SALE - NEW: Rudy Maxa's Europe: Italy (as seen on PBS) Set Includes DVD + Blu Ray - 20% OFF
Rudy Maxa is the host of an award-winning public television series and NPR's original "Savvy Traveler." His tips, tricks and secret places capture the vitality and character of the world's most popular destinations and go beyond the guidebooks to discover hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path surprises. This two-disc set provides one disc to watch Rudy Maxa's Best of Europe: Italy on Blu-ray and another disc to play on DVD. Here are the four programs included on Rudy Maxa's Best of Europe: Italy Blu-ray/DVD: Rome - Program One Rome beckons with its ancient treasures an modern pleasures. Rudy makes the most of your visit with stops at Rome's charming cafes and shops, informative historic city walks, and a detour to Vatican City. Venice - Program Two In magical Venice, Rudy reveals how to escape the crowds by visiting the neighborhoods of Dorsoduro, Cannaregio and San Polo. Join Rudy for a rousing drink at the city's oldest wine bar, take a dreamy gondola ride, and a journey to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello for hand-blown glass and lace. Florence - Program Three Discover glorious Florence. Visit the great museums - the Uffizi, Bargello, an Accademia, as well as the landmarks of the Renaissance - the Duomo, Baptistery and Giotto's Tower. An excursion outside of town leads to a Medici villa, a sleepy Tuscan town, and a museum with inventions by Leonardo da Vinci. Naples & The Amalfi Coast - Program Four Deep in the heart of Italy, Naples is the ideal launching point for exploring some of Italy's great historic treasures. Marvel at the ancient city of Pompeii and the devastation of Mount Vesuvius, hop a ferry to the isle of Capri, and drive the spectacular Amalfi Coast to take in the magnificent views. |