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S10 E7 European Festivals II

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

25m

Nov 16, 2018

In this second of two episodes on Europe's great festivals, we'll celebrate Sevilla's April Fair and Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls in Pamplona, party at Oktoberfest, and celebrate Christmas in Nürnberg and the Swiss Alps.

Season 10, 12 Episodes

Rick Steves' Europe - The Heart of England

The Heart of England,

At Oxford and Cambridge, we'll see where kings and prime ministers studied. Then we'll wander through Blenheim Palace and visit the Industrial Revolution at Ironbridge Gorge.

Rick Steves' Europe - Lisbon

In Lisbon, we'll stroll waterfront and back lanes and hear some soulful fado music. Then we'll head royal to Sintra to explore its fanciful castles and ramparts with grand views.

Rick Steves' Europe - Portugal's Heartland

Portugal's Heartland,

In the heart of Portugal, we'll dance on the beach at Nazaré, marvel Batalha's abbey, revel with students in Coimbra, savor port wine, and get to know Portugal's fascinating second city of Porto.

Rick Steves' Europe - Travel Skills: Cruising

Travel Skills: Cruising,

In this travel skills episode, we'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise by planning, avoiding lines, and eating quick meals on the go. And along with the joys of cruising, we'll consider the downsides.

Rick Steves' Europe - Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes

Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes,

Island-hopping to Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes, we'll tour ancient ruins, sample rustic cuisine, and compare beaches. We'll also see how cruising lets you do this efficiently.

Rick Steves' Europe - European Festivals I

European Festivals I,

In this first of two episodes on Europe's great festivals, we'll cheer with the masses at Siena's Palio horse race, toss a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, don a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrate Easter in Greece.

Rick Steves' Europe - European Festivals II

European Festivals II,

In this second of two episodes on Europe's great festivals, we'll celebrate Sevilla's April Fair and Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls in Pamplona, party at Oktoberfest, and celebrate Christmas in Nürnberg and the Swiss Alps.

Rick Steves' Europe - The Best of Sicily

The Best of Sicily,

In Palermo, Sicily's largest city, we'll sing with merchants, drop in on a contessa, and join in the passeggiata. Then we'll sip wine near Mount Etna, ponder Greek and Roman relics, and relax in Taormina.

Rick Steves' Europe - Sicilian Delights

Sicilian Delights,

We'll dine at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder the ancient Greeks in Siracusa, commune with monks in a Capuchin crypt, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet.

Rick Steves' Europe - Scotland's Highlands

Scotland's Highlands,

We'll visit Glencoe, Inverness, and the Culloden battlefield - and keep our eyes peeled at Loch Ness - as we work up an appetite for modern Scottish cuisine and traditional folk music.

Rick Steves' Europe - Scotland's Islands

Scotland's Islands,

On the windswept Isles of Iona and Skye, we'll wander through Iron Age forts and a venerable distillery. Then we'll set sail for Orkney's 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow.

Rick Steves' Europe - Glasgow and Scottish Passions

Glasgow and Scottish Passions,

Starting in vibrantly gritty Glasgow, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we tour Stirling Castle, have a wee dram on the Speyside Whisky Trail, and watch a sheepdog demonstration.

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Rick Steves' Europe

News & Information

TV-G

7 Seasons

55m

Rick Steves, author of the acclaimed travel guides Europe Through the Back Door, showcases the best of Europe.

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