Rick Steves' Europe Video

Amsterdam's Dutch Resistance Museum takes you behind the scenes during the Nazi occupation, and tells how the Dutch fought back. The suffering was horrific; many starved, and many barely survived on a diet of tulip bulbs. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Italy's Cinque Terre takes great pride in its white wine. Traditional farming techniques are complemented with modern know-how, as the delicate vines are prepped in anticipation of a hot growing season. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Just steps away from the Old Town in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is the vibrant and fun-loving corner of town called the "Mousetrap." Newly revitalized, this artsy district is where foodies and creative young people congregate. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Florence, Italy, was the epicenter of the Renaissance, the cultural explosion that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages and into an economic, intellectual, and artistic boom time. Wealth from the Medici family is largely responsible for funding many of the city’s Renaissance icons, including Brunelleschi’s dome and Michelangelo’s "David." At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving t...

Frankfurt, Germany, is full of contrasts. The skyscrapers of Frankfurt's banking district tower above and beyond its fine 100-year-old facades, reflecting the glaring modernity of this ever-changing city. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Rotterdam's immense port is a reminder of the Dutch knack for international trade. Located where the Rhine River meets the ocean, the port handles 35,000 ocean-going vessels each year. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

The rebirth of Dresden, Germany, is evident everywhere. The lively district called Neustadt, or the "New Town," has emerged as the city's trendy people zone. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

The ancient city of Aphrodisias, in western Turkey, is a relatively recent excavation. The more they dig the more many archaeologists believe that Anatolia, rather than Mesopotamia, is the cradle of our civilization. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Hoorn, Netherlands, was one of six trading cities that joined forces to create the Dutch East India Company. At the Westfries Museum, you feel the pride and the power of the Dutch Golden Age — when they dominated world trade and brutally capitalized on their far-flung colonial empire. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio...

Frankfurt's Kleinmarkthalle is a delightful neighborhood favorite. Just around the corner is Römerberg, Frankfurt's old main square, lined with half-timbered buildings. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Paestum, just south of Italy's Amalfi Coast, was founded by Greeks in the sixth century B.C. Visitors to Paestum can see the remains of three impressive temples: the Temple of Ceres, the Temple of Hera, and the Temple of Neptune. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

The gigantic monument outside Leipzig, Germany, commemorates the pivotal "Battle of the Nations," which involved forces all over Europe. It feels religious, but it's strikingly secular — a powerful monument to more than a battle: to the power of nationalism and to the fact that war leaves even the winners saddled with grief. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small...

Bulgaria's Balkan Mountains are home to several sites that serve as reminders of Bulgaria's history. Shipka Pass and Shipka Church honors the sacrifice of Bulgaria and Russian troops in a battle against the Ottomans, and Buzludzha is a crumbling Communist monument left over from the Cold War. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV show...

In the town of Ürgüp, Turkey, the market day gives travelers a chance to appreciate the culture. Wherever you travel, exploring a vibrant scene like this gives a fine insight into how the people live, what they grow, what they eat, and how they interact. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more o...

In Leipzig, several sights offer travelers a fascinating look at Germany's 20th-century history. Visit the Contemporary History Forum and Stasi Museum in the "Runde Ecke" to learn the 44-year story of communism in East Germany, and finish with a stop at the place that played a pivotal role in the people's fight for freedom: the St. Nicholas Church. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-s...

A visit to Assisi, Italy, shows that Francis' message of universal love has a broad and timeless appeal. To enjoy Assisi at its peaceful best, see it early or see it late. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Nürnberg was one of Germany's — in fact Europe's — leading cities 500 years ago, and was an industrial marvel. The scenic remnants of its hard medieval past are now just an added dimension of a delightfully people-friendly historic center. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destinat...

Of Romania's many people, one group in particular has struggled to fit in: the Roma. Also known as "Gypsies," the Roma originated in India and were nomads who migrated over the centuries throughout eastern Europe. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Glastonbury, England is considered the birthplace of Christianity in England and the burial site of the legendary King Arthur. A variety of travelers and seekers come to visit the Glastonbury Tor, Chalice Well, and Abbey. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Tuscany's Chianti wine region, with its rugged hills and farmland, charms visitors with a slower, more rustic lifestyle. South of Chianti is a region called the Crete Senesi, a quintessential Tuscan landscape featuring clay hills and iconic lanes of cypress trees. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts,...

Dresden's Historic Green Vault (in the Royal Palace) contains a glittering Baroque treasure collection that's a must-see. The adjacent Royal Armory fills a long room with centuries-old armor. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Plovdiv's atmospheric Old Town is a showcase of delightful buildings from the 1800s during the Bulgarian National Revival. Nearby is a museum celebrating the work of the Bulgarian artist Zlatyu Boyadzhiev. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

One of the joys of visiting Amsterdam is simply being in the swirl of healthy, busy, biking Dutch. Don't forget to look up past the bikers to observe Amsterdam's beautiful homes decorated with ornate gables. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

The cultural heritage of Romania is many-faceted, and appreciating the diversity of the 20 million people who make up this country enriches your experience. The faces — as varied and beautiful as the land itself — tell the story. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

The countryside around Wells, England, is great for growing apples and you can visit farms that brew the authentic hard cider — known around here as "scrumpy." And at Land's End Cider Farm, Roger Wilkins is as old-school as it comes. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.