Footloose in Europe - City Breaks

This essential travelogue shows 2 fabulous walking trails in the Eternal City: 1. Ancient Rome - starting at the Pantheon then the Forum, Colosseum, Palatine and lots more; 2. Baroque Rome - all the best piazzas, fountains, gardens, ending at the Vatican. Includes friendly advice from city guides, and a lively food-tasting tour.

All the major attractions on this city-break are discovered by walking out from the Central Station. With good information from the tourism office, Debra and David find scenic and historic canals, bridges and squares. Features the atmospheric Anne Frank House, and a fascinating polishing demonstration at a top diamond factory.

Switzerland's compact and perfect city-break destination. It's easy to walk round the famous walled city to see the old wooden bridges, towers and clocks. A visit to the Swiss Transport Museum shows the country's unique selection of trains, vehicles and ships. Ends with a nostalgic paddle steamer cruise on lovely Lake Lucerne.

Spain's colourful and vibrant city-break with so many things to see and do. After you've discovered Gaudi's amazing architecture on the modernism trail, you can visit the Roman and Gothic quarters, and end up at the beach on the Mediterranean! Features the Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, Guell Park and Montjuic. Plenty of travel advice from an experienced tourism expert.

Austria's historically and culturally rich city-break is easy to get around. Featuring the medieval streets, Mozart's birthplace, the Fortress, Schloss Hellbrunn, the 'Sound of Music' and much more. Debra visits the famous Marionette Theatre, and a tempting and traditional chocolatier's shop. A top tour guide explains some of the quirky history of this musical city.

A gentle tour around perhaps the most photogenic city in the world, absorbing its unique culture and history. Starting at the Rialto markets at dawn, Debra takes an eventful gondola ride into the Grand Canal before visiting St. Mark's Square. She watches glass-blowing at Murano and is enthralled in a carnival mask-maker's shop. A memorable break in the fabled city on the lagoon.

Germany's most complete and best preserved medieval city. With information from lively tourism experts, Debra and David make a historic and gastronomic walking trail through the streets. They sample snuff, sausages, chocolates and meet notorious chef, Dampfnudel Uli. Features a river cruise on the Danube, ending back at the oldest bridge in Germany.

Ireland's colourful and friendly capital city-break. Debra learns about Dublin's history and culture from top travel experts before walking through the city of writers and poets. Features the Guinness Storehouse, a tour of Dublin Castle, and a visit to Trinity College. The spirited trail rounds off with a ride into the water on a WWII amphibious DUKW vehicle!