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Bulgaria

Premiered On: 12/31/2016

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

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

The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam

Premiered On: 12/27/2014

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

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

Barcelona and Catalunya

Premiered On: 11/05/2008

After enjoying vibrant street scenes, tasty tapas, and the pedestrian-friendly Gothic Quarter in Barcelona, Rick takes a scenic side trip to mountaintop Montserrat and an artist's pilgrimage along the Costa Brava to Salvador Dali country. Stops include Dali's home in seaside Cadaques and his playfully surreal mausoleum/museum in nearby Figures.

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

Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra

Premiered On: 11/12/2008

Rick visits Europe's tiniest countries. Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church. The fairy-tale princedom of Monaco lures visitors with its fancy casino and glamorous views. San Marino, Italy's last independent hill town, still looks formidable, as does the castle-guarded principality of Liechtenstein. And tiny Andorra entertains shoppers and hikers alike.

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

Great Swiss Cities

Premiered On: 11/19/2008

While exploring an often overlooked side of Switzerland, Rick gets some exercise, from ringing a very big bell to doing a little river rafting?without the raft. He also enjoys a variety of eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to pieces created by inmates of an asylum, and ponders a few Swiss innovations, including hush-hush underground arsenals.

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

Vienna and the Danube

Premiered On: 11/26/2008

Take in the city's wealth of elegant gardens, great art, and fine music. Rick explores the city's surroundings with a trip along the Danube River and a hike to the breathtakingly Baroque Melk Abbey.

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

The Czech Republic Beyond Prague

Premiered On: 12/03/2008

Rick gets started with a whirlwind of Art Nouveau, local pub music, stinky cheese-tasting, river-rafting, and peat-bathing in places like Olomouc, Moravsky Krumlov, Telc, Trebon and Konopiste. Also, he tours a remarkable memorial to the holocaust in Terezen, and the charming castle town of Cesky Krumlov.

• Friday October 7, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday October 7, 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.

• Saturday October 8, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday October 8, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Prague

Premiered On: 01/03/2015

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

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

Athens and Side Trips

Premiered On: 12/10/2008

Rick tours the must-sees of ancient Athens, including the Parthenon, Agora, and amazing National Archaeological Museum. He takes side trips to the ruins of the mystical oracle at Delphi, and a fast boat ride to the romantic, traffic-free Isle of Hydra.

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

Greece's Peloponnese

Premiered On: 12/17/2008

After enjoying the charming old port town of Nafplio, Rick goes to the ruins of Olympia and explores the ancient capital of Mycenae. He wanders off the beaten path along the rustic, rough-and-tumble Mani Peninsula, relaxes in the idyllic beach town of Kardymli, and marvels at Greece's Rock of Gibraltar: the fortress town of Monemvasia.

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

Copenhagen

Premiered On: 12/29/2008

Rick discovers reminders of Copenhagen's Viking history and symbols of its proudly independent ways. He strolls through Europe's first great pedestrian zone, admires crown jewels in the palace, and takes a bike ride through a famous hippie squatter community, finishing at Copenhagen's full-time carnival, Tivoli Gardens.

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

Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen

Premiered On: 01/05/2009

Using Copenhagen as a springboard, Rick visits the very best of Denmark. He goes to Aarhus, a charming open-air museum; Roskilde, with its royal burial church and the best Viking ship museum anywhere; and the delightfully quaint Isle of Aer? comes with half-timbered cottages, ships in bottles, and cobbled alleyways.

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

Istanbul

Premiered On: 01/12/2009

Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, Rick explores the fascinating, multilayered city of Istanbul. He shops the Grand Bazaar and the famously fragrant Spice Market. He follows the fall of the ancient capital of Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall, and wanders among the treasures of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Then, he takes a cruise on the Bosphorus, makes friends over backgammon, and tries a traditional Turkish bath.

• Friday October 14, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday October 14, 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.

• Saturday October 15, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday October 15, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Berlin

Premiered On: 01/10/2015

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

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

Iran: Tehran and Side Trips

Premiered On: 01/19/2009

Visiting Tehran, Shiraz, Persepolis, and a small village, Rick gets a rare present-day look at of some of civilization's most important historical sites, and a sense of Iran's 21st-century culture.

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

Iran's Historic Capitals

Premiered On: 10/14/2009

Rick explores three historic capitals of Iran: Persepolis, with its splendid monuments; Shiraz, with the tombs of Iran's most beloved poets; and Esfahan, with its extraordinary mosques and endearing people.

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

Croatia: Adriatic Delights

Premiered On: 10/13/2010

A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Sampling the very best of Croatia, Rick explores the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic island ports. Heading inland, he hikes through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoys the thriving capital city Zagreb. The Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj.

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

Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips

Premiered On: 10/20/2010

Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic." From this remarkably preserved medieval fortress city, Rick ventures into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia. In Bosnia, he visits Mostar ? war-torn in the 90s, but bursting with promise today. In Montenegro, he sails the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and explores its mysterious, mountainous interior.

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

The Best of Slovenia

Premiered On: 10/27/2010

Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries. From its prosperous capital of Ljubljana, Rick enjoys the mountain resort of Lake Bled, ventures into the Julian Alps for natural thrills mixed with World War I history, goes spelunking in a gigantic cave, and swims with Slavs in a charming Adriatic port.

• Friday October 21, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday October 21, 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.

• Saturday October 22, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday October 22, 2022 12:00 pm 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.

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

Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol

Premiered On: 11/03/2010

Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba. And the pride of the Reconquista and the power of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand enliven the region's great sights. Tasting the smooth sherry and marveling at prancing stallions, Rick finds the passion in Andalucian culture. And he tops it off with fun in the Spanish sun on the Costa del Sol.

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

Andalucia, Gibraltar, and Tangier

Premiered On: 11/10/2010

Exploring Andalucia, Rick experiences the quintessence of Spanish culture. Starting up high, in Spain's whitewashed hill towns, he rolls down to the coast to enjoy the windsurfing mecca of Tarifa. Then Rick catches a bit of Britain on the Rock of Gibraltar, and sails to Africa for a Moroccan finale in Tangier.

• Tuesday October 25, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday October 25, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Oslo

Premiered On: 11/17/2010

The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city - from its once-fearsome Viking ships to its sleek new Opera House, from tales of World War II heroism to the constant festival of its thriving harborfront. Connecting with the culture, Rick enjoys art - from Vigeland's statues to Monch's scream - and caps things off by joining local friends for a sail on their fjord.

• Wednesday October 26, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday October 26, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

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.

• Thursday October 27, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday October 27, 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.

• Friday October 28, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday October 28, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

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.

• Saturday October 29, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday October 29, 2022 12:00 pm 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.

• Sunday October 30, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday October 30, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

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.

• Monday October 31, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday October 31, 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.

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

Recent

France's Dordogne - S5 E2

• Friday September 30, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday September 30, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Burgundy: Profound France - S5 E1

• Thursday September 29, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday September 29, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of - S4 E11

• Wednesday September 28, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Salzburg and Surroundings - S4 E10

• Tuesday September 27, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday September 27, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Vienna - S4 E9

• Monday September 26, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday September 26, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Amsterdam - S8 E9

• Wednesday September 28, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 28, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday September 25, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday September 25, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg - S9 E3

• Saturday September 24, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday September 24, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Italy's Great Hill Towns - S4 E8

• Friday September 23, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday September 23, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Tuscany's Dolce Vita - S4 E7

• Thursday September 22, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday September 22, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Milan and Lake Como - S4 E6

• Wednesday September 21, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday September 21, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Italy's Amalfi Coast - S4 E5

• Tuesday September 20, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday September 20, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Italy's Veneto: Verona, Padua, and Ravenna - S8 E8

• Wednesday September 21, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 21, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 21, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 21, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday September 18, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday September 18, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Germany's Dresden and Leipzig - S9 E2

• Saturday September 17, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday September 17, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Edinburgh - S4 E3

• Friday September 16, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday September 16, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

North Wales: Feisty and Poetic - S4 E2

• Thursday September 15, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday September 15, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

England's Bath and York - S4 E1

• Wednesday September 14, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday September 14, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Sevilla - S3 E13

• Tuesday September 13, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday September 13, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Lisbon and the Algarve - S3 E12

• Monday September 12, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday September 12, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre - S8 E7

• Wednesday September 14, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 14, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 14, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 14, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday September 11, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday September 11, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail - S9 E1

• Saturday September 10, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday September 10, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

Budapest: The Best of Hungary - S3 E11

• Friday September 9, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday September 9, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz, and Warsaw - S3 E10

• Thursday September 8, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday September 8, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

French Riviera: Uniquely Chic - S3 E9

• Wednesday September 7, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday September 7, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

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

• Tuesday September 6, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday September 6, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Belgium: Bruges and Brussels - S3 E7

• Monday September 5, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Monday September 5, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Palestine - S8 E6

• Wednesday September 7, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 7, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 7, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 7, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2
• Sunday September 4, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET2
• Sunday September 4, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET2

Berlin - S8 E12

• Saturday September 3, 2022 1:00 pm ET on KET
• Saturday September 3, 2022 12:00 pm CT on KET

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

• Friday September 2, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Friday September 2, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

London: Mod and Trad - S3 E5

• Thursday September 1, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Thursday September 1, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland - S3 E4

• Wednesday August 31, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Wednesday August 31, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET

The Best of Israel - S8 E5

• Wednesday August 31, 2022 3:00 pm ET on KET2
• Wednesday August 31, 2022 2:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday August 31, 2022 10:30 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday August 31, 2022 9:30 am CT on KET2

Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life - S3 E3

• Tuesday August 30, 2022 11:00 am ET on KET
• Tuesday August 30, 2022 10:00 am CT on KET