The fourth season of RICK STEVES’ EUROPE advises viewers about where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. Shot entirely in England, Wales, Scotland, Italy and Austria, episodes feature an exciting and up-to-date snapshot of the best Europe has to offer. Along the way, Rick shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture. This season concludes with a special “behind-the-scenes” episode documenting the unexpected challenges and surprises of producing one of public television’s most popular series.

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Rick Steves and his crew marvel at Michelangelo’s Pieta Rondanini in Milan. In season four, America’s favorite guidebook author shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture in England, Wales, Scotland, Italy and Austria. A special behind-the-scenes episode documents the challenges and surprises of producing one of public television’s most popular series.

“The Making Of Rick Steves’ Europe” – After 16 years and seventy travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series.

Joining the crew as they scamper through Milan and around Lake Como, you’ll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises (and the need for a good sense of humor) that come with travel are shaped into a finished show.

Rick’s Travel Philosophy:

Travel is freedom…one of the last great sources of legal adventure. Travel is intensified living, with maximum thrills per minute. It’s recess, and we need it. Experiencing the real Europe requires catching it by surprise, going casual…Through the Back Door.

Past episodes and clips are available for online viewing. Rick Steves is on Facebook, Pinterest, and you can follow @RickSteves on Twitter.

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Rick Steves’ Europe: Milan And Lake Como

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Rick Steves’ Europe: Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Above: Just south of Naples we’ll experience the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri.

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Rick Steves’ Europe: Tuscany’s Dolce Vita

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