Rick Steves’ Europe

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of Prehistoric Europe
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We marvel at Stone Age cave paintings, mighty megaliths, and mysterious goddesses.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of Ancient Greece
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Greece’s timeless art: Golden Age temples, alluring Venuses, and exuberant Winged Victory.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Ancient Roman Art
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Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Roman Empire
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The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Early Middle Ages
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Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages
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Soaring Gothic cathedrals of radiant stained glass, plus art celebrating worldly pleasure.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance
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Florence’s bold “rebirth” is powered by the genius of Leonardo, Rafael, and Michelangelo.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence
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From Portugal to Germany, booming economies and new technologies produce exquisite art.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Baroque Art
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We marvel at Baroque’s over-the-top churches, palaces, bubbly fountains, and theatric art.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Neoclassical Age
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Roaming Europe, we admire stately Neoclassical buildings and dramatic Romantic paintings.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Impressionists and Beyond
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Shimmering Impressionist canvases by Monet and Renoir, plus Van Gogh, Gauguin and more.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the 20th Century
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The turbulent century and its rule-breaking art—Picasso, Surrealism and edgy architecture.

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

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

French Alps and Lyon
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After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon we head for Chamonix.

Germany’s Fascist Story
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Traveling across Germany, we trace the roots of Nazism in the aftermath of World War I.

Egypt’s Cairo
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We visit teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, exploring the back streets on a tuk-tuk.

Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
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Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt.

Ethiopia: A Development Story
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Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty

Why We Travel
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In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel?

The Heart of England
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In England we'll wander through Oxford, Cambridge, Blenheim Palace and Ironbridge Gorge.

Lisbon
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Let's stroll through Lisbon and listen to some fado music.

Portugal’s Heartland
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We'll visit Portugal's cities of Nazare, Coimbra and Porto, and savor tasty port wine.

Travel Skills: Cruising
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We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise, and look at the joys and the downsides.

Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
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Traveling to Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, we’ll see how cruising can help you island-hop

European Festivals 1
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Let's join the locals at Siena's Palio, Scotland’s Highland Games, Carnevale in Venice

European Festivals 2
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Celebrate with the locals in Sevilla, Paris, Pamplona, Munich, Nürnberg and the snowy Alps

The Best of Sicily
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Let's enjoy Sicily's Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Villa Casale, Taormina, and Mt. Etna

Sicilian Delights
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Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet

Scotland’s Highlands
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Let's visit Scotland’s Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield and Loch Ness.

Scotland’s Islands
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We'll wander across the Isles of Iona and Skye, then set sail for Orkney’s Scapa Flow.

Glasgow and Scottish Passions
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Starting in Glasgow, we travel to Stirling Castle, and watch a sheepdog demo.

Germany’s Hamburg and the Luther Trail
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Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city has risen from the ashes of World War II

Germany’s Dresden and Leipzig
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Rick visits the two great cities of Saxony: the capital city of Dresden and Leipzig

Germany’s Frankfurt and Nuremberg
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Rick visits skyscraper-studded Frankfurt and Nürnberg, capital of the Third Reich.

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

Romania
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Rick tours Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, the "Little Paris of the East"

Assisi and Italian Country Charm
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In the Italian countryside, Rick enjoys an agriturismo, sees prosciutto and pecorino made

Siena and Tuscany’s Wine Country
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Rick enjoys a front-row seat at Siena's wild horse race - the venerable Palio

West England
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Rick vists quaint Cotswold villages, Wells and Glastonbury

Southeast England
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Rick travels the southeast coast of England, from Canterbury to Dover.

England’s Cornwall
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Rick explores salty pirates' towns and Dartmoor National Park.

Western Turkey
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Starting from the port of Kusadasi, we visit Pamukkale, Konya, and Antalya.

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

France’s Loire: Château Country
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Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with châteaux.

Paris Side-Trips
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Side-tripping from Paris to the Ile-de-France, Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau

The Best of Israel
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We start in Jerusalem, visit cosmopolitan Tel Aviv and savor the local cuisine.

Palestine
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We harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to Bethlehem and bob in the Dead Sea.

Italy’s Riviera: Cinque Terre
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We visit Italy's most remote, romantic stretch of the Riviera, from Vernazza to Monterosso

Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
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In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities: Padova, Verona and Ravenna.

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

The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam
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By train, bike, and boat, we visit the top Dutch sights outside of Amsterdam

Prague
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We experience the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe, Prague.

Berlin
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A tumultuous 20th century left reunited Berlin entertaining more visitors than ever.

Rome: Ancient Glory
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Part one of three on the Eternal City, focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome.

Rome: Baroque Brilliance
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This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy bursting with Baroque.

Rome: Back-Street Riches
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In this third episode on the Eternal City, we explore Rome on a more intimate scale.

Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
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Fifteenth-century Florence was the birthplace of our modern world

Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips
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More of the artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages.

Paris: Regal and Intimate
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In Paris, we cruise the Seine River, visit Napoleon’s tomb, and take in the Louvre.

Paris: Embracing Life and Art
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The second of two episodes on Europe's "City of Light".

London: Historic and Dynamic
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In London we ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, enjoy the evening scene in Soho.

North England’s Lake District and Durham
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Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

Venice: City of Dreams
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We trace Venice's decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one.

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

European Travel Skills Part I
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe

European Travel Skills Part II
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe

European Travel Skills Part III
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe

Croatia: Adriatic Delights
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Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zagreb and the Istrian Peninsula.

Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips
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From Dubrovnik--the "Pearl of the Adriatic"--to Bosnia and Montenegro.

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

Granada, Cordoba, and Spain’s Costa del Sol
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Andalucía's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.

Andalucía, Gibraltar and Tangier
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Exploring Andalucía, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.

Oslo
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The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city

Norway’s West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
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We sail under fjord cliffs, hike on glaciers, enjoy Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.

Stockholm
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Sweden's capital, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.

Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters
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The capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history.

Northern Spain and the Camino de Santiago
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We follow the trail pilgrims have trod from the French border to Santiago de Compostela.

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

Burgundy: Profoundly French
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We’ll slow down to enjoy Burgundy’s edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.

France’s Dordogne
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The Dordogne River Valley--its dramatic castles, evocative cave paintings, prized cuisine

Barcelona and Catalunya
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Spain’s Catalunya: Barcelona, Montserrat and an artist's pilgrimage along the Costa Brava.

Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
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We blitz through Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein and Andorra

Switzerland’s Great Cities
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In this episode, we’ll focus on often-overlooked Luzern, Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne.

Vienna and the Danube
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We’ll take in Vienna's wealth of elegant gardens, great art and fine music.

The Czech Republic Beyond Prague
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We tour the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

Athens and Side Trips
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The must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and National Archaeological Museum.

Greece’s Peloponnese
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Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula: Nafplio, Olympia, the theater at Epidauros and Mycenae.

Copenhagen
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Copenhagen, home of Europe’s first great pedestrian boulevard, and Tivoli Gardens.

Denmark beyond Copenhagen
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Denmark's Aarhus, Roskilde and Aerø

Istanbul
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Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

Iran: Tehran and Side Trips
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In this first of two half-hour shows on Iran, Rick dodges traffic in Tehran

Iran’s Historic Capitals
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Rick Steves explores Iran's three historic capitals: Persepolis, Shiraz and Esfahan

England’s Bath and York
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Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.

North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
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From Mount Snowdon, to sweeping Victorian promenadades, to the Beatles' Liverpool.

Edinburgh
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Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

Naples and Pompeii
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We’ll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruin of Pompeii.

Italy’s Amalfi Coast
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Positano, Sorrento, the ancient temples of Paestum and the Blue Grotto beneath Capri.

Milan and Lake Como
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Milan's fashion, delis and opera house, and Lake Como, where Italy meets the Alps.

Tuscany’s Dolce Vita
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Tuscany's "sweet life": truffle hunting, an artichoke festival, the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Italy’s Great Hill Towns
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San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue.

Vienna
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Europe’s classiest capital: the palace of Maria Theresa and a picnic on the Danube

Salzburg and Surroundings
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Salzburg: boat rides in Salzkammergut lake district, exploring the town of Hallstatt

Rick Steves’ Europe: The Making of
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Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series

The Majesty of Madrid
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Madrid's lavish Royal Palace, flamenco dancers, El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen

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

Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life
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The half-timbered charm of Rouen, Monet's lily ponds, Honfleur's harbor, Mont. St. Michel

Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
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We tour Belfast, the Antrim Coast and Portrush, and stomp our feet to Irish music in Derry

London: Mod and Trad
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London is quintessentially English yet cosmopolitan. We check out the new & admire the old

Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brulée
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Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower.

Belgium: Bruges and Brussels
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Belgium is a land of contrasts.

Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine
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Provence is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes.

French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
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A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles.

Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw
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Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old “east” transforms into the heart of Europe.

Budapest: The Best of Hungary
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Budapest feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.

Lisbon and the Algarve
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Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, then head for the Algarve.

Sevilla (formerly titled Sevilla and Andalusia)
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Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.

Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips
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Dublin's story is of feast and famine: from its 18th-century Golden Age to today

South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry
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We find the story of Ireland strewn along its fascinating south coast

The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islan
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Ireland in the extreme is best experienced on its west coast in Gaeltachts

Germany’s Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg
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Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary siren, Lorelei.

Munich and the Foothills of the Alps
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In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets

Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps
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If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps on breathtaking ridges.

The Holy Land, Israelis and Palestinians Today
56m 46s

Weaving together the Israeli and Palestinian narratives to better understand the Holy Land

Luther and the Reformation
55m 37s

Rick Steves traces the events of the Protestant Reformation where they happened

European Easter
56m 15s

Rick observes Easter across Europe, from Carnival through Lent to Easter Sunday

European Festivals
54m 54s

Rick travels throughout the Continent celebrating the top 10 festivals

The Story of Fascism in Europe
56m 19s

Rick Steves travels back a century to learn how fascism rose and then fell in Europe

Iran
55m 46s

Rick Steves journeys to Iran in the hopes of getting to know this ancient country

Egypt: Yesterday and Today
55m 2s

RICK STEVES EGYPT: YESTERDAY & TODAY explores the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt.

Rick Steves Island Hopping Europe
28m 34s

Rick Steves tours four intriguing European islands: Malta, Capri, Orkney, and Skye.

European Christmas
55m 59s

From Norway to Rome...we're celebrating Christmas all over the Continent.

Rick Steves Why We Travel
32m 45s

This special is a sonnet to travel as Rick celebrates the joy of exploring our world.

Rick Steves’ Rome
54m 59s

Rick Steves explores the "Eternal City" of Rome in this hour-long travel special.

Art of Ancient Rome
55m 16s

The rise and fall of Rome through its architecture and art (statues, mosaics, frescoes).

Art of the Baroque Age
55m 16s

Bubbly Baroque art and austere Neoclassicism; divine kings, Revolution, and Napoleon.

Art of the Middle Ages
55m 35s

Art of Europe’s “Age of Faith”: Romanesque, Gothic, Byzantine, Moorish, and even Viking.

Art of the Modern Age
55m 35s

Romanticism, Impressionism, Art Nouveau; Cubism (Picasso) and Surrealism (Dalí).

Art of the Renaissance
55m 35s

Groundbreaking statues, paintings, and architecture—humanism in Florence and beyond.

Art, Prehistoric and Ancient
55m 16s

Prehistoric cave paintings; Egyptian pyramids and temples; classical Greek statues.

Great German Cities
1h 13m 10s

Travel expert Rick Steves explores five of Germany's most important cities.

Rick Steves Andalucia: Southern Spain
54m 55s

Join Rick as he visits Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Costa del Sol, and Gibraltar.

Mighty Alps
54m 27s

Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, from Italy to Austria to Switzerland to France.

Iceland
56m 18s

Iceland's capital, Reykjavík; the Golden Circle's geysers and waterfalls; the Ring Road.

Rick Steves’ Experiencing Europe
56m 23s

With Europe as our classroom, Rick shares the essential skills for smart, smooth travel.

Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey
58m 9s

Join Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe.

Rick Steves’ Poland
54m 57s

Join Rick Steves for a "best of Poland" special featuring Kraków, Warsaw, Gdańsk and more.