Rick Steves' Europe: Season 3
In Season 3, Rick takes you from Portugal to Poland — episodes also include highlights of France, Spain, London, Belgium, and Hungary.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Rick Steves' Europe Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
In Season 3, Rick takes you from Portugal to Poland — episodes also include highlights of France, Spain, London, Belgium, and Hungary.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Majesty of Madrid
Sep 4, 2004 · 25 min
Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. We tour the lavish Royal Palace, enjoy art-packed museums, and look deep into Picasso's greatest masterpiece. Experiencing Madrid
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
Sep 11, 2004 · 25 min
Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! We marvel at El Greco, pop some explosive pickles, and ramble Spain's most awe-inspiri
Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life
Sep 18, 2004 · 25 min
After exploring the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ponds, peek in on local artisans, and set up an easel at Honfleur's harbor. We venture into composer Er
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
Sep 25, 2004 · 25 min
No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland. We tour bustling Belfast, sneaking a peek at its politically charged neighborhoods. Then we head for the An
London: Mod and Trad
Oct 2, 2004 · 25 min
London is quintessentially English, yet cosmopolitan. We check out the new — the Millennium Bridge and the British Museum's Great Court, and admire the old — well-wrapped mummies a
Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brûlée
Oct 9, 2004 · 25 min
Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to crème brulée. We marvel at Monet, Manet and company in the
Belgium: Bruges and Brussels
Oct 16, 2004 · 25 min
Belgium is a land of contrasts. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back l
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine
Oct 23, 2004 · 25 min
Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes, explore a papal palace in Avignon, and savor vivid
French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
Oct 30, 2004 · 25 min
A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts. In fairytale Monaco we listen to the graceful reshuffling of personal fortunes at th
Poland Rediscovered: Kraków, Auschwitz, and Warsaw
Nov 6, 2004 · 25 min
Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting
Budapest: The Best of Hungary
Nov 13, 2004 · 25 min
Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities — busy Pest and noble Buda — straddling th
Lisbon and the Algarve
Nov 20, 2004 · 25 min
Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old and fun-loving new. Salty sailors' quarters and wistful Fado singers mix with ornate archite
Sevilla
Nov 27, 2004 · 25 min
Sevilla, Spain, is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan. It's where bullfighting is still politically correct and where little girls dream of growing up to become flamenco da