Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves is America's most respected authority on European travel.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of Prehistoric Europe
S12 Ep1201 | 25m 18s
We marvel at Stone Age cave paintings, mighty megaliths, and mysterious goddesses.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of Ancient Greece
S12 Ep1202 | 25m 19s
Greece’s timeless art: Golden Age temples, alluring Venuses, and exuberant Winged Victory.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Ancient Roman Art
S12 Ep1203 | 25m 37s
Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Roman Empire
S12 Ep1204 | 25m 19s
The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Early Middle Ages
S12 Ep1205 | 25m 18s
Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages
S12 Ep1206 | 25m 36s
Soaring Gothic cathedrals of radiant stained glass, plus art celebrating worldly pleasure.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance
S12 Ep1207 | 25m 18s
Florence’s bold “rebirth” is powered by the genius of Leonardo, Rafael, and Michelangelo.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence
S12 Ep1208 | 25m 39s
From Portugal to Germany, booming economies and new technologies produce exquisite art.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Baroque Art
S12 Ep1209 | 25m 36s
We marvel at Baroque’s over-the-top churches, palaces, bubbly fountains, and theatric art.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Neoclassical Age
S12 Ep1210 | 25m 18s
Roaming Europe, we admire stately Neoclassical buildings and dramatic Romantic paintings.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Impressionists and Beyond
S12 Ep1211 | 25m 17s
Shimmering Impressionist canvases by Monet and Renoir, plus Van Gogh, Gauguin and more.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the 20th Century
S12 Ep1212 | 25m 16s
The turbulent century and its rule-breaking art—Picasso, Surrealism and edgy architecture.
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Austrian and Italian Alps
S11 Ep1101 | 25m 2s
In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture.
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Swiss Alps
S11 Ep1102 | 25m 2s
Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains.
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French Alps and Lyon
S11 Ep1103 | 25m 2s
After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon we head for Chamonix.
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Germany’s Fascist Story
S11 Ep1104 | 26m 16s
Traveling across Germany, we trace the roots of Nazism in the aftermath of World War I.
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Egypt’s Cairo
S11 Ep1105 | 25m 2s
We visit teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, exploring the back streets on a tuk-tuk.
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Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
S11 Ep1106 | 26m 15s
Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt.
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Ethiopia: A Development Story
S11 Ep1107 | 25m 33s
Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty
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Why We Travel
S11 Ep1108 | 26m 47s
In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel?
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The Heart of England
S10 Ep1001 | 25m 2s
In England we'll wander through Oxford, Cambridge, Blenheim Palace and Ironbridge Gorge.
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Portugal’s Heartland
S10 Ep1003 | 25m 2s
We'll visit Portugal's cities of Nazare, Coimbra and Porto, and savor tasty port wine.
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Travel Skills: Cruising
S10 Ep1004 | 25m 34s
We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise, and look at the joys and the downsides.
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Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
S10 Ep1005 | 25m 2s
Traveling to Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, we’ll see how cruising can help you island-hop
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European Festivals 1
S10 Ep1006 | 25m 2s
Let's join the locals at Siena's Palio, Scotland’s Highland Games, Carnevale in Venice
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European Festivals 2
S10 Ep1007 | 25m 2s
Celebrate with the locals in Sevilla, Paris, Pamplona, Munich, Nürnberg and the snowy Alps
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The Best of Sicily
S10 Ep1008 | 25m 18s
Let's enjoy Sicily's Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Villa Casale, Taormina, and Mt. Etna
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Sicilian Delights
S10 Ep1009 | 25m 1s
Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet
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Scotland’s Highlands
S10 Ep1010 | 25m 2s
Let's visit Scotland’s Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield and Loch Ness.
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Scotland’s Islands
S10 Ep1011 | 25m 2s
We'll wander across the Isles of Iona and Skye, then set sail for Orkney’s Scapa Flow.
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Glasgow and Scottish Passions
S10 Ep1012 | 25m 2s
Starting in Glasgow, we travel to Stirling Castle, and watch a sheepdog demo.
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Germany’s Hamburg and the Luther Trail
S9 Ep1 | 25m
Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city has risen from the ashes of World War II
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Germany’s Dresden and Leipzig
S9 Ep2 | 25m
Rick visits the two great cities of Saxony: the capital city of Dresden and Leipzig
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Germany’s Frankfurt and Nuremberg
S9 Ep903 | 25m
Rick visits skyscraper-studded Frankfurt and Nürnberg, capital of the Third Reich.
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Bulgaria
S9 Ep904 | 25m
Bulgaria, mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as crossroads of the Balkans
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Romania
S9 Ep905 | 25m
Rick tours Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, the "Little Paris of the East"
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Assisi and Italian Country Charm
S9 Ep906 | 25m
In the Italian countryside, Rick enjoys an agriturismo, sees prosciutto and pecorino made
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Siena and Tuscany’s Wine Country
S9 Ep907 | 25m
Rick enjoys a front-row seat at Siena's wild horse race - the venerable Palio
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Southeast England
S9 Ep909 | 25m 1s
Rick travels the southeast coast of England, from Canterbury to Dover.
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Western Turkey
S8 Ep1 | 25m 4s
Starting from the port of Kusadasi, we visit Pamukkale, Konya, and Antalya.
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Central Turkey
S8 Ep2 | 25m 4s
We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon.
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France’s Loire: Château Country
S8 Ep3 | 25m 4s
Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with châteaux.
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Paris Side-Trips
S8 Ep4 | 25m 4s
Side-tripping from Paris to the Ile-de-France, Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau
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The Best of Israel
S8 Ep5 | 26m 45s
We start in Jerusalem, visit cosmopolitan Tel Aviv and savor the local cuisine.
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Palestine
S8 Ep6 | 26m 45s
We harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to Bethlehem and bob in the Dead Sea.
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Italy’s Riviera: Cinque Terre
S8 Ep7 | 25m 4s
We visit Italy's most remote, romantic stretch of the Riviera, from Vernazza to Monterosso
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Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
S8 Ep8 | 25m 4s
In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities: Padova, Verona and Ravenna.
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Amsterdam
S8 Ep9 | 25m 4s
Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is traditional and modern.
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The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam
S8 Ep10 | 25m 2s
By train, bike, and boat, we visit the top Dutch sights outside of Amsterdam
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Berlin
S8 Ep12 | 25m 4s
A tumultuous 20th century left reunited Berlin entertaining more visitors than ever.
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Rome: Ancient Glory
S7 Ep1 | 25m 5s
Part one of three on the Eternal City, focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome.
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Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips
S7 Ep5 | 25m 4s
More of the artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages.
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European Travel Skills Part I
S7 Ep12 | 25m 4s
30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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Rome: Baroque Brilliance
S7 Ep702 | 24m 59s
This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy bursting with Baroque.
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Rome: Back-Street Riches
S7 Ep703 | 25m 4s
In this third episode on the Eternal City, we explore Rome on a more intimate scale.
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Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
S7 Ep704 | 25m 4s
Fifteenth-century Florence was the birthplace of our modern world
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Paris: Regal and Intimate
S7 Ep706 | 25m 5s
In Paris, we cruise the Seine River, visit Napoleon’s tomb, and take in the Louvre.
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Paris: Embracing Life and Art
S7 Ep707 | 25m 4s
The second of two episodes on Europe's "City of Light".
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London: Historic and Dynamic
S7 Ep708 | 25m 4s
In London we ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, enjoy the evening scene in Soho.
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North England’s Lake District and Durham
S7 Ep709 | 25m 4s
Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
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Venice: City of Dreams
S7 Ep710 | 25m 5s
We trace Venice's decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one.
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Venice and its Lagoon
S7 Ep711 | 25m 5s
Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm.
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European Travel Skills Part II
S7 Ep713 | 25m 4s
30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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European Travel Skills Part III
S7 Ep714 | 25m 3s
30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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Croatia: Adriatic Delights
S6 Ep602 | 25m 3s
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zagreb and the Istrian Peninsula.
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Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
S6 Ep603 | 25m 3s
From Dubrovnik--the "Pearl of the Adriatic"--to Bosnia and Montenegro.
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The Best of Slovenia
S6 Ep604 | 25m 3s
Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.
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Granada, Cordoba, and Spain’s Costa del Sol
S6 Ep605 | 25m 4s
Andalucía's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.
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Andalucía, Gibraltar and Tangier
S6 Ep606 | 25m 4s
Exploring Andalucía, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.
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Oslo
S6 Ep607 | 25m 4s
The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city
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Norway’s West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
S6 Ep608 | 25m 5s
We sail under fjord cliffs, hike on glaciers, enjoy Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.
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Stockholm
S6 Ep609 | 25m 4s
Sweden's capital, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.
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Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters
S6 Ep610 | 25m 4s
The capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history.
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Northern Spain and the Camino de Santiago
S6 Ep611 | 25m 5s
We follow the trail pilgrims have trod from the French border to Santiago de Compostela.
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Basque Country
S6 Ep612 | 25m 4s
The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain.
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Burgundy: Profoundly French
S5 Ep501 | 25m 4s
We’ll slow down to enjoy Burgundy’s edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.
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France’s Dordogne
S5 Ep502 | 25m 4s
The Dordogne River Valley--its dramatic castles, evocative cave paintings, prized cuisine
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Barcelona and Catalunya
S5 Ep503 | 25m 4s
Spain’s Catalunya: Barcelona, Montserrat and an artist's pilgrimage along the Costa Brava.
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Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
S5 Ep504 | 25m 4s
We blitz through Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein and Andorra
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Switzerland’s Great Cities
S5 Ep505 | 25m 4s
In this episode, we’ll focus on often-overlooked Luzern, Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne.
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Vienna and the Danube
S5 Ep506 | 25m 4s
We’ll take in Vienna's wealth of elegant gardens, great art and fine music.
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The Czech Republic Beyond Prague
S5 Ep507 | 25m 4s
We tour the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.
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Athens and Side Trips
S5 Ep508 | 25m 3s
The must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and National Archaeological Museum.
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Greece’s Peloponnese
S5 Ep509 | 25m 4s
Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula: Nafplio, Olympia, the theater at Epidauros and Mycenae.
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Copenhagen
S5 Ep510 | 25m 4s
Copenhagen, home of Europe’s first great pedestrian boulevard, and Tivoli Gardens.
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Istanbul
S5 Ep512 | 25m 4s
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
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Iran: Tehran and Side Trips
S5 Ep513 | 25m 51s
In this first of two half-hour shows on Iran, Rick dodges traffic in Tehran
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Iran’s Historic Capitals
S5 Ep514 | 25m 51s
Rick Steves explores Iran's three historic capitals: Persepolis, Shiraz and Esfahan
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England’s Bath and York
S4 Ep1 | 25m 5s
Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.
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North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
S4 Ep2 | 25m 4s
From Mount Snowdon, to sweeping Victorian promenadades, to the Beatles' Liverpool.
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Naples and Pompeii
S4 Ep4 | 25m 5s
We’ll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruin of Pompeii.
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Italy’s Amalfi Coast
S4 Ep5 | 25m 5s
Positano, Sorrento, the ancient temples of Paestum and the Blue Grotto beneath Capri.
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Milan and Lake Como
S4 Ep6 | 25m 4s
Milan's fashion, delis and opera house, and Lake Como, where Italy meets the Alps.
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Tuscany’s Dolce Vita
S4 Ep7 | 25m 4s
Tuscany's "sweet life": truffle hunting, an artichoke festival, the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Italy’s Great Hill Towns
S4 Ep8 | 25m 4s
San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue
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Vienna
S4 Ep9 | 25m 5s
Europe’s classiest capital: the palace of Maria Theresa and a picnic on the Danube
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Salzburg and Surroundings
S4 Ep10 | 25m 5s
Salzburg: boat rides in Salzkammergut lake district, exploring the town of Hallstatt
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Rick Steves’ Europe: The Making of
S4 Ep11 | 25m 4s
Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series
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The Holy Land, Israelis and Palestinians Today
56m 46s
Weaving together the Israeli and Palestinian narratives to better understand the Holy Land
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Luther and the Reformation
55m 37s
Rick Steves traces the events of the Protestant Reformation where they happened
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European Easter
56m 15s
Rick observes Easter across Europe, from Carnival through Lent to Easter Sunday
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Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Ethiopia and Guatemala
56m 9s
Rick travels through Ethiopia and Guatemala to learn about extreme poverty
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Egypt: Yesterday and Today
55m 2s
RICK STEVES EGYPT: YESTERDAY & TODAY explores the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt.
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Rick Steves’ Rome
54m 59s
Rick Steves explores the "Eternal City" of Rome in this hour-long travel special.
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Art of Ancient Rome
55m 16s
The rise and fall of Rome through its architecture and art (statues, mosaics, frescoes).
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Art of the Baroque Age
55m 16s
Bubbly Baroque art and austere Neoclassicism; divine kings, Revolution, and Napoleon.
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Art of the Middle Ages
55m 35s
Art of Europe’s “Age of Faith”: Romanesque, Gothic, Byzantine, Moorish, and even Viking.
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Art of the Modern Age
55m 35s
Romanticism, Impressionism, Art Nouveau; Cubism (Picasso) and Surrealism (Dalí).
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Art of the Renaissance
55m 35s
Groundbreaking statues, paintings, and architecture—humanism in Florence and beyond.
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Art, Prehistoric and Ancient
55m 16s
Prehistoric cave paintings; Egyptian pyramids and temples; classical Greek statues.
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Great German Cities
1h 13m 10s
Travel expert Rick Steves explores five of Germany's most important cities.
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Rick Steves Andalucia: Southern Spain
54m 55s
Join Rick as he visits Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Costa del Sol, and Gibraltar.
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Mighty Alps
54m 27s
Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, from Italy to Austria to Switzerland to France.
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Güzelyurt, Turkey: Beautiful Land
S8 Ep2 | 3m 58s
Turkey's remote Güzelyurt is a harmony of cultures, history, architecture, and religions.
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France’s Loire: Château Country Preview
S8 Ep3 | 30s
Along the Loire River Valley, the French countryside is studded with evocative châteaux.
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Cheverny, France: Château and Hounds
S8 Ep3 | 2m 39s
Cheverny's château is lavishly furnished but with an intimate feel.
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Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
S8 Ep4 | 2m 46s
Chartres' famous cathedral is arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic.
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Fontainebleau, France: Royal Château
S8 Ep4 | 3m 5s
Fontainebleau is unrivaled among France’s palaces as a showcase of French history.
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Tel Aviv, Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty Cuisine
S8 Ep5 | 1m 56s
Cosmopolitan Tel Aviv enjoys its in-love-with-life Mediterranean beaches and cuisine.
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Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital
S8 Ep6 | 2m 14s
Ramallah — de facto capital of Palestine — is filled with a youthful, positive energy.
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Monterosso al Mare, Italy: Cinque Terre Resort Town
S8 Ep7 | 2m 39s
In the Cinque Terre, we visit the pint-sized resort of Monterosso
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Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test
S8 Ep8 | 3m 29s
If you like Italy but don't need blockbuster sights, Verona is a joy.
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Padova, Italy: The Scrovegni Chapel
S8 Ep8 | 3m 32s
Scrovegni Chapel is covered in remarkable frescoes depicting the lives of Jesus and Mary.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands: Coffeeshops and Red Light District
S8 Ep9 | 2m 44s
Amsterdam’s creative approach to marijuana use and prostitution: legalize and regulate it.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands: The Van Gogh Museum
S8 Ep9 | 2m 52s
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum tells the story of Vincent's life, through his art.
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Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and Heritage
S8 Ep10 | 4m 39s
Cute and cozy Haarlem is a good place to start a European trip.
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Delft, Netherlands: Town Square and Delftware
S8 Ep10 | 3m 5s
Laced with tranquil and picturesque canals, Delft would easily win the cuteness contest.
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Prague, Czech Republic: Charles Bridge and a Czech Language
S8 Ep11 | 2m 37s
In Prague, Rick explores the historic Royal Way and tries to learn a little Czech.
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Prague, Czech Republic: Old Town Square
S8 Ep11 | 1m 52s
Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and Old Town Square shows it beautifully.
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Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg
S8 Ep12 | 3m 42s
Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg is a classic case of an old workers’ quarter becoming trendy.
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Berlin, Germany: The Wall and Checkpoint Charlie
S8 Ep12 | 2m 56s
In Berlin, we explore museums dedicated to the history of the gone-but-not-forgotten Wall.
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Italy's Veneto: Verona, Padua, and Ravenna
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Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
Three classic Greek getaways -- Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes -- include touring ancient Greek ruins, tracing the vestiges of the Crusades and sampling rustic cuisine.
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Street art, trendy dining and Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture in Glasgow, Scotland; touring historic Stirling Castle; bagpipe lesson; the Speyside Whisky Trail; Manhood Stone.
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Portugal's Heartland
Dancing on the beach in Nazaré, Portugal; medieval abbey in Batalha; royal library; port wine; exploring Porto, Portugal.
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European Festivals I
Siena, Italy's, Palio horse race; Scottish Highland Games; Carnevale in Venice, Italy; celebrating Easter in Greece.
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Swiss Alps
Switzerland's mountains and culture; scenic train rides; exploring glaciers; making cheese the old fashioned way.
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The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam
The sights outside of Amsterdam, from Haarlem to Rotterdam and Delft to the Zuiderzee.
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Travel Skills: Cruising
The ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising, including making smart use of limited time on shore and the congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism.
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