Questar - Europe to the Max Hidden Treasures (2011) Part 1 Madrid

Europe to the Max: Hidden Treasures

Experience the best of Beautiful Europe with Rudy Maxa, one of America's premier consumer travel experts. High Definition photography and authoritative commentary make this 6-DVD collection the essential travel accessory. Join Rudy, as he heads outside of London to Dublin and Edinburgh, explore the splendors of France in Normandy and the wine country. Take in the stunning beauty of the Greek Islands before heading to some of Europe's greatest cities including London and Paris. Finally, cruise down Germany s romantic road and trek into the rugged magnificence of the Alps. Includes: Treasures Outside London, Splendors of France, Mysteries of Greece and Rome, Great Cities of Europe, Romantic Germany and Beyond, Alpine Secrets.

Part 1: Madrid

The Spanish capital Madrid welcomes us with grand plazas and sparkling fountains. First stop is the Prado, one of Europe’s great museums and home to Goya, El Greco and Velzquez. We tour El Palacio Real, the seat the Spanish empire, and the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, a fascinating hoard of art treasures hidden away in the center of the city. After dark we sway to the rhythms of Flamenco dancers and lose ourselves in Madrid’s pulsating nightlife. Then we day-trip to the imperial city of Toledo to roam the twisting streets and narrow alleyways of this historic center. Tips on traditional food and jewelry.