Welcome to the Netherlands
30. april, Holland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Recieved a lovely welcome upon arrival in Amsterdam. Met by Terese's cousins Rob, Yvonne, Peter, Lidewij and Karoline. Staying intially at Rob & Yvonne's home. After a few drinks & a lovely meal weLæs mere
Franeker
2. maj, Holland ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Travelled to the Friesland city of Franeker, where the Eise Eisinga Plantetarium is located. Constructed between 1774 & 1781 it is an accurate depiction of how the solar system works. Built into hisLæs mere
Hindeloopen
2. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Hindeloopen is city in the north of the Netherlands. Situated on the banks of IJsselmeer a large freshwater lake now cut off from the sea. Since the 13th century ships captains sailed to North Sea andLæs mere
Kasteel de haar
3. maj, Holland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Kasteel de haar is the largest castle in Netherlands. Situated just iutside the city of Utrecht. A castle has been located on this site since 1391. In 1890 Baron Etienne van Zuylen inherited theLæs mere
Leiden
4. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Leiden is a city in northern Netherlands dating from the middle ages. The river Oude flows through the city. Known for its canal & museums as well a university city. Terese's mother lived in LeidenLæs mere
Amersfoort
5. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Amersfoort is a city in the Netherlands for over 750 years. Amersfoort is famous for its Muurhuizen ( wall house ) When the city needed to expand in the 1300's the original wall was pulled down and aLæs mere
Utrecht
6. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Originally the site of a Roman Fortress ( circa 50 AD ) Utrecht has been an important city in the history of the Netherlands. The city skyline is dominated by "The Dom " the tallest Church Tower inLæs mere
Keukenhof Tulips
7. maj, Holland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Visited the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. A stunning display of tulips as well as many other varieties of flowers. Over 7 million bulbs are individually planted each year. Only open from mid March to midLæs mere
'S-Hertogenbosch
8. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Visited the city of 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch). St John's Cathedral is the largest Cathedral in the Netherlands. The city was also the home of the 15th century artist Heironymous Bosch. Famed forLæs mere
Kinderdijk
9. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Well you can't visit the Netherlands and not see some windmills. A very interesting walk along the canal with a typical Dutch landscape to view. The windmills we built about 1740 to drain land forLæs mere
Paleis Het Loo
10. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Paleis Het Loo was the residence of the Dutch Royal family from the late 17th century until 1975. During the 2nd World War, with the Netherlands occupied by Germany and Queen Wilhelmina in exile itLæs mere
Amsterdam
12. maj, Holland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Very nice day in Amsterdam. Visited the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Central train station. An evening dinner cruise on the canals. Met our fellow tour members, seems like a fun group. A mix ofLæs mere
The Rhineland
13. maj, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
An early start with a visit to Cathedral of Cologne. Germany's most visited landmark it is known for its 157 metre high twin spies and as the shrine of the three magi. Containing relics of tthe threeLæs mere
Heidelberg
14. maj, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Just a quick stop to take photos of Heidelberg Castle & Streets
Colmar
14. maj, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Very pleasant drive through the French Alsace wine region. Due to major traffick disruption on the main motor ways the coach diverted through several very small, but pretty towns. Before arriving inLæs mere
Lucerne
15. maj, Schweiz ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Lucerne is a wonderful city. With its medieval old town , Lake Lucerne and snow capped mountains. Took the cable car up to the top of Mt Pilatus, Unfortunately the cog train was not running because ofLæs mere
Innsbruck
16. maj, Østrig ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Travelled from Lucerne across the Swiss Alps through the Arlberg Tunnel into Austria. The Arlberg Tunnel is 14klm long. Had a farm house lunch before going down to the city. Walk around town before aLæs mere
Venice
17.–19. maj, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A couple of busy days in Venice. Water taxis through the Grand Canal & travelled by gondola around other canals.Stayed in a quaint little hotel on the Island of Lido, Visited the Murano Glass factoryLæs mere
RejsendeWell, we have been there for one day once, but you have seen much more of the city than we ever did. Nice foto’s! And your weather has changed for the better…
Rome
19.–21. maj, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Rome is an amazing city to visit. The history and the buildings are spectacular. St Peter's Basilica, St Peter's Square where the Pope gave an audience. The Pantheon , Trevi Fountain, The SpanishLæs mere
Capri
21. maj, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Ferry boat ride to the Island of Capri. Very picturesque coast line. Trip on the Finicular railway which is a type counter balance train. Takes you from the marina upto Umberto Square.
Had a niceLæs mere
Sorrento & Positano
21. maj, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
After half hour ferry trip from the Isle of Capri across to Sorrento. A Mini bus ride from the Port of Sorrento to Positano and back. Lovely sunset over the Bay of Naples. Must say the ItalianLæs mere
Pompeii
22. maj, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Interesting walk through the ruins of Pompeii. Hard to believe it was buried under 60 feet of ash. Then 2000 years later walking the streets the Romans walked going about their daily life
RejsendeBy the looks of it, it seems still to be in good nick, considering the age of it all!
RejsendeYes, it is amazing. Apparently they found a couple more bodies in the last couple of days. Not flesh or hair of course but pockets the bodies made in the ash. They then take plaster casts , very detailed though
Florence
22.–24. maj, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Two night stay in Florence. Situated on the river Arno in Tuscany. Took a walk to Piazza di Santa Croce. On the piazza is the Basilica Santa Croce, Galileo Galilei & Michaelangelo are interred withinLæs mere
Pisa
24. maj, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Early morning drive to Pisa, took photos of tower etc then left. Did not buy the T shirt 🤣
Nice
24. maj, Frankrig ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
From Pisa travelled through 162 tunnels to reach France. Unfortunately trapped in one tunnel, behind a livestock transport truck for over two hours due an accident up ahead. Quick diversion to MonacoLæs mere
RejsendeYes wasn't much fun, but where the accident happened couldn't divert traffic around because of via ducts etc
Joanna and John MahonyBeautiful welcome 💖, I hope you gave Tante Joke a kiss and hug from me! 💖🫂💋
RejsendeOf course. ❤️
💞 [Maria]