I toured with Firo Borges and Ivo Fernando and they make a spectacular team (believe me). They provided a great balance of group and independent sight seeing and offered excellent advice when it came to saving costs while touring. Organization was spot on and excellent - never had any problems anywhere throughout the trip. The guides were excellent in being flexible if we couldn't make it somewhere on time (very seamless travel). They also made sure that everyone on the group make connections with each other and we really became a family. Anyone who travels with them is in for a fantastic adventure and you won't regret it one bit! Schedules were posted in advance and menus for meals went around beforehand. We usually ended our nights on 9 pm and began at 6:45 a.m - the time is enough for you to sleep while travelling back to back! I recommend this tour and these two tour guides specifically to everyone! I will definitely do it again. Had a total blast!
As a solo traveller in Europe for the first time, this tour was just what I was looking for. While very fast paced, it allowed me to ""taste"" many countries in a short amount of time so that I'd know where I want to spend more time in the future. The Paris+ optional excursion was a big highlight and a great value for the amount we did and saw. Our tour leader, Kriszti, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and organized. She really made the experience memorable and I learned so much from her. Our driver, Isti, navigated us safely and comfortably through every country. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I will certainly book with Expat Explore again.
If I put everything I loved about this journey, it would need a much bigger box!! From our leaving London, through France, Switzerland, Italy and many other countries, every day was a great learning opportunity, with a GREAT guide in Adam and the other people made it a great and memorable, and at most times, a great laugh!!!! Made many friends along the way and learned a lot about the great place called Europe. Thanks for letting me be a part of such a wonderful experience Lee