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Rick Steves' Europe

Travel Skills Special (Part 3 of 3) (#116)

Tips on planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, finding accommodations and staying safe.

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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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Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps (#214)

Visit a traditional village, hike, bike, parasail and find waterfalls deep inside a mountain.
- Sun, October 12, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, October 12, 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.
- Mon, October 13, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, October 13, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, November 4, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, November 5, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Italy's Amalfi Coast (#405)

Experience the resort of Positano, the charms of Sorrento & the ancient Greek temples at Paestum.
- Mon, October 13, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 14, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, October 25, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Sun, November 2, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, November 2, 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..
- Tue, October 14, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 14, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, November 5, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, November 6, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw (#310)

Visit Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw and see why the old "east" is becoming the new heart of Europe.
- Tue, October 14, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 15, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 23, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 23, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, November 18, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, November 19, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
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.
- Wed, October 15, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 15, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, November 6, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, November 7, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Tue, November 11, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, November 12, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Budapest: The Best of Hungary (#311)

Explore the shopping boulevards and coffee houses of this busy, noble city straddling the Danube.
- Wed, October 15, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 16, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 24, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, October 24, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, November 19, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, November 20, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland (#304)

Enjoy some Irish whiskey and music after getting a peak at the politically charged neighborhoods.
- Thu, October 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 16, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, November 7, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 8, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Lisbon and the Algarve (#312)

Experience the best of Portugal, including Fado singers, ornate architecture and pristine beaches.
- Thu, October 16, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 17, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Sun, October 26, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, October 26, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, November 20, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, November 21, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
London: Mod and Trad (#305)

Explore the Millennium Bridge, the British Museum's Great Court and the South Band of the Thames.
- Fri, October 17, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, October 17, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, November 10, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, November 11, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Sevilla and Andalusia (#313)

Visit this flamboyant city and whitewashed hilltown. Tour a Morrish palace and lavish royal tombs.
- Fri, October 17, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, October 18, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Mon, October 27, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, October 27, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, November 21, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 22, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
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.
- Sun, October 19, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, October 19, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, November 12, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, November 13, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Burgundy: Profound France (#501)

Visit a canal barge, a medieval hospice and a modern monastery and appreciate the region's wine.
- Sun, October 19, 5:30 PM on IPTV HD
- Mon, October 20, 2:30 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 1, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Belgium: Bruges and Brussels (#307)

Visit the European Union, a medieval hospital, a carillon concert and Europe's grandest square.
- Mon, October 20, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, October 20, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, November 13, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, November 14, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
England's Bath & York (#401)

Explore Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals and marvels at England's finest Gothic church.
- Mon, October 20, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 21, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 28, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 28, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, November 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, November 25, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine (#308)

Climb Roman ruins, explore a papal palace, savor vivid views and cross acres of wispy vineyards.
- Tue, October 21, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 21, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, November 14, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 15, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
North Wales: Feisty and Poetic (#402)

Climb a mountain aboard a steam train and take a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.
- Tue, October 21, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 22, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 29, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 29, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, November 25, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, November 26, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
French Riviera: Uniquely Chic (#309)

Monaco's harbor, Nice's promenade des Anglais and the hangouts of Chagall, Matisse and Picasso.
- Wed, October 22, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 22, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, November 17, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, November 18, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Edinburgh (#403)

Explore a castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature & sip a little Scotch.
- Wed, October 22, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 23, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 30, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, November 26, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, November 27, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Naples and Pompeii (#404)

Prowl backstreet fish markets, climb Mount Vesuvius & wander through the amazing ruins of Pompeii.
- Thu, October 23, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 24, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 31, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, November 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 29, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Portugal's Heartland (#101)

March with pilgrims on the anniversary of a miracle and visit an old fishing town and a university.
- Sat, October 25, 9:00 AM on IPTV
- Tue, November 25, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, November 25, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
France's Dordogne (#502)

The dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings and cuisine of this river valley are featured.
- Sun, October 26, 5:30 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 8, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Milan and Lake Como (#406)

Visit the city's grandest cemetery and greatest opera house and explore where Italy meets the Alps.
- Mon, October 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 28, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Mon, November 3, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, November 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.
- Tue, October 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 29, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Tue, November 4, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, November 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.
- Wed, October 29, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 30, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Wed, November 5, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, November 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.
- Thu, October 30, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 31, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Thu, November 6, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, November 6, 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.
- Fri, October 31, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 1, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Fri, November 7, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, November 7, 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.
- Sat, November 1, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, November 1, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Barcelona and Catalunya (#503)

The vibrant streets, tasty tapas, the Gothic Quarter and scenic mountaintop Montserrat are enjoyed.
- Sun, November 2, 5:30 PM on IPTV HD
- Mon, November 3, 2:30 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 15, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of (#411)

Follow the show's creative process as the crew scampers through Milan and around Lake Como.
- Mon, November 3, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, November 4, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Sun, November 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, November 9, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra (#504)

The world's smallest country, Italy's last independent hill town and glamorous views of Monaco.
- Sun, November 9, 5:30 PM on IPTV HD
- Mon, November 10, 2:30 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 22, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne (#505)

Enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, float down an urban river and ponder a few Swiss innovations.
- Sun, November 16, 5:30 PM on IPTV HD
- Mon, November 17, 2:30 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 29, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Viennese Delights (#506)

Explore the city's elegant gardens, great art and music, the Danube River and Baroque Melk Abbey.
- Sun, November 23, 5:30 PM on IPTV HD
- Mon, November 24, 2:30 AM on IPTV HD
Paris: Grand & Intimate (#102)

Marvel at the masterpieces in the Louvre, visit a Parisian neighborhood and cruise the Seine.
- Wed, November 26, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, November 26, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Heart of England and South Wales (#104)

Explore King Arthur country at Glastonbury, prehistoric Stonehenge and an evocative ruined abbey.
- Fri, November 28, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, November 28, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World

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