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.
Mon, Jan 30 | 7:30 A.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Mon, Jan 30 | 11:00 A.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Mon, Jan 30 | 6:00 P.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Mon, Jan 30 | 6:00 P.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Mon, Jan 30 | 7:30 P.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. |
Mon, Jan 30 | 10:00 P.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Tue, Jan 31 | 5:00 A.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Tue, Jan 31 | 7:30 A.M. |
French Alps and Lyon
![]() 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. |
Tue, Jan 31 | 11:00 A.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Tue, Jan 31 | 6:00 P.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Tue, Jan 31 | 6:00 P.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Tue, Jan 31 | 10:00 P.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Wed, Feb 1 | 5:00 A.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Wed, Feb 1 | 7:30 A.M. |
Germany's Fascist Story
![]() Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. |
Wed, Feb 1 | 11:00 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. |
Wed, Feb 1 | 11:30 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, Feb 1 | 5:30 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, Feb 1 | 6:00 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. |
Wed, Feb 1 | 6:00 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. |
Wed, Feb 1 | 10:00 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, Feb 2 | 5:00 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, Feb 2 | 7:30 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. |
Thu, Feb 2 | 11:00 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. |
Thu, Feb 2 | 6:00 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. |
Thu, Feb 2 | 6:00 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. |
Thu, Feb 2 | 10:00 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. |
Fri, Feb 3 | 5:00 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. |
Fri, Feb 3 | 7:30 A.M. |
Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
![]() Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. |
Fri, Feb 3 | 11:00 A.M. |
Austrian and Italian Alps
![]() In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. |
Fri, Feb 3 | 6:00 P.M. |
Austrian and Italian Alps
![]() In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. |
Fri, Feb 3 | 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. |
Sat, Feb 4 | 5:00 A.M. |
Austrian and Italian Alps
![]() In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. |
Sat, Feb 4 | 9:00 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, Feb 4 | 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, Feb 4 | 4:30 P.M. |
The Best of Slovenia
![]() Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries. |
Sat, Feb 4 | 6:00 P.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Mon, Feb 6 | 7:30 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. |
Mon, Feb 6 | 11:00 A.M. |
French Alps and Lyon
![]() 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. |
Mon, Feb 6 | 6:00 P.M. |
Austrian and Italian Alps
![]() In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. |
Mon, Feb 6 | 6:00 P.M. |
French Alps and Lyon
![]() 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. |
Mon, Feb 6 | 7:30 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. |
Mon, Feb 6 | 10:00 P.M. |
French Alps and Lyon
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 7 | 5:00 A.M. |
French Alps and Lyon
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 7 | 7:30 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. |
Tue, Feb 7 | 11:00 A.M. |
Germany's Fascist Story
![]() Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. |
Tue, Feb 7 | 6:00 P.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Tue, Feb 7 | 6:00 P.M. |
Germany's Fascist Story
![]() Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. |
Tue, Feb 7 | 10:00 P.M. |
Germany's Fascist Story
![]() Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 5:00 A.M. |
Germany's Fascist Story
![]() Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 7:30 A.M. |
England's Bath & York
![]() Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 11:00 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. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 11:30 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. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 5:30 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. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 6:00 P.M. |
French Alps and Lyon
![]() 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. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 6:00 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. |
Wed, Feb 8 | 10:00 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, Feb 9 | 5:00 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. |
Thu, Feb 9 | 7:30 A.M. |
North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
![]() From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. |
Thu, Feb 9 | 11:00 A.M. |
Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
![]() Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. |
Thu, Feb 9 | 6:00 P.M. |
Germany's Fascist Story
![]() Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. |
Thu, Feb 9 | 6:00 P.M. |
Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
![]() Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. |
Thu, Feb 9 | 10:00 P.M. |
Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
![]() Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. |
Fri, Feb 10 | 5:00 A.M. |
Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
![]() Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. |
Fri, Feb 10 | 7:30 A.M. |
Edinburgh
![]() Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland. |
Fri, Feb 10 | 11:00 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, Feb 10 | 6:00 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. |
Fri, Feb 10 | 7:30 P.M. |
Sicilian Delights
![]() Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. |
Sat, Feb 11 | 5:00 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, Feb 11 | 9:00 A.M. |
Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
![]() Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. |
Sat, Feb 11 | 4:00 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. |
Sat, Feb 11 | 4:30 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. |
Sat, Feb 11 | 6:00 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. |
Mon, Feb 13 | 7:30 A.M. |
Naples and Pompeii
![]() Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented. |
Mon, Feb 13 | 11:00 A.M. |
Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips
![]() 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. |
Mon, Feb 13 | 6:00 P.M. |
Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips
![]() 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. |
Mon, Feb 13 | 6:00 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. |
Mon, Feb 13 | 7:30 P.M. |
Scotland's Highlands
![]() The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. |
Mon, Feb 13 | 10:00 P.M. |
Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 14 | 5:00 A.M. |
Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 14 | 7:30 A.M. |
Italy's Amalfi Coast
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 14 | 11:00 A.M. |
South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 14 | 6:00 P.M. |
South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 14 | 6:00 P.M. |
Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
![]() Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. |
Tue, Feb 14 | 10:00 P.M. |
South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry
![]() 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. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 5:00 A.M. |
South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry
![]() 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. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 7:30 A.M. |
Milan and Lake Como
![]() No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 11:00 A.M. |
The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands
![]() 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. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 11:30 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. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 5:30 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. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 6:00 P.M. |
The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands
![]() 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. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 6:00 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. |
Wed, Feb 15 | 10:00 P.M. |
The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands
![]() 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. |
Thu, Feb 16 | 5:00 A.M. |
The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands
![]() 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. |
Thu, Feb 16 | 7:30 A.M. |
Tuscany's Dolce Vita
![]() 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. |
Thu, Feb 16 | 11:00 A.M. |
Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg
![]() Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei. |
Thu, Feb 16 | 6:00 P.M. |
Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg
![]() Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei. |
Thu, Feb 16 | 6:00 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. |
Thu, Feb 16 | 10:00 P.M. |
Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg
![]() Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei. |
Fri, Feb 17 | 5:00 A.M. |
Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg
![]() Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei. |
Fri, Feb 17 | 7:30 A.M. |
Italy's Great Hill Towns
![]() Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. |
Fri, Feb 17 | 11:00 A.M. |
Munich and the Foothills of the Alps
![]() In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces. |
Fri, Feb 17 | 6:00 P.M. |
Munich and the Foothills of the Alps
![]() In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces. |
Fri, Feb 17 | 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. |
Sat, Feb 18 | 5:00 A.M. |
Munich and the Foothills of the Alps
![]() In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces. |
Sat, Feb 18 | 9:00 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, Feb 18 | 4:00 P.M. |
Barcelona and Catalunya
![]() The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll. |
Sat, Feb 18 | 4:30 P.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Sat, Feb 18 | 6:00 P.M. |
Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps
![]() If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges. |
Sun, Feb 19 | 10:30 P.M. |
England's Bath & York
![]() Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. |
Mon, Feb 20 | 7:30 A.M. |
Vienna
![]() In Europe's classiest capital we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. |
Mon, Feb 20 | 11:00 A.M. |
The Majesty of Madrid
![]() Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. |
Mon, Feb 20 | 6:00 P.M. |
The Majesty of Madrid
![]() Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. |
Mon, Feb 20 | 6:00 P.M. |
England's Bath & York
![]() Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. |
Mon, Feb 20 | 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, Feb 20 | 10:00 P.M. |
The Majesty of Madrid
![]() Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. |
Tue, Feb 21 | 5:00 A.M. |
The Majesty of Madrid
![]() Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. |
Tue, Feb 21 | 7:30 A.M. |
Salzburg and Surroundings
![]() The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. |
Tue, Feb 21 | 11:00 A.M. |
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
![]() Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! |
Tue, Feb 21 | 6:00 P.M. |
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
![]() Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! |
Tue, Feb 21 | 6:00 P.M. |
North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
![]() From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. |
Tue, Feb 21 | 10:00 P.M. |
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
![]() Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! |
Tue, Feb 21 | 10:30 P.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Wed, Feb 22 | 5:00 A.M. |
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
![]() Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! |
Wed, Feb 22 | 7:30 A.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. |
Wed, Feb 22 | 11:00 A.M. |
Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life
![]() 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. |
Wed, Feb 22 | 11:30 A.M. |
Vienna and the Danube
![]() For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire. |
Wed, Feb 22 | 5:30 P.M. |
Vienna and the Danube
![]() For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire. |
Wed, Feb 22 | 6:00 P.M. |
Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life
![]() 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. |
Wed, Feb 22 | 6:00 P.M. |
Edinburgh
![]() Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland. |
Wed, Feb 22 | 10:00 P.M. |
Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life
![]() 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. |
Thu, Feb 23 | 2:30 A.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Thu, Feb 23 | 5:00 A.M. |
Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life
![]() 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. |
Thu, Feb 23 | 7:30 A.M. |
Burgundy: Profound France
![]() Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people. |
Thu, Feb 23 | 11:00 A.M. |
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
![]() No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland. |
Thu, Feb 23 | 6:00 P.M. |
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
![]() No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland. |
Thu, Feb 23 | 6:00 P.M. |
Naples and Pompeii
![]() Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented. |
Thu, Feb 23 | 10:00 P.M. |
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
![]() No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 5:00 A.M. |
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
![]() No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 7:30 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. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 11:00 A.M. |
London: Mod and Trad
![]() London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 1:30 P.M. |
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
![]() Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 6:00 P.M. |
London: Mod and Trad
![]() London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 7:30 P.M. |
Austrian and Italian Alps
![]() In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 10:00 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. |
Fri, Feb 24 | 10:30 P.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. |
Sat, Feb 25 | 12:00 A.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Sat, Feb 25 | 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, Feb 25 | 5:00 A.M. |
London: Mod and Trad
![]() London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan. |
Sat, Feb 25 | 9:00 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, Feb 25 | 11:00 A.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, Feb 25 | 11:30 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. |
Sat, Feb 25 | 1:00 P.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Sat, Feb 25 | 1:30 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, Feb 25 | 6:00 P.M. |
Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee
![]() Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee. |
Sun, Feb 26 | 1:00 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. |
Sun, Feb 26 | 1:30 P.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. |
Sun, Feb 26 | 3:00 P.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Sun, Feb 26 | 3:30 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. |
Mon, Feb 27 | 7:30 A.M. |
Barcelona and Catalunya
![]() The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya the land of Picasso, Gaudi and Salvador Dali is on a roll. |
Mon, Feb 27 | 11:00 A.M. |
Belgium: Bruges and Brussels
![]() 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. |
Mon, Feb 27 | 6:00 P.M. |
Belgium: Bruges and Brussels
![]() 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. |
Mon, Feb 27 | 6:00 P.M. |
Italy's Amalfi Coast
![]() 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. |
Mon, Feb 27 | 9:00 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. |
Mon, Feb 27 | 9:30 P.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. |
Mon, Feb 27 | 10:00 P.M. |
Belgium: Bruges and Brussels
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 2:00 A.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. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 2:30 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. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 5:00 A.M. |
Belgium: Bruges and Brussels
![]() 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. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 7:30 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. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 11:00 A.M. |
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine
![]() Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 6:00 P.M. |
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine
![]() Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 6:00 P.M. |
Milan and Lake Como
![]() No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. |
Tue, Feb 28 | 10:00 P.M. |
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine
![]() Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 5:00 A.M. |
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine
![]() Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 7:30 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. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 11:00 A.M. |
French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
![]() A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 11:30 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. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 5:30 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. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 6:00 P.M. |
French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
![]() A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 6:00 P.M. |
Tuscany's Dolce Vita
![]() 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. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 9:00 P.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 9:30 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. |
Wed, Mar 1 | 10:00 P.M. |
French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
![]() A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts. |
Thu, Mar 2 | 2:00 A.M. |
Amsterdam
![]() Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern. |
Thu, Mar 2 | 2:30 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. |
Thu, Mar 2 | 5:00 A.M. |
French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
![]() A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts. |
Thu, Mar 2 | 7:30 A.M. |
Vienna and the Danube
![]() For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire. |
Thu, Mar 2 | 6:00 P.M. |
Italy's Great Hill Towns
![]() Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. |
Fri, Mar 3 | 7:30 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. |
Fri, Mar 3 | 7:30 P.M. |
Swiss Alps
![]() Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. |
Mon, Mar 6 | 7:30 A.M. |
Athens and Side Trips
![]() The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. |
Mon, Mar 6 | 6:00 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. |
Tue, Mar 7 | 7:30 A.M. |
Greece's Peloponnese
![]() Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. |
Tue, Mar 7 | 6:00 P.M. |
Salzburg and Surroundings
![]() The birthplace of Mozart - and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies - Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. |
Wed, Mar 8 | 7:30 A.M. |
Copenhagen
![]() Denmark's capital is the most fun-loving in Scandinavia. |
Wed, Mar 8 | 11:30 A.M. |
Athens and Side Trips
![]() The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. |
Wed, Mar 8 | 5:30 P.M. |
Athens and Side Trips
![]() The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. |
Wed, Mar 8 | 6:00 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. |
Thu, Mar 9 | 7:30 A.M. |
Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen
![]() Using Copenhagen as a spring board, we'll visit the very best of Denmark. |
Thu, Mar 9 | 6:00 P.M. |
Burgundy: Profound France
![]() Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people. |
Fri, Mar 10 | 7:30 A.M. |
Istanbul
![]() Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, we'll explore the fascinating, multilayered city of Istanbul. |
Fri, Mar 10 | 7:30 P.M. |
French Alps and Lyon
![]() 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. |
Sat, Mar 11 | 9:00 A.M. |
England's Bath & York
![]() Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. |
Mon, Mar 13 | 7:30 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, Mar 13 | 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. |
Mon, Mar 13 | 7:30 P.M. |
Germany's Fascist Story
![]() Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. |
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