Rick Steves' Europe S04E08 · Italy's Great Hill Towns

Overview

Connoisseurs of Italy find its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano's medieval towers to Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas...all sit on lofty stone perches that now protect them only from the modern world.

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1. 1 1. England's Bath and York2006-10-07 · 25mMedieval York and Georgian Bath — easy side trips from London — pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. We'll explore Roman hot springs, cruise quiet canals, marvel at Englan
2. 2 2. North Wales: Feisty and Poetic2006-10-14 · 25mFrom towering Mount Snowdon and evocative medieval castles to grand Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. We'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, l
3. 3 3. Edinburgh2006-10-21 · 25mEdinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland. We'll explore the city's castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature, sip a little Scotch, get wr
4. 4 4. Naples and Pompeii2006-10-28 · 25mNaples is Italy in the extreme. We'll prowl backstreet fish markets, dodge fast-moving Vespas, and dine on pizza where it was invented. We'll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuv
5. 5 5. Italy's Amalfi Coast2006-11-04 · 25mJust south of Naples, we'll experience the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and th
6. 6 6. Milan and Lake Como2006-11-11 · 25mNo trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery and greatest opera house...not to
7. 7 7. Tuscany's Dolce Vita2006-11-18 · 25mThe small towns and rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble our way through an artichoke festival, share
8. 8 8. Italy's Great Hill Towns2006-11-25 · 25mConnoisseurs of Italy find its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano's medieval towers to Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas...all si
9. 9 9. Vienna2006-12-02 · 25mIn Europe's classiest capital, we'll tiptoe through the palace of Maria Theresa and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. Then we'll picnic on the Danube, nibble strudel in an O
10. 10 10. Salzburg and Surroundings2006-12-09 · 25mThe birthplace of Mozart — and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies — Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. It's also the springboard for lots of alpine fun — from thrilling summer
11. 11 11. The Making Of2006-12-16 · 25mAfter 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