AustraliaQueenslandBrisbaneBrisbane Airport27°24’13” S 153°6’35” E November 6, 2023 in Australia
Started our trip with a few champagne in the Qantas Business Lounge, Brisbane International Airport.
United Arab EmiratesDubaiAL Twar SecondDubai International Airport25°15’8” N 55°21’57” E
November 7, 2023 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
3 hour transfer in Dubai. Champagne breakfast in the Emirates Business Lounge.
ItalyLatiumFiumicinoFiumicinoFiumicino International Airport41°48’25” N 12°15’1” E November 7, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Second flight. 6hrs 45mins Dubai to Rome. Landed then caught the subway to a station near our hotel. Light showers with a short walk to our hotel around the corner right in the tourist district ofRead more
ItalyLatiumRomeTreviPiazza della Repubblica41°54’2” N 12°29’49” E
November 7, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
After checking into our gorgeous accommodation, Hotel Demetra, we went out exploring with a short walk to the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon.
Vatican CityVatican CitySistine Chapel41°54’11” N 12°27’16” E
November 8, 2023 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
A quick train ride over to St Peter's Bascilica. Missed the Pope by 2 hours! Then, onto a tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.
ItalyLatiumRomePignaTrevi Fountain41°54’4” N 12°28’60” E
November 8, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Walked home from the Vatican City. Stopped for a tour of the Pantheon as we went past. Absolutely beautiful! Then finished the night with another visit to the Trevi Fountain on our way home. This timeRead more
ItalyLatiumRomeCampitelliMeta sudans41°53’26” N 12°29’25” E
November 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Visited the Colosseum that started with a tour of the ruins of Rome's foundations, 753 BC.
ItalyLatiumRomeTreviPiazza della Repubblica41°54’2” N 12°29’49” E
November 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
A tour of the Colosseum. Built in 72AD. Walked through the actual Gladiator Gates into the arena. An amazing experience.
Vatican CityVatican CitySt. Peter's Basilica41°54’8” N 12°27’12” E
November 10, 2023 in Vatican City ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Caught the train back over to Vatican City. Enjoyed a tour of St Peter's Bascilica with the addition of the a tour of the dome. 551 steps to the Capola but felt like a thousand with the curving wallsRead more
ItalyLatiumRomeColonnaSpanish Steps41°54’22” N 12°28’58” E
November 10, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After our tour of St Peter's Bascilica, we ate lunch in the square before walking to the Spanish steps for another breathtaking view of the city.
