Rick Steves' Europe

The last episode in this three-part mini-series distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into 30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe.

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt.

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns.

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

From the port of Kusadasi, we wander the streets of ancient Ephesus, soak in a natural spa at Pamukkale, learn why the dervishes whirl at Konya, munch lunch in a Turkish pizzeria, and cruise the Mediterranean on a traditional Turkish gulet from Antalya.

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

Venturing beyond Europe, and with local experts as his guides, Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty - and how to beat it.

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels.

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon.

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism.

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town.

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon.

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon.

Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative chateaux.

Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo!

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, prehistoric Europe bloomed with surprisingly sophisticated art.

Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo!

After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo!

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

The quintessence of charming England is the "West Country": quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England's smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur.

After exploring the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ponds, peek in on local artisans, and set up an easel at Honfleur's harbor.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

Side-tripping from Paris into the Ile-de-France, we indulge in the world of royal and aristocratic extravagance in the pre-Revolutionary playground of France's elite.

No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan.

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan.

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.

London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan.

London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan.

We start in Jerusalem, alive with religious tradition and passion - Christian, Muslim, and Jewish.

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

We follow Rome's rise through its awe-inspiring art, starting at Rome's humble birthplace in the Forum.

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

The Dordogne River Valley with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty.

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

Palestine is the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land.

Belgium is a land of contrasts. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back lane bike rides in small- town Bruges.

With its vast empire, ancient Rome gave Europe its first common culture.

Belgium is a land of contrasts. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back lane bike rides in small- town Bruges.

The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll.

Belgium is a land of contrasts. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back lane bike rides in small- town Bruges.

Palestine is the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land.

Belgium is a land of contrasts. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back lane bike rides in small- town Bruges.

Palestine is the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land.

Exploring Italy's most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza, surrounded by vineyards; reclusive Corniglia, high on its bluff; pastel Manarola; hardscrabble Riomaggiore; and the pint-sized resort of Monterosso.

Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun.

After Rome's fall, Europe's Christians kept culture alive with art rooted in their deep faith.

Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun.

Don't blink as we blitz through Europe's tiniest countries: Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church.

From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel.

Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun.

From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

Arcing along the southeast coast of England, Rick travels from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain).

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts.

From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel.

In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities.

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe.

From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel.

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe.

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe.

From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel.

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe.

From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel.

Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.

As Europe passed A.D. 1000, its growing prosperity was reflected in soaring Gothic cathedrals graced with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework, and radiant stained glass.

Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.

In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms.

Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.

Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.

Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern.

Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new.

After its medieval struggles, Europe rediscovered the art of the ancients, led by booming Florence.

Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire.

Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new.

Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new.

By train, bike, and boat, we visit the top Dutch sights outside of Amsterdam: from Haarlem to Rotterdam, and from Delft to the Zuiderzee.

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

From Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art.

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe.

Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.

Forged in Europe's religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses.

Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.

The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel.

The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture.

From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

A tumultuous 20th century left Berlin filled with powerful sights - from evocative memorials, to surviving bits of its communist and fascist days, to its glass-domed Reichstag.

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented.

Around 1800, Europe was in transition, reflected in two art styles.

Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented.

Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula.

Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented.

Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented.

Hamburg, Germany's mighty port city has risen from the ashes of World War II with a gleaming new skyline and a brisk creative energy.

Just south of Naples we'll experience the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri.

The late-1800s saw old notions of beauty challenged by revolutionary artists.

Just south of Naples we'll experience the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri.

Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia.

Just south of Naples we'll experience the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri.

Just south of Naples we'll experience the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri.

Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers.

No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como.

Europe's tumultuous 20th century spawned a kaleidoscope of cutting-edge art.

No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como.

Using Copenhagen as a spring board, we'll visit the very best of Denmark.

No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como.

No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como.

Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt - with so much commerce it's nicknamed "Bankfurt" - has a delightful-to-explore old center.

The small towns and rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble through an artichoke festival, share a farmhouse feast, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard.

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

The small towns and rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble through an artichoke festival, share a farmhouse feast, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

The small towns and rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble through an artichoke festival, share a farmhouse feast, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

We set a course for unabashed indulgence on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region.

The heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain - its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might.

Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans.

In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town.

Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun.

The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town.

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town.

The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town.

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series.

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts.

After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series.

Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun.

After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series.

After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series.

Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun.

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts.

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts.

The Dordogne River Valley with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty.

The Dordogne River Valley with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty.

The Dordogne River Valley with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty.

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.

Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city.

The Dordogne River Valley with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty.

Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city.

Paris is a world-class city - but also one that to millions is simply home.

Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm.

The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll.

The Dordogne River Valley with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty.

Don't blink as we blitz through Europe's tiniest countries: Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church.

Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city.

Don't blink as we blitz through Europe's tiniest countries: Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church.

Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city.

Don't blink as we blitz through Europe's tiniest countries: Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church.

Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city.

Don't blink as we blitz through Europe's tiniest countries: Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church.

Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city.

In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire.

In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms.

In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms.

In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms.

In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire.

In this second of two episodes on Europe's "City of Light," we ride a unicorn into the Middle Ages at the Cluny Museum, take a midnight Paris joyride in a classic car, get an extremely close-up look at heavenly stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle, go on a tombstone pilgrimage at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, and savor the Parisian cafe scene.

Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative chateaux.

The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis.

The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis.

The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis.

In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents.

The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis.

Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula.

In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents.

Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia.

Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia.

In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents.

In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents.