Rick Steves' Europe

Turkey is a mighty nation whose ancient heritage, Muslim faith, and western ways are coming together and we'll see how.

Turkey is a land of diversity and contrast a complex mix of people and history where old and new thrive side by side.

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.

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.

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.

We venture beyond Europe to explore the rich and fascinating heritage of Palestinians.

We explore Italy's most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera.

We discover the distinctive cuisine, history and sumptuous art of Italy's Veneto.

Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern.

By train, bike, and boat, we visit the top Dutch sights outside of Amsterdam.

The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe.

Berlin - perhaps the fastest changing and most happening city in Europe - is entertaining more visitors than ever.