Rick Steves' Iran
Rick Steves' Travel Guide © 2009 | Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village. Most important, you'll meet the people of this nation whose government so exasperates our own. #ricksteves #iran
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• Iran Travel Journal: Rick's behind-the-scenes look at filming the special
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Rick Steves' Lectures: Iran
Rick Steves' Europe © 2008 | Rick describes his experience traveling through Iran and filming his one-hour TV special Rick Steves' Iran. From a prayer service in a mosque and non-conformist teen fashions at the mall, to anti-American murals and the hospitality of a family dinner, Rick helps us understand this perplexing nation and the 70 million people who call Iran home.
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Istanbul
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | In Istanbul, we'll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and munch our way through the famously fragrant Spice Market. We'll follow the fall of the ancient capital of Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall, and wander among the treasures of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace. To escape the city bustle, we'll cruise the churning waters of the Bosphorus, make friends over backgammon, and try a traditional Turkish bath. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #istanbul
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00:00 Introduction
01:58 Blue Mosque
05:29 Turkish culture
06:46 Istanbul history
08:23 Turkish bath
09:34 Hagia Sophia
11:32 Galata Bridge
13:36 Spice Market
14:14 Istanbul history
14:53 Topkapı Palace
18:35 Grand Bazaar
20:36 New Town
24:05 Conclusion
Palestine
Rick Steves Travel Guide © 2014 | This time we're venturing beyond Europe to visit the West Bank of the Jordan River — a land its residents call Palestine. After visiting Jerusalem, we harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to the site of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, approach Abraham's tomb — as both Jews and Muslims do — in Hebron, join friends for dinner, and bob in the Dead Sea. We'll also learn about walls, Israeli settlements, and the challenges facing this region. More info at #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #palestine
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Rick Steves Discusses Iran (Corte Madera, CA)
Rick Steves ( Europe 101: History and Art for Travelers) takes us on a journey of discovery to better understand the perplexing nation of Iran, and helps us understand the fears and passions of the Iranian people. This event was located at Book Passage in Corte Madera on December 6, 2013. For more information on the event, please visit:
Today's Winning Holiday Story: The Winter Solstice in Iran
Thank you for your Global Holiday contest submissions. It was a tough call, but over the coming days I will announce our winners. Today's winner gives us a peek into winter solstice traditions in Iran. Take it away, Maryam Zolecki!
Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2004 | We start in bustling Belfast's City Hall and Ulster Museum, then head out to Northern Ireland's favorite resort: Portrush, along the Antrim Coast, where we taste-test Irish whiskey, scramble over some six-sided geology in the Giant's Causeway, drop in on a world-class golf course, and stomp our feet to some traditional music. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #northernireland
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Rick Steves Egypt: Yesterday and Today
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2020 | In this hour-long special, Rick Steves explores the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In Cairo, we climb into a pyramid, greet the Sphinx, and marvel at King Tut’s gold. In Alexandria, we wander back lanes and stroll a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor, we revel in the pharaohs' temples and hidden tombs. And after a timeless cruise on the Nile, we finish at the temple ruins of Abu Simbel. Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe one-hour special or watch it at #ricksteves #egypt #rickstevesegypt
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00:00 Introduction
02:20 Cairo
06:57 Pyramids
08:01 Ancient Egyptian art
14:05 Markets
17:56 Social clubs
19:04 Family dinner
21:29 Pyramids at Giza
24:10 Great Sphinx of Giza
24:42 Alexandria
34:34 Luxor
36:29 Luxor Temple
38:09 Temples of Karnak
41:15 Nile River
43:34 Valley of the Kings
48:09 Nile River cruise
51:33 Aswan
52:35 Temple of Abu Simbel
The Best of Israel
Rick Steves Travel Guide © 2014 | We start in Jerusalem, alive with religious tradition and passion — Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. We then visit cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, with its in-love-with-life beaches; ponder the sad fortress of Masada; and join pilgrims at biblical sights around the Sea of Galilee. We'll also pay our respects at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, drop into an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood, and savor the local cuisine. More info at #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #israel
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Denmark Beyond Copenhagen
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | Using Copenhagen as a springboard, we'll visit the very best of Denmark. Aarhus welcomes us with its ruddy affluence, charming open-air museum, and eerily well-preserved ancient bog man. Roskilde impresses visitors with its royal burial church and the best Viking-ship museum anywhere. And the delightfully quaint isle of Ærø comes with half-timbered cottages, ships in bottles, and cobbled alleyways that remind us of the world of Hans Christian Andersen. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #denmark
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Rick Steves' Cruising the Mediterranean
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2018 | 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. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #mediterraneansea
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00:00 Introduction
03:50 Cruising overview
08:55 Make the most of your time
13:40 French Riviera sights
17:47 Back onboard
19:42 Florence excursion
21:07 Budget considerations
22:06 Rome sightseeing
23:38 Cruise ship tour
24:52 Naples private tour
29:13 Onboard entertainment
30:25 Malta sightseeing
33:23 Onboard activities
35:44 Athens excursion
37:49 Cruise ship crew
38:53 Mykonos free time
42:37 Delos ancient ruins
44:53 Onboard cuisine
46:54 Santorini excursions
52:45 Conclusion
This Is Real IRAN ???????? What The Western Media Don't Tell You About IRAN!!! ایران
The media always gives false information about Iran.
If you don't know Iran well, watch this video to get to know the great and beautiful country of Iran.
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Croatia: Adriatic Delights
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2010 | A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Sampling the very best of Croatia, we start by exploring the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic island ports. Heading inland, we hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy the thriving capital city Zagreb. Our Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #croatia
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West England
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | The quintessence of charming England is the “West Country”: quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England’s smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur. We'll finish by pondering the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. #england #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
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00:00 Intro
01:40 Cotswolds
03:03 Lower Slaughter
04:45 Chipping Camden
05:37 Stanton
07:02 Stanway House
09:42 Stow-on-the-Wold
11:26 Wells
14:46 Land's End Cider Farm
16:53 Glastonbury
20:41 Avebury Stone Circle
22:19 Stonehenge
Top 10 Places to Visit in Iran - Travel Documentary
Iran is one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting countries, and an eye-opening travel destination. From mesmerizing desert landscapes to the shores of the Persian Gulf. From the ruins of Persepolis to the modern streets of Tehran. From charming mountain villages to lively historic bazaars.
Today’s Iran is a complicated, intriguing, but also a fascinating place, with some of the most welcoming and curious people you will ever meet. I traveled through Iran in 2013, and in this video I take you back to 10 favorite places that I visited.
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We start this journey in Esfahan, one of Iran’s most beautiful and friendliest cities, attracting tourists and travelers from afar. It is filled with captivating monuments, historic buildings, tranquil gardens, museums, and in general provides a great introduction to daily life in Iran.
After Esfahan, we travel to Kerman, a city on the fringes of the desert. It is most popular for what lies outside the city, the remains of the ‘Arg’ (an ancient citadel), and the small town of Rayen with its beautiful gardens and shrine. Not far from here are the Kaluts, some of Iran’s most spectacular desert scenery. These places are best reached by private vehicle, as public transport here is limited.
Iran has a long coastline and several island, the largest of which is Qeshm, in the Persian Gulf. This island is relatively underdeveloped and retains much of its traditional characteristics. It’s a great way to get an insight into local Bandari culture, and to witness some of the local economy at work, including agriculture, fishing, and the construction of classic ‘lenge’ boats.
Shiraz is regarded as the center of Persian culture for the last two millennia, and has some of the country’s most beautiful ancient bazaars and historic mosques. It’s also home for the tombs of Hafez and Sa’di, two poets that hold a special place in Iranian society and literature. The ruins of Persepolis, just outside Shiraz, evoke images of a thriving ancient Persia, and should not be missed.
The next destination is Tehran, the bustling capital city, and beating economic heart, of Iran. As the most secular and liberal city in the country, it’s the best place to learn about modern Iran. Qom, on the other hand, is one of the conservative ‘strongholds’ in the country, and provides an interesting contrast with Tehran.
We travel further to Kandovan, a beautiful mountain village where some of the houses are carved out of eroded rocks. It’s near Tabriz, the final destination in the video, famous for its magnificent bazaar.
Rome: Back-Street Riches
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and culture — on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners. Venturing through the crusty Trastevere district, visiting the historic Jewish Ghetto, and enjoying art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches, we uncover charms of hidden Rome that compete with its marquee sights. *Part one:* *Part two:* #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #rome
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Prague
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2014 | In the Czech Republic, we visit Prague to experience its massive castle, beloved statue-lined bridge, evocative Jewish Quarter, and thrilling 20th-century history while enjoying its infectious love of music and perhaps the best beer in Europe. With a beautifully preserved Old Town, Prague deserves its nickname: the Golden City of a Hundred Spires. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #prague
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00:00 Intro
02:44 Charles Bridge and Royal Way
03:37 Language lesson
05:16 Old Town Square
07:01 Music scene
08:29 Prague Castle
12:00 Strahov Monastery
13:37 Trams
14:01 Wenceslas Square
14:53 History
16:20 Beer
17:00 Jewish history
20:16 Art Nouveau, Alphonse Mucha
23:09 Conclusion
Rick Steves on Israel and Palestine Today
In the last month, I’ve traveled to both Denver and Palo Alto to share my experiences in the Holy Land and help raise money for Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a nonprofit that promotes peace and justice in Palestine through Bethlehem’s Dar al-Kalima University of Arts & Culture. Policymaking in the US and the Middle East has been impulsive and erratic lately, making it more important than ever for American citizens to reach out and gain a little context on the Holy Land — and that was the focus of my talk.
I put this report together after traveling to the Holy Land to produce a public television special, which you can stream at — but I’d say it’s more important to watch this hour-long talk, recorded at Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto. While the production is simple, the content is both timely and important.
We don’t need a one-sided narrative about the Holy Land told by someone dug-in on this complicated issue. To understand this situation, we need a “dual-narrative” approach that respects both sides. And that was what I shared in this talk: the lessons I learned by walking with caring people on both sides of the wall that divides this land.
Venice and Its Lagoon
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm. For centuries, it was nicknamed La Serenissima, The Most Serenely Beautiful One— and for good reason. Along with sampling the sumptuous art treasures of Venice and exploring its back-street wonders, we'll cruise its lagoon, stopping in fiery Murano for glass, pastel Burano for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #venice
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Rick Steves' European Christmas
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2005 | Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. From England to Wales, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, you'll see the bright Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with families…and even play in the snow. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #christmas
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00:00 Introduction
04:56 Bath, England
12:49 London, England
14:43 Drøbak, Norway
18:27 Oslo, Norway
20:45 Paris, France
24:34 Burgundy, France
29:00 Nürnberg, Germany
32:00 Salzburg, Austria
36:55 Rome, Italy
41:02 Tuscany, Italy
45:00 Gimmelwald, Switzerland