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Rick Steves' Europe

Switzerland's Great Cities

Season 5 Episode 505

In this episode, we’ll focus on an often-overlooked side of Switzerland -- Luzern, Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne. Enjoying the country's urban charms, we'll get some exercise, from ringing a very big bell to doing a little river rafting—without the raft. We’ll also enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to pieces created by inmates of an asylum.

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We’ll slow down to enjoy Burgundy’s edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.
The Making of...
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Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series
Salzburg and Surroundings
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Salzburg: boat rides in Salzkammergut lake district, exploring the town of Hallstatt
Vienna
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Europe’s classiest capital: the palace of Maria Theresa and a picnic on the Danube
Italy's Great Hill Towns
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San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue.
Tuscany's Dolce Vita
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Tuscany's "sweet life": truffle hunting, an artichoke festival, the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Milan and Lake Como
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Milan's fashion, delis and opera house, and Lake Como, where Italy meets the Alps.
Italy's Amalfi Coast
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Positano, Sorrento, the ancient temples of Paestum and the Blue Grotto beneath Capri.
Naples and Pompeii
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We’ll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruin of Pompeii.
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.
North Wales: Feisty & Poetic
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From Mount Snowdon, to sweeping Victorian promenadades, to the Beatles' Liverpool.
England's Bath and York
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Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.
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