Rick Steves' Europe
Venice Sidetrips (#202)
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Visit Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel, climb the Roman Coliseum and view dazzling 1500-year-old mosaics.
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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.
All Upcoming Episodes
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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 8, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, November 9, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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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.
- Mon, November 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, November 9, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, November 10, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Vienna and the Danube (#506)
Explore the city's elegant gardens, great art and music, the Danube River and Baroque Melk Abbey.
- Tue, November 10, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, November 10, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, November 11, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path (#507)
Take in a whirlwind of Art Nouveau, local pub music, cheese-tasting, river-rafting & peat-bathing.
- Wed, November 11, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, November 11, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, November 12, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Athens and Side Trips (#508)
Visit the Parthenon, Agora, the Isle of Hydra and take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city.
- Thu, November 12, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, November 12, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, November 13, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Greece's Peloponnese (#509)
The ruins of Olympia, the charming old port town of Nafplio and the Rock of Gibraltar are explored.
- Fri, November 13, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, November 13, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, November 14, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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London: Royal and Rambunctious (#111)
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Soho, the new British Library and cruise the Thames to Kew Gardens.
- Sat, November 14, 9:00 AM on IPTV
- Thu, December 17, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, December 17, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, December 18, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Copenhagen (#510)
Discover Viking history, visit the Tivoli Gardens carnival and ogle crown jewels in the palace.
- Sun, November 15, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, November 16, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen (#511)
Explore Copenhagen, affluent Aarhus and a royal burial church and Viking ship museum in Roskilde.
- Mon, November 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, November 16, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, November 17, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Istanbul (#512)
Explore the Grand Bazaar, the city's ancient wall, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
- Tue, November 17, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, November 17, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, November 18, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Iran:Tehran and Side Trips (#513)
Iran's architecture, art, faith and everyday living are explored in Tehran, Shariz and Persepolis.
- Wed, November 18, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, November 18, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, November 19, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Iran's Historic Capitals (#514)
The monuments of Persepolis, the tombs of poets in Shiraz and the mosques of Esfahan are explored.
- Thu, November 19, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, November 19, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, November 20, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Slovenia and Croatia (#112)
The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes and Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff.
- Sat, November 21, 9:00 AM on IPTV
- Fri, December 18, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, December 18, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, December 19, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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The Best of Sicily (#113)
The eerie skeletons in a Cappuccin crypt, mosaics of Monreale and the fiery rim of Mount Etna.
- Sat, November 28, 9:00 AM on IPTV
- Sun, December 20, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 21, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Portugal's Heartland (#101)
March with pilgrims on the anniversary of a miracle and visit an old fishing town and a university.
- Sun, December 6, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 7, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Paris: Grand & Intimate (#102)
Marvel at the masterpieces in the Louvre, visit a Parisian neighborhood and cruise the Seine.
- Mon, December 7, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 7, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 8, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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South England: Dover to Lands' End (#103)
Ponder Roman, Norman & Nazi invasions. Explore Admiral Nelson's flagship & an ancient stone circle.
- Tue, December 8, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 8, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 9, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Heart of England and South Wales (#104)
Explore King Arthur country at Glastonbury, prehistoric Stonehenge and an evocative ruined abbey.
- Wed, December 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 9, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, December 10, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Caesar's Rome (#105)
Tour Rome's ancient sights from the Forum and Colosseum to the glorious Pantheon and the catacombs.
- Thu, December 10, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, December 10, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, December 11, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Germany's Black Forest and Cologne (#106)
Explore a classy mineral spa, a fancy casino and Germany's most romantic forest.
- Fri, December 11, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, December 11, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, December 12, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Travel Skills Special (Part 1of 3) (#114)
Get practical tips on planning trips, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe and more.
- Sat, December 12, 9:00 AM on IPTV
- Mon, December 21, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 21, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 22, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Scotland's Islands and Highlands (#107)
Look for the Loch Ness Monster and visit a Scottish clan gathering and a whiskey distillery.
- Sun, December 13, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 14, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Surprising Bulgaria (#108)
Hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors and enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
- Mon, December 14, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 14, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 15, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Rome: Baroque, After Dark (#109)
Visit Michelangelo's Pieta, the Borghese Gallery and climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Tue, December 15, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 15, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 16, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Eastern Turkey (#110)
Visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town and tour one of the world's biggest dams.
- Wed, December 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 16, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, December 17, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Travel Skills Special (Part 2 of 3) (#115)
Showcases Rick's favorite 3000-mile European loop while providing essential travel skills.
- Sat, December 19, 9:00 AM on IPTV
- Tue, December 22, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 22, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 23, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Travel Skills Special (Part 3 of 3) (#116)
Tips on planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, finding accommodations and staying safe.
- Wed, December 23, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 23, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, December 24, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, December 26, 9:00 AM on IPTV
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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.
- Thu, December 24, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, December 24, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, December 25, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Venice Sidetrips (#202)
Visit Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel, climb the Roman Coliseum and view dazzling 1500-year-old mosaics.
- Sun, December 27, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 28, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Florence: City of Art (#203)
See Michelangelo's David & Botticelli's Venus. Learn tricks for touring the Uffizi art gallery.
- Mon, December 28, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, December 28, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 29, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns (#204)
Tour an innovative medieval hospital and a lavish cathedral. Follow the footsteps of St. Francis.
- Tue, December 29, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, December 29, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 30, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
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Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera (#205)
Sample village life by fishing for anchovies, savoring the best pesto and picking grapes.
- Wed, December 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, December 30, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Past Episodes
These episodes of Rick Steves' Europe aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Eastern Turkey (#110)
- Barcelona and Catalunya (#503)
- France's Dordogne (#502)
- Burgundy: Profound France (#501)
- Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of (#411)
- Salzburg and Surroundings (#410)
- Vienna (#409)
- Rome: Baroque, After Dark (#109)
- Italy's Great Hill Towns (#408)
- Tuscany's Dolce Vita (#407)
- Milan and Lake Como (#406)
- Italy's Amalfi Coast (#405)
- Naples and Pompeii (#404)
- Edinburgh (#403)
- Surprising Bulgaria (#108)
- North Wales: Feisty and Poetic (#402)
- England's Bath & York (#401)
- Sevilla and Andalusia (#313)
- Lisbon and the Algarve (#312)
- Budapest: The Best of Hungary (#311)
- Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw (#310)
- Scotland's Islands and Highlands (#107)
- French Riviera: Uniquely Chic (#309)
- Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine (#308)
- Belgium: Bruges and Brussels (#307)
- Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee (#306)
- London: Mod and Trad (#305)
- Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland (#304)
- Germany's Black Forest and Cologne (#106)
- Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life (#303)
- Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca (#302)
- The Majesty of Madrid (#301)
- Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps (#214)
- Munich and the Foothills of the Alps (#213)
- Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg (#212)
- Caesar's Rome (#105)
- Berlin: Resilient, Reunited, and Reborn (#211)
- The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands (#210)
- South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry (#209)
- Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips (#208)
- Prague and the Czech Republic (#207)
- Amsterdam and Dutch Sidetrips (#206)
- Heart of England and South Wales (#104)
- Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera (#205)
- Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns (#204)
- Florence: City of Art (#203)
- Venice Sidetrips (#202)
- Venice: Serene, Decadent, and Still Kicking (#201)
- Travel Skills Special (Part 3 of 3) (#116)
- South England: Dover to Lands' End (#103)
- Travel Skills Special (Part 2 of 3) (#115)
- Travel Skills Special (Part 1of 3) (#114)
- The Best of Sicily (#113)
- Slovenia and Croatia (#112)
- London: Royal and Rambunctious (#111)
- Paris: Grand & Intimate (#102)
- Portugal's Heartland (#101)
- Iran's Historic Capitals (#514)
- Iran:Tehran and Side Trips (#513)
- Istanbul (#512)
- Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen (#511)
- Copenhagen (#510)
- Greece's Peloponnese (#509)
- Athens and Side Trips (#508)
- The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path (#507)
- Vienna and the Danube (#506)
- Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne (#505)
- Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra (#504)
