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Very good overview of Portugal. However, would have liked to spend more time in Lisbon. Would have appreciated if there was a local guide to show the Alfama district, the castle and explore the local food scene.

We had plenty of 2 night stays in places, fabulous hotels. Tour guide was very good, so much knowledge and very passionate about it also a very good sense of humour.

The holiday was lovely. Thanos is amazing. So knowledgeable and full of information. George and Jargas were also wonderful. Food was very nice as well. I like that Thanos kept on top of the weather and wind conditions and adapted the daily plans according to that to make the most of the holiday. The accommodation was very basic, but this was very clear from the onset and information provided by Explore so one knew what to expect. The boat itself is well organised and even in the heat of the day, being on water means we had a breeze which made staying on the deck or in the langue really nice.

We did a lot of bus traveling, however we went from one side of the island to the other and saw things that I’m sure if I was doing my own driving, I would never have gone to. Our tour guide was very informative and constantly showed us on a map where we would be going to and where we just came from. Insight is first class.

The itinerary was exhaustive with many unique sights included. Our favorite was Chamonix Mont Blanc which lived up to its reputation!! This trip provided the perfect blend of structured group activities and solo discovery time.

This was one of the best tours I've been on. I was sorry when it ended. Our tour guide and our driver, Elena and Goran, didn't put a foot wrong. They were upbeat, informative, and utterly reliable throughout the trip. The itinerary was excellent and really well organised and well paced. The hotels were of a higher than usual standard in my experience, and only the bland hotel Esperia in Kavala was a minor let down. I particularly liked the boat trip to and from Mount Athos. Many of our fellow passengers were pilgrims who sprung to life with the arrival by small motorboat of monks who, in some moving exchanges, engaged with the passengers. The trip to the island of Thassos was also particularly memorable.. Bansko was bit of a disappointment - I was in a minority of one on this. It's a pretty place but a bit soulless, given over as it is to tourists and well-heeled, mainly European blow ins. I'm 6'2" and had no problems with the mini bus. Altogether a great trip.