Rick Steves is the perfect travel host to Italy, showing his favorite spots in Venice, Milan and Lake Como, Florence, Rome, Naples and Pompeii as well as the countryside destinations of Cinque Terre, Siena and Assisi, Tuscany, the Amalfi coast and Sicily.

Rick explores "the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited:" Iran. This travel show host visits splendid monuments of Iran's past, explores the 20th century history of this nation, and encounters Iranian people and customs in everyday life. Visits contrast old and new as he visits the cities, villages, and tourist sites of Tehran, Abyaneh, Esfahan, Shiraz, and Persepolis. The one hour special is supplemented with special features...