Public transportation to Mont St Michel in Normandy is increasingly a sensible alternative to driving, cycling, and day-trip bus tours. Bus and train combinations from Paris is a sensible option for many travelers on day and weekend trips too. Getting to Mont St Michel with its magnificent medieval abbey on the border of Normandy and Brittany is easiest by car. Mont St … [Read more...]
Tips on Visiting Le Mont St Michel in Normandy
The island abbey on Mont St Michel is one of the top sights to see in Normandy and Brittany in France. Visit the abbey, ramparts, and old town but avoid the other tourist traps and restaurants. Mont St Michel is one of the most picturesque historical sights to see in France. Medieval Mont St Michel abbey famously perches on top of a rocky island near the coasts of … [Read more...]
Mad King Ludwig’s Fantasy Castles Near Munich in Germany
Bavarian King Ludwig II built the Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle, Schloss Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee Palace in Bavaria, Germany. All are top day trips from Munich. Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany © Jeff Wilcox Bavarian King Ludwig II (ruled 1864 to 1886) enthusiastically joined in the spirit of his time by erecting or restoring romantic palaces and … [Read more...]
Eiffel Tower Advance Online Tickets Reservations
Buy skip-the-line time-slot reservations tickets for the Eiffel Tower online and in advance to avoid queuing at the elevator to go up this popular sight for the best views of Paris. Annually around 7 million visitors go up the Tour Eiffel in Paris. This is around 20,000 visitors per day making it very sensible to buy tickets in advance to skip queues. Tickets are … [Read more...]
Visit the Palace of Versailles Chateau near Paris
Opening Hours, Ticket Prices, and Savings Passes for the Park & Château The Palace of Versailles with its chateau and gardens is a popular day-trip from Paris: Opening hours are long while discount passes allow for savings on ticket prices. The Estate of Versailles with its famous château (palace), Orangerie, and formal Baroque gardens and park is a popular day … [Read more...]
See the Fountains in the Gardens of Versailles Palace – Ticket Prices and Opening Hours
On summer weekends, visitors to the Chateau de Versailles can enjoy the historic fountains at play in the formal gardens of the palace near Paris. During summer, visitors to the Palace of Versailles may often enjoy the historic fountains at play in the formal baroque gardens while listening to music. The more spectacular event is the musical fountain show (Grandes Eaux … [Read more...]
Online Reservations for the Reichstag Dome in Berlin
Free advance online reservations are the best way to see the Reichstag parliament building and cupola in Berlin. Prior reservations and official identification are essential for all visitors. The cupola on the Reichstag building in Berlin is the second most popular sight in Germany. Queuing for tickets is no longer necessary, or indeed possible, for free admission to the … [Read more...]
Buying Tickets to See the Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci in Milan
Reservations are essential to see The Last Supper with online advance purchase tickets the cheapest and simplest way to ensure timeslot admissions. Tickets for The Last Supper in Milan must be bought in advance as Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting on a wall in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan may only be seen with reserved tickets. All … [Read more...]
How to Buy Tickets for the Passion Play Oberammergau 2022
Tickets for the Oberammergau Passionsspiele 2022 (Passion Play postponed from 2020) are available as part of tour groups, package deals with hotel stays, and individual play-only tickets. The Choir © Passion Play Oberammergau 2020 Tickets for the Passion Play Oberammergau 2022 are on sale in a similar format than was used for the Passionsspiele 2010 (and the postponed … [Read more...]
Top Sights and Map of the Romantic Road, Germany
The Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) is Germany's most popular holiday route. It passes through medieval towns including Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen, and Füssen. The Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) in western Bavaria is the best known and most popular of Germany’s numerous thematic holiday routes. The top sights include the fantasy, … [Read more...]
Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 Postponed Until 2022
The Passionsspiele Oberammergau 2020 will be moved to 2022. Tickets for the Passion Play 2020 will be refunded or converted to the 2022 performance. © Passions Play Oberammergau 2020 Due to the Coronavirus, the 2020 Oberammergau Passion Play performance has been postponed until 2022. Ticket and arrangement holders for the 2020 play will receive a full refund, or may … [Read more...]
(Postponed) How to Buy Tickets for the Passion Play Oberammergau 2020
Tickets for the Oberammergau Passionsspiele 2020 are available as part of tour groups, package deals with hotel stays, and individual play-only tickets. NOTE: The Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 has been postponed until 2022. Ticketholders for the 2020 play will receive either a full refund or may convert the tickets to the 2022 Passion Play - See Oberammergau Passion Play … [Read more...]
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