Cruising the Mediterranean
About the Episode
In this one-hour special, Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with stops in the French Riviera, Rome, and more. Our goal: to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. We’ll learn how to make the most of the cruise experience, from enjoying time on the ship to exercising independence on shore — savoring iconic sights and romantic island getaways.
Aired:
01/31/19
| Expires: 01/31/24 | Runtime: 55m 05s
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Extras
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Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
Chartres' famous cathedral is arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic.2:46 -
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Coffeeshops and Red Light District
Amsterdam’s creative approach to marijuana use and prostitution: legalize and regulate it.2:44 -
Cappadocia, Turkey: Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Soaring over Cappadocia in a hot-air balloon gives an unforgettable perspective.3:17 -
Bethlehem, Palestine: Church of the Nativity
Rick follows pilgrims to the place of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.5:44 -
Vernazza, Italy: Cinque Terre's Jewel
Vernazza — a village of 600 people and no cars — is the jewel of Italy's Cinque Terre.3:01 -
Loire, France: Château de Chenonceau
Chenonceau is one of the most-visited châteaux in France, and the toast of the Loire.2:32 -
Jerusalem, Israel: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock
Jerusalem's venerable walls corral a tangle of vibrant, historic sights.2:54 -
Hierapolis and Pamukkale, Turkey: Curative Waters
Rick visits the ancient bubbling mineral springs of Turkey.1:53 -
The Netherlands: Beyond Amsterdam Preview
By train, bike, and boat, we visit the top Dutch sights outside of Amsterdam0:30 -
Prague Preview
The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Europe.0:30
