Rick Steves

"Rick Steves is your perfect travel partner, guiding you through his favorite European cities, villages and off-the-beaten-path getaways ..."--Cover.

Rick Steves guides the viewer through some of his favorite European cities, villages, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

"Join Rick as he travels through the Holy Land in this hour long special, weaving together both the Israeli and the Palestinian narratives. In Israel, we'll travel from the venerable ramparts of Jerusalem to the vibrant m odern skyline of Tel Aviv. In Palestine, we'll harvest olives near Hebron, visit a home in Bethlehem, and pop into a university in Ramallah. We also learn about the persistent challenges facing the region today."

Includes Vienna; Vienna and the Danube; Salzburg and Surroundings; Alps of Austria and Italy; Alps of France and Switzerland; Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps; and Switzerland's Great Cities.

Includes London: Historic and Dynamic; North Wales: Feisty and Poetic; England's Bath and York; North England's Lake District and Durham; West England; Southeast England; England's Cornwall; and The Heart of England.

Includes Dublin and Mystical Side-Trips; South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry; The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands; Belfast and the Best of Northern Island; Edinburgh; Scotland's Highlands; Scotland's Islands; and Glasgow and Scottish Passions.

Includes Rome: Ancient Glory; Rome: Baroque Brilliance; Rome: Back-Street Riches; Florence: Heart of the Renaissance; Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side-Trips; Venice: City of Dreams; and Venice and Its lagoon; Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna,

Includes Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life; Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine; French Rivera: Uniquely Chic; Burgundy: Profoundly French; France's Dordogne; and France's Alsace.

Rick explores "the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited:" Iran. This travel show host visits splendid monuments of Iran's past, explores the 20th century history of this nation, and encounters Iranian people and customs in everyday life. Visits contrast old and new as he visits the cities, villages, and tourist sites of Tehran, Abyaneh, Esfahan, Shiraz, and Persepolis. The one hour special is supplemented with special features assessing...