8.3/1019 votes#1 - Austrian and Italian Alps
Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 10/19/2020
In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. After conquering the Zugspitze, we tour Innsbruck, visit a remote farm in Austria, and join in a Tirolean village festival. Then we cross the Alps into Italy and tour a uniquely well-preserved medieval castle before joyriding deep into the rugged Dolomite Mountains.
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8.0/1023 votes#2 - Swiss Alps
Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2020
Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. From the Matterhorn to the Jungfrau to Appenzell, we savor both the country’s jaw-dropping alpine beauty and the rich and resilient culture of its people. As we lace together that dramatic mountain wonder with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, and unforgettable hikes, we also enjoy alpine life.
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7.9/1021 votes#3 - French Alps and Lyon
Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2020
After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon — which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris — we head for Chamonix, in the shadow of Europe’s tallest peak: Mont Blanc. With the classic alpine resort as our springboard, we make some high-altitude cheese, then ride the lift up to Aiguille du Midi and over to the border of Italy.
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8.2/1021 votes#4 - Germany's Fascist History
Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/2020
Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. Visiting actual locations — from Munich to Nürnberg to Berlin — we trace the roots of Nazism in the aftermath of World War I, when masses of angry people were enchanted by Hitler. We explore the totalitarian society Hitler built, and see the consequences: genocide and total war. Learning from Germany's fascist story, we can recognize that hateful ideology as well as the tricks of wannabe dictators in our own age.
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8.0/1021 votes#5 - Egypt's Cairo
Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2020
Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. With 20 million people, greater Cairo pulses with energy. We explore the back streets on a tuk-tuk, drop in on a mosque, haggle with a gauntlet of eager merchants, bake some pita bread, help chisel a tombstone, marvel at King Tut's gold, greet the ancient Sphinx, and climb into the center of the greatest pyramid.
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7.8/1015 votes#6 - Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2020
Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. In the fabled city of Alexandria, we venture through a market wonderland, smoke a shisha, and stroll a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor, we explore the pharaohs' tombs and temples before sailing on a timeless felucca. Then we kick back on a riverboat cruise, enjoying iconic views of palm trees, minarets, and rustic villages. Our finale: Ramses II's magnificent temple at Abu Simbel.
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7.3/1010 votes#7 - Ethiopia: A Development Story
Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/2020
Venturing beyond Europe, and with local experts as his guides, Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty — and how to beat it. Together, we witness the importance of water, education, empowering women, and nutrition during a child's first thousand days. And we see firsthand the impact of globalization and climate change. Our souvenir: A vivid appreciation of how ending hunger is possible — and how smart and modern development aid is the key.
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6.5/1017 votes#8 - Why We Travel
Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/2020
In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism…or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe — and inspiring Americans to see Europe as the springboard for world exploration — Rick Steves shares his reasons why. This special episode is a sonnet to travel — an introspective love story, set in Europe, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel.
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The Best Episodes of Rick Steves' Europe Season 11
Every episode of Rick Steves' Europe Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rick Steves' Europe Season 11!
Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 11 Ratings Summary
"Austrian and Italian Alps" is the best rated episode of "Rick Steves' Europe" season 11. It scored 8.3/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/19/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Swiss Alps".