This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Hear a Francophile's recommendations for some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris. Then vicariously experience a winter solstice ritual from inside an ancient tomb in Ireland, and warm up to the ritual that's central to life in Finland: the sauna. Plus, kick off the Christmas season with local holiday traditions from Estonia, Rome, and Venice. Find your local station, subscribe to the podcast, or listen online at

In this episode of Rick Steves’ Europe, we'll island-hop through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways — Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes — and basking in their dramatic beauty. We'll tour ancient ruins, trace the vestiges of the Crusaders, sample rustic cuisine, savor classic Greek-island views, and compare beaches — from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And we'll see how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers. | Rick Steves' Europe