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Rick Steves' Europe

About Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

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Stockholm

Premiered On: January 1, 2011

Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower. From pondering gilded royal staterooms to sampling gourmet reindeer and sipping vodka in an ice bar, Rick experiences the city's cultural highlights. Then he sails the archipelago for the prettiest island-hopping in northern Europe.

• Saturday January 29, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday January 29, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET
• Monday January 31, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday January 31, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz, and Warsaw

Premiered On: January 1, 2005

Rick explores three very different Polish cities. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as ?the next Prague.? Nearby Auschwitz teaches timeless, soul-searching lessons. And Warsaw, systematically destroyed during World War II, is a lively, thriving capital once again.

• Sunday January 30, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday January 30, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2

Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters

Premiered On: December 8, 2010

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life. Rick starts in Helsinki with its Neoclassical old town, modern flair for design, and steamy saunas. Then it's just a two-hour boat ride to Tallinn - with its medieval charms and new-found prosperity - celebrating its freedom and thriving in its post-USSR renaissance.

• Tuesday February 1, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday February 1, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday February 5, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday February 5, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Galicia and the Camino de Santiago

Premiered On: December 15, 2010

Rick follows the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain. Along the way, he stops off in Pamplona to run with the bulls, and dives into the unique Celtic culture of Galicia - where Riverdance meets flamenco.

• Wednesday February 2, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday February 12, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday February 12, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Basque Country

Premiered On: December 22, 2010

The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain. From his San Sebastian home base, Rick tours the ancient Basque capital of Gernika, the dazzling Guggenheim Modern in Bilbao, and then crosses into France for more Basque Country charms. From yummy tapa bars to lightning-fast jai alai games, Rick experiences Basque culture at its most vivid.

• Thursday February 3, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday February 3, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday February 19, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday February 19, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Rome: Ancient Glory

Premiered On: November 3, 2012

Focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome, Rick visits the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the empire's exquisite art. He bicycles the Appian Way and marvels at Roman engineering.

• Friday February 4, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday February 4, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday February 26, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday February 26, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Budapest: The Best of Hungary

Premiered On: January 8, 2005

Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities?busy Pest and noble Buda?straddling the Danube and laced together by mighty bridges. Stone Lenins and cast-iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town, Gypsy orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are all the rage, and 19th-century coffeehouses are enjoying a renaissance.

• Sunday February 6, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday February 6, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2

Rome: Baroque Brilliance

Premiered On: November 10, 2012

Rick rambles through the venerable heart of Rome, admires breathtaking Bernini statues, ponders sunbeams inside St. Peter's Basilica, and mingles with the Romans during an early-evening stroll. Following an exquisite Roman dinner, he joins locals after dark, lacing together the Eternal City's most romantic nightspots.

• Monday February 7, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday February 7, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Rome: Back-Street Riches

Premiered On: November 17, 2012

Venturing through the crusty Trastevere district, Rick visits the historic Jewish Ghetto, enjoys art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches, and uncovers charms of hidden Rome that compete with its marquee sights.

• Tuesday February 8, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday February 8, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Florence: Heart of the Renaissance

Premiered On: December 8, 2012

Rick explores Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, Fra Angelico's serene beauty, and the dome that kicked off the Renaissance.

• Wednesday February 9, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips

Premiered On: December 15, 2012

Enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of Florence and a couple of rival cities and cultural capitals in their own right, Pisa and Lucca.

• Thursday February 10, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday February 10, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Paris: Regal and Intimate

Premiered On: December 22, 2012

Explore the Seine River, Napoleon's tomb, and the Louvre. Experience the pulse of Paris-shopping, church in a grand pipe organ loft, and a patriotic Bastille Day.

• Friday February 11, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday February 11, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Lisbon and the Algarve

Premiered On: January 15, 2005

In Lisbon, Rick discovers a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new. Salty sailors' quarters and wistful Fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recall the glory days when Vasco da Gama and Magellan made Portugal a world power. Heading to Portugal's south coast, the Algarve, Rick visits windy and historic Cape Sagres before savoring pristine beaches and arm-wrestling octopi in the sleepy fishing village of Salema.

• Sunday February 13, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday February 13, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2

Paris: Embracing Life and Art

Premiered On: December 29, 2012

Explore the Cluny Museum, heavenly stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, and the Parisian cafe scene.

• Monday February 14, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday February 14, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

London: Historic and Dynamic

Premiered On: January 5, 2013

In many-faceted London, Rick ponders royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, learns how to triple the calories of an English scone at teatime, discovers treasures in the British Library, and more.

• Tuesday February 15, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday February 15, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

North England's Lake District and Durham

Premiered On: January 12, 2013

Rick admires idyllic lakes, discovers misty waterfalls, tours a slate mine, and conquers stony summits. He plays cricket, hikes Hadrian's Wall, and visits Durham's Norman cathedral.

• Wednesday February 16, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Venice: City of Dreams

Premiered On: January 19, 2013

Rick cruises the Grand Canal, luxuriates in a venerable cafe, and savors fresh fish canalside with Venetian friends. He views masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance and goes on a gondola ride under the moonlight.

• Thursday February 17, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday February 17, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Venice and Its Lagoon

Premiered On: January 26, 2013

Along with sampling the sumptuous art treasures of Venice and exploring its back-street wonders, Rick visits Murano for glass, Burano for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born.

• Friday February 18, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday February 18, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Sevilla

Premiered On: January 22, 2005

In Sevilla, the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan, bullfighting is still politically correct, and little girls dream of growing up to be flamenco dancers. Sevilla also offers a lacy Moorish palace, a massive cathedral, lavish royal tombs, a labyrinthine Jewish quarter, and tasty "tapas." After exploring its crowded streets, Rick heads south to Andalusia's ultimate whitewashed hilltown, Arcos de la Frontera.

• Sunday February 20, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday February 20, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2

European Travel Skills, Part I

Premiered On: February 2, 2013

The first of a three-part mini-series distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into 30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe.

• Monday February 21, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday February 21, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

European Travel Skills, Part II

Premiered On: February 9, 2013

Practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe is shared. Rick covers tips on planning an itinerary, hurdling the language barrier, driving and catching the train, avoiding scams, eating well, and more.

• Tuesday February 22, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday February 22, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

European Travel Skills, Part III

Premiered On: February 16, 2013

Practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe is shared. Rick covers tips on planning an itinerary, hurdling the language barrier, driving and catching the train, and more.

• Wednesday February 23, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Western Turkey

Premiered On: October 11, 2014

From the port of Kusadasi, Rick wanders the streets of ancient Ephesus, soaks in a natural spa at Pamukkale, learns why the dervishes whirl at Konya, and more.

• Thursday February 24, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday February 24, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Central Turkey

Premiered On: October 18, 2014

Rick experiences the landscape of Cappadocia from a hot air balloon, explores troglodyte ghost towns, shops for sheep, and chats with an imam. He visits Turkey's capital, Ankara.

• Friday February 25, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday February 25, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

England's Bath and York

Premiered On: November 1, 2006

Rick explores Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals, marvels at England's finest Gothic church, and gets a surprising dose of Viking history while enjoying some urban delights.

• Sunday February 27, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday February 27, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

France's Loire: Chateau Country

Premiered On: October 25, 2014

Rick visits four unique castles: elegant Chenonceau, massive Chambord, stately Cheverny, and fragrant Villandry. Along the way, he tours Leonardo's home, feeds hunting dogs, and savors a princely garden.

• Monday February 28, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday February 28, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Paris Side-Trips

Premiered On: November 1, 2014

Rick explores Versailles, Europe's palace of palaces; exquisite Vaux le Vicomte; and extravagant Fontainebleau, home to centuries of French rulers.

• Tuesday March 1, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday March 1, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Recent

The Best of Slovenia - S6 E4

• Monday January 24, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday January 24, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

French Riviera: Uniquely Chic - S3 E9

• Wednesday January 26, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday January 23, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday January 23, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains, and Bergen - S6 E8

• Friday January 28, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday January 28, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday January 22, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday January 22, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips - S6 E3

• Friday January 21, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday January 21, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Croatia: Adriatic Delights - S6 E2

• Thursday January 20, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday January 20, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Iran's Historic Capitals - S5 E14

• Wednesday January 19, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Iran: Tehran and Side Trips - S5 E13

• Tuesday January 18, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday January 18, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Istanbul - S5 E12

• Monday January 17, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday January 17, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine - S3 E8

• Wednesday January 19, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday January 16, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday January 16, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Oslo - S6 E7

• Thursday January 27, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday January 27, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday January 15, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday January 15, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen - S5 E11

• Friday January 14, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday January 14, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Copenhagen - S5 E10

• Thursday January 13, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday January 13, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Greece's Peloponnese - S5 E9

• Wednesday January 12, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Athens and Side Trips - S5 E8

• Tuesday January 11, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday January 11, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

The Czech Republic Beyond Prague - S5 E7

• Monday January 10, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday January 10, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Belgium: Bruges and Brussels - S3 E7

• Wednesday January 12, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday January 9, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday January 9, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Andalucia, Gibraltar, and Tangier - S6 E6

• Wednesday January 26, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday January 8, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday January 8, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Vienna and the Danube - S5 E6

• Friday January 7, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday January 7, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Great Swiss Cities - S5 E5

• Thursday January 6, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday January 6, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries - S5 E4

• Wednesday January 5, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday January 5, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Barcelona and Catalunya - S5 E3

• Tuesday January 4, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday January 4, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

France's Dordogne - S5 E2

• Monday January 3, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday January 3, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee - S3 E6

• Wednesday January 5, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 5, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday January 5, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday January 5, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday January 2, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday January 2, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol - S6 E5

• Tuesday January 25, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday January 25, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday January 1, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday January 1, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Burgundy: Profoundly French - S5 E1

• Friday December 31, 2021 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday December 31, 2021 10:00 am CT on KET

Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of - S4 E11

• Thursday December 30, 2021 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday December 30, 2021 10:00 am CT on KET

Salzburg and Surroundings - S4 E10

• Wednesday December 29, 2021 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 10:00 am CT on KET

London: Mod and Trad - S3 E5

• Wednesday December 29, 2021 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 9:30 am CT on KET2

Vienna - S4 E9

• Tuesday December 28, 2021 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday December 28, 2021 10:00 am CT on KET

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