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 Visit http://www.ricksteves.com/ for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 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