SAMPLE DAYTRIP CHAPTERS

SAMPLE DAYTRIP CHAPTERS...that you can download, print, and use.

These are complete chapters from the Daytrips series of travel guides, with maps, photos, and everything you need to know when taking the one-day adventures. We'll be adding more as often as possible, so bookmark this site and visit often. Enjoy!

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BRITAIN:

Gloucester, a walk through another major part of England's maritime heritage...and memories of the Harry Potter movies. Taken from Daytrips London by Earl Steinbicker.

Hampton Court: Visit Henry VIII's great royal palace on this easy and quick daytrip from London.

London's Docklands, from the guidebook Daytrips London by Earl Steinbicker. Explore London's new futuristic city set in colorful remnants of an industrial past, then stroll through Limehouse, along the Thames, all the way to Tower Bridge.

Rye. Visit one of England's most picturesque little towns, whose ancient streets are still alive with the smell of the sea. Taken from our guidebook Daytrips London by Earl Steinbicker.

Portmeirion, Wales. This strange miniature village was home to that classic TV show, The Prisoner. Taken from Daytrips Scotland & Wales by Judith Frances Duddle.

St. Andrews A Daytrip from Edinburgh or Glasgow to the birthplace of golf. Besides the Old Course, there's a ruined castle, a ruined cathedral, a delightful old town, and great scenery. Taken from Daytrips Scotland & Wales by Judith Frances Duddle.

Stirling, Scotland An easy one-day excursion by train or car from Edinburgh or Glasgow to a major castle linking Scotland's Highlands and Lowlands. There are other historic sights as well, including the site of the pivotal Battle of Bannockburn in the Scottish Wars of Independence. Extracted from Daytrips Scotland & Wales by Judith Frances Duddle.

Windsor & Eton Just about the easiest possible daytrip from London, the perfect start to experiencing England on your own. Taken from the pages of Daytrips London by Earl Steinbicker.

EUROPE:

Bayreuth, Germany. A real treat for lovers of Wagnerian opera, this daytrip from Munich or Nürnberg explores an intriguing oasis of culture.

Berchtesgaden and the Königssee, Germany Visit a castle, a salt mine, the famous Eagle's Nest, and the loveliest lake in Germany on this one-day outing from either Munich or Salzburg. Taken from the pages of Daytrips Germany by Earl Steinbicker.

Berlin, Germany. Explore the heart of Old Berlin on your own. Taken from the 2009 7th Edition of Daytrips Germany.

Bremen, Germany This easy daytrip in Northern Germany takes you — in less than one hour — from Hamburg to Bremen, a great seaport that combines a remarkable degree of sophistication with a true zest for life.

Dresden, Germany. Explore a world of Baroque art and architecture on a daytrip from Berlin.

Miltenberg, Germany. This daytrip from Frankfurt takes you to one of the most beautiful medieval towns in the land.

Mittenwald, Germany. An easy daytrip from either Munich or Innsbruck that takes you through a charming Bavarian village, lets you see violins being made, carries you deep into a whitewater-filled mountain gorge, then deposits you on top of a snow-capped mountain.

Northern Burgenland, Austria. Explore Europe's strangest lake on this easy daytrip from Vienna. A treat for lovers of nature, wine, and music.

Paris, France Our guidebook Daytrips France features five one-day walking tours of Paris — plus this bonus chapter on the many other attractions that visitors usually miss. Download it now, print it out, and don't miss these gems on your next trip to Paris.

Prague and the Czech Republic: This free sample chapter tells all uou need to know about getting around in this fascinating nation.

Èze, France. Just minutes from Nice or Monaco, yet worlds apart, this medieval stone village overlooks the Riviera from its perch high above the Mediterranean.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. It's an easy Daytrip from Munich to this alpine resort at the foot of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze.

Hallstatt, Austria An advance sneak peek at our forthcoming guidebook, Daytrips Austria. This one-day trip from Salzburg takes you deep into the mountains where an ancient village clings to its perch above a mysterious lake. Visit a salt mine, see prehistoric remains, rent a boat, examine the painted skulls of long-deceased people, or just relax in the town square.

Rüdesheim & Bingen, Germany. Experience the best of Germany's wines on this daytrip from Frankfurt, traveling by train, chairlift, cable car, ferry, and on foot to a colorful wine village.

Salzburg, Austria. An easy and highly worthwhile daytrip from Munich, Germany, or a nice walk if you're staying nearby. Taken from the pages of Daytrips Bavaria.

San Gimignano, Italy. This daytrip from Florence takes you back to the Middle Ages in a well-preserved town with ancient towers.

Sans Souci, Germany Probably the easiest daytrip you can make from Berlin — and it takes you to one of the world's greatest palace complexes. Immerse yourself into a day of sumptuous, decadent living. Extracted from Earl Steinbicker's Daytrips Germany.

Trier, Germany Explore the greatest collection of Roman remains north of the Alps in this, Germany's oldest city. Taken from the pages of Daytrips Germany and updated.

Var Valley, France. A one-day trip by narrow-gauge train from Nice on the Riviera up into the lower reaches of the Alps, visiting a mountain resort and an ancient fortified village.

Vianden, Luxembourg Just a short hop from Luxembourg City by car or train & bus lies this nearly unspoiled medieval village, complete with its fairytale castle. Extracted from Daytrips Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg by Earl Steinbicker.

Volendam, Marken & Edam, Holland This very easy daytrip from Amsterdam is full of surprises...and much better than taking a guided tour (cheaper, too!). It's taken from Earl Steinbicker's Daytrips Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg.

Zaanse Schans, Holland. Just minutes from Amsterdam and easily reached by train or car lies this world of preserved, operating windmills and other historic structures.

Zugspitze, Germany. One of the classic daytrips in Bavaria is an excursion to the top of the Zugspitze. At nearly 10,000 feet, Germany's highest peak offers a fantastic panoramic view across four nations. Daytrips Germany shows you the best way to do it.

Bokrijk, Belgium The rural past lives again at the Flemish Open-Air Museum, where old structures from all over the Flemish provinces are reassembled into villages, and where the old crafts are kept alive. This is a great place to sample Belgium's country brews. This easy one-day trip from Brussels is taken from Daytrips Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg by Earl Steinbicker.

Lucca, Italy. Visitors to Florence should not miss this medieval gem of a town, an easy daytrip as well as an eye-opening experience. Fully encircled by ancient ramparts, it is drenched in atmosphere, art, and memories of the past. This complete chapter is taken from our guidebook Daytrips Italy by Earl Steinbicker.

NORTH AMERICA:

Pennsylvania's Amish Countryside You'll need a car for this one-day excursion into the heart of the Amish countryside, a mere 60 miles west of Philadelphia. From the pages of Earl Steinbicker's Daytrips Pennsylvania Dutch Country & Philadelphia.

Mont-Tremblant, Québec Spend a day in the wilds north of Montréal — hiking, swimming and canoeing — and then relaxing at a world-class resort village. From the pages of Daytrips Québec by Karen Desrosiers.

Fjord du Saguenay, Québec A spectacular natural wonderland within reach of Québec City, where solid walls of rock drop to the dark, cool waters of the river, while picturesque villages rest snuggly between the river's edge and mountains. From Daytrips Québec by Karen Desrosiers.

PACIFIC:

Fraser Island, Australia This is actually a 2 or 3 day tour about a hundred miles north of Brisbane, but it's so enticing that author James Postell bent the rules a bit in his guidebook Daytrips Eastern Australia.

Fossicking in the Gem Fields, Queensland Outback, Australia Beware — this trip has addicting features — you may not come back until you find the big one. To fossick is to search for mineral deposits like sapphires or rubies, explains author James Postell in his guidebook Daytrips Eastern Australia.