Rick Steves' Europe - Season 1

Rick Steves' Europe - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes17
DatesSep 3, 2000 - Dec 2, 2001
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Episodes

Portugal's Heartland
Season 1Episode 130 min

Portugal's Heartland

Like no other European capital, Portugal's Lisbon has an old time charm — it feels like San Francisco but older, grittier... and less expensive.

Sep 3, 2000
Paris: Regal and Intimate
Season 1Episode 230 min

Paris: Regal and Intimate

In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. In this first of two episodes on Paris, we'll cruise the Seine River, visit Napoleon's tomb, and take in the Louvre. Then we'll feel the pulse of Paris — shopping in village-like neighborhoods, attending church in a grand pipe organ loft, and celebrating the mother of all revolutions with a big, patriotic Bastille Day bang.

Sep 10, 2000
South England: Dover to Land's End
Season 1Episode 330 min

South England: Dover to Land's End

This time we're kicking off a South England adventure, starting at the White Cliffs of Dover and following the coast to Land's End.

Sep 17, 2000
Heart of England and South Wales
Season 1Episode 430 min

Heart of England and South Wales

Like the Continent, Great Britain is a delight to explore. We're starting in the Cotswolds, two hours west of London. From there we circle south to Wells, Glastonbury, Stonehenge and into South Wales.

Sep 24, 2000
Caesar's Rome
Season 1Episode 530 min

Caesar's Rome

Rome welcomes the new millennium spiffed up as never before. We tour Rome's ancient sights from the Forum and Colosseum to the glorious Pantheon. Then, after hiking the Appian Way and exploring the catacombs, we track down the best gelato in Rome.
Oct 1, 2000
Germany's Black Forest and Cologne
Season 1Episode 630 min

Germany's Black Forest and Cologne

Europe's our playground—and Germany's in the heart of the fun. After a stop at historic Cologne we ride the train to the resort spa of Baden Baden, then hop south through the highlights of the Black Forest.

Oct 8, 2000
Scotland's Islands and Highlands
Season 1Episode 730 min

Scotland's Islands and Highlands

Crowning Britain in the Northwest of Europe, Scotland welcomes visitors. From the town of Oban, we cruise to the Isles of Mull and Iona, then follow the Caledonian Canal to Glencoe, Loch Ness and onto Culloden.

Oct 15, 2000
Surprising Bulgaria
Season 1Episode 830 min

Surprising Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a time warp of old and new — from chic shops in the city to donkey cars in the country. We hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors (dad does Stalin, son does nudes), and enjoy a traditional dinner feast at a local home.
Oct 22, 2000
Rome: Baroque, After Dark
Season 1Episode 930 min

Rome: Baroque, After Dark

After a pilgrimage to Michelangelo's Pieta, we climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica. We seek out tucked-away Renaissance paintings and a cleverly-painted false dome. At the Borghese Gallery, it's exquisite sculptures by the master of marble, Bernini. Then we join the locals on an after-dark stroll, lacing together Rome's Baroque and bubbly nightspots.
Oct 29, 2000
Eastern Turkey
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Eastern Turkey

After a Mount Ararat sunrise, we visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town, tour one of the world's biggest dams, cheer on grease wrestlers, meet the gods atop Mount Nemrut, and dance with new friends in a village.
Nov 5, 2000
UK London: Royal and Rambunctious
Season 1Episode 1130 min

UK London: Royal and Rambunctious

We whisper secrets across the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral and eat our way through Soho. Then we check out the treasures of the new British Library, roll with the drums at the Changing of the Guard, and cruise the Thames to Kew Gardens.
Nov 12, 2000
Slovenia and Croatia
Season 1Episode 1230 min

Slovenia and Croatia

We discover that Dubrovnik is still the "jewel of the Adriatic" while nearby villages decorate their dreamy archipelago with small-town Venetian charm. Ljubljana is like Salzburg without tourists. The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes as Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff.
Nov 19, 2000
The Best of Sicily
Season 1Episode 1330 min

The Best of Sicily

After going fishing for anchovies off Cefalu, we land in rough-and-tumble Palermo. Marveling at the eerie skeletons in a Cappuccin crypt, airy mosaics of Monreale, enchanting ruins of Segesta, and the fiery rim of Mount Etna, we enjoy the best of Sicily.
Nov 26, 2000
Travel Skills (1)
Season 1Episode 1430 min

Travel Skills (1)

Beautifully filmed on location, this 3-part, 90-minute special distills Rick's 25 years of travel experience into practical tips on: planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe, and more. In this first of three shows covering travel skills, we'll visit the Netherlands and Germany to learn about transportation by train and car within Europe, changing money, and settling in upon arrival. How well you're able to enjoy the delights of Europe depends upon how well you plan and how skillfully you travel.
Dec 3, 2000
Travel Skills (2)
Season 1Episode 1530 min

Travel Skills (2)

Beautifully filmed on location, this 3-part, 90-minute special distills Rick's 25 years of travel experience into practical tips on: planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe, and more. In this second of three shows focusing on travel skills, we'll visit Venice, Siena, and the Cinque Terre in Italy to learn about trip planning, packing, safety, and — perhaps the most rewarding skill of all — connecting with the locals. Going beyond the sights, Rick shares some practical tips to help make European travel fun and hassle-free.
Dec 10, 2000
Travel Skills (3)
Season 1Episode 1630 min

Travel Skills (3)

Beautifully filmed on location, this 3-part, 90-minute special distills Rick's 25 years of travel experience into practical tips on: planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe, and more. In this third of three shows focusing on travel skills, we'll visit the Swiss Alps, Paris, and London while covering tips for finding the best accommodations, getting around in big cities, and enjoying Europe's cuisine. This information is key to making the most of your travel time and, if you're on a budget, can help you cut the cost of your travels in half.
Dec 17, 2000
Rick Steves' Exotic Europe
Season 1Episode 1730 min

Rick Steves' Exotic Europe

Dec 2, 2001

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