Rick Steves' Europe

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, we'll explore the fascinating, multilayered city of Istanbul.

Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, we'll explore the fascinating, multilayered city of Istanbul.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

After 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.

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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

In this 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.

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

In this 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.