RICK STEVES' EUROPE IV



401 England’s Bath and York
Medieval York and Georgian Bath—easy side-trips from London—pack an exciting pair sightseeing of punches. We’ll explore Roman hot springs, cruise quiet canals, marvel at England’s finest Gothic church, and get a surprising dose of Viking history as we enjoy England’s easy urban delights.

402 North Wales: Feisty and Poetic
From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. 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.

403 Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland. We’ll explore the castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature, sip a little Scotch, get wrapped up in a kilt, and then stow away on Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia.

404 Naples and Pompeii
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 down through the amazing ruins of Pompeii, the Roman town it destroyed.

405 Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Just south of Naples we’ll experience the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples of Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri.

406 Milan and Lake Como
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.

407 Tuscany’s Dolce Vita
The small towns and rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble through an artichoke festival, share a farmhouse feast, climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa’s back yard.

408 Italy’s Great Hill Towns
Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano’s medieval towers, to Cortona’s charming lanes, to Orvieto’s papal intrigue, to Civita di Bagnoregio’s cliff-hanging vistas…all sit on lofty stone perches that now seem to protect them only from the modern world.

409 Vienna
In Europe’s classiest capital we’ll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. Then we’ll picnic on the Danube, nibble strudel in an old world cafe, blush at slinky Art Nouveau, and waltz to the three-four beat of Johann Strauss.

410 Salzburg and Surroundings
The birthplace of Mozart — and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies — Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. It's also the springboard for lots of alpine fun—from thrilling summer bobsledding, to idyllic boat rides in the Salzkammergut lake district, to exploring the delightful romantic town of Hallstatt.

411 Rick Steves’ Europe: The Making of
After 16 years and seventy travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series. Joining the crew as they scamper through Milan and around Lake Como, you’ll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises (and the need for a good sense of humor) that come with travel are shaped into a finished show.