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American travel authority Rick Steves guides viewers through his favorite European cities.

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1. The Heart of England

24m

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.

2. Lisbon

24m

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

3. Portugal's Heartland

24m

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

4. Travel Skills: Cruising

25m

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.

5. Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes

24m

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

6. European Festivals I

24m

Let's 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.

7. European Festivals II

24m

Let's celebrate Sevilla's April Fair and Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls at Pamplona, party at Oktoberfest, and celebrate Christmas in NÃ¼rnberg and the Swiss Alps.

8. The Best of Sicily

25m

In Palermo 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.

9. Sicilian Delights

24m

We'll dine at the fisherman's harbor in CefalÃ¹, ponder the ancient Greeks in Siracusa, commune with monks in a Capuchin crypt, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet.

10. Scotland's Highlands

24m

We'll visit Glencoe, Inverness, 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.

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SeriesRick Steves' Europe

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Rick StevesActor

Rick Steves' Europe - Season 1

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