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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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Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains, and Bergen

Premiered On: 11/24/2010

For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, Rick sails under towering fjord cliffs, hikes on powerful glaciers, and finds surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. Then he delves into the Hanseatic heritage and enjoys the salty hospitality of Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.

• Sunday June 26, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday June 26, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday June 29, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 29, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday June 29, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 29, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2

The Best of Israel

Premiered On: 11/08/2014

Rick explores Tel Aviv, the fortress of Masada, the Sea of Galilee, Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, and more.

• Monday June 27, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday June 27, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday July 2, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday July 2, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Palestine

Premiered On: 11/15/2014

Follow pilgrims to the place of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, harvest olives and bob in the Dead Sea.

• Tuesday June 28, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday June 28, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday July 9, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday July 9, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre

Premiered On: 11/22/2014

Rick visits the five tiny port towns of Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, and Monterosso.

• Wednesday June 29, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 29, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday July 16, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday July 16, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Italy's Veneto: Verona, Padua, and Ravenna

Premiered On: 12/13/2014

In the shadow of Venice, Rick explores the great cities of Padua, Verona, and Ravenna.

• Thursday June 30, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday June 30, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday July 23, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday July 23, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Amsterdam

Premiered On: 12/20/2014

Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern.

• Friday July 1, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday July 1, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Stockholm

Premiered On: 01/01/2011

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.

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

The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam

Premiered On: 12/27/2014

Rick visits charming Dutch sights from Haarlem to Rotterdam and from Delft to the Zuiderzee.

• Monday July 4, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday July 4, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Prague

Premiered On: 01/03/2015

Prague's massive castle, statue-lined bridge, evocative Jewish Quarter and more are explored.

• Tuesday July 5, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday July 5, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Berlin

Premiered On: 01/10/2015

Rick explores Berlin's trendy east side, people-friendly riverfront, and its vibrant social scene.

• Wednesday July 6, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday July 6, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail

Premiered On: 12/10/2016

Rick visits Hamburg, Germany's mighty port city, and the great historic sights of Martin Luther.

• Thursday July 7, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday July 7, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Germany's Dresden and Leipzig

Premiered On: 12/17/2016

Opulent palaces and art treasures in Dresden and the Bach heritage of Leipzig are explored.

• Friday July 8, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday July 8, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters

Premiered On: 12/08/2010

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.

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

Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg

Premiered On: 12/24/2016

Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt and the maze of underground bomb shelters in Nurnberg are explored.

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

Bulgaria

Premiered On: 12/31/2016

Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans.

• Tuesday July 12, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday July 12, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Romania

Premiered On: 01/07/2017

Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, and its "Little Paris of the East" architecture is explored.

• Wednesday July 13, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday July 13, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Assisi and Italian Country Charm

Premiered On: 01/14/2017

In the Italian countryside, Rick connects with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking down into deep and ancient wine cellars. He ends in Assisi - the hometown of St. Francis.

• Thursday July 14, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday July 14, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country

Premiered On: 01/21/2017

Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. Rick enjoys a front-row seat at its wild horse race - the venerable Palio - and marvel at cultural treasures from the days when Siena rivaled Florence for leadership of Tuscany.

• Friday July 15, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday July 15, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Galicia and the Camino de Santiago

Premiered On: 12/15/2010

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.

• Sunday July 17, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday July 17, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday July 20, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday July 20, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday July 20, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday July 20, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2

West England

Premiered On: 01/28/2017

Quaint Cotswold villages; the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur; and the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury are explored.

• Monday July 18, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday July 18, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Southeast England

Premiered On: 02/04/2017

Rick travels from Canterbury to Dover and visits the beachy resort of Brighton (England's Coney Island).

• Tuesday July 19, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday July 19, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

England's Cornwall

Premiered On: 02/11/2017

Rick explores a world of flowers springing from towering hedges and visits Dartmoor National Park.

• Wednesday July 20, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday July 20, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

The Heart of England

Premiered On: 12/08/2018

Rick Steves visits Winston Churchill's birthplace at Blenheim Palace. At Ironbridge Gorge, he fires up memories of the Industrial Revolution. Rick drives on the left and polishes his pub etiquette.

• Thursday July 21, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday July 21, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Lisbon

Premiered On: 12/15/2018

Rick explores Lisbon, Portugal and strolls the city's back lanes and the reinvigorated waterfront. He takes a side trip to Sintra to explore the fanciful castles of Portuguese royalty and climbs hilltop ramparts with grand views.

• Friday July 22, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday July 22, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Basque Country

Premiered On: 12/22/2010

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.

• Sunday July 24, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday July 24, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday July 27, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday July 27, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2

Portugal's Heartland

Premiered On: 12/22/2018

Rick Steves dances on the beach at Nazare, marvels at a medieval abbey in Batalha, visits a royal library and revels with university students in Coimbra.

• Monday July 25, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday July 25, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Travel Skills: Cruising

Premiered On: 12/29/2018

Setting sail on the Mediterranean, Rick explores the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. Along with the joys and efficiencies of cruising, Rick considers the downsides, including the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism.

• Tuesday July 26, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday July 26, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes

Premiered On: 01/05/2019

Rick island-hops through the Aegean, sampling the Greek getaways of Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes. He tours ancient ruins, traces the vestiges of the Crusaders, samples rustic cuisine, savors classic Greek-island views, and compares beaches.

• Wednesday July 27, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Recent

Paris Side-Trips - S8 E4

• Saturday June 25, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday June 25, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET
• Friday June 24, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday June 24, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Basque Country - S6 E12

• Monday June 20, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday June 20, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Oslo - S6 E7

• Wednesday June 22, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 22, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday June 22, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 22, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday June 19, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday June 19, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

France's Loire: Chateau Country - S8 E3

• Thursday June 23, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday June 23, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday June 18, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday June 18, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Galicia and the Camino de Santiago - S6 E11

• Friday June 17, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday June 17, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters - S6 E10

• Thursday June 16, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday June 16, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Stockholm - S6 E9

• Wednesday June 15, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 15, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

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

• Tuesday June 14, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday June 14, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Central Turkey - S8 E2

• Wednesday June 22, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 22, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday June 11, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday June 11, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Andalucia, Gibraltar, and Tangier - S6 E6

• Wednesday June 15, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 15, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday June 15, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 15, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday June 12, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday June 12, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2
• Friday June 10, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday June 10, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

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

• Thursday June 9, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday June 9, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday June 8, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 8, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday June 8, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 8, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday June 5, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday June 5, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

The Best of Slovenia - S6 E4

• Wednesday June 8, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 8, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday June 1, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 1, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday June 1, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday June 1, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday May 29, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday May 29, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips - S6 E3

• Tuesday June 7, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday June 7, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday May 25, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday May 25, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday May 25, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday May 25, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2

Croatia: Adriatic Delights - S6 E2

• Monday June 6, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday June 6, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Western Turkey - S8 E1

• Tuesday June 21, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday June 21, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday June 4, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday June 4, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of - S4 E11

• Friday June 3, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday June 3, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Salzburg and Surroundings - S4 E10

• Thursday June 2, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday June 2, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Vienna - S4 E9

• Wednesday June 1, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday June 1, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Italy's Great Hill Towns - S4 E8

• Tuesday May 31, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday May 31, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Tuscany's Dolce Vita - S4 E7

• Monday May 30, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday May 30, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

European Travel Skills, Part I - S7 E12

• Saturday May 28, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday May 28, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Milan and Lake Como - S4 E6

• Friday May 27, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday May 27, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Italy's Amalfi Coast - S4 E5

• Thursday May 26, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday May 26, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Naples and Pompeii - S4 E4

• Wednesday May 25, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday May 25, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

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