After a short train ride from Amsterdam we arrived in Haarlem and the beginning of our tour. It was a lovely day and as we walked from the train station to our hotel we stumbled onto the City Center. The place was filled with locals sitting at tables enjoying the day, we were wowed by the amazing architecture as well as the beautiful cathedral. We had several hours before meeting our group so we decided to immerse ourselves in the culture and share coffee with the locals.
Taking it to the limit
A local guide who shared history and information of this beautiful city; a group Meal of Rijstaffel; a Tasting of Genever; and a charming hotel with a comfy bed. Starting this tour with this variety of experiences confirmed we had made the right decision. We think that those who travel on Rick Steves tours share the same travel philosophy which makes for great travel partners. Our group grew close after that first group dinner and everyone was anxious to share more experiences in the days ahead.