Rick Steves' Europe

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  Rick Steves' Europe

  Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise

  Friday
  Dec 19
  
  12:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  A tranquil cruise along the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region; tasting the vintages of the Cote-d'Or.
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  London: Historic and Dynamic

  Friday
  Dec 19
  
  1:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Royal tombs in Westminster Abbey; the British Library; Winston Churchill's secret World War II headquarters; the prime meridian at Greenwich, London.
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  Rick Steves' Europe

  Friday
  Dec 19
  
  7:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "temporary locals," exploring not only major cities and the usual sites, but out-of-the-way locales that often produce the most authentic, and enjoyable, experiences of a trip.
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  Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

  Saturday
  Dec 20
  
  12:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  A look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome; ancient ritual of the Turkish bath; the Blue Mosque; the grand Hagia Sophia; Spice Market; exploring Topkapi Palace.
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  North England's Lake District and Durham

  Saturday
  Dec 20
  
  1:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Hiking through the Cumbria Lake District; cricket; hiking Hadrian's Wall; Durham Cathedral.
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  South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry

  Saturday
  Dec 20
  
  8:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Waterford's crystal factory; the Kennedy family homestead; Dunbrody famine ship; Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses.
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  Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

  Saturday
  Dec 20
  
  10:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  A look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome; ancient ritual of the Turkish bath; the Blue Mosque; the grand Hagia Sophia; Spice Market; exploring Topkapi Palace.
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  Italy's Highlights

  Sunday
  Dec 21
  
  9:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Travels through Italy include Venice and Florence; the Italian Riviera and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria; the historical epicenter of Rome; Naples; the Amalfi Coast; Sicily.
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  South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry

  Sunday
  Dec 21
  
  6:00 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Waterford's crystal factory; the Kennedy family homestead; Dunbrody famine ship; Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses.
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  Rick Steves' Europe

  Monday
  Dec 22
  
  7:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "temporary locals," exploring not only major cities and the usual sites, but out-of-the-way locales that often produce the most authentic, and enjoyable, experiences of a trip.
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  Istanbul: Turkish Delights

  Tuesday
  Dec 23
  
  12:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; strolling along the Golden Horn; zipping by tram from the Old Town to Taksim Square; hopping a ferry to Asia.
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  Venice: City of Dreams

  Tuesday
  Dec 23
  
  1:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Monuments of Venice, Italy; cruising the Grand Canal; masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance; a moonlight gondola ride in the city of Casanova.
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  Rick Steves' Europe

  Tuesday
  Dec 23
  
  7:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "temporary locals," exploring not only major cities and the usual sites, but out-of-the-way locales that often produce the most authentic, and enjoyable, experiences of a trip.
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  London: A Royal Tour

  Wednesday
  Dec 24
  
  12:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London.
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  Venice and Its Lagoon

  Wednesday
  Dec 24
  
  1:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Italy: Venice's art treasures and lagoon; glass in Murano; lace in Burano; Torcello.
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  Rick Steves' Europe

  Wednesday
  Dec 24
  
  7:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "temporary locals," exploring not only major cities and the usual sites, but out-of-the-way locales that often produce the most authentic, and enjoyable, experiences of a trip.
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  London: Yesterday and Today

  Thursday
  Dec 25
  
  12:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Jogging in Hyde Park; British Museum; Victoria and Albert Museum; East End food tour; celebrating London's regeneration.
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  European Travel Skills Part I

  Thursday
  Dec 25
  
  1:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  Rick Steves offers practical advice on how to have a fun and affordable trip to Europe. Sites include Germany, Italy, the Swiss Alps, Paris and London.
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  Rick Steves' Europe

  Thursday
  Dec 25
  
  7:30 pm

  

  30 Minutes

  Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "temporary locals," exploring not only major cities and the usual sites, but out-of-the-way locales that often produce the most authentic, and enjoyable, experiences of a trip.
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  Lisbon

  Saturday
  Dec 27
  
  12:30 am

  

  30 Minutes

  A visit to Lisbon, Portugal, features cod, hot pastries, a stroll of the city's back lanes and fado music; exploring castles of Portuguese royalty in Sintra.