Rick Steves' Europe

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, Jun 5 7:30 A.M. Glasgow and Scottish Passions     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 5 11:00 A.M. European Festivals I     NH CREATE

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, Jun 5 6:00 P.M. European Festivals I     NH CREATE

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, Jun 5 10:00 P.M. European Festivals I     NH CREATE

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.

Tue, Jun 6 5:00 A.M. European Festivals I     NH CREATE

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.

Tue, Jun 6 7:30 A.M. Austrian and Italian Alps     NH EXPLORE

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

Tue, Jun 6 11:00 A.M. European Festivals II     NH CREATE

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.

Tue, Jun 6 6:00 P.M. Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg     NH EXPLORE

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

Tue, Jun 6 6:00 P.M. European Festivals II     NH CREATE

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.

Tue, Jun 6 10:00 P.M. European Festivals II     NH CREATE

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.

Wed, Jun 7 5:00 A.M. European Festivals II     NH CREATE

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.

Wed, Jun 7 7:30 A.M. Swiss Alps     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jun 7 11:00 A.M. The Best of Sicily     NH CREATE

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, Jun 7 11:30 A.M. Galicia and the Camino De Santiago     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jun 7 6:00 P.M. Bulgaria     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jun 7 6:00 P.M. The Best of Sicily     NH CREATE

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, Jun 7 10:00 P.M. The Best of Sicily     NH CREATE

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, Jun 8 5:00 A.M. The Best of Sicily     NH CREATE

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, Jun 8 7:30 A.M. French Alps and Lyon     NH EXPLORE

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.

Thu, Jun 8 11:00 A.M. Sicilian Delights     NH CREATE

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

Thu, Jun 8 6:00 P.M. Romania     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 8 6:00 P.M. Sicilian Delights     NH CREATE

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

Thu, Jun 8 7:30 P.M. Greece's Peloponnese     NHPBS

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

Thu, Jun 8 10:00 P.M. Sicilian Delights     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 9 5:00 A.M. Sicilian Delights     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 9 11:00 A.M. Scotland's Highlands     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 9 6:00 P.M. Scotland's Highlands     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 9 7:30 P.M. Copenhagen     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jun 10 5:00 A.M. Scotland's Highlands     NH CREATE

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

Sat, Jun 10 9:00 A.M. Barcelona and Catalunya     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jun 10 6:00 P.M. Scotland's Islands     NH CREATE

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

Mon, Jun 12 7:30 A.M. Germany's Fascist Story     NH EXPLORE

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

Mon, Jun 12 11:00 A.M. Glasgow and Scottish Passions     NH CREATE

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, Jun 12 6:00 P.M. Assisi and Italian Country Charm     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 12 6:00 P.M. Glasgow and Scottish Passions     NH CREATE

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, Jun 12 7:30 P.M. Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen     NHPBS

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

Mon, Jun 12 10:00 P.M. Glasgow and Scottish Passions     NH CREATE

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, Jun 13 5:00 A.M. Glasgow and Scottish Passions     NH CREATE

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, Jun 13 7:30 A.M. Egypt's Cairo     NH EXPLORE

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

Tue, Jun 13 11:00 A.M. Austrian and Italian Alps     NH CREATE

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

Tue, Jun 13 6:00 P.M. Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country     NH EXPLORE

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

Tue, Jun 13 6:00 P.M. Austrian and Italian Alps     NH CREATE

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

Tue, Jun 13 10:00 P.M. Austrian and Italian Alps     NH CREATE

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

Wed, Jun 14 5:00 A.M. Austrian and Italian Alps     NH CREATE

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

Wed, Jun 14 7:30 A.M. Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jun 14 11:00 A.M. Swiss Alps     NH CREATE

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

Wed, Jun 14 6:00 P.M. West England     NH EXPLORE

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.

Wed, Jun 14 6:00 P.M. Swiss Alps     NH CREATE

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

Wed, Jun 14 10:00 P.M. Swiss Alps     NH CREATE

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

Thu, Jun 15 5:00 A.M. Swiss Alps     NH CREATE

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

Thu, Jun 15 7:30 A.M. Ethiopia: A Development Story     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 15 11:00 A.M. French Alps and Lyon     NH CREATE

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.

Thu, Jun 15 6:00 P.M. French Alps and Lyon     NH CREATE

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.

Thu, Jun 15 6:00 P.M. Southeast England     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 15 10:00 P.M. French Alps and Lyon     NH CREATE

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.

Fri, Jun 16 5:00 A.M. French Alps and Lyon     NH CREATE

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.

Fri, Jun 16 11:00 A.M. Germany's Fascist Story     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 16 6:00 P.M. Germany's Fascist Story     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 16 7:30 P.M. Istanbul     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jun 17 5:00 A.M. Germany's Fascist Story     NH CREATE

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

Sat, Jun 17 9:00 A.M. Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra     NHPBS

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.

Sat, Jun 17 4:00 P.M. Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips     NH EXPLORE

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

Sat, Jun 17 4:30 P.M. Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips     NH EXPLORE

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.

Sat, Jun 17 6:00 P.M. Egypt's Cairo     NH CREATE

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

Mon, Jun 19 5:30 A.M. Why We Travel     NH EXPLORE

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

Mon, Jun 19 7:30 A.M. Why We Travel     NH EXPLORE

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

Mon, Jun 19 11:00 A.M. Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor     NH CREATE

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

Mon, Jun 19 6:00 P.M. Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor     NH CREATE

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

Mon, Jun 19 6:00 P.M. England's Cornwall     NH EXPLORE

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

Mon, Jun 19 7:30 P.M. Iran:Tehran and Side Trips     NHPBS

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, Jun 19 10:00 P.M. Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor     NH CREATE

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

Tue, Jun 20 5:00 A.M. Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor     NH CREATE

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

Tue, Jun 20 7:30 A.M. England's Bath & York     NH EXPLORE

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

Tue, Jun 20 11:00 A.M. Ethiopia: A Development Story     NH CREATE

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.

Tue, Jun 20 6:00 P.M. Ethiopia: A Development Story     NH CREATE

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.

Tue, Jun 20 6:00 P.M. The Heart of England     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 20 10:00 P.M. Ethiopia: A Development Story     NH CREATE

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, Jun 21 5:00 A.M. Ethiopia: A Development Story     NH CREATE

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, Jun 21 7:30 A.M. North Wales: Feisty and Poetic     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jun 21 11:00 A.M. Why We Travel     NH CREATE

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

Wed, Jun 21 6:00 P.M. Why We Travel     NH CREATE

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

Wed, Jun 21 6:00 P.M. Lisbon     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jun 21 10:00 P.M. Why We Travel     NH CREATE

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

Thu, Jun 22 5:00 A.M. Why We Travel     NH CREATE

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

Thu, Jun 22 7:30 A.M. Edinburgh     NH EXPLORE

Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

Thu, Jun 22 11:00 A.M. Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips     NH CREATE

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.

Thu, Jun 22 6:00 P.M. Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips     NH CREATE

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.

Thu, Jun 22 6:00 P.M. Portugal's Heartland     NH EXPLORE

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

Thu, Jun 22 10:00 P.M. Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips     NH CREATE

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.

Fri, Jun 23 5:00 A.M. Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips     NH CREATE

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.

Fri, Jun 23 11:00 A.M. South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry     NH CREATE

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.

Fri, Jun 23 6:00 P.M. South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry     NH CREATE

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.

Fri, Jun 23 7:30 P.M. Iran's Historic Capitals     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jun 24 5:00 A.M. South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry     NH CREATE

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.

Sat, Jun 24 9:00 A.M. Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jun 24 4:00 P.M. The Best of Slovenia     NH EXPLORE

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

Sat, Jun 24 4:30 P.M. Paris: Regal and Intimate     NH EXPLORE

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

Sat, Jun 24 6:00 P.M. The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands     NH CREATE

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.

Mon, Jun 26 5:32 A.M. Naples and Pompeii     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 26 7:30 A.M. Naples and Pompeii     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 26 11:00 A.M. Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg     NH CREATE

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

Mon, Jun 26 6:00 P.M. Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg     NH CREATE

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

Mon, Jun 26 6:00 P.M. Travel Skills: Cruising     NH EXPLORE

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

Mon, Jun 26 7:30 P.M. Croatia: Adriatic Delights     NHPBS

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

Mon, Jun 26 10:00 P.M. Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg     NH CREATE

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

Tue, Jun 27 5:00 A.M. Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg     NH CREATE

Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

Tue, Jun 27 7:30 A.M. Italy's Amalfi Coast     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 27 11:00 A.M. Munich and the Foothills of the Alps     NH CREATE

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

Tue, Jun 27 6:00 P.M. Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes     NH EXPLORE

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

Tue, Jun 27 6:00 P.M. Munich and the Foothills of the Alps     NH CREATE

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

Tue, Jun 27 10:00 P.M. Munich and the Foothills of the Alps     NH CREATE

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

Wed, Jun 28 5:00 A.M. Munich and the Foothills of the Alps     NH CREATE

In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go for Baroque palaces.

Wed, Jun 28 7:30 A.M. Milan and Lake Como     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jun 28 11:00 A.M. Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps     NH CREATE

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

Wed, Jun 28 6:00 P.M. European Festivals I     NH EXPLORE

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.

Wed, Jun 28 6:00 P.M. Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps     NH CREATE

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

Wed, Jun 28 10:00 P.M. Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps     NH CREATE

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

Thu, Jun 29 5:00 A.M. Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps     NH CREATE

If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges.

Thu, Jun 29 7:30 A.M. Tuscany's Dolce Vita     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 29 11:00 A.M. The Majesty of Madrid     NH CREATE

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

Thu, Jun 29 6:00 P.M. European Festivals II     NH EXPLORE

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, Jun 29 6:00 P.M. The Majesty of Madrid     NH CREATE

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

Thu, Jun 29 10:00 P.M. The Majesty of Madrid     NH CREATE

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

Fri, Jun 30 5:00 A.M. The Majesty of Madrid     NH CREATE

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days.

Fri, Jun 30 11:00 A.M. Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 30 6:00 P.M. Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca     NH CREATE

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

Fri, Jun 30 7:30 P.M. Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jul 1 5:00 A.M. Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca     NH CREATE

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

Sat, Jul 1 9:00 A.M. Vienna and the Danube     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jul 1 4:00 P.M. Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol     NH EXPLORE

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

Sat, Jul 1 4:30 P.M. Paris: Embracing Life and Art     NH EXPLORE

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.

Sat, Jul 1 6:00 P.M. Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life     NH CREATE

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.

Mon, Jul 3 7:30 A.M. Italy's Great Hill Towns     NH EXPLORE

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

Mon, Jul 3 6:00 P.M. The Best of Sicily     NH EXPLORE

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, Jul 3 7:30 P.M. The Best of Slovenia     NHPBS

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

Tue, Jul 4 7:30 A.M. Vienna     NH EXPLORE

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

Tue, Jul 4 6:00 P.M. Sicilian Delights     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jul 5 7:30 A.M. Salzburg and Surroundings     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jul 5 6:00 P.M. Scotland's Highlands     NH EXPLORE

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

Thu, Jul 6 7:30 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of     NH EXPLORE

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, Jul 6 6:00 P.M. Scotland's Islands     NH EXPLORE

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

Fri, Jul 7 7:30 P.M. Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jul 8 9:00 A.M. The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jul 8 4:00 P.M. Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier     NH EXPLORE

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Sat, Jul 8 4:30 P.M. London: Historic and Dynamic     NH EXPLORE

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.

Mon, Jul 10 6:00 P.M. Glasgow and Scottish Passions     NH EXPLORE

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, Jul 10 7:30 P.M. Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier     NHPBS

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Tue, Jul 11 6:00 P.M. Austrian and Italian Alps     NH EXPLORE

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

Wed, Jul 12 6:00 P.M. Swiss Alps     NH EXPLORE

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

Thu, Jul 13 6:00 P.M. French Alps and Lyon     NH EXPLORE

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.

Fri, Jul 14 6:00 P.M. Germany's Fascist Story     NH EXPLORE

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

Fri, Jul 14 7:30 P.M. Oslo     NHPBS

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.

Sat, Jul 15 9:00 A.M. Athens and Side Trips     NHPBS

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

Sat, Jul 15 4:00 P.M. Oslo     NH EXPLORE

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.

Sat, Jul 15 4:30 P.M. North England's Lake District and Durham     NH EXPLORE

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.

Mon, Jul 17 6:00 P.M. Egypt's Cairo     NH EXPLORE

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

Mon, Jul 17 7:30 P.M. Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen     NHPBS

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


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