
Rick Steves' Europe
We visit the historic French palaces of Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau.

We visit the historic French palaces of Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau.

In the beautiful French countryside we visit four evocative Loire Valley châteaux.

We learn about Turkey's complex mix of people and history, where both old and new thrive.

We explore Turkey's unique mix of ancient heritage, Muslim faith and western ways.

We visit the key sites relating to Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.

We marvel at Baroque's over-the-top churches, palaces, bubbly fountains and theatric art.

From Portugal to Germany, booming economies and new technologies produce exquisite art.

Florence's bold “rebirth” is powered by the genius of Leonardo, Rafael, and Michelangelo.

We marvel at soaring Gothic cathedrals, radiant stained glass and imposing castles.

Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.

We explore the grand cities of ancient Rome and majestic Christian churches of its fall.

We see Rome's rise in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics and marble Caesars.

We experience ancient Greek art from Golden Age temples to exuberant Winged Victory.

We marvel at Stone Age cave paintings, mighty megaliths and mysterious goddesses.

We run with the bulls, cheer at the Palio, party at Oktoberfest and much more!

Rick travels to Ethiopia and Guatemala to learn about extreme poverty and its solutions.

We'll learn about transportation within Europe, changing money and settling in.

We cruise through the lagoon, sample art treasures and explore some back-street wonders.

Rick explores the splendor of the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and Grand Canal.

We admire nature in North England's Lake District and are dazzled by Durham's cathedral.