Rome: Eternally Engaging. In this hour-long travel special, we explore the "Eternal City" of Rome, a grand and ancient metropolis rich with exquisite art, vibrant culture, and centuries of history. We trace the rise and fall of classical Rome, meander through the heart of Bernini's Baroque Rome, and make a pilgrimage to the Vatican. Then, we ...Slideshow: Rick's Top 10 Tours for 2023. We've filled about 60 percent of our 2023 tour seats and it's fascinating to see which corners of Europe are pushing travelers' "must-see" buttons. If you haven't yet decided on the trip of your dreams maybe this slideshow will inspire you.Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2018 | Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. We'll remember great navigat...A Rick Steves tour manager will coordinate the group's transportation and hotels and provide advice for sightseeing, meals, etc. All group transportation from Salzburg to Chamonix; 11 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotels; All breakfasts are included; All tips for tour manager and driverAre you dreaming of travel? Join us live on Mondays for our Monday Night Travel series! Together we'll journey to destinations across Europe and beyond with expert guests leading the way. Each week, you'll learn about art, history, food, and culture while picking up tried-and-true travel tips along the way. You'll even have a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A. Whether you're planning a ...Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brûlée. Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, bask in medieval majesty at Notre-Dame Cathedral, stroll Montmartre and its Sacré Cœur church, study the Latin Quarter, remember the Revolution at Place de la Concorde, saunter the Champs-Elysées, get impressed by ...Get inspired with Rick Steves' recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Bavaria. Bavaria is the Texas of Germany: a relatively huge chunk of the country (Germany's largest Bundesland), with an independent streak and unique history, not to mention still-vibrant rural traditions that seem ...A young country with an old history, Morocco is a photographer's delight and a budget traveler's dream. It's cheap, exotic, and easier and more appealing than ever. Along with a rich culture, Morocco offers plenty of contrast — from beach resorts to bustling desert markets, from jagged mountains to sleepy, mud-brick oasis towns. And a visit to Morocco — so close to Europe, yet embracing ...By Rick Steves. Walking through the various souks of the labyrinthine medina, I found sights you could only dream of in America. Dodging blind men and clubfeet, I was stoned by smells, sounds, sights, and feelings. People came in all colors, sizes, temperaments, and varieties of deformities. Milky eyes, charismatic beggars, stumps of limbs ...By Rick Steves. Looking for a fountain of youth? I've long noticed that older travelers seem younger than average in their appearance, attitudes, and energy levels. Travel is an excellent way to stay young in spirit — and many senior adventurers are proclaiming, "Age matters only if you're a cheese" as they plan their next trip (and the one ...INDIANAPOLIS — With the Indiana Pacers trailing 3-0 to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, thanks to two blown leads late in two games, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle vowed ...Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1 Gate B to C - Rick Steves Travel Forum. Jump to bottom. Posted by n1991 on 03/15/24 10:39 AM. I am an Indian national living in the UK travelling to Namibia via Frankfurt (along with a return trip). I am flying with Lufthansa through and through under one ticket.Jun 2, 2016 ... Rick Steves, a travel writer, TV host and member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, Wash., is the June 2016 "I'm a Lutheran" feature.Scotland's Islands. We'll begin on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland. Then we'll visit another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye, where we'll explore Iron Age forts, peat fields, a venerable distillery, thatched crofter huts, and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula.Plus you'll get all this, too. A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of France come alive for you; All group transportation from Chartres to Nice; 12 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotelsSweden. Scandinavia's heartland, Sweden is far bigger than Denmark and far flatter than Norway. This family-friendly land is home to Ikea, Volvo, ABBA, and long summer vacations at red-painted, white-trimmed summer cottages. While nearly 80 percent of its landscape is wilderness, Sweden's capital, Stockholm, is Scandinavia's grandest city.Travel to Spain and France for vacation on a Rick Steves Basque Country tour! You'll experience Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao and its Guggenheim, Guernica, and Bayonne on this 9-day tour.Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brûlée. Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, bask in medieval majesty at Notre-Dame Cathedral, stroll Montmartre and its Sacré Cœur church, study the Latin Quarter, remember the Revolution at Place de la Concorde, saunter the Champs-Elysées, get impressed by ...Rick’s Best Three-Week France Trip by Car. While this trip is doable in 22 days, most will appreciate adding an extra day here and there to rest their engine. Day 1: Fly into Paris (save Paris sightseeing for your trip finale), pick up your car, and visit Giverny en route to Honfleur (sleep in Honfleur) Day 2: Morning in Honfleur, afternoon ...I'm Rick Steves. And in this special program, we'll learn from the hard lessons of fascism in 20th-century Europe. Thanks for joining us. With some thoughtful travel, we'll see how entire nations were first mesmerized and then led astray by their fascist leaders. Our journey will take us back nearly a century to learn how, in Europe, fascism ...Belgium: Bruges and Brussels. In this program, we start in Bruges to check into a medieval hospital, savor the exquisite art of Memling, climb a bell tower to get up close and fortissimo at a carillon concert, and sample fresh frites and the world's tastiest chocolate. Then we ride the train to Brussels, where we stroll Europe's finest square ...The Rick Steves Audio Europe™ app organizes Rick's vast library of self-guided walking tours and radio interviews into geographic playlists covering Europe's top sights, travel tips, and cultural insights. Apple® iOS Version 4.1.6 Release: May 22, 2023 Free. Android Version …The Rick Steves Athens & the Heart of Greece tour is an odyssey of time-travel thrills, from Athens' majestic Acropolis to the must-see ancient sites of Delphi, Olympia, Epidavros, and Mycenae. You'll walk among marble monuments where Plato pondered, splash in the turquoise Aegean where Odysseus sailed, gaze up at god-dwelling mountains, sample ...Oct 6, 2023 · Fifty years later, that trip with Openshaw — who has co-authored many of Steves’ guidebooks — remains the venerable travel writer’s favorite European adventure. Rocky Mountain PBS caught up with Steves over Zoom, who joined from his home in Washington state following a trip to Poland and Turkey. This conversation has been edited for ...By Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw. So much to see, so little time. How to choose? To help you get started, we've listed our top picks for where to go in Holland, and our plan for your best two-week trip.. With affordable flights from the US, minimal culture shock, almost no language barrier, and a well-organized tourist trade, the Netherlands is a good place to start a European trip — but ...Get inspired with Rick Steves' recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on the Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre Travel Guide by Rick Steves Tucked between Genoa and Pisa, along a mountainous and seductive six-mile stretch of the Italian Riviera, lie the Cinque Terre — five (cinque) traffic-free ...In Istanbul, we'll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and munch our way through the famously fragrant Spice Market. We'll follow the fall of the ancient capital of Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall, and wander among the treasures of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace. To escape the city bustle, we'll cruise the churning waters of the Bosphorus, make ...Best of Germany in 13 Days Tour. from $4,195 per person + air. Single Supplement $775. See Dates & Prices. The Best of Germany tour begins with the sound of seagulls in Hamburg, a city that tickles tourists with its people-friendly harbor and a nearly Nordic vibe. From there you'll daydream through fairy-tale forests, meander the mighty Rhine ...Plus you'll get all this, too. A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Ireland come alive for you; All group transportation from Ennis to Dublin; 6 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotels and B&BsPlus you'll get all this, too. A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of the Basque Country come alive for you; All group transportation from Bayonne, France, to Bilbao, Spain; 8 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally ...Rick Steves' travel tips help maximize your time and money spent in Europe and beyond. Travel Tips topics include packing, planning, safety, tourist scams, transportation, money, sleeping, and much more.Sophisticated cave paintings and Roman engineering achievements in today's France reveal ancient standards of living that went beyond mere survival. #rickste...Plus you'll get all this, too. A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Switzerland come alive for you; All group transportation from Luzern to Bern; 11 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotelsThis is it! Rick's baby and the tour that started it all. Our longest running itinerary brings you a colorful mix of must-see cities and countryside charms. Starting in Amsterdam and ending in Paris, with stops in Germany's Rhine Valley and Rothenburg, the Austrian and Swiss Alps, Venice, Florence, Rome, the Cinque Terre, and Burgundy, our classic, three-week Rick Steves' Europe Through the ...By Rick Steves. A fundamental packing question is your choice of luggage. Of all the options for travel bags, specifically for an overseas trip with lots of stops, I'd consider only four types: a carry-on-size soft backpack, an internal-frame backpack, a carry-on-size bag with wheels, or. a carry-on-size rolling backpack.With Rick Steves' Italy 2007, travelers can experience the best of everything Italy has to offer — economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves' Italy 2007 includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries ...Plus you'll get all this, too. A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Rome come alive for you; All group transportation during the week in and around Rome; 6 nights' accommodations in a memorable, centrally located hotelRick Steves Greece and Turkey tours provide the best value for your trip to Europe. Our stress-free Greece and Turkey vacations package together small groups, great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing — and memories to last a lifetime. Browse Rick's best Greece and Turkey tours and vacation packages:Rick Steves. 677,681 likes · 30,073 talking about this. Guidebook author, TV & radio host, business owner, Lutheran, and NORML Board Member.Our travel bags have been personally designed by Rick Steves to bring you maximum durability and practicality for the lowest price. 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Brussels Urbane capital of Belgium, the European Union, and NATO, with one of Europe's grandest squares, colorful urban zones, and a beloved statue of a little boy peeing. Antwerp Gentrified port city with excellent museums, Belgium's best fashion, and an engaging mix ...Are you looking for a fun and educational way to engage your child with nature? Look no further than a Ranger Rick subscription. In today’s digital age, it can be challenging to te...Florence, the home of the Renaissance and birthplace of our modern world, has the best Renaissance art in Europe. In a single day, you can look Michelangelo's David in the eyes, fall under the seductive sway of Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and climb the modern world's first dome, which still dominates the skyline. Of course, Florentine art goes beyond paintings and statues — enjoy the food ...The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe. We experience its massive castle, beloved statue-lined bridge, historic Jewish Quarter, and thrilling 20th-century history while enjoying its infectious love of music and perhaps the best beer in Europe. With a beautifully preserved Old Town, Prague deserves its nickname: the Golden City of a ...By Rick Steves. Naples Bay rounds out any trip to Italy with an antipasto misto of travel thrills. Serene Sorrento, an hour south of Naples' urban intensity, is a great home base and the gateway to the much-drooled-over Amalfi Coast. From the jet-setting island of Capri to the stunning Amalfi towns, from ancient Pompeii to even more ancient ...The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 100-mile, ten-day hike — but we cheated a bit, hiking the best 60 miles in six days from mountain lodge to mountain lodge, catching local buses through the less exciting parts, and letting a "sherpa service" shuttle our bags each day through France, Italy, and Switzerland, from Chamonix to Chamonix.By Rick Steves. In Venice, cruise ships dock near the city, making it a cinch to get into town on your own — without paying for a pricey excursion. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) Cruise ships include plenty of free entertainment, including lounging by the pool and enjoying the scenery. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) When I was growing up, cruising was a ...Impressions of Italy. Look closely on a walk through Florence's Oltrarno neighborhood and you'll find symbols of its medieval past. (photo: Rick Steves) Each day in Rome, hundreds of faithful penitents climb the Scala Santa on their knees, reciting a litany of prayers. (photo: Rick Steves) I'm lucky that my work allows me to spend a good part ...Richard John Steves Jr. (born May 10, 1955) is an American travel writer, author, activist, and television personality. His travel philosophy encourages people to explore less-touristy areas of destinations and to become immersed in the local people's way of life. Starting in 2000, he hosted Rick Steves' Europe, a travel series on public ...Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually.Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually.Rick Steves' Europe is public television's most-watched, longest-running travel series. Produced and presented by best-selling guidebook author Rick Steves, each half-hour show takes viewers to ...Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe. This time we're in Saxony — the great cities of Dresden and Leipzig. It's eastern Germany, and you're in for some monumental travel experiences. Thanks for joining us. Saxony is a proud region of Germany with a long and rich history. Its two leading cities are Leipzig and Dresden.Pastor Rick Warren, the renowned author and speaker, has been a beacon of hope for millions around the world. His Daily Hope podcast has become a source of inspiration and empowerm...Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Iceland. Iceland Travel Guide by Rick Steves Floating alone where the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, Iceland offers stunning natural wonders, kind and gregarious people, and unique attractions.Rick Steves Art of Europe. Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on October 3, 2022. Florence…Botticelli in the Uffizi. Rome…Michelangelo at the Vatican. Madrid…El Greco at the Prado. Vienna…Klimt in the Belvedere Palace…and it goes on and on. Join Rick as he celebrates the debut of Rick Steves Art of ...The Rick Steves' philosophy of community building and just the right amount of on your own time made the trip--plus this is a very interesting part of the world and worth every minute." Cortney. Tour: 05/02/23. Overall rating: rating 5 of 5. Barbara, our tour guide, was terrific. We had a great group of fellow travelers.Rick Steves. Writer: Rick Steves' Europe. Rick Steves writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Rick Steves grew up in Edmonds, Washington and studied at the University of Washington where he received degrees in Business Administration and European History. But his real education came in Europe - since 1973 he's spent 120 days a year in Europe.France, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and world-renowned cuisine, is a dream destination for many travelers. And when it comes to exploring this beautiful country, th...Are you looking for a fun and educational way to engage your child with nature? Look no further than a Ranger Rick subscription. In today’s digital age, it can be challenging to te...Slideshow: Rick's Top 10 Tours for 2023. We've filled about 60 percent of our 2023 tour seats and it's fascinating to see which corners of Europe are pushing travelers' "must-see" buttons. If you haven't yet decided on the trip of your dreams maybe this slideshow will inspire you.Romania. We'll tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its "Little Paris of the East" architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator. Then we'll head into Transylvania, where we'll visit fortified churches, cobbled merchant towns like Sighișoara, and castles made famous by an imported German king and the real-life ...Very roughly determine what the unit of currency (euros, kroner, Swiss francs, or whatever) is worth in American dollars. For example, let's say the exchange rate is €1 = $1.10. If a strudel costs €5, then it costs five times $1.10, or $5.50. Ten euros, at this rate, would be about $11, and €250 = $275 (figure 250 plus about 10 percent more).Travel on a Rick Steves city tour of Paris, London, Rome, Venice or beyond for the very best value in a European vacation. Rick packages all his tours to include small groups, great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing, and memories to last a lifetime. Best of Rome in 7 Days Tour. 2024Milan. While many tourists come to Italy for the past, Milan is today's Italy. The nation's fashion, industry, banking, TV, publishing, and convention capital, Milan is a hardworking, style-conscious, time-is-money city of 1.3 million. In this city of refined tastes, window displays are gorgeous, cigarettes are chic, and even the cheese comes ...Budapest. Europe's most underrated big city, Budapest is a unique metropolis at the heart of a unique nation. Here you'll find a mix of experiences unlike any other you'll find in Europe: Feel your stress ebb away as you soak in hundred-degree water, surrounded by opulent Baroque domes (and happy Hungarians). Ogle richly decorated interiors ...Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2002 | Deepest Ireland is best experienced on its Gaelic-speaking west coast, where the rugged villages have changed littl...Get inspired with Rick Steves' recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Athens. Though sprawling and congested, Athens has a compact, pleasant tourist zone capped by the famous Acropolis — the world's top ancient site. In this historic town, you'll walk in the footsteps of the great ...Rick Steves' travel tips help maximize your time and money spent in Europe and beyond. Travel Tips topics include packing, planning, safety, tourist scams, transportation, money, sleeping, and much more.Plus you'll get all this, too. A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland come alive for you; All group transportation from Koblenz, Germany, to Vienna, AustriaIn today’s fast-paced and chaotic world, it can be challenging to find a sense of peace and purpose in our lives. Thankfully, there are resources available that can guide us on thi...(photo: Rick Steves) The Rhine River is best experienced from the deck of a relaxing riverboat, surrounded by the wonders of this romantic and historic gorge. (photo: Rick Steves) Sometimes in travel, the journey is the reward. And that is particularly true in Europe, where travelers can enjoy special trains, buses, and boats that link ...Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2014 | Exploring Italy's most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza, su...Portugal. Perched on the Atlantic on the far edge of Europe, Portugal preserves a salty, traditional culture. Gnarled fishermen still mend their nets, and rustically clad women sell fish and produce in markets. But along with the old, you'll also find the modern, especially in the culturally rich capital of Lisbon and the second city of Porto.Provence. This magnificent region is shaped like a giant wedge of quiche. From its sunburned crust, fanning out along the Mediterranean coast from the Camargue to Marseille, it stretches north along the Rhône Valley to Orange. The Romans were here in force and left lots of ruins — some of the best anywhere. Seven popes, artists such as ...The Rick Steves Travel Forum is a place for discussing all things related to European travel. We provide our community with these message boards to assist and encourage thoughtful travel to maximize your experience abroad. It's also a great way to connect travelers with each other! For the comfort and enjoyment of everyone, our community is ...Get inspired with Rick Steves' recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on the Cotswolds. The Cotswold Hills, a 25-by-90-mile chunk of Gloucestershire, are dotted with enchanting villages. As with many fairy-tale regions of Europe, the present-day beauty of the Cotswolds is the result of an ...By Rick Steves. So much to see, so little time. How to choose? To help you get started, I've listed my top picks for where to go in Austria (and a few great spots just over the border), and my plan for your best two-week trip. ... Rick’s Best Two-Week Austria Trip (by Train) Day 1: Fly into Vienna (sleep in Vienna) Day 2: Vienna (sleep in Vienna)Are you dreaming of travel? Join us live on Mondays for our Monday Night Travel series! Together we'll journey to destinations across Europe and beyond with expert guests leading the way. Each week, you'll learn about art, history, food, and culture while picking up tried-and-true travel tips along the way. You'll even have a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A. Whether you're planning a ...Very roughly determine what the unit of currency (euros, kroner, Swiss francs, or whatever) is worth in American dollars. For example, let's say the exchange rate is €1 = $1.10. If a strudel costs €5, then it costs five times $1.10, or $5.50. Ten euros, at this rate, would be about $11, and €250 = $275 (figure 250 plus about 10 percent more).Why it matters…. You can switch to a different date or destination — with no charge or penalty — up to 60 days before your departure date. Fine print: On a fully guided Rick Steves tour, you are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. An "un-guided" My Way tour includes no sightseeing, admissions, lunches or ...Dolomites. Italy's dramatic rocky rooftop, the Dolomites, offers some of the best mountain thrills in Europe. The bold, light-gray cliffs and spires flecked with snow, above green, flower-speckled-meadows and beneath a blue sky, offer a powerful, unique, and memorable mountain experience. Here, the region's Austrian history survives in a warm ...Rick Steves is America's leading authority on European travel. Find out how to plan your own trip or join one of his value-packed tours and vacations, watch his TV shows, listen to his radio, and more.Rick Steves Spain (Travel Guide) Paperback - Folded Map, October 11, 2022. Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Spain. Savor authentic paella, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona's beaches: experience it all with Rick!Feb 26, 2020 ... Samantha Brown, who is the host of the PBS Show Places to Love, met up with fellow travel host and author Rick Steves in downtown Los ...Get inspired with Rick Steves' recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Brussels. Six hundred years ago, Brussels was just a nice place to stop and buy a waffle on the way to Bruges. Today it's a city of two million people, the capital of Belgium, the headquarters of NATO, and the seat of ...Rick Steves' travel tips help maximize your time and money spent in Europe and beyond. Travel Tips topics include packing, planning, safety, tourist scams, transportation, money, sleeping, and much more.Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually.Rick Steves spent the summer after high school backpacking through Europe on two dollars a day—sleeping on the floor, sneaking into museums, and subsisting on a diet of bread and jam. When he ...Germany is blessed with some of Europe's most high-powered sights. It has spectacular scenery — the jagged Alps, flower-filled meadows, rolling hills of forests and farms, and mighty rivers — dotted all over with castles and churches of every variety. In Deutschland's idyllic half-timbered villages, you can enjoy strudel at the bakery or sip a stein of beer while bikes rattle by over the ...For 30 years, I've spent all my travel time overseas…mostly in Europe. Finally, it's time I saw the good old USA. On March 3rd, I'm setting off on a 20 cities in 20 days road trip, giving talks in mostly smaller cities and towns — all the way from Seattle, Washington to Tallahassee, FloridRick Steves Spain tours provide the best value for your trip to Europe. Our stress-free Spain vacations package together small groups, great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing — and memories to last a lifetime. Browse Rick's best Spain tours and vacation packages: Best of Spain in 14 Days Tour. 2024Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe. This time we're in Saxony — the great cities of Dresden and Leipzig. It's eastern Germany, and you're in for some monumental travel experiences. Thanks for joining us. Saxony is a proud region of Germany with a long and rich history. Its two leading cities are Leipzig and Dresden.In this one-hour special, join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgettable hikes. We conquer the Dolomites in Italy and the Zugspitze in Austria and Germany. In Switzerland, we savor the beauty of the Matterhorn and Jungfrau peaks, and the idyllic region of Appenzell. And in France, starting off from Chamonix, we ride the ...My Favorite Vienna. In Vienna, the neighborhood coffeehouse down the street doubles as the locals' "living room." (photo: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli) Musical steps at Vienna's Haus der Musik are just one of the museum's fun features. (photo: Rick Steves) Back in the summer of 1969, I took my first trip to Europe.Rick Steves European Travel Talk 2014 | You'll learn now or you'll learn later: The first step to a great trip is packing light — you can travel for months w...Mar 25, 2023 · Grant Hindsley. March 25, 2023. When the Washington State–based travel guide and TV host Rick Steves decided to return to Europe in early 2022, he wasn’t sure how many of his favorite local ...The Royal Getaway of Sintra. For centuries, Portugal's royalty considered Sintra the perfect place to escape from Lisbon. Today, tourists can experience Sintra's mix of natural and man-made beauty, too, from fantasy castles to lush forests to craggy hilltops with hazy views of the Atlantic. Watch the full episode: Lisbon.Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2018 | We'll begin on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland. Then we'll visit...Lisbon. Lisbon, Portugal's capital, is ramshackle, trendy, and charming all at once — an endearing mix of now and then. Vintage trolleys shiver up and down its hills, bird-stained statues mark grand squares, taxis rattle and screech through cobbled lanes, and Art Nouveau cafés are filled equally with well-worn and well-dressed locals ...This two-week itinerary covers the country's top sights. Day 1: Fly into Palermo, begin sightseeing there (sleep in Palermo) Day 2: Sightsee Palermo; side-trip to Monreale (sleep in Palermo) Day 3: Pick up car, visit Segesta en route to Trapani (sleep in Trapani) Day 4: Day-trip to Mozia and the salt flats, and up to Erice (sleep in Trapani)The Rick Steves Athens & the Heart of Greece tour is an odyssey of time-travel thrills, from Athens' majestic Acropolis to the must-see ancient sites of Delphi, Olympia, Epidavros, and Mycenae. You'll walk among marble monuments where Plato pondered, splash in the turquoise Aegean where Odysseus sailed, gaze up at god-dwelling mountains, sample ...Edinburgh is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe — packed with history and fun, and always changing. Though the following sights aren't as famous as the city's castle and fabled Royal Mile, these lesser-known museums and experiences are worth working into your next visit.Enjoy public television's most-watched, longest-running travel series hosted by best-selling guidebook author Rick Steves. Browse for shows by destination, watch full episodes and clips, and join the forum to discuss the show.Select a region to find the Rick Steves guidebooks, Snapshot guides, and Pocket guides — and phrase books — that can help you get the most out of every day and dollar. "Best of" Guidebooks. Britain & Ireland. Central & Eastern Europe. France. Germany, Austria, Switzerland. Greece & Turkey. Italy. Netherlands & Belgium.Watch Rick Steves explore the art, culture, and history of Europe in his TV series and books. Find episodes, specials, extras, and more on the official PBS website.April 29, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT. 13 min. EDMONDS, Wash. — At first glance, it is hard to tell that Rick Steves is protesting. In the center of his hometown, America's favorite travel host is ...Rick Hendrick Chevy is a renowned name in the automotive industry, known for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. With a rich history dating back several decades...Hi I'm Rick Steves, exploring more of the best of Europe. This time we're in the northwest of France, enjoying Normandy — friendly locals, crêpes, Camembert, water lillies, and a very big abbey. Thanks for joining us. While it's seen more than its share of war, today Normandy is a peaceful and welcoming corner of France. With its thought ...Mar 25, 2023 · Grant Hindsley. March 25, 2023. When the Washington State–based travel guide and TV host Rick Steves decided to return to Europe in early 2022, he wasn’t sure how many of his favorite local ...Greece's Top Ten Stops. By Rick Steves. The fortified ghost town of Vathia, on Greece's Mani Peninsula, was once as wild as our Wild West. (photo: Rick Steves) I was in Athens, on a rooftop restaurant under a floodlit Acropolis, marveling at how a Greek salad never gets boring. It was the last day of a long trip.In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe travel expert Julia Reams-Giersch describes Scotland's top stops — from the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, to the nearby sights of Stirling and St. Andrews, to the rugged Highlands near Inverness and the lovely islands near Oban and the west coast — and explains practical travel skills, including pointers on sleeping, eating, and transportation.Rick: Jó étvágyat! As you may have noticed, visitors to Budapest need only remember one date: 1896 — that was the 1,000 th anniversary of the year the Hungarians first settled in Europe. In that thousand years, the Magyars went from being a nomadic Central Asian tribe rampaging through the continent, to a legitimate power, helping the ...