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Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves European Christmas
Rick visits friends and families in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy to reveal their customs and practices of the holiday season. This special is a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe, where viewers learn about customs from "the old countries" and discover holiday family traditions.
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Positano, Sorrento, the ancient temples of Paestum and the Blue Grotto beneath Capri.
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We’ll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruin of Pompeii.
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Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.
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From Mount Snowdon, to sweeping Victorian promenadades, to the Beatles' Liverpool.
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Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.
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Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan.
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Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, then head for the Algarve.
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Budapest feels like the capital of Eastern Europe.
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A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles.
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Provence is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes.
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Belgium is a land of contrasts.
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We tour Belfast, the Antrim Coast and Portrush, and stomp our feet to Irish music in Derry