Rick Steves' Europe Video

Refurbished barges that once transported goods now convey tourists in style on canals amid the greenbelts, villages, and vineyards of Burgundy. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Touched by the rule of various cultures but with a way of life all its own, Sicily boasts impressive ruins, a romantic port, and a boisterous energy. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Take in life on the streets of fiery Naples, then cool down by way of serene Sorrento, Capri, and the dramatic cliffside road along the Amalfi Coast. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Rome offers layer upon layer of the best of Western civilization: ancient grandeur, epic history, artistic masterpieces, and a city in love with life. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

The quintessence of Italy can be found in the scenic hills of Tuscany and Umbria, where towns full of history, tradition, and character draw visitors. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

These five isolated (though hardly undiscovered) coastal villages boast views worth the hike, rugged ports to explore, and locals enjoying life. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Florence emerged as a cultural titan during the Renaissance as humanism roared to life, and its artistic tradition thrives today throughout the city. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Take in life on the streets of fiery Naples, then cool down by way of serene Sorrento, Capri, and the dramatic cliffside road along the Amalfi Coast. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

The romantic maze of islands, once a center of formidable power and wealth, still seduces visitors with its unique setting steeped in elegant decay. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

A Gdańsk shipyard in 1980 marked the beginning of the end for the Soviet Bloc, as striking workers led by Lech Wałęsa took a stand for their rights. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.