旅游类纪录片，PBS 频道 2010 年出品。
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Visions of Europe is a collection of sixteen episodes of Visions series, originally aired on Public Television and previously released in a ten disc boxed set in October of 2010. This collection includes the cities and countryside in places such as; Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Greece, and many Great Cities in the rest of Europe. The filming was done on helicopter mounted high-definition cameras. The result is some of the most beautiful looks at Europe that can be seen without leaving your home. The aerial views are amazing, giving you glimpses of the popular destinations that cannot be seen from the ground. Whether highlighting the vast untouched natural destinations, such as mountain ranges, lakes, and rivers, or the cities that are mixtures of old and new architecture, the episodes give breathtaking views. Even if you have been to some of the destinations, you will love to see them from the air. It gives the landscape a whole new look.
From foggy London to the Tuscan sunshine of Florence, Europe’s grandest cities are yours to experience in this enchanting aerial tour. Helicopter-mounted cameras offer a lofty perspective, capturing each site in lavish detail, while subtle narration enhances your journey. You’ll begin in London, taking in the wonder of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Then head east to carefree Amsterdam and off to Budapest for an architectural feast. Journey toward warmer Mediterranean climes along the luxurious Cote d’Azur and pause beside the Colosseum in Rome. Travel north along the Danube, stopping in Vienna, then off to Prague and its extraordinary castle. Charming Dublin, rich in literary history, awaits you before making your way back to Italy. Your travels end in Paris, where the view of Notre Dame would make even Victor Hugo jealous.
A breathtakingly beautiful virtual tour.Lifting off from Athens, you embark on a modern odyssey as varied and dramatic as Greek history, exploring exotic islands scattered like stones in the brilliant blue Aegean, ancient ruins, verdant hills, rocky coastlines, and timeless traditions. The dramatic view is enhanced by a soundtrack of traditional and modern Greek music and a narrative that celebrates Greek history and mythology.
Off the Beaten Path is the intrepid travelers Greece, showcasing the scenic diversity of a complex Mediterranean character. Seductive and soulful, this aerial tour of the mainland and islands is set to a soundtrack of traditional Greek music that is the Sirens call to the unusual, the unexpected and the incomparable. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera,
Taking a cue from the relaxed pace of the cafés that are a hallmark of the Viennese lifestyle, Visions of Austria offers a serene tour that invites you to linger, perhaps watching with a cup of coffee in hand for the total experience of a virtual vacation. Stunning high definition footage shot in winter and spring captures the idyllic essence of what was once the crown jewel of Europe - you can almost smell the strudel as the helicopter-mounted camera glides over picturesque streets and spacious squares.
From the Alps to Sicily, tour all of Italy from a spectacular vantage point. Italians call their home Il Belpaese, The Beautiful Country, and it has never looked more breathtaking than in this unique aerial tour. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera and planned with precision for optimum lighting and angles, your tour is enhanced by an informative narrative and a score of evocative regional music. Take an emotional visit to your family’s homeland, revisit favorite sights, or realize your dreams of discovering Italy for the first time–whatever your inspiration–you’ll never have a better view.
Northern Style’s flight begins where much of the world’s cultural arts began- in Florence, where the magnificent Duomo and the Giotto Bell Tower forever recall the power and majesty of ancient city states and Italian ingenuity. The program continues over the Tuscan countryside, around the famed Tower of Pisa, along the chic Italian Riviera beaches of Portofino and Camogli to the vineyards of Veneto to the venetian canals, Christopher Columbus’ Genoa, Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, the ski resorts of the Italian Alps, and the leisurely grandeur of Lake Como.
Takes viewers over the charming cliff sides of Sorrento and the picturesque fishing ports of Positano, San Marco, Nicotera, Diamante and other stops along the “Calabrian Riviera;” up the “Valley of the Dragon” to towering Ravello; past the pristine Greek temples at Paestum; into the heart of the action at the bustling seaport of Salerno and swordfishing crews at Bagnara Calabra; over the crossroads of Cosenza; around the palace and formal gardens of old Caserta, the abbey at MonteCassino, the Pope’s summer residence at Lake CastelGondolfo, the breathtaking fountains at Tivoli Gardens (Villa D’Este) and, with a bird’s eye view, the striking juxtaposition of ancient and modern Rome. We see the most well known sites of these cities – but from an unprecedented perspective.
Visions of Sicily is a guided tour physically impossible by any other means, informed by a narrative as richly textured as the island’s rocky crags and set to a soundtrack distinctly Sicilian in its variety. From ancient fishing ports to modern autostradas, the helicopter surveys all that Sicily was and has become. Join us for a seamless tour marked by blankets of lush green, terracotta rooftops, azure waters, and the seductive haze of volcanic craters. Striking views - from as high as 3,250 ft above sea level - showcase Cefalu, Palermo, Termini Imerse,Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Siracusa, Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna and more
Visions of Germany: Bavaria—Take a journey filled with royal intrigue, Alpine majesty, and charming villages where the past merges with the present. See the Mediterranean flair of the Bodensee, the “German Riviera”; the old walled city of Rothenburg; King Ludwig’s fanciful castles; snow-covered mountain resort towns; and more.
Visions of Germany: Along the Rhine—One of the world’s great rivers, the Rhine provides the perfect route to explore southwestern Germany, from Lake Constance to Cologne, with side trips to the Black Forest of legend and lore, the rich wine region, historic Bonn, the romantic string of castles like beads on a necklace at Koblenz, Heidelberg, and more.
Travel from the mountains of Luberon to the Grand Canyon of Verdon—to Arles, Avignon, and Aix—to great Romanesque cities, hilltop towns, and bustling fishing ports. The distinctive palette that inspired van Gough, Cézanne, Saint-Exupéry, and countless others is on full display as you take flight over olive groves, lavender fields, vineyards, and winding rivers.
See the sun-splashed Côte d’Azur, playground of the rich and famous, from the sparkling cobalt waters of fashionable beach resorts to rugged Alpine retreats. Follow along scenic roads that curve sharply along the coast for unparalleled views of Cannes, Nice, St. Tropez, Monaco, and more.
See the natural beauty and man-made wonders of England from a stunning vantage point From the magnificent White Cliffs of Dover to historic Hadrian’s Wall, from Stonehenge to Big Ben, Brighton, Bath and beyond, see England as never before. A helicopter-mounted camera surveys this land of history and mysteries, literature and fairy tales, castles and conquerors. An informative narrative and an eclectic complement the spectacular views. In the South, highlights include Cheddar Gorge and Southampton. In the North, visit Liverpool, home of the Beatles, and history-rich York. In London, get a new view of familiar sights. For the literary-minded, enjoy visits to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and the moors of Lorna Doone. Sports fans will thrill to the view of Wimbledon, and royal watchers will enjoy a king’s ransom of castles.
See bonny Scotland as you never could, even on the most lavish tour. Thanks to a high-definition, helicopter-mounted camera, you soar effortlessly over Scotland’s historic cities, tranquil villages, rugged highlands, and steel- blue lakes. See the country’s legendary landmarks—the dizzying heights of Edinburgh’s Castle Rock, immaculate greens of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, mysterious glacial waters of Loch Ness, and many more—from a unique aerial perspective. Chase wild deer across green hills splashed with yellow gorse. Swoop down on coastal villages so close that you can almost taste the sweet, smoky salmon. With a poetic narration and a soundtrack of authentic regional music, Visions of Scotland opens your eyes, ears, and heart to this legendary land.
Whether you’ve kissed the Blarney Stone or not, this stunning tour will help you reconnect with your heritage or simply revel in Ireland’s awe-inspiring beauty. A high-definition, helicopter-mounted camera provides views of the Emerald Isle from the soaring perspective of the faeries. Immerse yourself in legend and lore as you admire the natural wonders of Giant’s Causeway, the stark megalithic landscape of the Burren, and the windswept Cliffs of Moher. Feast your eyes on the “40 shades of green” in the rolling hills and the cerulean waters of the Antrim coast and Galway Bay. Explore the serene monastic remnants of Clonmacnoise and Glendalough as well as the vibrant, bustling cities of Dublin and Belfast. The engaging narration and evocative soundtrack of traditional jigs and reels and modern Celtic rock enhances the journey as this land of mythic history and modern revival unfolds before you.
Few places on earth have so long a cultural history and so much dramatic landscape compressed into so few square miles as Wales. A vision of Wales offers breathtaking aerial views of this castle-filled country of contradictions, from the southern tip at Cardiff to the summit of Mount Snowden. From the vantage point of a helicopter-mounted camera, you’ll soar over tranquil coastal towns set against bustling cities, farms and pastureland coexisting with the roaring sea, the haunting religious grandeur of Wordsworth’s Tintern Abbey, the untouched natural beauty of the River Dee tidal pools, and more - all shrouded in mist, never far removed from either the coastline or the past. Set to traditional music, including the fames Welsh men’s choruses, with informative narration about the region’s history and culture, Visions of Wales introduces the treasures of Great Britain’s western annex, including Chepstow Castle, Swansea, St. David’s, and Conwy.
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