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Rick Steves' Europe Season 8 Episodes
Season 8 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Western Turkey
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
After kicking off in Kusadasi, we wander ancient Ephesus, soak in a natural spa at Pamukkale, learn why dervishes whirl at Konya, and sail the Mediterranean on a "gulet" from Antalya.
Episode 2
Central Turkey
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
Marvel at the otherworldly Cappadocian landscape from above in a hot-air balloon, and from below in a labyrinthine underground city. Explore troglodyte ghost towns, and chat with an imam. Also, experience incredible Ankara and Atatürk.
Episode 3
France's Loire: Château Country
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
In France's Loire Valley, we'll visit four unique castles - elegant Chenonceau, massive Chambord, stately Cheverny, and fragrant Villandry - with fun stops along the way.
Episode 4
Paris Side-Trips
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
After roaming Versailles - the palace of palaces - we'll drop in on exquisite Vaux-le-Vicomte and extravagant Fontainebleau, marvel at Chartres Cathedral...and dine like kings.
Episode 5
The Best of Israel
Sat, Nov 1, 201427 mins
We'll discover the best of Israel, stopping in passionate, traditional Jerusalem, cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, the fortress of Masada, the Sea of Galilee, and the Yad Vashem memorial.
Episode 6
Palestine
Sat, Nov 8, 201427 mins
Exploring Palestine - the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land - we'll visit Jerusalem, harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to Bethlehem, and bob in the Dead Sea.
Episode 7
Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
We'll visit Italy's five tiny seaside towns known as the Cinque Terre, while stopping to fish for anchovies, sip wine from barrels, and savor twinkling Mediterranean vistas.
Episode 8
Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
We'll visit three great cities in the shadow of Venice: Padova (Padua), with its university life and famed basilica; Verona and its Roman ruins; and Ravenna, for its shimmering mosaics.
Episode 9
Amsterdam
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
Uniquely entertaining Amsterdam shows off its Rembrandts and Van Goghs, rivers of bikes, and pot-filled coffees hops - all under gabled facades leaning out over placid canals.
Episode 10
The Netherlands: Beyond Amsterdam
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
Zipping from Haarlem to Rotterdam, and from Delft to the former Zuiderzee, we'll enjoy fragrant cheese markets, soggy polderland, charming towns, and windmills both new and old.
Episode 11
Prague
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
We'll visit beautifully preserved Prague to experience its massive castle, evocative Jewish Quarter, thrilling history, infectious music...and perhaps the best beer in Europe.
Episode 12
Berlin
Thu, Feb 19, 202625 mins
While visiting Berlin's powerful sights - moving memorials, top-tier museums, surviving bits of communist and fascist days - we'll take time to revel in its vibrant social scene.