The Netherlands

The stunning tulip fields in northern Holland

Kinderdijk after sunset with its impressive windmills – we call them “gentle giants”

The windmills at Zaanse Schans

Europe’s largest flower exhibit at Keukenhof is absolutely stunning

First light at the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens

For more information on our The Netherlands Photo Tour — Tulips, Canals & Windmills (April 14-22, 2023), click here.»

Venice and Burano | Italy

The Blue Hour from the Accademia Bridge is magical.

The little island of Burano in the Venetian lagoon is one of the most colorful places we’ve ever visited an photographed.

Same as in Venice, Burano’s “streets” are canals.

For more information on our Venice Photo Tour — The Magic of the Serenissima (April 26-30, 2023) click here.»

Tuscany | Italy

The farmhouse Il Belvedere in the early morning mist

Full Moon over the little chapel of Vitaleta in the beautiful Val d’Orcia

These cypresses are a world-famous photo location.

For more information on our Tuscany Photo Tour — La Bella Toscana (May 2-9, 2023), click here.»

The Cinque Terre | Italy

Lovely Manarola — one of our favorite places to photograph in the Cinque Terre

Down low on the rocks in Vernazza at the beautiful Blue Hour

Vernazza, one of the 5 Cinque Terre villages from above.

For more information on our Cinque Terre Photo Tour — Timeless Italy (May 10-15, 2023), click here.»

NEW! The Italian Dolomites and Slovenia

Great conditions for the evening Blue Hour at Lake Bled in Slovenia

The lovely chapel of St. Primož high in the mountains in Slovenia

Little wooden huts dot the vast meadow on the Alpe di Siusi in the Italian Dolomites.

The beautiful chapel of St. Barbara in Wengen

And another charming small chapel.

For more information on our Alpine Italy-Slovenia Tour— Jim and Magrit’s Absolute Favorite Photo Location (June 2-10, 2023), click here.»

Portugal

Wonderful color and distressed textures in a small Portuguese village

These colorful wooden fishing boats are being used to this day.

Interesting patterns in the majestic Douro Valley, home of the port wine vineyards

Steep vineyards in the Douro Valley

For more information on our Portugal Photo Tour — A Visual Feast (May 21-30, 2023), click here.»

We hope that you’ve enjoyed these highlights of Europe for photographers. If you love photography and traveling, join us in 2023. Please contact us for more information. »

And if you liked this blog, check out the one about our flagship photo tour in Tuscany, where it all started 12 years ago. The first image on top shows happy photographers after an early morning shoot in the stunning Val d’Orcia.  Read more »

Jim and Magrit have been photographing professionally and traveling in Europe for the past 20 years. They started Photography Travel Tours in 2011 with the goal of educating and guiding photographers to some of the most beautiful and iconic scenes in Europe. The tours are not just about getting great photographs but also have the side benefits of doing so in wonderful environments. Great food, wine, people, and ambiance. Read more about Jim & Magrit and their wonderful photo tours here: (http://photographytraveltours.com/about/). Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.