Rick Steves Eastern Europe

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 Rick Steves Eastern Europe you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Eastern Europe

• 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 cobbles of bustling Bratislava, to country roads winding through the Julian Alps, to the striking chapels and cathedrals of Prague's Castle Quarter

• How to connect with culture: 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

• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight

• The best places the eat, sleep, and relax

• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic museums

• Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go

• Useful resources including a packing list, phrase books, historical overviews, and recommended reading

• Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down

• Complete, up-to-date information on the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Romania

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Eastern Europe.