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Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Join Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. Experience Europe’s history, the passion for freedom and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music, history and travel.
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Soaring Gothic cathedrals of radiant stained glass, plus art celebrating worldly pleasure.
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Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.
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The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall.
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Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars.
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Greece’s timeless art: Golden Age temples, alluring Venuses, and exuberant Winged Victory.
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We marvel at Stone Age cave paintings, mighty megaliths, and mysterious goddesses.
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In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel?
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Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty
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Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt.
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We visit teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, exploring the back streets on a tuk-tuk.
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Traveling across Germany, we trace the roots of Nazism in the aftermath of World War I.
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After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon we head for Chamonix.