RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture. His years as America's most popular European guidebook author blends with his relaxed but informative style to make this one of public television's most popular series.
Tue, Jul 5 | 6:00 P.M. |
France's Dordogne
![]() 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. |
Tue, Jul 5 | 7:30 P.M. |
Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg
![]() Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt - with so much commerce it's nicknamed "Bankfurt" - has a delightful-to-explore old center. |
Tue, Jul 5 | 10:00 P.M. |
France's Dordogne
![]() 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. |
Wed, Jul 6 | 12:30 A.M. |
Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg
![]() Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt - with so much commerce it's nicknamed "Bankfurt" - has a delightful-to-explore old center. |
Wed, Jul 6 | 5:00 A.M. |
France's Dordogne
![]() 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. |
Wed, Jul 6 | 11:00 A.M. |
Barcelona and Catalunya
![]() The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll. |
Wed, Jul 6 | 6:00 P.M. |
Barcelona and Catalunya
![]() The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll. |
Wed, Jul 6 | 10:00 P.M. |
Barcelona and Catalunya
![]() The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll. |
Thu, Jul 7 | 12:30 A.M. |
Bulgaria
![]() Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. |
Thu, Jul 7 | 5:00 A.M. |
Barcelona and Catalunya
![]() The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll. |
Thu, Jul 7 | 11:00 A.M. |
Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 7 | 6:00 P.M. |
Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 7 | 7:30 P.M. |
Romania
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 7 | 10:00 P.M. |
Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra
![]() 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. |
Fri, Jul 8 | 5:00 A.M. |
Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra
![]() 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. |
Fri, Jul 8 | 11:00 A.M. |
Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne
![]() In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. |
Fri, Jul 8 | 6:00 P.M. |
Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne
![]() In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. |
Fri, Jul 8 | 7:30 P.M. |
Central Turkey
![]() We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon. |
Sat, Jul 9 | 12:30 A.M. |
Central Turkey
![]() We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon. |
Sat, Jul 9 | 5:00 A.M. |
Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne
![]() In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. |
Sat, Jul 9 | 4:00 P.M. |
Italy's Great Hill Towns
![]() Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. |
Sat, Jul 9 | 6:00 P.M. |
Vienna and the Danube
![]() For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire. |
Mon, Jul 11 | 11:00 A.M. |
The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path
![]() Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights. |
Mon, Jul 11 | 6:00 P.M. |
The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path
![]() Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights. |
Mon, Jul 11 | 7:30 P.M. |
Assisi and Italian Country Charm
![]() 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. |
Mon, Jul 11 | 10:00 P.M. |
The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path
![]() Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights. |
Tue, Jul 12 | 5:00 A.M. |
The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path
![]() Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights. |
Tue, Jul 12 | 11:00 A.M. |
Athens and Side Trips
![]() The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. |
Tue, Jul 12 | 6:00 P.M. |
Athens and Side Trips
![]() The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. |
Tue, Jul 12 | 7:30 P.M. |
Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
![]() Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. |
Tue, Jul 12 | 10:00 P.M. |
Athens and Side Trips
![]() The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. |
Wed, Jul 13 | 12:30 A.M. |
Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
![]() Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. |
Wed, Jul 13 | 5:00 A.M. |
Athens and Side Trips
![]() The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. |
Wed, Jul 13 | 11:00 A.M. |
Greece's Peloponnese
![]() Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. |
Wed, Jul 13 | 6:00 P.M. |
Greece's Peloponnese
![]() Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. |
Wed, Jul 13 | 10:00 P.M. |
Greece's Peloponnese
![]() Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. |
Thu, Jul 14 | 12:30 A.M. |
West England
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 14 | 5:00 A.M. |
Greece's Peloponnese
![]() Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. |
Thu, Jul 14 | 11:00 A.M. |
Copenhagen
![]() Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia. |
Thu, Jul 14 | 6:00 P.M. |
Copenhagen
![]() Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia. |
Thu, Jul 14 | 7:30 P.M. |
Southeast England
![]() 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). |
Thu, Jul 14 | 10:00 P.M. |
Copenhagen
![]() Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 12:30 A.M. |
Southeast England
![]() 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). |
Fri, Jul 15 | 5:00 A.M. |
Copenhagen
![]() Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 11:00 A.M. |
Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen
![]() Using Copenhagen as a spring board, we'll visit the very best of Denmark. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 6:00 P.M. |
Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen
![]() Using Copenhagen as a spring board, we'll visit the very best of Denmark. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 7:30 P.M. |
France's Loire: Chateau Country
![]() Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative chateaux. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 9:00 P.M. |
Why We Travel
![]() In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 9:30 P.M. |
Western Turkey
![]() 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. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 10:00 P.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 10:30 P.M. |
Bulgaria
![]() Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 11:00 P.M. |
Lisbon
![]() Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. |
Fri, Jul 15 | 11:30 P.M. |
Travel Skills: Cruising
![]() Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 12:00 A.M. |
The Best of Sicily
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 12:30 A.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 12:30 A.M. |
France's Loire: Chateau Country
![]() Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative chateaux. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 1:00 A.M. |
Egypt's Cairo
![]() Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 1:30 A.M. |
Ethiopia: A Development Story
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 5:00 A.M. |
Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen
![]() Using Copenhagen as a spring board, we'll visit the very best of Denmark. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 10:00 A.M. |
Why We Travel
![]() In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 10:30 A.M. |
Western Turkey
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 11:00 A.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 11:30 A.M. |
Bulgaria
![]() Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 12:00 P.M. |
Lisbon
![]() Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 12:30 P.M. |
Travel Skills: Cruising
![]() Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 1:00 P.M. |
The Best of Sicily
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 1:30 P.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 2:00 P.M. |
Egypt's Cairo
![]() Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 2:30 P.M. |
Ethiopia: A Development Story
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 4:00 P.M. |
Vienna
![]() In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. |
Sat, Jul 16 | 6:00 P.M. |
Istanbul
![]() Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, we'll explore the fascinating, multilayered city of Istanbul. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 12:00 P.M. |
Why We Travel
![]() In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 12:30 P.M. |
Western Turkey
![]() 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. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 1:00 P.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 1:30 P.M. |
Bulgaria
![]() Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 2:00 P.M. |
Lisbon
![]() Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 2:30 P.M. |
Travel Skills: Cruising
![]() Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 3:00 P.M. |
The Best of Sicily
![]() 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. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 3:30 P.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 4:00 P.M. |
Egypt's Cairo
![]() Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 4:30 P.M. |
Ethiopia: A Development Story
![]() 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. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 9:00 P.M. |
Why We Travel
![]() In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 9:30 P.M. |
Western Turkey
![]() 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. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 2:00 A.M. |
Why We Travel
![]() In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 2:30 A.M. |
Western Turkey
![]() 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. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 11:00 A.M. |
Iran:Tehran and Side Trips
![]() 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. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 6:00 P.M. |
Iran:Tehran and Side Trips
![]() 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. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 7:30 P.M. |
England's Cornwall
![]() The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 9:00 P.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 9:30 P.M. |
Bulgaria
![]() Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. |
Mon, Jul 18 | 10:00 P.M. |
Iran:Tehran and Side Trips
![]() 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. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 12:30 A.M. |
England's Cornwall
![]() The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 2:00 A.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 2:30 A.M. |
Bulgaria
![]() Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 5:00 A.M. |
Iran:Tehran and Side Trips
![]() 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. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 11:00 A.M. |
Iran's Historic Capitals
![]() Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 6:00 P.M. |
Iran's Historic Capitals
![]() Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 7:30 P.M. |
The Heart of England
![]() The heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain - its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 9:00 P.M. |
Lisbon
![]() Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 9:30 P.M. |
Travel Skills: Cruising
![]() Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 10:00 P.M. |
Iran's Historic Capitals
![]() Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 12:30 A.M. |
The Heart of England
![]() The heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain - its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 2:00 A.M. |
Lisbon
![]() Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 2:30 A.M. |
Travel Skills: Cruising
![]() Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 5:00 A.M. |
Iran's Historic Capitals
![]() Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 11:00 A.M. |
Croatia: Adriatic Delights
![]() A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 6:00 P.M. |
Croatia: Adriatic Delights
![]() A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 9:00 P.M. |
The Best of Sicily
![]() 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. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 9:30 P.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Wed, Jul 20 | 10:00 P.M. |
Croatia: Adriatic Delights
![]() A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 12:30 A.M. |
Lisbon
![]() Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 2:00 A.M. |
The Best of Sicily
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 2:30 A.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 5:00 A.M. |
Croatia: Adriatic Delights
![]() A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 11:00 A.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 6:00 P.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 7:30 P.M. |
Portugal's Heartland
![]() Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 9:00 P.M. |
Egypt's Cairo
![]() Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 9:30 P.M. |
Ethiopia: A Development Story
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 21 | 10:00 P.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Fri, Jul 22 | 12:30 A.M. |
Portugal's Heartland
![]() Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. |
Fri, Jul 22 | 2:00 A.M. |
Egypt's Cairo
![]() Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. |
Fri, Jul 22 | 2:30 A.M. |
Ethiopia: A Development Story
![]() 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. |
Fri, Jul 22 | 5:00 A.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Fri, Jul 22 | 11:00 A.M. |
The Best of Slovenia
![]() Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries. |
Fri, Jul 22 | 6:00 P.M. |
The Best of Slovenia
![]() Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries. |
Fri, Jul 22 | 7:30 P.M. |
Paris Side-Trips
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 23 | 12:30 A.M. |
Paris Side-Trips
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 23 | 5:00 A.M. |
The Best of Slovenia
![]() Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries. |
Sat, Jul 23 | 4:00 P.M. |
Salzburg and Surroundings
![]() The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. |
Sat, Jul 23 | 6:00 P.M. |
Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol
![]() Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba. |
Mon, Jul 25 | 11:00 A.M. |
Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier
![]() Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture. |
Mon, Jul 25 | 6:00 P.M. |
Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier
![]() Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture. |
Mon, Jul 25 | 7:30 P.M. |
Travel Skills: Cruising
![]() Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. |
Mon, Jul 25 | 10:00 P.M. |
Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier
![]() Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture. |
Tue, Jul 26 | 12:30 A.M. |
Travel Skills: Cruising
![]() Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. |
Tue, Jul 26 | 5:00 A.M. |
Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier
![]() Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture. |
Tue, Jul 26 | 11:00 A.M. |
Oslo
![]() 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. |
Tue, Jul 26 | 6:00 P.M. |
Oslo
![]() 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. |
Tue, Jul 26 | 7:30 P.M. |
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
![]() Rick island-hops through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways - Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes - and basking in their dramatic beauty. |
Tue, Jul 26 | 10:00 P.M. |
Oslo
![]() 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. |
Wed, Jul 27 | 12:30 A.M. |
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
![]() Rick island-hops through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways - Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes - and basking in their dramatic beauty. |
Wed, Jul 27 | 5:00 A.M. |
Oslo
![]() 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. |
Wed, Jul 27 | 11:00 A.M. |
Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
![]() For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. |
Wed, Jul 27 | 6:00 P.M. |
Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
![]() For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. |
Wed, Jul 27 | 10:00 P.M. |
Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
![]() For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. |
Thu, Jul 28 | 12:30 A.M. |
European Festivals I
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 28 | 5:00 A.M. |
Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
![]() For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. |
Thu, Jul 28 | 11:00 A.M. |
Stockholm
![]() Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower. |
Thu, Jul 28 | 6:00 P.M. |
Stockholm
![]() Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower. |
Thu, Jul 28 | 7:30 P.M. |
European Festivals II
![]() 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. |
Thu, Jul 28 | 10:00 P.M. |
Stockholm
![]() Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower. |
Fri, Jul 29 | 12:30 A.M. |
European Festivals II
![]() 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. |
Fri, Jul 29 | 5:00 A.M. |
Stockholm
![]() Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower. |
Fri, Jul 29 | 11:00 A.M. |
Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters
![]() The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life. |
Fri, Jul 29 | 6:00 P.M. |
Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters
![]() The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life. |
Fri, Jul 29 | 7:30 P.M. |
The Best of Israel
![]() We start in Jerusalem, alive with religious tradition and passion - Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. |
Sat, Jul 30 | 12:30 A.M. |
The Best of Israel
![]() We start in Jerusalem, alive with religious tradition and passion - Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. |
Sat, Jul 30 | 5:00 A.M. |
Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters
![]() The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life. |
Sat, Jul 30 | 4:00 P.M. |
Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of
![]() 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. |
Sat, Jul 30 | 6:00 P.M. |
Galicia and the Camino De Santiago
![]() We follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain. |
Mon, Aug 1 | 11:00 A.M. |
Basque Country
![]() The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain. |
Mon, Aug 1 | 6:00 P.M. |
Basque Country
![]() The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain. |
Mon, Aug 1 | 7:30 P.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Mon, Aug 1 | 10:00 P.M. |
Basque Country
![]() The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain. |
Tue, Aug 2 | 12:30 A.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Tue, Aug 2 | 5:00 A.M. |
Basque Country
![]() The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain. |
Tue, Aug 2 | 11:00 A.M. |
Rome: Ancient Glory
![]() Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world. |
Tue, Aug 2 | 6:00 P.M. |
Rome: Ancient Glory
![]() Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world. |
Tue, Aug 2 | 7:30 P.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Tue, Aug 2 | 10:00 P.M. |
Rome: Ancient Glory
![]() Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world. |
Wed, Aug 3 | 12:30 A.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Wed, Aug 3 | 5:00 A.M. |
Rome: Ancient Glory
![]() Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world. |
Wed, Aug 3 | 11:00 A.M. |
Rome: Baroque Brilliance
![]() This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. |
Wed, Aug 3 | 6:00 P.M. |
Rome: Baroque Brilliance
![]() This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. |
Wed, Aug 3 | 10:00 P.M. |
Rome: Baroque Brilliance
![]() This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. |
Thu, Aug 4 | 12:30 A.M. |
Scotland's Islands
![]() Rick begins on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland, and nearby Staffa, with a lovable puffin colony. |
Thu, Aug 4 | 5:00 A.M. |
Rome: Baroque Brilliance
![]() This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. |
Thu, Aug 4 | 11:00 A.M. |
Rome: Back-Street Riches
![]() 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. |
Thu, Aug 4 | 6:00 P.M. |
Rome: Back-Street Riches
![]() 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. |
Thu, Aug 4 | 7:30 P.M. |
Scotland's Islands
![]() Rick begins on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland, and nearby Staffa, with a lovable puffin colony. |
Thu, Aug 4 | 10:00 P.M. |
Rome: Back-Street Riches
![]() 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. |
Fri, Aug 5 | 12:30 A.M. |
Palestine
![]() Palestine is the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land. |
Fri, Aug 5 | 5:00 A.M. |
Rome: Back-Street Riches
![]() 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. |
Fri, Aug 5 | 11:00 A.M. |
Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
![]() Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. |
Fri, Aug 5 | 6:00 P.M. |
Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
![]() Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. |
Fri, Aug 5 | 7:30 P.M. |
Palestine
![]() Palestine is the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land. |
Sat, Aug 6 | 5:00 A.M. |
Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
![]() Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. |
Sat, Aug 6 | 4:00 P.M. |
Burgundy: Profound France
![]() Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people. |
Sat, Aug 6 | 6:00 P.M. |
Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips
![]() 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. |
Mon, Aug 8 | 11:00 A.M. |
Paris: Regal and Intimate
![]() In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. |
Mon, Aug 8 | 6:00 P.M. |
Paris: Regal and Intimate
![]() In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. |
Mon, Aug 8 | 7:30 P.M. |
Glasgow and Scottish Passions
![]() 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. |
Mon, Aug 8 | 10:00 P.M. |
Paris: Regal and Intimate
![]() In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. |
Tue, Aug 9 | 12:30 A.M. |
Glasgow and Scottish Passions
![]() 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. |
Tue, Aug 9 | 5:00 A.M. |
Paris: Regal and Intimate
![]() In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. |
Tue, Aug 9 | 11:00 A.M. |
Paris: Embracing Life and Art
![]() 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. |
Tue, Aug 9 | 6:00 P.M. |
Paris: Embracing Life and Art
![]() 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. |
Tue, Aug 9 | 7:30 P.M. |
Austrian and Italian Alps
![]() In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. |
Tue, Aug 9 | 10:00 P.M. |
Paris: Embracing Life and Art
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 10 | 12:30 A.M. |
Austrian and Italian Alps
![]() In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. |
Wed, Aug 10 | 5:00 A.M. |
Paris: Embracing Life and Art
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 10 | 11:00 A.M. |
London: Historic and Dynamic
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 10 | 6:00 P.M. |
London: Historic and Dynamic
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 10 | 10:00 P.M. |
London: Historic and Dynamic
![]() 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. |
Thu, Aug 11 | 5:00 A.M. |
London: Historic and Dynamic
![]() 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. |
Thu, Aug 11 | 11:00 A.M. |
North England's Lake District and Durham
![]() 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. |
Thu, Aug 11 | 6:00 P.M. |
North England's Lake District and Durham
![]() 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. |
Thu, Aug 11 | 7:30 P.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Thu, Aug 11 | 10:00 P.M. |
North England's Lake District and Durham
![]() 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. |
Fri, Aug 12 | 12:30 A.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Fri, Aug 12 | 5:00 A.M. |
North England's Lake District and Durham
![]() 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. |
Fri, Aug 12 | 11:00 A.M. |
Venice: City of Dreams
![]() 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. |
Fri, Aug 12 | 6:00 P.M. |
Venice: City of Dreams
![]() 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. |
Fri, Aug 12 | 7:30 P.M. |
Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre
![]() 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. |
Sat, Aug 13 | 5:00 A.M. |
Venice: City of Dreams
![]() 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. |
Sat, Aug 13 | 6:00 P.M. |
Venice and Its Lagoon
![]() Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm. |
Mon, Aug 15 | 11:00 A.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part I
![]() 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. |
Mon, Aug 15 | 6:00 P.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part I
![]() 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. |
Mon, Aug 15 | 10:00 P.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part I
![]() 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. |
Tue, Aug 16 | 12:30 A.M. |
The Majesty of Madrid
![]() Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. |
Tue, Aug 16 | 5:00 A.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part I
![]() 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. |
Tue, Aug 16 | 11:00 A.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part II
![]() 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. |
Tue, Aug 16 | 6:00 P.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part II
![]() 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. |
Tue, Aug 16 | 10:00 P.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part II
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 17 | 12:30 A.M. |
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
![]() Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! |
Wed, Aug 17 | 5:00 A.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part II
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 17 | 11:00 A.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part III
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 17 | 6:00 P.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part III
![]() 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. |
Wed, Aug 17 | 10:00 P.M. |
European Travel Skills, Part III
![]() 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. |
Dublin's story is of feast and famine: from its 18th-century Golden Age to its 20th-century struggles for independence to its boomtime today.
We find the story of Ireland strewn along its fascinating south coast: Waterford's much-loved crystal factory; the Kennedy family homestead; the Dunbrody famine ship; and Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses.
Ireland in the extreme is best experienced on its west coast in Gaeltachts, where the people speak Gaelic and the rugged villages have changed little over the generations.
Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.
In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.
If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.
Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.
Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo!
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.
No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland.
London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan.
Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.
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.
Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun.
A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts.
Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe.
Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.
Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new.
Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.
Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.
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.
Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.
Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented.
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.
No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como.
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.
Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns.
In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels.
The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town.
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.
Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.
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 creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll.
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 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.
Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.
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.
Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia.
Using Copenhagen as a spring board, we'll visit the very best of Denmark.
Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, we'll explore the fascinating, multilayered city of Istanbul.
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.
Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings.
A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations.
Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic.
Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.
Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.
Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.
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.
For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets.
Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.
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.
The homeland of the proud and resiliant Basque people is split between France and Spain.
This 60-minute special weaves the region's rich mix of culture, cuisine, history, and natural wonders into a 60-minute special.
Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world.
This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque.
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 Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced.
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 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.
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.
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.
Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
We start in Jerusalem, alive with religious tradition and passion - Christian, Muslim, and Jewish.
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.
In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities.
Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern.
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 capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe.
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.
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.
Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers.
Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt - with so much commerce it's nicknamed "Bankfurt" - has a delightful-to-explore old center.
Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans.
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 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.
Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions.
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.
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 heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain - its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might.
Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm.
Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines.
Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising.
Rick island-hops through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways - Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes - and basking in their dramatic beauty.
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.
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.
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.
Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience.
The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles.
Rick begins on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland, and nearby Staffa, with a lovable puffin colony.
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.
In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture.
Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains.
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.
Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it.
Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world.
Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt.
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 times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism.
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