firsthand advice...

Provides information on the Lowlands, the Highlands, Scotland's past and present, and more.

"In this guide, Rick Steves focuses on the grandest sights in Scandinavia and northern Europe, tailored for the cruise traveler. As always, he has a plan to help you have a meaningful cultural experience--even with just a few hours in port. Inside you'll find one-day itineraries for sightseeing at or near these major ports of call: Copenhangen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Berlin -- St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, and Gdansk -- London, Paris, Amsterdam,...

Admire opulent Golden Age architecture, soak in a thermal bath, and wander the winding streets of old villages, from the ornate Parliament building and the Széchnyi Baths to local unicum distilleries. Rick shows you the best places to eat and sleep, and maybe even relax with a glass of pálinka.

Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves Scotland is the classic, in-depth guide to spending more than two weeks exploring the country.--

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Eastern Europe-including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia.Explore Eastern Europes top cities, from the romantic spires of Prague and the steamy thermal baths of Budapest to charming Kraków and laid-back Ljubljana. Enjoy the imperial sights of Vienna and walking tours of exotic Dubrovnik. Then delve into the regions natural wonders:...

"From vast glaciers to steaming volcanic lakes, experience the land of the midnight sun with Rick Steves." --

In this guide, Rick Steves focuses on some of the grandest sights in Northern Europe. As always, he has a plan to help you have a meaningful cultural experience while you’re there—even with just a few hours in port.

Inside you'll find one-day itineraries for sightseeing at or near the major Northern Europe ports of call, including:

Southampton and Dover (London)
Le Havre (Paris and Normandy)
Zeebrugge (Bruges and Brussels)
Amsterdam
Oslo
Copenhagen
Warnemünde/Rostock...