I have been home a few days, and looking through my many photos am still amazed that I was able to experience all those countries on the EC Tour. It is because the itinerary is so well organized and planned to allow a taste of the most desirable locations possible. All of the included and optional offerings were wonderful and we enjoyed excellent meals and excursions. But in order to have such an abundance of experiences packed into two weeks, you must be in good physical shape and able to walk 4 to 6 miles daily, climb many stairs and inclines and carry your suitcases a distance and even up stairs. We ate fast meals, lined up for the toilets and bought snacks in record time at the comfort stops on the long drives, and had many late nights and early mornings. Build up your immune system and wear a mask as the inevitable bugs will spread through the coach. Most of the hotels were acceptable with the exception of Paris where the room was tiny and the bathroom deplorable. Some hotels were really nice, especially the AlpineRose in Switzerland. The trip to the Top of the World is an unforgettable experience. I can't imagine that we could have had a better tour guide than Matt. He kept us on time and the days ran smoothly because of his constant care. His knowledge of the history of each place was phenominal, and he has the gift of story telling. A bonus was he is tall and we could keep his red hat in sight as we navigated crowded, twisted streets. Our driver, Victor, was so friendly and cheerful and worked hard taking care of the coach and us. His driving skills are amazing. We were fortunate to travel with a fun group of Aussies who were cheerful and kind. My brain is on overload as I look back and appreciate this trip of a lifetime. I am so glad we discovered ExPat Travel.
Steve and Coen, tour director and driver, are both amazing and the trip was so much fun. It is a packed itinerary, so be sure you're up for the task. Overall, it was organized well and Steve did such a great job overcoming some major hurdles. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to see a lot of amazing places in a short amount of time.
This is a wonderful, whirlwind tour that will leave you with exciting memories and life-long friends. It is full days with lots of options of things to do for all ages. It will not disappoint.
Bas NausTravel Expert in Belgium and Holland
