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Du kan spare tid og få et mer avslappet opphold ved å bestille gå-forbi-køen-billetter og gå rett inn til attraksjonene. Gå-forbi-køen-turer og -billetter er tilgjengelige på mange av de mest populære attraksjonene og opplevelsene i Roma, som Viators eksklusive VIP-tur til Vatikanet, samt til Vatikanmuseene, Det sixtinske kapell og Peterskirken. Prioritert adgang er også tilgjengelig på andre berømte attraksjoner i Roma, som Galleria Borghese og hagene rundt, Colosseum og antikkens Roma. Dermed har du tid til å finne på andre typiske ting i Roma, som å kaste en mynt i Trevifontenen eller spise is på Spansketrappen. Du kan til og med slippe å vente på bord med en gå-forbi-køen-reservasjon på Hard Rock Café. Da blir du vist rett til bordet når du ankommer.

Of the global cultural wonders which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, only one represents an entire country: Vatican City. The world’s smallest sovereign state is – as well as being the spiritual home of the world’s billion or so Catholics – an incomparable storehouse of artistic treasures. It’s also one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions, so a pre-booked ticket which takes you to the head of the line is a must. Once you’ve mounted the remarkable double helix stairs at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, a unique overview of the origins and development of Western art awaits you. It’s a journey which takes you from fine Greek and Roman statuary to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, the undisputed masterpiece of the Renaissance, and on to contemporary ecclesiastical works. And that’s before you’ve even stepped inside the colossal house of worship that is St Peter’s Basilica, with Michelangelo’s Pietà and countless other sacred works.

Michelangelo is considered one of Tuscany’s most famous sons, but many of the masterpieces for which is he is best known are not found in Tuscany. In fact, Michelangelo spent much of his life in what is now the Italian capital of Rome, and you can see much of his artistic legacy in Rome today. In his artistic youth, Michelangelo was held in local esteem by the ruling Medici family of Florence, but he was by no means an artistic legend by the time he arrived in Rome in 1496 at age 21. But the following year, he began work on a commissioned piece that would become one of his most celebrated sculptural works - the stunning Pieta, which now sits near the entry of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The other Michelangelo masterpieces in Vatican City are his enormous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The ceiling was painted from 1508–1512, and the Last Judgement fresco behind the altar was painted from 1534–1541.

Even if you’ve only got a few days in England, London makes an ideal base for exploring further afield and with many of the country’s highlights within a short distance, there are numerous options for day tours. To give you some ideas, here are our top 5 day trips from London. Discover Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath on this 11-hour coach tour from London. Enjoy an unforgettable day in the French capital on this luxury day trip from London to Paris, with an included Champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower! Visit Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and medieval Warwick Castle on this action-packed, full-day trip from London. Head southwest of London to the picturesque, historic sites of Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover. From famous Salisbury and Stonehenge to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, you'll see it all on a cultural day trip from London.

Prioritert adgang gjør det enkelt å besøke verdensberømte attraksjoner, for eksempel med gå-forbi-køen-billett til Eiffeltårnet, Notre-Dame og til en guidet tur i Louvre. Men det er ikke alt. Du kan også få problemfri adgang til en rekke andre attraksjoner. Gå-forbi-køen-billetter er tilgjengelige til voksmuseet Musee Grevin, Paris Story, Musée d'Orsay og katakombene. Du får også gå-forbi-køen-billetter til flere attraksjoner utenfor byen, som det flotte Chateau de Chambord, Chenonceau og Loire-dalen eller det evig populære Versailles-palasset.Avslutt sightseeingturen med en legendarisk forestilling ved å bestille gå-forbi-køen-billetter til Moulin Rouge, eller benytt deg av prioritert adgang og en eksklusiv omvisning i private rom med en VIP-opplevelse på Versailles.

Sommermånedene betyr at britene endelig kan vinke farvel til en dyster himmel og si hei til (i hvert fall) litt varmere vær. Det finnes en rekke alternativer for å grave seg ned i kulturen og historien til dette legendariske reisemålet. En av de beste måtene for besøkende å oppleve de populære severdighetene på er ved å ta en hopp-på-hopp-av-tur med en dobbeltdekkerbuss. Det er en enkel måte for reisende å tilpasse en tur til sine interesser, og å utforske gatene i London uten å måtte navigere seg gjennom trafikken og rundkjøringene. Enten du er interessert i å se Windsor Castle, vaktskiftet ved Buckingham Palace eller ta en tur rundt på Tower of London og London Bridge, så finnes det nok av alternativer for besøkende som er ute etter kongelig behandling. Reisende som foretrekker å ta turen utenfor bygrensen og ta et dypdykk i Englands historiske fortid, kan reise til legendariske Stonehenge eller få et innblikk i virkeligheten på Downton Abbey via en tur innom Highclere Castle utenfor London.

Vatikanstaten har mange imponerende historiske monumenter, for eksempel Det sixtinske kapell, Peterskirken og Vatikanmuseene. Med guidede turer får du høre om hemmelighetene og historien til disse stedene, samtidig som du går forbi køen. Det sixtinske kapell i Vatikanpalasset er stedet der kardinalene samles til konklave for å velge en ny pave. Interiøret består av overdådige fresker. Kapellet er mest kjent for taket, som ble malt av Michelangelo og forestiller skapelsen. Mange andre berømte kunstnere, som Bernini, Botticelli og Raphael, har også utsmykket palasset. Vatikanmuseene inneholder pavenes personlige samlinger, og her finner du mange verker fra antikken til renessansen og videre. Kirken var en viktig del av renessansen, og her finner du malerier, skulpturer, fresker, billedvever og portretter av paver.

Day 1: See London Explore London on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or a private black cab experience, and be sure to visit St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, the South Bank, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Day 2: London Shopping and Touring Harrod’s, Oxford Circus, and Piccadilly Circus are famous for their shops, but for a more local flavour, then visit Portobello Road for its antiques (Saturdays); Borough Market for the great food (Saturday); and Camden Markets with its alternative fashions and hand-made crafts. Don't miss the Tate Modern, the British Museum, the National Gallery, or the Victoria and Albert Museum. Day 3: Day Trips Beyond Head out of the city and explore Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Visit Stratford, birthplace of Shakespeare or the famous universities at Oxford and Cambridge. Go even further afield and try haggis in Edinburgh or snails in Paris.

England’s only UNESCO World Heritage listed city, the cobblestone streets and exquisite architecture of Bath make it one of the UK’s most attractive cities and put it firmly at the top of many tourists’ itineraries. Windsor Castle is the largest working castle in the world that is still occupied by monarchy. For over 900 years, since William the Conqueror built a wooden fortress here, this has been a royal home and fortress. Queen Elizabeth spends a month at Easter, a week in June and most weekends at Windsor. This is also where she often hosts State Dinners for international dignitaries and entertains those she has knighted into the Order of the Garter (that's Sir to you and I). St George's Chapel is a working chapel and many royal weddings and funerals have occurred here; the Queen Mother and Henry VIII are buried in the chapel.

Explore Rome in style on a private tour! Whether you desire a more flexible Vatican experience or want to take your time viewing legendary art and historic structures, we have a variety of private tours for you to choose from. Explore on your own on an independent tour or enjoy personalized attention with a guide. You'll come away with a better understanding of Rome and a host of stories (and photos!) to share with your friends and family back home.

The heart of Roman civilization, which once included some 80 million inhabitants, has now been reduced to a series of important ruins in the center of the city of Rome. It is believed that Rome itself was founded in 753 B.C. by brothers Romulus and Remus, decedents of a Trojan prince. Over just a couple of centuries the city evolved into the most powerful entity on the planet, with over 20 percent of the entire Earth's estimated population under its control at one point. In its glory, this part of the Roman city was full of intricately built temples and other important buildings made of the world's finest marble and stone. However, in the 15th century, many of the ancient city's temples were scavenged of their materials and used to build a number of churches and other more modern buildings.

The Harry Potter series have enchanted children and adults alike, with the film blockbusters generating interest in the real and fantasy locations. However, whether you arrive in London by broomstick or jumbo, you can still see some of these sites on a guided walking or black cab tour. With a tours tailored to Potter fans you’ll see Diagon Alley, Platform 9 ¾, the Entrance to the Leaky Caldron and much more.

The River Seine is the lifeblood of Paris. Immerse yourself in romance, cruising under iconic bridges to see the architectural wonders and discover the daily life of this beautiful city from the water. The piece-de-resistance of any trip to the Seine appears before you: the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Magnificent in its dark gothic splendor of towers and gargoyles, it’s even more awe-inspiring from river-level – imagine waking up to that sight each day! Leaving Notre Dame and its perch on the Ile de la Cité behind, turn back to see the best view looking downstream at the tip of the island and beautiful flying buttresses at this curved end of the cathedral.

Bath is one of the great treasures of Britain and at just 97 miles (156 kilometers) from London, it makes a perfect day trip. Harmony and proportion were of supreme importance to the Georgian architects who determined the current shape of Bath, and they often drew inspiration from classical styles. Luckily outstanding examples were close at hand, with ancient Roman ruins recalling Bath’s age-old reputation as a spa town from which it also derived its name. Nearby Bath Abbey watches over the town center while the Royal Crescent is the largest and most impressive of Bath’s residential crescents, which unfold in elegant arcs of honey-colored stone. Bath is also noted for its literary associations; the Jane Austen Centre celebrates its most famous resident. Numerous other small but fascinating museums cover everything from fashion to astronomy, while the lush green of gorgeous English parks provide outdoor diversion.

Getting to Pompeii from Rome is a two-step process. First, you’ll need to take the train to Naples, and then change trains to the slower Circumvesuviana line that will take you to the excavation site at Pompeii. (The Circumvesuviana is in the same station as the main trains to and from Naples, so that part is easy - it’s just in a different part of the station.) From Rome-Naples on the high-speed train takes 1 hour 10 minutes, and then from Naples-Pompeii on the Circumvesuviana takes a little over a half-hour. You can catch an early train from Rome and be at the entrance to Pompeii with plenty of time to explore the site before retracing your steps for the journey home. It’s definitely an investment in time, since you’ll spend nearly four hours of your day in transit, but it beats missing out on the ruins of Pompeii completely.

If you’re visiting Amsterdam in spring, a day trip to Keukenhof Gardens near Lisse is an absolute must. They only open for a couple of months a year – in 2013 from March 21 to May 20 – and every year produce a miraculous psychedelic carpet of color from the seven million bulbs planted here, with some 100 varieties of tulip as well as daffodils and hyacinths. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk consists of 19 wooden windmills – once there were 150 – and pumping stations dating from the 18th century, built to drain water from the polders as land was reclaimed from the North Sea. Well below sea level, the mills march towards the horizon on either side of the dyke. The opportunity to explore Delft, Rotterdam, and The Hague in a packed day includes a visit to the world-famous blue-and-white pottery Delftse Pauw factory in Delft and a trip up the 700-ft (185m) Euromast for panoramas over the striking contemporary architecture of Rotterdam city center.

The City of Light is known for romance, and few landmarks are more iconic than the Eiffel Tower. And while this popular attraction ranks high on the list of must-see-spots for travelers (particularly in summer months), its epic views and storied history can be hard to stomach while navigating serious crowds. Luckily, skip-the-line tours offer travelers an immediate trip to the top, so they can bypass tourists and head straight for those magnificent views. Our Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower Ticket in Paris offers visitors a fast-track entrance to the first and second levels of the tower, as well as access to its highest point. Travelers can explore the structure solo and venture through the priority walkway to the high-speed elevator—without waiting in line! Visitors who want to know more can opt for the Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small Group Tour. Guests follow an expert guide to the second level of this iconic tower.

Det finnes knapt noe kjedeligere på ferieturen enn å måtte vente i kø for å se en populær attraksjon. Hvis du vil slippe køen og få følelsen av å kjenne noen på innsiden, er kanskje en gå-forbi-køen-billett noe for deg. Gå-forbi-køen-billetter gjør livet enklere, slik at du kan senke skuldrene og nyte ferien. Du får rett og slett mer tid til å ha det gøy og utforske. Ta en titt på gå-forbi-køen-billetter til attraksjoner som London Eye, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeon, Sea Life London Aquarium og mange flere!

Day 1: City of Rome Explore Rome with a hop-on hop-off bus or a specialist walking tour that includes Ancient Rome, Baroque Rome, Jewish Rome, and art history. Don’t forget to visit the Colosseum, the Roman catacombs, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. Then end the day with a night tour of the city or a Tiber River cruise. Day 2: The Vatican Spend a day in the Vatican City. Witness the Papal Audience and skip the line to the Vatican Museums, Raphael's Rooms and La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica. Then view Michelangelo's masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel or experience an exclusive viewing of the Vatican Museums. Day 3: Day Trips Take a food trip out of the city to Chianti and Umbria or an overnight tour of the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany. Sail across the Gulf of Naples and discover the secrets of Capri, or take a three-day excursion to Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri.

Bare fordi navnet assosieres med truger og isbreer betyr ikke det at Island kun er en vinterdestinasjon – faktisk så er sommermånedene en av de mest populære periodene å utforske landet på, med lysere dager som gjør at du kan dra på turer til sent på kveld. Her er noen forslag til hva du kan gjøre på Island i sommer. 1. Hesteridning Sal opp en legendarisk islandshest – en liten og tøff hesterase som er kjent for sin unike gange. Hesteridning på den islandske landsbygda er en av de beste måtene å se landets spektakulære vulkanske landskap på, i tillegg til at det er en komfortabel og rask måte å komme seg frem på. Hesteridningsturer er tilgjengelige på hele øya. 2. Fjellturer i nasjonalparkene Ikke tenk på snø og truger (med mindre du skal opp på isbreene), for fjellturer om sommeren er en varmere opplevelse, og det er den beste perioden å besøke Islands nasjonalparker på og prøve seg på noen av de berømte turstiene. Opplev Vatnajökull, Europas største nasjonalpark, for å få flott utsikt over landets største isbre og den buldrende Dettifoss-fossen, ta en dagstur til nasjonalparken Thingvellir fra Reykjavik, eller klatre i rhyolitt-fjellene i Landmannalaugar. 3. Ta en biltur Om sommeren er det mindre sjanse for isete veier og farlige kjøreforhold, og dermed er dette det perfekte tidspunktet å leie en bil eller bobil på og kjøre rundt på Island, enten som en del av en guidet tur eller på egenhånd. Kjør rundt på øya på ringveien, som strekker seg rundt hele øya, eller dra ut på en skikkelig islandsk sommerferie på kuperte fjellveier og lei en hytte i villmarken. 4. Se etter dyr Islands kystlinje yrer av et marint dyreliv, og etter hvert som været blir varmere, tilbyr båtcruise mange muligheter til å se på dyrelivet. Se hvaler i sine naturlige omgivelser uten for kysten av Húsavík, få et glimt av lundefugler på øyene Lundey og Akurey i nærheten av havneområdet i Reykjavík eller dra ut på fisketur. 5. Opplev sommerfestivaler på Island Sommer på Island betyr mange morsomme festivaler, og mange av disse arrangeres i løpet av Verslunarmannahelgi (en offentlig feriehelg i begynnelsen av august). Nasjonalfestivalen, som arrangeres på øyene Vestmannaeyjar, er en av de største. Dette er en firedagers musikk- og underholdningsfestival som tiltrekker seg tusenvis av besøkende fra hele landet, men Reykjavík har også en rekke sommerarrangementer, inkludert Gay Pride-festivalen, Menningarnótt (kulturnatt) og Reykjavík jazzfestival. Andre populære årlige festivaler er festivalen for lyse dager i Hafnarfjordur, musikkfestivalen Reykholt i Reykholt og vikingfestivalen i Hafnarfjordur.

From picturesque farmhouses to auburn sunsets, Tuscany is one of the most romantic and visually seductive areas of the world. The pomp surrounding this region isn't pomp, but rather well earned admiration. The rolling hills, the amber grasslands, the sunny vineyards; they all make for splendid living - and boy, do the Italians know how to drink full from these rich waters of life. An easy day trip from Florence is all it takes to see them yourself. Gourmands and sommeliers from around the world gather to this illustrious region to sharpen their palettes and indulge in a little gastronomic extravagance. A small group tour of Chianti and the surrounding areas is a good way to stay intimate, and appreciate more. Scenic sunsets and drives through the hillsides are another romantic foray into Tuscany, but perhaps the most personal route is Tuscany on horseback. Can there be a better way to see the countryside?

End your busy day in Paris with a slow and sensuous cruise down the River Seine. Cruise down the Seine River on a dinner cruise which combines Paris sightseeing, French cuisine and evening entertainment in one unforgettable package. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the riverbanks that line Paris’ River Seine are home to countless attractions and iconic Paris sites. Pass Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter and the Parisian Statue of Liberty, as well as world-famous museums such as Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre. Enjoy the views all around from the glass roof and large panoramic windows as the boat cruises from the Eiffel Tower to La Bibliothèque Nationale and back.

Den franske revolusjonen startet 14. juli 1789 med stormingen av Bastillen. I dag er det franskmenn og frankofile som feirer denne hendelsen over hele verden, og Paris er stedet der denne historiske hendelsen minnes med brask og bram. Besøkende i lysets By kan begynne Bastilledagen med en militærparade på morgen på Avenue des Champs-Elysees. Denne årlige tradisjonen viser frem det franske militæret og hyller en gammel tradisjon med nasjonal ære og beskyttelse. Den franske presidenten taler, og turister kan oppleve en parade, militærtropper og en motorisert brigade frem til klokken 12. Reisende som er ute etter en herlig miks av farger, lyd og lys, burde få med seg det imponerende fyrverkeriet fra det ikoniske Eiffeltårnet. Denne årlige hendelsen er en av de mest populære høydepunktene på Bastilledagen og markerer den historiske kampen med en episk fanfare. Et naturskjønt middagscruise langs Seinen er en flott måte å slippe unna folkemengder og nyte fyrverkeriet fra båtens hoveddekk på. I løpet av dagen kan du bestille gå-forbi-køen-billett til Eiffeltårnet for å besøke toppen uten å stå i en lang kø. Etter fyrverkeriet kan besøkende danse hele natten på en av de mer enn et dusin brannstasjonene i Paris. Denne morsomme tradisjonen, som finner sted mellom klokken 21.00 og 04.00, er en måte å hylle brannvesenet på og samle inn penger for å utbedre brannstasjonene på. Dette er en mulighet til å tilbringe tid med lokalbefolkningen og nyte en kveld med feiring på en minneverdig måte.

For a relatively small city, Reykjavik is practically bursting with things to do. On the first day of a three-day trip, you should book a city tour; these run about 2.5 hours, which is plenty of time to catch the best of the city’s sights. You’ll see the modern Hallgrimskirkja church, the Presidential Residence at Bessastadir, the famous Fish Market, the Open-Air Museum Arbaer and the recreational valley of Laugardalur. You can pair this tour with a trip to famous Blue Lagoon Spa in the afternoon, relaxing in the spa’s blue-green waters and its geothermal steam baths. Add a spa treatment for a reinvigorating experience, and then hit the town for dinner and drinks. With over 100 bars (open until 6 am), Reykjavik is a reveler’s dream come true. If you went to bed at a reasonable hour, spend your next day touring the famous Golden Circle in an Icelandic Super Jeep. This all-day tour is a breathtaking ride past Iceland’s best-known natural wonders.