Rick Steves' Europe

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

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

In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture.

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

Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it.

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

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

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.

Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains.

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

Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world.

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

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.

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.

After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon - which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris - we head for Chamonix, in the shadow of Europe's tallest peak: Mont Blanc.

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

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

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

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

Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

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

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

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District-England's green and pristine mountain playground-we admire idyllic lakes, discover misty waterfalls, tour a slate mine, and conquer stony summits.

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

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

Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world.

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

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

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

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

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rick and his team tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its "Little Paris of the East" architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator.

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

The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city-from its once-fearsome Viking ships to its sleek new Opera House, from tales of World War II heroism to the constant festival of its thriving harborfront.

After sorting through the monuments of Venice's powerful past, we trace its decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

In the Italian countryside, Rick connects with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking down into deep and ancient wine cellars.

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.

For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets.

Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art.

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

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

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

Rick and his team tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its "Little Paris of the East" architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator.

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.

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

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

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

In the Italian countryside, Rick connects with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking down into deep and ancient wine cellars.

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.

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

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

Reykjavik is a world capital with a small-town feel.

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

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

Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions.

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

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.

Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

The first 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Reykjavik is a world capital with a small-town feel.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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

Europe's ultimate road trip is the 800-mile loop around Iceland on Highway 1 -- the Ring Road.

As he's done with previous programs on Israel, Egypt, and Eastern Turkey, Rick takes us beyond Europe to a place that's rich with history.

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

As he's done with previous programs on Israel, Egypt, and Eastern Turkey, Rick takes us beyond Europe to a place that's rich with history.

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

As he's done with previous programs on Israel, Egypt, and Eastern Turkey, Rick takes us beyond Europe to a place that's rich with history.

As he's done with previous programs on Israel, Egypt, and Eastern Turkey, Rick takes us beyond Europe to a place that's rich with history.

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.

Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings.

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

Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings.

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

Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings.

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).

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

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life.

The second 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.

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

A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations.

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.

Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic.

Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic.

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

Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic.

Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic.

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

Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.

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

Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.

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

Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.

Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.

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

Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.

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

Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.

Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines.

Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.

Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.

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

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Our royal tour of London starts with red-coat pageantry at Buckingham Palace.

Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city-from its once-fearsome Viking ships to its sleek new Opera House, from tales of World War II heroism to the constant festival of its thriving harborfront.

Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and nibble through a trendy East End food tour before luxuriating over afternoon tea.

The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city-from its once-fearsome Viking ships to its sleek new Opera House, from tales of World War II heroism to the constant festival of its thriving harborfront.

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

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

The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city-from its once-fearsome Viking ships to its sleek new Opera House, from tales of World War II heroism to the constant festival of its thriving harborfront.

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

We follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain.

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.

Our royal tour of London starts with red-coat pageantry at Buckingham Palace.

For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets.

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

Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

Rick island-hops through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways - Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes - and basking in their dramatic beauty.

Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

Our royal tour of London starts with red-coat pageantry at Buckingham Palace.

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life.

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

In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick cheers with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, tosses a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, dons a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrates Easter in Greece.

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life.

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life.

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life.

Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and nibble through a trendy East End food tour before luxuriating over afternoon tea.

We follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain.

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.

The first 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.

In this second of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick dances with Spaniards at Sevilla's April Fair, celebrates Bastille Day in Paris, runs with the bulls at Pamplona, and hoists a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest.

We follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain.

We follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain.