Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for more than thirty-five years. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated, provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than ninety specific rail excursions. It is packed with all the information you need to visit historic cities, romantic villages, and scenic hamlets on more than ninety rail trips starting from your choice of twenty-seven base cities located in twenty countries. Three sample rail-tour itineraries combine several base cities and day excursions into fifteen-day rail-tour packages, complete with hotel recommendations and sightseeing options. Packed with practical information, step-by-step directions, and advice on where to go and what to see and do, and complemented by the inclusion of over twenty maps, this book helps take the puzzle out of European rail travel. Europe by Eurail is your best source for: The latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options Websites and useful phone numbers for travelers Sightseeing, attractions, and special tour information for each base city Personally researched trips to take you throughout Europe Fifteen-day European itineraries Practical travel tips on keeping costs down, traveling light, conquering jet lag, exchanging currency, and coping with language differences.