Rick Steves' Europe - Season 4

Rick Steves' Europe - Season 4

Season 4

The fourth season of Rick Steves' Europe advises viewers about where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. Shot entirely in England, Wales, Scotland, Italy, and Austria, episodes feature an exciting and up-to-date snapshot of the best Europe has to offer. Along the way, Rick shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art, and culture. This season concludes with a special "behind-the-scenes" episode documenting the unexpected challenges and surprises of producing one of public television's most popular series.
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Episodes10
DatesOct 7, 2006 - Dec 9, 2006
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Episodes

England's Bath and York
Season 4Episode 130 min

England's Bath and York

Roman hot springs; cruising canals; Gothic church; Viking history.

Oct 7, 2006
North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
Season 4Episode 230 min

North Wales: Feisty and Poetic

Mount Snowdon; medieval castles; Victorian promenades; slate mine; sheep-herding dog

Oct 14, 2006
Edinburgh
Season 4Episode 330 min

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle; the new Scottish Parliament Building; Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia.

Oct 21, 2006
Naples and Pompeii
Season 4Episode 430 min

Naples and Pompeii

Back-street fish markets; pizza; climbing Mount Vesuvius; the ruins of Pompeii.

Oct 28, 2006
Italy's Amalfi Coast
Season 4Episode 530 min

Italy's Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast: Positano resort; Sorrento; ancient Greek temples at Paestum; the Blue Grotto

Nov 4, 2006
Milan and Lake Como
Season 4Episode 630 min

Milan and Lake Como

Fashion in Milan, Italy; cruising Lake Como; lakeside village of Varenna.

Nov 11, 2006
Tuscany's Dolce Vita
Season 4Episode 730 min

Tuscany's Dolce Vita

Hunting for truffles; artichoke festival; farmhouse feast; a ride through cypress groves.

Nov 18, 2006
Italy's Great Hill Towns
Season 4Episode 830 min

Italy's Great Hill Towns

Italy's classic hill towns include San Gimignano, Cortona, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.

Nov 25, 2006
Vienna
Season 4Episode 930 min

Vienna

The palace of Maria Theresa; Hapsburg crown jewels; a picnic on the Danube.

Dec 2, 2006
Salzburg and Surroundings
Season 4Episode 1030 min

Salzburg and Surroundings

The birthplace of Mozart — and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies — Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. It's also the springboard for lots of alpine fun — from thrilling summer bobsledding, to idyllic boat rides in the Salzkammergut lake district, to exploring the delightful romantic town of Hallstatt.
Dec 9, 2006

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