
Rick Steves' Europe
The sights outside of Amsterdam, from Haarlem to Rotterdam and Delft to the Zuiderzee.

The sights outside of Amsterdam, from Haarlem to Rotterdam and Delft to the Zuiderzee.

In Ancient Cities, religious and cultural centers have shaped the ways in which we view the world.

Rick Steves takes a look at the rich history, art and culture on offer in Amsterdam.

The challenges and surprises of travel are shaped into a finished show.

We discover the distinctive cuisine, history and sumptuous art of Italy's Veneto area.

Alpine adventures include bobsledding, hiking and a boat ride.

Port towns along the Italian Riviera include Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso.

The palace of Maria Theresa; Hapsburg crown jewels; a picnic on the Danube.

Jerusalem; harvesting olives near Ramallah; pilgrimage to Bethlehem; Abraham's tomb in Hebron.

Italy's classic hill towns include San Gimignano, Cortona, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.

Religious tradition in Jerusalem; Tel Aviv; Masada; biblical sites around the Sea of Galilee.

Hunting for truffles; artichoke festival; farmhouse feast; a ride through cypress groves.

Exploring Versailles; Vaux le Vicomte; Fontainebleau; the glass and statuary of Chartres cathedral.

Fashion in Milan, Italy; cruising Lake Como; lakeside village of Varenna.

Touring four castles -- Chenonceau, Chambord, Cheverny and Villandry; feeding hunting dogs.

The Amalfi Coast: Positano resort; Sorrento; ancient Greek temples at Paestum; the Blue Grotto.

Aerial view of Cappadocia; underground city; circumcision party; exploring troglodyte ghost towns.

Back-street fish markets; pizza; climbing Mount Vesuvius; the ruins of Pompeii.

The streets of ancient Ephesus; natural spa at Pamukkale; lunch in a Turkish pizzeria.

Edinburgh Castle; the new Scottish Parliament Building; Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia.