Rick Steves' Europe S13E8 — Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

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Rick Steves' Europe•Season 13•Episode 8

Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

8.4/10 · 7 votesNov 19, 202526 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 13•+0.1 vs season avg

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Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city. We start our look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome, then indulge in the ancient ritual of the Turkish bath. We take in the Blue Mosque and the grand

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Seasons13

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Season 13 Episodes11

E1 8.9

Iceland's Reykjavík and the Golden Circle

E2 8.7

Iceland's Ring Road

E3 7.7

Kraków: Poland's Historic Capital

E4 7.3

Poland's Warsaw and Gdańsk

E5 8.7

Italy's Highlights

E6 8.2

Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise

E7 8.2

Paris of the Parisians

E8 8.4Now viewing

Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

Istanbul: Turkish Delights

E10 8.6

London: A Royal Tour

E11 8.0

London: Yesterday and Today

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Rick Steves

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans" is episode 8 of Rick Steves' Europe season 13. It scored 8.4/10 from 7 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on November 19, 2025.

Next: E9 · Istanbul: Turkish Delights Best of Season 13