Season: 5 - Episode: 11
Denmark is small, flat and really well-organized. While its capital city Copenhagen is a thriving metropolis and the country has a vigorous economy, get out into the countryside and what the traveler finds is closer to cute.
Season: 5 - Episode: 10
This time we're tasting, pedaling, and cruising our way through Scandinavia's most fun-loving capital — Copenhagen.
Season: 5 - Episode: 9
Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula. Its wild, mountainous landscape has hosted the interminable rise and fall of cultures which makes for fascinating sightseeing today.
Season: 5 - Episode: 8
At a time when Rome was just a village, it was here in Athens that the foundations of our Western civilization were laid. And today, in the mist of such a rich heritage, the vibrant capital of Greece still thrives.
Season: 5 - Episode: 7
To get a fair look at any country, you need to venture beyond its dominant city. Here in the Czech Republic there's a world of cultural riches and off beat delights outside of Prague — and in this episode, that's our focus.
Season: 5 - Episode: 6
This time we're celebrating the good life in Vienna: elegant parks, romantic Danube River, imperial art collections, great music. After centuries of rule by the Habsburg family, today the people are calling the shots, and they seem to be getting it right.
Season: 5 - Episode: 5
Whether enjoying traditional culture high in the mountains or savoring the joys of modern life in its great cities, the Swiss get it right. In this episode we focus on an often overlooked side part of Switzerland — its urban charm.
Season: 5 - Episode: 4
Europe's "microstates" are scattered far and wide. We'll start at Vatican City, drop by San Marino, hike up to Liechtenstein, speed over to Monaco, and finish high in the Pyrenees at Andorra.
Season: 5 - Episode: 2
The Dordogne River Valley — with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty. Once you get to know the region you wonder why more Americans don't visit.
Season: 4 - Episode: 11
Rick and his crew take you "behind the scenes" while filming for the Rick Steves Europe public television series.
Season: 4 - Episode: 10
In Salzburg we'll explore its delightful old town, enjoy Mozart in a palace, and relax in a sun dappled beer garden; then we'll settle into a farmhouse B&B, survive a mountain luge run and cruise to one of the jewels of Austria's Lake District.
Season: 4 - Episode: 9
In Vienna, we’ll explore the palace, picnic on the Danube, bake a strudel, visit an extraordinary Gothic Cathedral, chase butterflies, marvel at the crown jewels and of course, do a little waltzing.
Season: 4 - Episode: 8
Connoisseurs of Italy find its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano's medieval towers to Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas...all sit on lofty stone perches that now protect them only from the modern world.
Season: 4 - Episode: 7
The rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble our way through an artichoke festival, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's backyard.
Season: 4 - Episode: 6
In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery, and greatest opera house...not to mention Leonardo's Last Supper. Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna.
Season: 4 - Episode: 4
Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, dine on pizza where it was invented, climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruins of Pompeii, the Roman town it destroyed.
Season: 4 - Episode: 3
In Edinburgh we’ll explore the city's castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature,sip a little Scotch, get wrapped up in a kilt, and then stow away on Her Majesty's yacht Britannia.
Season: 4 - Episode: 2
In North Wales we'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.
Season: 4 - Episode: 1
Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. Rick explores Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals, marvels at England's finest Gothic church, and gets a surprising dose of Viking history.
Season: 3 - Episode: 13
Sevilla does festivals with gusto. It's a flamboyant city of larger-than-life lovers like Carmen and Don Juan, where bullfighting is still politically correct and where little girls still dream of growing up to become flamenco dancers.
Season: 2 - Episode: 14
This time we're high in the Swiss Alps. From the lush valley floors to the tops of these peaks, we'll share the story of the Swiss people and their breathtaking land.
Season: 2 - Episode: 13
This time it's quintessential Germany — and that means Bavaria: fairytale castles, the exciting city of Munich, and fun in the breathtaking Alps.
Season: 2 - Episode: 10
This time we're exploring the far west of Ireland. Starting on the remote Aran Islands, we cruise to Galway, hike the rugged Burren, and marvel at the Cliffs of Moher before venturing to Dingle and finishing on Great Blasket Island.
Season: 2 - Episode: 7
Prague was always beautiful, now it's fun, too. And the streets are filled with young people who seem determined to make up for their parents' Stalin-gray childhoods.
Season: 2 - Episode: 6
This time we return to the Netherlands and captivating Amsterdam— perhaps Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city while at the same time wild and modern.
Season: 1 - Episode: 16
Part 3 in this 3-part special about Travel Skills takes you through the Swiss Alps, Paris, and London.
Season: 1 - Episode: 16
The crossroads of three great religions, Jerusalem has been fought over for centuries. This is the Holy Land. Whether you're a pilgrim or a tourist or a little of both, Israel offers a world of memorable experiences.
Season: 1 - Episode: 15
Part 2 in this 3-part special about Travel Skills takes you through Venice, Siena and the Italian Riviera.
Season: 1 - Episode: 11
From London’s royal pageantry to its trendy restaurant scene, this great city just might keep you coming back for a lifetime.
Season: 1 - Episode: 11
This time we’re in the Greek Isles of Santorini, Samos, and Lipsi, to see why these 'jewels of the Aegean' are so popular.
