TV Rick Steves' Europe - Season 13 Episode 8 : Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans Rick Steves' Europe - Season 13 Episode 8 : Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans 8.6/10 by 8 users Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city. We start our look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome, then indulge in the ancient ritual of the Turkish bath. We take in the Blue Mosque and the grand Hagia Sophia, taste Turkish delight at the venerable Spice Market, and explore Topkapı Palace and its harem room deep within. Details Casts Posters Images Title Rick Steves' Europe - Season 13 Episode 8 : Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans Alternative Titles Rse First Air Date 2000-09-03 Last Air Date 2025-12-10 Number of Episodes 159 Number of Seasons 13 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Rick Steves Plot Keywords , Self - Host Rick Steves Episodes List Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 1 Iceland's Reykjavík and the Golden Circle Iceland's Reykjavík and the Golden Circle 2025-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 2 Iceland's Ring Road Iceland's Ring Road 2025-10-08 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 3 Kraków: Poland's Historic Capital Kraków: Poland's Historic Capital 2025-10-15 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 4 Poland's Warsaw and Gdańsk Poland's Warsaw and Gdańsk 2025-10-22 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 5 Italy's Highlights Italy's Highlights 2025-10-29 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 6 Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise 2025-11-05 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 7 Paris of the Parisians Paris of the Parisians 2025-11-12 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 8 Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans 2025-11-19 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 9 Istanbul: Turkish Delights Istanbul: Turkish Delights 2025-11-26 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 10 London: A Royal Tour London: A Royal Tour 2025-12-03 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 13 :Episode 11 London: Yesterday and Today London: Yesterday and Today 2025-12-10 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and...