Rick Steves' Europe

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]

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Rick Steves' Europe | Andalucía, Gibraltar and... (#606)

Full Program: Enjoy attractions of Andalucia—prancing horses, whitewashed hilltowns, kite surfing on sunny beaches. Then summit... 25:04
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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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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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Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips (#603)

Venture into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia and visit Mostar and Montenegro. [26 minutes]
- Mon, January 21, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, January 21, 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. [26 minutes]
- Mon, January 21, 1:29 AM on IPTV
- Sat, January 26, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen (#608)

Sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers and explore historic Bergen. [26 minutes]
- Mon, January 21, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, January 22, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, January 22, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, January 27, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, January 27, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, January 27, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, January 28, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, January 28, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Stockholm (#609)

Experience the city's cultural highlights, visit gilded royal staterooms sample gourmet reindeer . [26 minutes]
- Tue, January 22, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, January 23, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, January 23, 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]
- Wed, January 23, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, January 24, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, January 24, 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]
- Thu, January 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, January 25, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, January 25, 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]
- Fri, January 25, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, January 26, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, January 26, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca (#302)

Ramble Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls and drop in on a local bachelorette party.. [26 minutes]
- Mon, January 28, 1:30 AM on IPTV
- Sat, February 2, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Rome: Ancient Glory (#701)

Marvel at the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the empire's exquisite art and bike on the Appian Way. [26 minutes]
- Mon, January 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, January 29, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, January 29, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 3, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 3, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 3, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 4, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 4, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 18, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 19, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 19, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 24, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 24, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 24, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 25, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 25, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Rome: Baroque Brilliance (#702)

Ramble through the venerable heart of Rome and explore St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. [26 minutes]
- Tue, January 29, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, January 30, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, January 30, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 19, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 20, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 20, 3:30 AM 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]
- Wed, January 30, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, January 31, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, January 31, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 20, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 21, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 21, 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]
- Thu, January 31, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, February 1, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, February 1, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 21, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, February 22, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, February 22, 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]
- Fri, February 1, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 2, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 2, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, February 22, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 23, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 23, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
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. [26 minutes]
- Mon, February 4, 1:30 AM on IPTV
- Sat, February 9, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Paris: Regal and Intimate (#706)

Explore the Seine River, Napoleon's tomb and the Louvre and experience a patriotic Bastille Day. [26 minutes]
- Mon, February 4, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 5, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 5, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 10, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 10, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 10, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 11, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 11, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 25, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 26, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 26, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Paris: Embracing Life and Art (#707)

Explore the Cluny Museum, heavenly stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle and Pere Lachaise Cemetery. [26 minutes]
- Tue, February 5, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 6, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 6, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 26, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 27, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 27, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
London: Historic and Dynamic (#708)

Visit Westminster Abbey, explore the British Library and enjoy the vibrant evening scene in Soho. [26 minutes]
- Wed, February 6, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 7, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 7, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 28, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 28, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
North England's Lake District and Durham (#709)

Admire idyllic lakes, waterfalls and stony summits while hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District. [26 minutes]
- Thu, February 7, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, February 8, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, February 8, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Venice: City of Dreams (#710)

Cruise the Grand Canal, visit a venerable cafe and savor fresh fish canalside with Venetian friends. [26 minutes]
- Fri, February 8, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 9, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 9, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland (#304)

Enjoy some Irish whiskey and music after getting a peak at the politically charged neighborhoods. [26 minutes]
- Mon, February 11, 1:30 AM on IPTV
- Sat, February 16, 9:00 AM on IPTV
Venice and Its Lagoon (#711)

Sample the splendid art treasures of Venice, explore its backstreet wonders and cruise its lagoon. [26 minutes]
- Mon, February 11, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 12, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, February 12, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 17, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 17, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, February 17, 9:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 18, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, February 18, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
European Travel Skills, Part I (#712)

Practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe is given. [26 minutes]
- Tue, February 12, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 13, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, February 13, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
European Travel Skills, Part II (#713)

Practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe is given. [26 minutes]
- Wed, February 13, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 14, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, February 14, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
European Travel Skills, Part III (#714)

Practical advice for having a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe is shared. [26 minutes]
- Fri, February 15, 3:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 16, 12:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, February 16, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
London: Mod and Trad (#305)

Explore the Millennium Bridge, the British Museum's Great Court and the South Band of the Thames. [26 minutes]
- Mon, February 18, 1:30 AM on IPTV
- Sat, February 23, 9:00 AM on IPTV
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. [26 minutes]
- Mon, February 25, 1:30 AM on IPTV

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