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Rick Steves' Europe Season 4 Episodes

12 Episodes 2006 - 2006

Episode 1

England's Bath and York

Sat, Oct 7, 200626 mins

We explore Roman hot springs and quiet Georgian canals in Bath, then head to medieval York to marvel at England's finest Gothic church and get a surprising dose of Viking history.

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Episode 2

North Wales: Feisty and Poetic

Sat, Oct 14, 200626 mins

In North Wales we'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.

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Episode 3

Edinburgh

Sat, Oct 21, 200626 mins

In Edinburgh, we'll explore the city's castle, peek at the Scottish parliament building, dabble in local literature, sip some Scotch, and stow away on the Royal Yacht Britannia.

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Episode 4

Naples and Pompeii

Sat, Oct 28, 200626 mins

Naples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented. We'll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the amazing ruins of Pompeii, the Roman town it destroyed.

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Episode 5

Italy's Amalfi Coast

Sat, Nov 4, 200626 mins

Just south of Naples, we'll experience the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting Isle of Capri.

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Episode 6

Milan and Lake Como

Sat, Nov 11, 200626 mins

No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery and greatest opera house...not to mention Leonardo's Last Supper. Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna...classic honeymoon country, where Italy meets the Alps.

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Episode 7

Tuscany's Dolce Vita

Sat, Nov 18, 200626 mins

The rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble our way through an artichoke festival, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's backyard.

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Episode 8

Italy's Great Hill Towns

Sat, Nov 25, 200626 mins

Connoisseurs of Italy find its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano's medieval towers to Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas...all sit on lofty stone perches that now protect them only from the modern world.

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Episode 9

Vienna

Sat, Nov 25, 200626 mins

In Vienna, we'll explore the palace, picnic on the Danube, bake a strudel, visit an extraordinary Gothic cathedral, chase butterflies, marvel at the crown jewels, and (of course) do a little waltzing.

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Episode 10

Salzburg and Surroundings

Sat, Dec 9, 200626 mins

In Salzburg we'll explore its delightful old town, enjoy Mozart in a palace, and relax in a sun dappled beer garden; then we'll settle into a farmhouse B&B, survive a mountain luge run and cruise to one of the jewels of Austria's Lake District.

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Episode 11

Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of

Mon, Dec 18, 200626 mins

Take a peek behind the scenes as Rick and his crew scamper through Milan and around Lake Como. You'll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished TV show.

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Episode 12

Viva la France

Wed, Feb 18, 202626 mins

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