Rick Steves Greek Adventure Part 1: Acropolis & Parthenon
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Rick Steves Greek Adventure Part 1: Acropolis & Parthenon
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Essential Tips for Visiting the Acropolis in Athens
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Essential Tips for Visiting the Acropolis in Athens
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You'll never meet a traveler who brags: "Every year I pack heavier." With only one bag, you're mobile and in control. When you carry your own luggage, it's less likely to get lost, broken, or stolen. Lengthy delay or quick, last-minute flight change? No problem—your bag is with you. You can also save money by bringing less. Read the fine print when you are choosing flights to understand add-on fees for checked (and sometimes even carry-on) baggage. In Europe, you'll walk with your luggage more t
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You'll never meet a traveler who brags: "Every year I pack heavier." With only one bag, you're mobile and in control. When you carry your own luggage, it's less likely to get lost, broken, or stolen. Lengthy delay or quick, last-minute flight change? No problem—your bag is with you. You can also save money by bringing less. Read the fine print when you are choosing flights to understand add-on fees for checked (and sometimes even carry-on) baggage. In Europe, you'll walk with your luggage more t
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When winter’s gloom descended on ancient pre-Christians, they looked around and saw a few things that didn’t die: evergreens. This seemed to promise that the warmth and fertility of summer would return. After they decorated their huts with holly, ivy, or laurel, they likely took a deep whiff… and dreamed of spring. The mysterious Druids, the priests of the ancient Celts, adorned their temples with evergreens as a symbol of everlasting life. The Vikings of Scandinavia considered evergreens the fa
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When winter’s gloom descended on ancient pre-Christians, they looked around and saw a few things that didn’t die: evergreens. This seemed to promise that the warmth and fertility of summer would return. After they decorated their huts with holly, ivy, or laurel, they likely took a deep whiff… and dreamed of spring. The mysterious Druids, the priests of the ancient Celts, adorned their temples with evergreens as a symbol of everlasting life. The Vikings of Scandinavia considered evergreens the fa
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Rome is the home of Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, and of some of Europe’s most sacred Christmas traditions. Manger scenes, called presepi, originated just a little north of Rome in Assisi some 800 years ago, when St. Francis taught the story of Jesus's birth with props. For a bit of manger history, visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. There you can see five wooden planks, said to be from the original Christmas manger. Or visit the Vatican's Nativity scene – the
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Rome is the home of Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, and of some of Europe’s most sacred Christmas traditions. Manger scenes, called presepi, originated just a little north of Rome in Assisi some 800 years ago, when St. Francis taught the story of Jesus's birth with props. For a bit of manger history, visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. There you can see five wooden planks, said to be from the original Christmas manger. Or visit the Vatican's Nativity scene – the
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The words "Greek Isles" evoke visions of sun-bleached houses shoulder-to-shoulder against a hillside with a mesmerizing view of glittering blue water. Chances are, you’re picturing Oia on the island of Santorini. Pronounced "EE-ah," Oia’s idyllic ensemble of whitewashed houses and blue domes delicately drapes itself over a steep slope at the top of a cliff. Viewpoints here are some of the most iconic in the Greek seas. It seems, at least in most photographs, that Greek-island towns like Oia are
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The words "Greek Isles" evoke visions of sun-bleached houses shoulder-to-shoulder against a hillside with a mesmerizing view of glittering blue water. Chances are, you’re picturing Oia on the island of Santorini. Pronounced "EE-ah," Oia’s idyllic ensemble of whitewashed houses and blue domes delicately drapes itself over a steep slope at the top of a cliff. Viewpoints here are some of the most iconic in the Greek seas. It seems, at least in most photographs, that Greek-island towns like Oia are
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Simply put, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is one of the most magnificent, influential, historic, and revered buildings on Earth. For centuries, it served as the greatest church in Christendom. It was home to the Byzantine Emperor and Orthodox Patriarch (the “eastern pope”), and a beacon of civilization during Western Europe’s so-called “dark ages.” When Muslims conquered Constantinople, this great church suddenly became one of the world’s greatest mosques. And when it was secularized in the 20th cent
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Simply put, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is one of the most magnificent, influential, historic, and revered buildings on Earth. For centuries, it served as the greatest church in Christendom. It was home to the Byzantine Emperor and Orthodox Patriarch (the “eastern pope”), and a beacon of civilization during Western Europe’s so-called “dark ages.” When Muslims conquered Constantinople, this great church suddenly became one of the world’s greatest mosques. And when it was secularized in the 20th cent
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The most exciting day of the travel year is here: Our 2026 tours have arrived! We’ve just opened up seats on nearly a thousand 2026 departures for 40 itineraries all over Europe…from Portugal to Poland, from Sicily to Sweden, and from Ireland to Istanbul. Explore 2026 tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/2026-tours On our 2026 tours — as always — you'll see the tried-and-true sights and enjoy those gotta-do-'em activities. But we’re also re-committing ourselves to creating authentic, engaging
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Historically, French cafés served as a second home to the great artists, writers, and political figures of the time, like Trotsky, Stravinsky, Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein. Today, the French still flock to cafés for business meetings, encounter sessions, political discussions, and romantic interludes. Many cafés also serve a practical purpose: Unlike restaurants and bistros, which are only open at mealtimes, cafés serve light meals throughout most of the day. You're welcome to order just a sala
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Iceland’s unofficial mascot is the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)—that adorably stout, tuxedo-clad seabird with a too-big orange beak and beady black eyes. Some 10 million puffins summer in Iceland—the largest population of any country on earth. They usually arrive in Iceland in April/May, then take off again at summer’s end—making the window for seeing them quite short. The biggest puffin populations (about one million) are in the Westman Islands; along the South Coast (particularly aroun
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Our American Santa Claus — a plump, jolly old fellow dressed in red — is just one of many gift-giving characters who preside over the Christmas season. Depending on where you are in Europe, it’s possible to bump into St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Père Noël, Samichlaus, Sinterklaas, and others. All are brothers of sorts, tracing their lineage back either to an early Christian saint or a pagan deity. At the Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt, you'll find the "Christkind," an angelic representation of b
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Rick Steves' Europe on Instagram: "Crowds and lines are a genuine nuisance at top European attractions, and too many people spend big chunks of their vacation time fighting mobs of people. When you can, buy tickets online in advance to major sites. Advance tickets are generally timed-entry, meaning you’re guaranteed admission on a certain date and time. At popular sights, it can help to arrive early or go late. This is especially true at places popular with cruise excursions and big-bus tour gro
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Join Rick Steves and the executive director of the ACLU, Anthony Romero, on Monday, October 20 at 6:00 pm PT / 9:00pm ET for a live discussion on the interconnectedness of travel and government and a look at how the ACLU is responding to abuses of power in the U.S. Register (for free!) to watch this special episode of Monday Night Travel at ricksteves.com/mnt. You can also tune in live on the "Rick Steves Travel Talks" YouTube channel. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b
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History is speaking to America right now — and we can learn from the hard lessons of Europe's tragic flirtation with fascist dictators a century ago. Watch the full hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” on our site, YouTube, and streaming with PBS Passport. Mussolini capitalized on Italy’s discontent after World War I; it had helped win the war for the Allies, but had nothing to show for it. Mussolini inspired Italians with promises of greatness, took over Italy without
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This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Author Terry Tempest Williams describes the various "personalities" of a dozen US national parks and examines each one's contributions to the American character. Then historian Flannery Burke tells us how Arizona and New Mexico came to embody what we now think of as the Great Southwest. And travel writer Christopher Solomon enjoys getting dusty on a mountain-bike tour across southern Utah. Find your local station, subscribe to the podcast, or
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In this new episode of Rick Steves' Europe we explore Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland and home to hard-fought 20th-century history, Chopin concerts, and a grand palace. After a stop at the gingerbread bakeries in red-brick Toruń, we ogle the massive Teutonic Knight fortress of Malbork. Finishing in maritime Gdańsk, we experience handsome Hanseatic townhouses, amber jewelry, and stirring Solidarity history. Check your local public television station for airdates and times, stream wit
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Rick Steves' Europe on Instagram: "Westminster Abbey, the Eiffel Tower, the Sistine Chapel — these are the reasons you go to Europe. They’re also the reason millions of other tourists go. Nothing kills a sightseeing buzz like being shoulder to shoulder with mobs of other visitors. At popular sights, it can help to arrive early or go late. This is especially true at places popular with cruise excursions and big-bus tour groups. At eight in the morning, a scenic walk atop the city walls of Dubrovn
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Historically, French cafés served as a second home to the great artists, writers, and political figures of the time, like Trotsky, Stravinsky, Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein. Today, the French still flock to cafés for business meetings, encounter sessions, political discussions, and romantic interludes. Many cafés also serve a practical purpose: Unlike restaurants and bistros, which are only open at mealtimes, cafés serve light meals throughout most of the day. You’re welcome to order just a sala
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