Travels in Europe with Rick Steves

Take an exciting walking tour along the Champs-Elysees. See the Arc De Triomphe - then visit that "must-see" Parisian Landmark, the Eiffel Tower.

Stroll among the Left Bank's cafes and bookstores and take in the nightlife of Montmartre. Admire the splendor of Sainte-Chapelle, and the magnificent art collections at the Rodin museum and Musee D'Orsay. Then, relive the glory of imperial France at the Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Musee Militaire. Travel from the scene of the D-Day invasion to Rouen, where Joan of Arc faced the trial of her life. See the famed Bayeux Tapestry; amble through pastoral landscapes; then sample some regional favorites like crepes, apple brandy and Camembert cheese. In Brittany, visit Fougeres Castle, a symbol of celtic struggle against France.

Every January, the townsfolk of Limoux host an annual celebration tasing the region's wine. Join the costumed revelers dancing their cares away at this annual carnival.

Ply Burgundy's romantic canals, past chateaus, medieval abbeys and idyllic hillside villages. Prepare to be dazzled by the Renaissance grandeur of the Chambord and Chenonceau castles in the Loire Valley. See the Roman Ruins at Arles and the Palace of the Popes at Avignon.

Share some of Rick's savviest advice for travelers - from day-planning and changing currency to using public transportation and getting around language barriers. Rick's recommendations cover basic security, packing light, and the pros and cons of traveling independently or with a tour group. His suggestions will help any traveler plan their trip wisely, while preparing them to take the unexpected in stride.

Rick starts the third season in country and city reunified just a half-decade before. He relates some of Berlin's stormy history and visions of a more prosperous future.

Prague is in the Czech Republic now, still splendid in 14th-century elegance. Rick spots the corner where Mozart put the finishing touches on Don Giovianni. Rick delves into the 1,000-year Magyar history while in Budapest. Rick's travel tip concentrates on keeping a good eye on not getting ripped off.

Vienna is old, and Rick presents its artistic landmarks. He gives tips on buying concert tickets and traveling on the Danube.

Salzburg seems to be rooted in Mozart's music. But Austria also has a spectacular medieval fort, the Salzkammergut Lakes District, Augustiner monks, and an ancient salt mine. Rick tips off where and how to find free music concerts.

Castles, markets, and art await along the Dordogne River. Rick advises how to get the most out of budget shuttle service and hotel accommodations.

Step back in time to feudal France in the historic Dordogne region with its wonderful examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Hop a train to heady and exotic destinations on the Cote d'Azur: Cannes, Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Antibes, and Monaco.

The Mediterranean's Cote d'Azur, Villefranche-Sur-Mer, and Cannes can be a hectic place. Rick tells us how to avoid the crowds and interpret information at train stations.

Rick introduces the powerhouse Italy of the 1990s while detailing its past unification struggles, some of which took place in and around Milan.

Naples is everything the viewer expects. Rick begins in this birthplace of pizza, settling for the night with 20 miles of Sorrento. He observes Roman ruins and Greek temples on his way to the Amalfi Coast.

Ruins are just part of Rick's first venture into Greece. He advises us on car and taxi travel.

Rick hops around from the island bus tour of Santorini to Lipsi for some out-of-the-way places.

Rick advises all on how to stay healthy as he journeys along the Meander River.

From the cliffs and caves in Cappadocia to the modern capital of Ankara, Rick continues to peruse inexpensively through Turkey. He gives a historical perspective on Ataturk, praised as father of the Turks.

Istanbul resides in two continents. Rick enters from the European side of Turkey and begins that tantalizing path into the next continent (and the following season).

Another day-trip sweeps you to the very heights of opulence at Versailles, with its art-filled palace, lush, green gardens and Grand Canal.