Rick Steves' Europe

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and nibble through a trendy East End food tour before luxuriating over afternoon tea.

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.

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

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

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

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

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

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

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

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.

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.

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

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

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

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

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.

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

In Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

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

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 Krakow, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries and at Wawel Castle, and savor Polish cuisine - including a lesson in making pierogi by hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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).

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

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

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

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

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee.

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

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

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

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

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

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

Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and nibble through a trendy East End food tour before luxuriating over afternoon tea.

In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick cheers with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, tosses a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, dons a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrates Easter in Greece.

In 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.

Getting up to date in London, we jog with locals in Hyde Park, marvel at cultural treasures in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and nibble through a trendy East End food tour before luxuriating over afternoon tea.

In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick cheers with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, tosses a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, dons a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrates Easter in Greece.

In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick cheers with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, tosses a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, dons a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrates Easter in Greece.

In this 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

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.

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

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

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

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

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

Exploring Andalucia, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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