Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Publishing Grp West
• DVD Release Date: March 27, 2007
• Run Time: 180 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000K7UBP2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,312 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This is the only DVD that includes all seven half-hour “Rick Steves’ Europe” TV shows on Italy’s countryside, produced from 2000 to 2007: Cinque Terre—Italy’s Hidden Riviera, Siena and Assisi —Italy’s Grand Hill Towns, Tuscany’s Dolce Vita, Italy’s Great Hill Towns, Italy’s Amalfi Coast, and The Best of Sicily. The running time is three hours and 30 minutes. Filmed on location by America's most popular travel guidebook writer, Rick Steves' DVDs offer one great escape after another, from Europe's most thrilling cities to its charming, little-known villages. These DVDs are of the highest broadcast quality (NTSC format, all region compatible), with closed-captioning. Each DVD is packaged in a durable Amaray case with on-location cover photos and complete program details.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but could be fantastic!, April 14, 2007

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Jaime Klein "Jaime" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rick Steves Italy's Countryside, 2000-2007 (DVD)

You really can't beat Rick Steves for travel expertise presented in a "down home" fashion where the reader (or viewer, in this case) feels like he or she is there and that everything Rick does is replicatable. I liked this DVD so much that I bought several copies for friends who are meeting me in Tuscany this fall. Ideally, this DVD would have included coverage of more Tuscany and Umbria towns. The Amalfi Coast should have its own DVD, as should Sicily (with Sardinia and Corsica). But, all in all, if you're interested in Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, or Cinque Terre and want something more visual than guidebooks, this DVD is what you need.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Italy travel video, February 18, 2008

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Jonathan Greenlee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves Italy's Countryside, 2000-2007 (DVD)

Particularly valuable are the travel videos to small "Hill Towns" not covered by other travelogues.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Keep On Traveling" With Rick Steves', April 7, 2008

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Brian E. Erland "Rainbow Sphinx" (Brea, CA - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves Italy's Countryside, 2000-2007 (DVD)

Has there ever been another travel guide more amiable, more informative, more eclectic and just plain likeable than Rick Steves? This somewhat nerdish but pleasant looking fellow will immediately win the viewer over with his charm, humor and smoothing, layback manner. However what will keep you watching program after program is his consummate knowledge of the sites and people he visits.

While each journey is only 30 minutes in length Rick has a unique talent of synthesizing the many facets that make up a people and place. He leaves no stone unturned in his analysis; historical background, spiritual heritage, cultural underpinnings and political legacy are all equally touched upon to give the audience a fuller understanding of the rural and urban landscape.

However not not an individual to dwell too much on the past, he provides a delightful tour of the markets, music, restaurants and nightlife. The kind of information would really want to know if you're out for a good time.

The production values are also wonderful offering fanstastic visuals that are worth watching even if there where no commentary. Traveling with Rick Steves' is the next best thing to being there.

This particular DVD contains six episodes, thirty minutes in length. Imagine three hours in some of the most scenic countryside in the world; Assisi, Siena, Tuscany and more, better get started!