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Rick Steves' Europe

Edinburgh (#403)

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Explore a castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature & sip a little Scotch.

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

Sevilla and Andalusia (#313)

Visit this flamboyant city and whitewashed hilltown. Tour a Morrish palace and lavish royal tombs.
- Sat, November 22, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
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.
- Sat, November 22, 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
- Sat, December 13, 9:00 AM on IPTV
England's Bath & York (#401)

Explore Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals and marvels at England's finest Gothic church.
- Mon, November 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, November 25, 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.
- Tue, November 25, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, November 25, 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, November 25, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Wed, November 26, 3:00 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
Edinburgh (#403)

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

Prowl backstreet fish markets, climb Mount Vesuvius & wander through the amazing ruins of Pompeii.
- Fri, November 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Sat, November 29, 3:00 AM on IPTV HD
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.
- Sat, November 29, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Caesar's Rome (#105)

Tour Rome's ancient sights from the Forum and Colosseum to the glorious Pantheon and the catacombs.
- Sun, November 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, November 30, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path (#507)

Take in a whirlwind of Art Nouveau, local pub music, cheese-tasting, river-rafting & peat-bathing.
- Mon, December 1, 2:30 AM on IPTV HD
- Sat, December 20, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Germany's Black Forest and Cologne (#106)

Explore a classy mineral spa, a fancy casino and Germany's most romantic forest.
- Mon, December 1, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 1, 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.
- Mon, December 1, 3:00 PM on IPTV HD
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Majesty of Madrid (#301)

A tour of the lavish Royal Palace, art-packed museums and mesmerizing flamenco dancers.
- Tue, December 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 30, 2:00 PM on IPTV Create/World

Past Episodes

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