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European Festivals I

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

25

Nov 9, 2018

In this first of two episodes on Europe's great festivals, we'll 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.

Season 10, 12 episodes

The Heart of England,

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.

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

Portugal's Heartland,

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

Travel Skills: Cruising,

In this travel skills episode, 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.

Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes,

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

European Festivals I,

In this first of two episodes on Europe's great festivals, we'll 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.

European Festivals II,

In this second of two episodes on Europe's great festivals, we'll celebrate Sevilla's April Fair and Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls in Pamplona, party at Oktoberfest, and celebrate Christmas in Nürnberg and the Swiss Alps.

The Best of Sicily,

In Palermo, Sicily's largest city, 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.

Sicilian Delights,

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

Scotland's Highlands,

We'll visit Glencoe, Inverness, and 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.

Scotland's Islands,

On the windswept Isles of Iona and Skye, we'll wander through Iron Age forts and a venerable distillery. Then we'll set sail for Orkney's 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow.

Glasgow and Scottish Passions,

Starting in vibrantly gritty Glasgow, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we tour Stirling Castle, have a wee dram on the Speyside Whisky Trail, and watch a sheepdog demonstration.

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Rick Steves' Europe

News & Information

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Rick Steves, author of the acclaimed travel guides Europe Through the Back Door, showcases the best of Europe.

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