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Rick Steves' Europe

Slovenia and Croatia (#112)

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The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes and Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff.

Program Description: 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.

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Italy's Amalfi Coast (#405)

Experience the resort of Positano, the charms of Sorrento & the ancient Greek temples at Paestum.
- Tue, December 2, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Scotland's Islands and Highlands (#107)

Look for the Loch Ness Monster and visit a Scottish clan gathering and a whiskey distillery.
- Tue, December 2, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 2, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Milan and Lake Como (#406)

Visit the city's grandest cemetery and greatest opera house and explore where Italy meets the Alps.
- Tue, December 2, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, December 3, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Surprising Bulgaria (#108)

Hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors and enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
- Wed, December 3, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 3, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Tuscany's Dolce Vita (#407)

Hunt for truffles & ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard.
- Wed, December 3, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, December 4, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Rome: Baroque, After Dark (#109)

Visit Michelangelo's Pieta, the Borghese Gallery and climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Thu, December 4, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 4, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Italy's Great Hill Towns (#408)

Explore San Gimignano's medieval towers, Cortona's charming lanes and Orvieto's papal intrigue.
- Thu, December 4, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, December 5, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Eastern Turkey (#110)

Visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town and tour one of the world's biggest dams.
- Fri, December 5, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 5, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Vienna (#409)

Visit the palace of Maria Theresa and picnic on the Danube in Europe's classiest capital.
- Fri, December 5, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, December 6, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
London: Royal and Rambunctious (#111)

Visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Soho, the new British Library and cruise the Thames to Kew Gardens.
- Sun, December 7, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 7, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Athens and Side Trips (#508)

Visit the Parthenon, Agora, the Isle of Hydra and take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city.
- Mon, December 8, 2:30 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, December 27, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Slovenia and Croatia (#112)

The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes and Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff.
- Mon, December 8, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 8, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Salzburg and Surroundings (#410)

The birthplace of Mozart is a Baroque jewel of a town and the springboard for lots of alpine fun.
- Mon, December 8, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, December 9, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
The Best of Sicily (#113)

The eerie skeletons in a Cappuccin crypt, mosaics of Monreale and the fiery rim of Mount Etna.
- Tue, December 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 9, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of (#411)

Follow the show's creative process as the crew scampers through Milan and around Lake Como.
- Tue, December 9, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, December 10, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Travel Skills Special (Part 1of 3) (#114)

Get practical tips on planning trips, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe and more.
- Wed, December 10, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 10, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Majesty of Madrid (#301)

A tour of the lavish Royal Palace, art-packed museums and mesmerizing flamenco dancers.
- Wed, December 10, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, December 11, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Tue, December 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 30, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Travel Skills Special (Part 2 of 3) (#115)

Showcases Rick's favorite 3000-mile European loop while providing essential travel skills.
- Thu, December 11, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 11, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca (#302)

Ramble Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls and drop in on a local bachelorette party..
- Thu, December 11, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, December 12, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Travel Skills Special (Part 3 of 3) (#116)

Tips on planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, finding accommodations and staying safe.
- Fri, December 12, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 12, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life (#303)

Ponder sacrifice on the D-Day beaches and visit a composer's eccentric world and Monet's lily ponds.
- Fri, December 12, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, December 13, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Vienna and the Danube (#506)

Explore the city's elegant gardens, great art and music, the Danube River and Baroque Melk Abbey.
- Sat, December 13, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Venice: Serene, Decadent, and Still Kicking (#201)

See the art of Doge's Palace, Donatello and Bellini and cruise the Grand Canal in a gondola.
- Sun, December 14, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 14, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Venice Sidetrips (#202)

Visit Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel, climb the Roman Coliseum and view dazzling 1500-year-old mosaics.
- Mon, December 15, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 15, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland (#304)

Enjoy some Irish whiskey and music after getting a peak at the politically charged neighborhoods.
- Mon, December 15, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, December 16, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Florence: City of Art (#203)

See Michelangelo's David & Botticelli's Venus. Learn tricks for touring the Uffizi art gallery.
- Tue, December 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 16, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
London: Mod and Trad (#305)

Explore the Millennium Bridge, the British Museum's Great Court and the South Band of the Thames.
- Tue, December 16, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, December 17, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns (#204)

Tour an innovative medieval hospital and a lavish cathedral. Follow the footsteps of St. Francis.
- Wed, December 17, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 17, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee (#306)

Scale the Eiffel Tower, marvel at the Orsay Gallery and trace the steps of Marie Antoinette.
- Wed, December 17, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, December 18, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera (#205)

Sample village life by fishing for anchovies, savoring the best pesto and picking grapes.
- Thu, December 18, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 18, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Belgium: Bruges and Brussels (#307)

Visit the European Union, a medieval hospital, a carillon concert and Europe's grandest square.
- Thu, December 18, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, December 19, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Amsterdam and Dutch Sidetrips (#206)

From the titillating street life to the countryside, this trip will stimulate all of your senses.
- Fri, December 19, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 19, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine (#308)

Climb Roman ruins, explore a papal palace, savor vivid views and cross acres of wispy vineyards.
- Fri, December 19, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, December 20, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path (#507)

Take in a whirlwind of Art Nouveau, local pub music, cheese-tasting, river-rafting & peat-bathing.
- Sat, December 20, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Prague and the Czech Republic (#207)

This great destination has Europe's best beer, biggest castle and sumptuous Art Nouveau facades.
- Sun, December 21, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 21, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips (#208)

Explore the town's foreboding castle, patriotic jail, Trinity College and the Wicklow Mountains.
- Mon, December 22, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 22, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry (#209)

Scenic charms include Waterford's crystal factory and Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses.
- Tue, December 23, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 23, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands (#210)

Explore the rugged Aran Islands, a castle at a medieval folk banquet and the Dingle Peninsula.
- Wed, December 24, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 24, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg (#212)

Dodge riverboat traffic, climb castles, descend into dungeons and see the walled town of Rothenburg.
- Fri, December 26, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 26, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Munich and the Foothills of the Alps (#213)

Visit boisterous markets, Baroque palaces, Bavarian villages and hike up to a desolate castle.
- Sun, December 28, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 28, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps (#214)

Visit a traditional village, hike, bike, parasail and find waterfalls deep inside a mountain.
- Mon, December 29, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 29, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World

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