In this new episode of Rick Steves' Europe, we set a course on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region. Aboard a century-old barge-turned-hotel, we're treated to a relaxing pace and natural beauty — plus plenty of gourmet meals and fine wine. Stops for a hike or bike ride help us work up our next appetite, and a château lord welcomes us to taste the vintages of the famed Côte d'Or. Check your local public television station for airdates and times, stream with PBS P

Rick Steves' Europe on Reels

Rick Steves' Europe on Reels

Rick Steves' My Way: Alpine Europe in 12 Days Tour delivers endless opportunities for fresh-air thrills, from Austria's Sound of Music country to flower-carpeted meadows in Italy's Dolomites, fairytale castles in Germany's Bavaria, cut-glass peaks in Switzerland's Berner Oberland, and France's Mont Blanc. For a dozen free-spirited days, this money-saving My Way tour gives you the freedom to decide your own daily priorities and pace. We cut the stress by providing comfortable rooms in well-locate

Watch Now: Monday Night Travel — Europe’s Offbeat Wonders with Rick Steves Last night, 8,000 households joined my big Monday Night Travel party — and together, we discovered Europe’s most memorable lesser-known destinations. From Denmark to Turkey — via Moravia, Montenegro, and Maramureș — we had a lot of fun savoring some of my favorite offbeat discoveries. But if you missed the party, you can still crack open a cold beverage and enjoy the recording right here — or check out this (and other pas

Rick Steves' Europe takes 30,000 Americans through Europe on 1,200 bus tours every year (except this year, of course). It’s a complicated operation with a lot of moving parts — and recently, I enjoyed focusing on one dimension of that vast network: A group that our Tour Operations department simply refers to as “Our Vendors.” Our vendors are the mostly very small businesses that we partner with in Europe to create the Rick Steves tour experience: the carefully chosen guesthouses, small hotels, r

Join Rick Steves as he shares the essential skills for smart European travel: itinerary planning, venturing off the beaten path, packing light, avoiding crowds (and thieves), transportation tips, finding hotels and restaurants, and much more. Learn from Rick's experiences — and travel smarter! | Rick Steves' Europe