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Normandy D-Day Beaches & Battlefields
Written by Viator, August 2010
Bayeux makes an ideal launching place to take a trip through history to the final stages of the Second World War. It was on the Normandy coast near Bayeux that the Allies undertook the biggest ...
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See Rome by Bike
Written by Viator, May 2012
Want to see unique sights of Rome along with the major attractions in a fun and easy way? Try biking! You can get across the Eternal City faster than walking while avoiding car traffic and going to ...
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Downton Abbey Tours
Written by Viator, February 2013
Britain’s favorite period drama, Downton Abbey has been taking the world by storm of late, so get your top hats and teacups at the ready, and prepare to get a taste of Edwardian-era England. The ...
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Pompeii Tours from Naples
Written by Viator, August 2010
Pompeii has attracted tourists from all over the world since its ruins were properly discovered in the 19th century. Once a vibrant port, full of wealthy Romans with a passion for theatre and ...
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Castles Tours from Copenhagen
Written by Viator, August 2010
Castle addicts, hold on to your hats – the jackpot is waiting for you just outside Copenhagen! Full of ornate and amazing structures, you'll feel like you're in a fairy tale come to life. So where ...
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Germany's Royal Castles
Written by Viator, August 2010
The inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland,
Neuschwanstein was built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century. Capture the grandeur of
this architecture and picturesque mountain scenery ...
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Stockholm Viking History
Written by Viator, August 2010
The territory north of Stockholm once represented Sweden’s Viking heartland. Their heyday corresponded roughly with the Dark Ages, when they were feared and respected throughout Europe, as far afield ...
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Battlefield Tours from Lille
Written by Viator, August 2010
Lille was once part of Flanders, a region in Belgium. Flanders, and in particular, Ypres (also known as the Salient), some 120km (75mi) from Lille, saw the most intense battles of the First World War ...
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Berlin Third Reich Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
If you're curious to know the stories below the surface of Berlin's fascinating architecture, there's nothing like walking the very same streets to bring alive everything you've ever wondered ...
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WWII London
Written by Viator, April 2012
Having survived two world wars, London is a city steeped in military history and those on the hunt for a glimpse of wartime Britain will be spoilt for choice in the capital. Here’s the lowdown on ...
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Spain Tours from Madrid
Written by Viator, August 2010
While the Spanish capital, Madrid, isn’t short of things to do, there are fantastic day trips and longer tours to discover the rich history of this beautiful Spanish region. El Escorial is ...
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Malaga Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, September 2011
Malaga, though perhaps skipped over on the less comprehensive tour of Spain, is rife with history, as much as just about any city of the Old World. Founded around 770 BC by the Phoenicians, Malaga ...
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Potsdam Tours from Berlin
Written by Viator, August 2010
Potsdam is the capital of Brandenburg state, located on the Havel River only 24 km (15 mi) southwest of Berlin city. In the 17th century, Elector Friedrich Wilhelm of Brandenburg made it his ...
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400 Years of Beauty: Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy in Florence
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2012
Celebrating their 400th anniversary this year, the pharmacy at Santa Maria Novella church in Florence is clearly something special.
The first thing you notice when entering is the heavenly scent. ...
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5 Beautiful Destinations in England
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2011
1. The Lake District
This area is stunningly beautiful to walk around, ride a ferry, sail, or
just sit and read the Romantic Poets: Coleridge, Wordsworth et al.
2. Bath
Bath is one ...
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