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Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips (#208)

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Dublin's story is of feast and famine: from its 18th-century Golden Age to its 20th-century struggles for independence to its boomtime today. We explore the town's foreboding castle, patriotic jail, and Trinity College with its illuminated Book of Kells--a bright light from the Dark Ages. At night we party in Temple Bar, awash with Celtic music and frothy pints of Guinness. We sidetrip to the prehistoric necropolis of Newgrange and the medieval monastery at Glendalough, tucked in the scenic Wicklow Mountains.

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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Portugal's Heartland (#101)

March with pilgrims on the anniversary of a miracle and visit an old fishing town and a university.
- Mon, September 8, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, September 8, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, October 25, 9:00 AM on IPTV
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.
- Mon, September 8, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, September 9, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- 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
Paris: Grand & Intimate (#102)

Marvel at the masterpieces in the Louvre, visit a Parisian neighborhood and cruise the Seine.
- Tue, September 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 9, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Budapest: The Best of Hungary (#311)

Explore the shopping boulevards and coffee houses of this busy, noble city straddling the Danube.
- Tue, September 9, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, September 10, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- 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
South England; Dover to Lands' End (#103)

Ponder Roman, Norman & Nazi invasions. Explore Admiral Nelson's flagship & an ancient stone circle.
- Wed, September 10, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, September 10, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Lisbon and the Algarve (#312)

Experience the best of Portugal, including Fado singers, ornate architecture and pristine beaches.
- Wed, September 10, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, September 11, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- 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
Heart of England and South Wales (#104)

Explore King Arthur country at Glastonbury, prehistoric Stonehenge and an evocative ruined abbey.
- Thu, September 11, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 11, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Sevilla and Andalusia (#313)

Visit this flamboyant city and whitewashed hilltown. Tour a Morrish palace and lavish royal tombs.
- Thu, September 11, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, September 12, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, September 27, 9:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- 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
Caesar's Rome (#105)

Tour Rome's ancient sights from the Forum and Colosseum to the glorious Pantheon and the catacombs.
- Fri, September 12, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, September 12, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
England's Bath & York (#401)

Explore Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals and marvels at England's finest Gothic church.
- Fri, September 12, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, September 13, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- 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
Germany's Black Forest and Cologne (#106)

Explore a classy mineral spa, a fancy casino and Germany's most romantic forest.
- Sun, September 14, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, September 14, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Scotland's Islands and Highlands (#107)

Look for the Loch Ness Monster and visit a Scottish clan gathering and a whiskey distillery.
- Mon, September 15, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, September 15, 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, September 15, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, September 16, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, September 27, 11:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 27, 5:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 30, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 1, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Mon, October 13, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, October 13, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Surprising Bulgaria (#108)

Hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors and enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
- Tue, September 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 16, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
North Wales: Feisty and Poetic (#402)

Climb a mountain aboard a steam train and take a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.
- Tue, September 16, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, September 17, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- 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
Rome: Baroque, After Dark (#109)

Visit Michelangelo's Pieta, the Borghese Gallery and climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Wed, September 17, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, September 17, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Edinburgh (#403)

Explore a castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature & sip a little Scotch.
- Wed, September 17, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, September 18, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- 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
Eastern Turkey (#110)

After a Mount Ararat sunrise, we visit Abraham's 4,000-year-old home town, tour one of the world's biggest dams, cheer on grease wrestlers, meet the gods atop Mount Nemrut and dance with new friends in a village.
- Thu, September 18, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 18, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Naples and Pompeii (#404)

Prowl backstreet fish markets, climb Mount Vesuvius & wander through the amazing ruins of Pompeii.
- Thu, September 18, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, September 19, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 23, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 24, 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.
- Fri, September 19, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, September 19, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Italy's Amalfi Coast (#405)

Experience the resort of Positano, the charms of Sorrento & the ancient Greek temples at Paestum.
- Fri, September 19, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, September 20, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- 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
Slovenia and Croatia (#112)

The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes and Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff.
- Sun, September 21, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, September 21, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Best of Sicily (#113)

The eerie skeletons in a Cappuccin crypt, mosaics of Monreale and the fiery rim of Mount Etna.
- Mon, September 22, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, September 22, 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.
- Mon, September 22, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, September 23, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Mon, October 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 28, 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.
- Tue, September 23, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 23, 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, September 23, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, September 24, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 29, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Travel Skills Special (Part 2 of 3) (#115)

Showcases Rick's favorite 3,000-mile European loop while providing essential travel skills.
- Wed, September 24, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, September 24, 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, September 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, September 25, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 29, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 30, 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.
- Thu, September 25, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 25, 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, September 25, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, September 26, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 30, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
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.
- Fri, September 26, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, September 26, 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, September 26, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, September 27, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca (#302)

Ramble Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls and drop in on a local bachelorette party..
- Sat, September 27, 10:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 27, 4:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 1, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 2, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 14, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 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.
- Sun, September 28, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, September 28, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Florence: City of Art (#203)

See Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Venus. Learn tricks for touring the Uffizi art gallery.
- Mon, September 29, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, September 29, 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.
- Mon, September 29, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, September 30, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns (#204)

Tour an innovative medieval hospital and a lavish cathedral, and follow the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.
- Tue, September 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 30, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera (#205)

Sample village life by fishing for anchovies, savoring the best pesto and picking grapes.
- Wed, October 1, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 1, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Amsterdam and Dutch Sidetrips (#206)

From the titillating street life to the countryside, this trip will stimulate all of your senses.
- Thu, October 2, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 2, 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.
- Thu, October 2, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 3, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 15, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 15, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Prague and the Czech Republic (#207)

This great destination has Europe's best beer, biggest castle and sumptuous Art Nouveau facades.
- Fri, October 3, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, October 3, 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.
- Fri, October 3, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, October 4, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 16, 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.
- Sun, October 5, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, October 5, 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.
- Mon, October 6, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, October 6, 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.
- Mon, October 6, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 7, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 17, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, October 17, 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.
- Tue, October 7, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 7, 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.
- Tue, October 7, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 8, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Sun, October 19, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, October 19, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Berlin: Resilient, Reunited, and Reborn (#211)

Climb the Reichstag's glass dome, sway at a modern-day cabaret visit the thriving eastern sector.
- Wed, October 8, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 8, 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.
- Wed, October 8, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Thu, October 9, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Mon, October 20, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, October 20, 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.
- Thu, October 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 9, 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.
- Thu, October 9, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Fri, October 10, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Tue, October 21, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 21, 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.
- Fri, October 10, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, October 10, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
French Riviera: Uniquely Chic (#309)

Monaco's harbor, Nice's promenade des Anglais and the hangouts of Chagall, Matisse and Picasso.
- Fri, October 10, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, October 11, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
- Wed, October 22, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, October 22, 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.
- Sun, October 12, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, October 12, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
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
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

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