More info on travel to Santiago: On the Camino de Santiago, pilgrims reflect on their motivation while heading toward the last leg of their journey. At you’ll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination. source
It’s Carnival time! Drop in on the festivities in Venice in this extended clip from “Rick Steves’ European Easter.” Watch the full special at source
More info about travel to Florence: In this video, we’ll travel to Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance art and architecture. At you’ll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination. source
No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the masterpiece-packed Uffizi Gallery. On a single floor, travelers experience a thrilling sweep through Renaissance art history featuring works by Giotto, Botticelli, Raphael and others. This popular museum is no secret, so avoid the long lines by reserving in advance. Subscribe at for weekly updates […]
More info about travel to the Amalfi Coast: The Amalfi Coast is chaotic, scenic, in-love-with-life Italy at its best. Take in one of Europe’s best road trips along the coast road — but let someone else do the driving. At you’ll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more […]
Watch the full episode: Built by Ramses II in about 1250 BC, the temple of Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s must-sees. About 50 years ago, it was at risk of being submerged by the creation of Lake Nasser. Thanks to a heroic effort, the ancient temple was cut into huge blocks and moved to […]
Watch the full episode of this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode on or check your local public television listings this fall! Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt, from fabled Alexandria, to the pharaohs’ tombs and temples at Luxor, to the temple at Abu Simbel. source
Watch the full episode: A visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo helps bring the country’s many … source
Watch the full talk at to learn exactly what you need to know for practical, smooth travels in Italy. For more help hurdling the language barrier, pick up a copy of the Rick Steves Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary at • Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at • […]
Watch the full episode of “Rick Steves Egypt” — airing across the US on public television, or streaming (free!) at Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. This sprawling temple complex was built over many centuries during the New Kingdom period, when most of the great pharaohs ruled. Rather than for […]
