Rick Steves' Europe
Season 8 Episode 2 - Central Turkey
In Turkey, we'll marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon…and from deep below, prowling an underground city where Christians once hid out.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Starring:Rick Steves
Directed by:Simon Griffith
Season 8
S08:E01 - Western Turkey
After kicking off in Kuşadası, we wander ancient Ephesus, soak in a natural spa at Pamukkale, learn why dervishes whirl at Konya and sail the Mediterranean on a gulet from Antalya.
S08:E02 - Central Turkey
In Turkey, we'll marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon…and from deep below, prowling an underground city where Christians once hid out.
S08:E03 - France's Loire: Chateau Country
In France's Loire Valley, we'll visit four unique castles - elegant Chenonceau, massive Chambord, stately Cheverny, and fragrant Villandry - with fun stops along the way.
S08:E04 - Paris Side Trips
After roaming Versailles - the palace of palaces - we'll drop in on exquisite Vaux-le-Vicomte and extravagant Fontainebleau, marvel at Chartres Cathedral…and dine like kings.
S08:E05 - The Best of Israel
We'll discover the best of Israel, stopping in passionate, traditional Jerusalem, cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, the fortress of Masada, the Sea of Galilee, and the Yad Vashem memorial.
S08:E06 - Palestine
Exploring Palestine - the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land - we'll visit Jerusalem, harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to Bethlehem, and bob in the Dead Sea.
S08:E07 - Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre
We'll visit Italy's five tiny seaside towns known as the Cinque Terre, while stopping to fish for anchovies, sip wine from barrels, and savor twinkling Mediterranean vistas.
S08:E08 - Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
We'll visit three great cities in the shadow of Venice: Padova, with its university life and famed basilica; Verona and its Roman ruins; and Ravenna, for its shimmering mosaics.
S08:E09 - Amsterdam
Uniquely entertaining Amsterdam shows off its Rembrandts and Van Goghs, rivers of bikes, and pot-filled coffeeshops - all under gabled facades leaning out over placid canals.
S08:E10 - The Netherlands: Beyond Amsterdam
Zipping from Haarlem to Rotterdam, and from Delft to the former Zuiderzee, we'll enjoy fragrant cheese markets, soggy polderland, charming towns, and windmills both new and old.
S08:E11 - Prague
We'll visit beautifully preserved Prague to experience its massive castle, evocative Jewish Quarter, thrilling history, infectious music…and perhaps the best beer in Europe.
S08:E12 - Berlin
While visiting Berlin's powerful sights - moving memorials, top-tier museums, surviving bits of communist and fascist days - we'll take time to revel in its vibrant social scene.
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