Product Details

• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 10
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Acorn Media
• DVD Release Date: October 27, 2009
• Run Time: 915 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002ECJZ58
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,049 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Twelve programs from the celebrated travel series

From one of the most popular series on public television, these stunning productions provide the ultimate in armchair travel. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, even familiar sites take on a whole new dimension. Informative narratives and soundtracks of classical, popular, and traditional music complement the views.

Take an emotional visit to your family’s homeland, revisit favorite sites, or take the trip of a lifetime without leaving home--whatever your inspiration, you’ll never have a better view.

Most programs include bonus footage not seen on public television.

INCLUDES THESE PROGRAMS:
Visions of Italy: Northern Style
Visions of Italy: Southern Style
Visions of Sicily
Visions of Italy: The Great Cities
Visions of France; Provence
Visions of France: The Riviera
Visions of Greece
Visions of Greece: Off the Beaten Path
Visions of Austria
Visions of Germany: Bavaria
Visions of Germany: Along the Rhine
Visions of the Great Cities of Europe

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ULTIMATE SET OF EUROPE PANORAMA DVDS, September 3, 2009

By 

Harold Wolf "Doc" (Wells, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Visions of Europe (DVD)

I own almost all of these WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING PANORAMA FILMS of Europe. Now they come as a set with newly released DVDs included that don't seem (as yet) to be available separately. "Visions of Austria" and "Visions of the Great Cities of Europe" are new additions to the formerly available "Visions of Series."

All of the DVDs contain the same fantastic helicopter HD filming that has made them the travelogue, documentary, or scenic film footage that everyone else strives for. The pictures are dynamic, striking, exhilarating, and wonderfully relaxing at the same time.

I have visited all but 2 of the countries available in this set and can honestly say that you get a more complete view of the countries from these DVDs than you do from the ground, even in person. One can even zoom in using the remote for a closer look, often unnecessary. The helicopter cameraman zooms aplenty, and pans when that best suits. The footage cannot be given negative notation of any kind.

Each DVD comes with a feature presentation, complete with background music of the country. The music is as good as the camera work. It is always a mix of classical to folk, soothing to danceable, some instrumental, some vocal. All fine.

Each DVDs feature is narrated by someone with the beautiful accent of the country. The historical, and educational information related as you watch the country pass beneath your view is good enough for any classroom, elementary through college. So the set becomes not just an enjoyable travel documentation but also a fine additional of any European educational experience. You will see and learn of the ancient to the ultra-modern aspects of each country, and many major cities. Even some quaint out-of-the-way places. Sometimes they are the picturesque best.

Each DVD also has extra footage which contains no narration but does have the music background, perfect for waiting room TV play.

This set contains 930 minutes of the most dramatic film footage of Europe that I have ever seen, or ever will see. After seeing "Visions of Series" there's no reason to buy any other.

COST EFFECTIVE. Yes, this set, for those who do not own any of the previous released sets, is offered at less than half the price of individual purchases. Buy them this way, because, once you have seen one DVD, you will desire all of them. They are a perfect, absolute must, set to watch for anyone planning a trip to Europe. Discover ahead of time what you want to see on foot, and save thousands of dollars in travel time by knowing ahead of time your most-desired destinations.

I wish I could personally thank the helicopter pilots, camera crew, musicians, and narrators for these "Visions of Series" and their stunning high definition productions. Yes there is more, like "Visions of Britain and Ireland". Scotland. Wales.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take a Wonderful Trip - At Home!, March 10, 2010

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Francine A. Strayhorn (Greensboro, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Visions of Europe (DVD)

The content, editing and photography of the Visions of Europe series are unbelievable! What a terrific way to take an "armchair vacation!" Just turn off the PC, turn down the lights, and enjoy the sights, along with narration and music. They are not only informative, but educational - in a thoroughly enjoyable way. My husband and I will recommend them to everyone we know. Thank you, Amazon, for making these available.Visions of Europe

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visions of Europe, October 13, 2010

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Robin Littman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Visions of Europe (DVD)

This is a first rate panoramic view of the most dazzling sights of Europe taken from a vantage point that cannot be seen in your ordinary travels. These DVDs use the finest of photographic visuals to capture the both the oft visited and some rarely seen sights and visits of Europe. If you have seen these episodes over the years on PBS then you know the quality of the videos. This is a top notch production that you will play over and over.