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Rick Steves' Europe

Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor

Season 11 Episode 1106

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. Our finale: Ramesses II's magnificent temple at Abu Simbel.

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Why We Travel
26:47
In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel?
Ethiopia: A Development Story
25:33
Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty
Egypt’s Cairo
25:02
We visit teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, exploring the back streets on a tuk-tuk.
Germany’s Fascist Story
26:16
Traveling across Germany, we trace the roots of Nazism in the aftermath of World War I.
French Alps and Lyon
25:02
After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon we head for Chamonix.
Swiss Alps
25:02
Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains.
Austrian and Italian Alps
25:02
In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture.
Glasgow and Scottish Passions
25:01
Starting in Glasgow, we travel to Stirling Castle, and watch a sheepdog demo.
Scotland's Islands
25:02
We'll wander across the Isles of Iona and Skye, then set sail for Orkney’s Scapa Flow.
Scotland's Highlands
25:02
Let's visit Scotland’s Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield and Loch Ness.
Sicilian Delights
25:01
Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet
The Best of Sicily
25:18
Let's enjoy Sicily's Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Villa Casale, Taormina, and Mt. Etna
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