Rick Steves' Europe

North Wales: Feisty and Poetic (#402)

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Rick Steves' Europe | Sevilla | PBS (#313)

Full Program: Sevilla does festivals with gusto. It's a flamboyant city of larger-than-life lovers like Carmen and Don Juan, where... 26:08
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Rick Steves' Europe | Northern Spain and the... (#611)

Full Program: This time we’re all getting all pumped up to run with the bulls in Pamplona, and we’ll join the pilgrims on their... 25:04
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Rick Steves' Europe | Basque Country | PBS (#612)

Full Program: The land of the Basque people is one of Europe's "nations without a state"—its territory is split between France and... 25:04
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Rick Steves' Europe | Helsinki and Tallinn:... (#610)

Full Program: Helsinki and Tallinn—two great capitals on the Baltic Sea—each suffered through a challenging 20th century. But... 25:04
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Rick Steves' Europe | Stockholm | PBS (#609)

Full Program: With nearly two million people in Stockholm's greater metropolitan area, one in five Swedes calls this city home.... 25:04
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Series 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 Great Hill Towns (#408)

Explore San Gimignano's medieval towers, Cortona's charming lanes and Orvieto's papal intrigue. [26 minutes]
- Mon, May 20, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, May 20, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 10, 1:30 AM on IPTV
Italy's Amalfi Coast (#405)

Experience the resort of Positano, the charms of Sorrento & the ancient Greek temples at Paestum. [26 minutes]
- Mon, May 20, 1:30 AM on IPTV
- Sat, June 15, 9:00 AM on IPTV
France's Dordogne (#502)

The dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings and cuisine of this river valley are featured. [26 minutes]
- Mon, May 20, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, May 21, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, May 21, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, May 26, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, May 26, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, May 26, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, May 27, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, May 27, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Barcelona and Catalunya (#503)

The vibrant streets, tasty tapas, the Gothic Quarter and scenic mountaintop Montserrat are enjoyed. [26 minutes]
- Tue, May 21, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, May 22, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, May 22, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
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. [26 minutes]
- Wed, May 22, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 23, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 23, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
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. [26 minutes]
- Thu, May 23, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, May 24, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, May 24, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Vienna and the Danube (#506)

Explore the city's elegant gardens, great art and music, the Danube River and Baroque Melk Abbey. [26 minutes]
- Fri, May 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, May 25, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, May 25, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
North Wales: Feisty and Poetic (#402)

Climb a mountain aboard a steam train and take a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool. [26 minutes]
- Sat, May 25, 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. [26 minutes]
- Mon, May 27, 1:30 AM on IPTV
- Sat, June 22, 9:00 AM on IPTV
The Czech Republic Off the Beaten Path (#507)

Take in a whirlwind of Art Nouveau, local pub music, cheese-tasting, river-rafting & peat-bathing. [26 minutes]
- Mon, May 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, May 28, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, May 28, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 2, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 2, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 2, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 3, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 3, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Athens and Side Trips (#508)

Visit the Parthenon, Agora, the Isle of Hydra and take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city. [26 minutes]
- Tue, May 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, May 29, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, May 29, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Greece's Peloponnese (#509)

The ruins of Olympia, the charming old port town of Nafplio and the Rock of Gibraltar are explored. [26 minutes]
- Wed, May 29, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 30, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 30, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Copenhagen (#510)

Discover Viking history, visit the Tivoli Gardens carnival and ogle crown jewels in the palace. [26 minutes]
- Thu, May 30, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, May 31, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, May 31, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen (#511)

Explore Copenhagen, affluent Aarhus and a royal burial church and Viking ship museum in Roskilde. [26 minutes]
- Fri, May 31, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 1, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 1, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Tuscany's Dolce Vita (#407)

Hunt for truffles & ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 3, 1:30 AM on IPTV
- Sat, June 29, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Istanbul (#512)

Explore the Grand Bazaar, the city's ancient wall, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 3, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 4, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 4, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 9, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 9, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 9, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 10, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 10, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Iran:Tehran and Side Trips (#513)

Dodging traffic in Tehran, while enjoying the tranquility of a nearby village. [26 minutes]
- Tue, June 4, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 5, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 5, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Iran's Historic Capitals (#514)

The monuments of Persepolis, the tombs of poets in Shiraz and the mosques of Esfahan are explored. [26 minutes]
- Wed, June 5, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 6, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 6, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Croatia: Adriatic Delights (#602)

Explore the Dalmatian Coast, Plitvice Lakes National Park and the thriving capital city Zagreb. [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 6, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 7, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 7, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips (#603)

Venture into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia and visit Mostar and Montenegro. [26 minutes]
- Fri, June 7, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 8, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 8, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Naples and Pompeii (#404)

Prowl backstreet fish markets, climb Mount Vesuvius & wander through the amazing ruins of Pompeii. [26 minutes]
- Sat, June 8, 9:00 AM on IPTV
The Best of Slovenia (#604)

Visit the prosperous capital of Ljubljana, the mountain resort of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 10, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 11, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 11, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 16, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 16, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 16, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 17, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 17, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol (#605)

Explore the regions great sites as Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals. [26 minutes]
- Tue, June 11, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 12, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 12, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier (#606)

Enjoy Spain's whitewashed hill towns and roll down to the coast to the windsurfing mecca of Tarifa. [26 minutes]
- Wed, June 12, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 13, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 13, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Oslo (#607)

Enjoy the Norwegian capital's thriving harborfront, Viking ships, Vigeland's statues, Monch's art. [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 13, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 14, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 14, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen (#608)

Sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers and explore historic Bergen. [26 minutes]
- Fri, June 14, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 15, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 15, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
The Majesty of Madrid (#301)

A tour of the lavish Royal Palace, art-packed museums and mesmerizing flamenco dancers. [27 minutes]
- Sat, June 15, 6:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Vienna (#409)

Visit the palace of Maria Theresa and picnic on the Danube in Europe's classiest capital. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 17, 1:30 AM on IPTV
Stockholm (#609)

Experience the city's cultural highlights, visit gilded royal staterooms sample gourmet reindeer . [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 17, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 18, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 18, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 23, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 23, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 23, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 24, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 24, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters (#610)

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to explore history, art and culture. [26 minutes]
- Tue, June 18, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 19, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 19, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Galicia and the Camino De Santiago (#611)

Follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela. [26 minutes]
- Wed, June 19, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 20, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 20, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Basque Country (#612)

Tour the ancient Basque capital of Gernika and explore the dazzling Guggenheim Modern in Bilbao. [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 20, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 21, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 21, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Rome: Ancient Glory (#701)

Marvel at the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the empire's exquisite art and bike on the Appian Way. [26 minutes]
- Fri, June 21, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 22, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 22, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Salzburg and Surroundings (#410)

The birthplace of Mozart is a Baroque jewel of a town and the springboard for lots of alpine fun. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 24, 1:30 AM on IPTV
Rome: Baroque Brilliance (#702)

Ramble through the venerable heart of Rome and explore St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 25, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 25, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 30, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 30, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 30, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
Rome: Back-Street Riches (#703)

Explore the Trastevere district and the back lanes and unheralded corners of this grand metropolis. [26 minutes]
- Tue, June 25, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 26, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 26, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Florence: Heart of the Renaissance (#704)

Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise are explored. [26 minutes]
- Wed, June 26, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 27, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 27, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips (#705)

Enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of Florence and marvel at wonders in Pisa and Lucca. [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 28, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 28, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Paris: Regal and Intimate (#706)

Explore the Seine River, Napoleon's tomb and the Louvre and experience a patriotic Bastille Day. [26 minutes]
- Fri, June 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 29, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 29, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns

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