Rick Steves' Europe

TVG • Family, Travel, Lifestyle & Culture • TV Series • 2001

Rick Steves is your perfect travel partner, guiding you through his favorite European cities, villages and off-the-beaten-path destinations in this po...more

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Rick Steves is your perfect travel partner, guiding you through his favorite European cities, villages and off-the-beaten-path destinations in this po...more

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9 seasons available (97 episodes)

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Episode 1

Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail

Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city, has a gleaming skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, we'll visit the Reformation sights of Erfurt and Wittenberg, and finish in wine-loving Würzburg.

Episode 2

Germany's Dresden and Leipzig

We’ll visit the great cities of Germany’s Saxony region: Dresden, with its opulent palaces and art, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage and a massive monument to Napoleon’s defeat.

Episode 3

Germany’s Frankfurt and Nürnberg

Join us as we explore modern Frankfurt’s delightful old town. Then we'll visit Nürnberg. From playful fountains to a sobering Nazi Documentation Center, it’s a fascinating study in contrasts.

Episode 4

Bulgaria

We’ll trace Bulgaria’s complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. We’ll also wander about the cities of Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, and Plovdiv.

Episode 5

Romania

We'll tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest. Then head into Transylvania and Maramureș where we’ll visit fortified churches, legendary castles, and places where everyday life feels like an open-air folk museum.

Episode 6

Assisi and Italian Country Charm

In the Italian countryside, we'll see how prosciutto and pecorino are made, and hike down into ancient wine cellars. Then we’ll visit Assisi and its awe-inspiring basilica dedicated to St. Francis.

Episode 7

Siena and Tuscany’s Wine Country

We’ll enjoy a front-row seat at Siena’s venerable Palio horse race, and marvel at treasures from the city’s golden age. Then we’ll head out of town for a taste of "la dolce vita."

Episode 8

West England

England’s West Country will charm us with its quaint Cotswold villages, cathedral town of Wells, New Age capital of Glastonbury, and dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.

Episode 9

Southeast England

Arcing along the coast, we’ll travel from Canterbury’s cathedral to Dover’s fortifications, hike atop the chalk cliffs of the South Downs, and be wowed by historic sailing ships in Portsmouth.

Episode 10

England's Cornwall

In the far southwest of England, we'll explore salty pirates' towns, fishing villages, and a tin mine. Hiking in Dartmoor National Park, we’ll find forgotten stone circles and chase wild ponies.

Rick Steves' Europe