Renowned travel expert Rick Steves journeys back to picturesque France and Italy in the new pledge event RICK STEVES' INSIDER'S EUROPE. The first part of the special follows Rick as he experiences France's beautiful Burgundy region, savoring fine wine, exploring the reconstruction of a medieval castle and visiting a modern monastery. Next, a special "Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of" episode documents the unexpected challenges and surprises of producing one of public television's most popular series. The final act finds Rick strolling the high-fashion promenades of Milan, cruising along the shores of Italy's Lake Como and visiting the historic village of Varenna in the Italian Alps.