Rick Steves' Europe

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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

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 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.

This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where Rick sings with the merchants in the markets, joins locals in their passeggiata, drops in on a contessa, and marvels at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.

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

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.

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

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.

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles.

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

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

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

This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where Rick sings with the merchants in the markets, joins locals in their passeggiata, drops in on a contessa, and marvels at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rick begins on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland, and nearby Staffa, with a lovable puffin colony.

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

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

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Glasgow, once an industrial powerhouse, offers a fun look at Scotland's vibrantly gritty urban side - full of edgy street art, trendy dining, and the striking architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

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

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 Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles.

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

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

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.

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

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

Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.

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

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

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

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

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

The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and 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.

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

In many-faceted London, we ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, learn how to triple the calories of an English scone at teatime, discover treasures in the British Library, enjoy the vibrant evening scene in Soho, uncover Churchill's secret WWII headquarters, join the 9-to-5 crowd in the new London, shop where the queen shops, and straddle the Prime Meridian at Greenwich.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art.

Rick begins on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland, and nearby Staffa, with a lovable puffin colony.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Glasgow, once an industrial powerhouse, offers a fun look at Scotland's vibrantly gritty urban side - full of edgy street art, trendy dining, and the striking architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque.

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

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

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

The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain.

The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain.

The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain.

The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain.

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

Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world.

Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world.

Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world.

Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world.

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.

This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque.

This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque.

This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque.

This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque.

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

In this third of three episodes on the Eternal City, we explore this grand metropolis-so rich in art and culture-on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners.

In this third of three episodes on the Eternal City, we explore this grand metropolis-so rich in art and culture-on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners.

In this third of three episodes on the Eternal City, we explore this grand metropolis-so rich in art and culture-on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners.

In this third of three episodes on the Eternal City, we explore this grand metropolis-so rich in art and culture-on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners.

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

Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world.

Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world.

In this third of three episodes on the Eternal City, we explore this grand metropolis-so rich in art and culture-on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners.

Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world.

In this second of a two episodes on Florence, we enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages.

In this third of three episodes on the Eternal City, we explore this grand metropolis-so rich in art and culture-on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners.

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

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

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

In this third of three episodes on the Eternal City, we explore this grand metropolis-so rich in art and culture-on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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.

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

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.