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Day Trips from Rome
Written by Viator, May 2012
The city of Rome alone is full enough of treasures to last a lifetime, however, when in Rome you shouldn’t forget the other amazing sights of Italy. It may be impossible to truly discover ...
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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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Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean
Written by Antalya Expert: Aykut, Turkey, July 2011
Perge
is one of the ancient cities in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Perge was
mentioned on a bronze tablet discovered in Hittite capital in 1964. The name of
the city was written as Parha, ...
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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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Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Scottish Highlands are one of Europe's last great wilderness areas. Some come for the sweep of desolate, rugged beauty guaranteed to take your breath away. Others enjoy taking in the history of ...
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Pompeii Day Trips from Rome
Written by Viator, August 2010
Take a break from Rome's big-city bustle to discover the fascinating history of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. A visit to the haunting ruins of Pompeii takes you back to the fateful day in 79 AD when ...
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Heraklion Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, October 2011
The fifth-biggest city in Greece, Crete’s capital buzzes with energy, mixing ancient origins and modern-day big-city bustle. Away from Heraklion there are beaches for relaxing, ancient ruins to ...
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Aphrodisias
Written by JC, Germany, January 2012
The ruins of Ephesus are justly famous, drawing streams of visitors year round. Far fewer make it to Aphrodisias, the spectacular ruin of a city largely destroyed by an earthquake in the 7th ...
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Archaeology Tours in and around Antalya
Written by Antalya Expert: Aykut, Turkey, August 2011
As a person who lives in Antalya and working as a tour guide,I would like to share my advices with travellers.You can visit many archaeological sites and ancient cities during your stay in ...
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Augusta Raurica
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
Along with an accompanying Roman castle, the restored ruins and open-air theatre/museum of Augusta Raurica are listed on the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional ...
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Augusta Raurica
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
For six centuries, Switzerland was part of the Roman Empire and several ruins from Roman settlements still remain today. Along with an accompanying Roman castle, the restored ruins and open-air ...
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Greece in Winter
Written by Sasha, January 2013
Greece is known as a summer destination but there are plenty of reasons to visit over winter. Prices are cheaper and temperatures are reasonable, at around 11· Celsius (52· Fahrenheit) in Athens. 1. ...
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Mt. Vesuvius: Hiking the Infamous Volcano
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Few mountains have the notorious reputation of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy. This is, after all, the volcano that laid waste to Pompeii 2,000 years ago – and which continues to threaten the area ...
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Naples Underground
Written by Jessica, USA, March 2013
One of the great things about visiting cities as old and constantly inhabited as Naples is that you often get two cities for the price of one. Specifically, there’s a whole other city underneath what ...
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Ninfa Gardens - 40 Miles from Rome
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
Please don’t stop reading because you are not a garden-person. I myself am no garden fanatic; I can appreciate a beautiful garden, a majestic piece of design, a skilled pair of secateurs, but I have ...
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