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Iceland’s Reykjavík and the Golden Circle

Iceland’s Reykjavík and the Golden Circle

Season 13 Episode 1301
25:38
Iceland’s Ring Road

Iceland’s Ring Road

Season 13 Episode 1302
25:34
Kraków: Poland’s Historic Capital

Kraków: Poland’s Historic Capital

Season 13 Episode 1303
24:56
Poland’s Warsaw and Gdańsk

Poland’s Warsaw and Gdańsk

Season 13 Episode 1304
25:33
Italy’s Highlights

Italy’s Highlights

Season 13 Episode 1305
27:10
Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise

Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise

Season 13 Episode 1306
25:34
Paris of the Parisians

Paris of the Parisians

Season 13 Episode 1307
25:34
Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

Season 13 Episode 1308
25:34
Istanbul: Turkish Delights

Istanbul: Turkish Delights

Season 13 Episode 1309
25:35
London: A Royal Tour

London: A Royal Tour

Season 13 Episode 1310
25:34
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Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Neoclassical Age

Season 12 Episode 1210

Around 1800, Europe was in transition, reflected in two art styles. First, we visit Europe’s great cities with their stately Neoclassical buildings of columns and domes. Meanwhile, the Revolution has unleashed a call for freedom, both political and personal. We see dramatic Romantic canvases depicting extreme emotions and awesome Nature, and tour dreamy castles—virtual theme parks of Romanticism.

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European Festivals I
25:02
Let's join the locals at Siena's Palio, Scotland’s Highland Games, Carnevale in Venice
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
25:02
Traveling to Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, we’ll see how cruising can help you island-hop
Travel Skills: Cruising
25:34
We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise, and look at the joys and the downsides.
Portugal's Heartland
25:02
We'll visit Portugal's cities of Nazare, Coimbra and Porto, and savor tasty port wine.
Lisbon
25:02
Let's stroll through Lisbon and listen to some fado music.
The Heart of England
25:02
In England we'll wander through Oxford, Cambridge, Blenheim Palace and Ironbridge Gorge.
England's Cornwall
25:00
Rick explores salty pirates' towns and Dartmoor National Park.
Southeast England
25:01
Rick travels the southeast coast of England, from Canterbury to Dover.
West England
25:01
Rick vists quaint Cotswold villages, Wells and Glastonbury
Siena and Tuscany’s Wine Country
25:00
Rick enjoys a front-row seat at Siena's wild horse race - the venerable Palio
Assisi and Italian Country Charm
25:00
In the Italian countryside, Rick enjoys an agriturismo, sees prosciutto and pecorino made
Romania
25:00
Rick tours Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, the "Little Paris of the East"
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