This was our first trip to Europe. We wanted to have "someone else do all the thinking", so we tried the tour operator. Our trip was so well organized; from pre-trip emails of information to the day to day management of our tour. Our Tour Leader, Kev, was the best! We were extremely pleased with this experience, and are already looking to book our next adventure with them!
This is the perfect tour for someone who wants to explore Europe, but has limited time and/or finances. I had to decide whether I want to tour Europe with a tour group or on my own (I was traveling with my son), and I can now, after the tour highly recommend taking this specific tour. Why? 1. I do not want to drive in European cities or towns. If you're staying in one city for a longer period then yes, maybe. But the streets are narrow and parking is limited - I wouldn't be able to relax. Traveling with a bus makes it so much easier - you do not have to worry how to get to places, it is someone else's responsibility. You can sit back and enjoy the scenery. 2. We had so many free time / free days. I do not always want to be bound to a strict "tour program". I like to explore my own things. This tour allowed you to do this, but it also provides additional (optional) activities which is arranged and planned for you by the tour leader. Therefore, if you want to visit and explore a specific attraction on your own, you can still do it. Alternatively, you can still spend a day with the group and tour leader. 3. I knew beforehand what is included and what not. The additional activities and its prices were given to me prior to the tour. There were no unforeseen costs (which may not always be the case if you travel on your own). The accommodation was good, but the highlight was the Alpenrose Hotel in Wilderswil, Switzerland. The whole experience there was more than what you would expect of a hotel. The staff (office, tour leader and bus driver) were all professional and helpful. My fellow tour group members were from places around the world and it was such a nice way of getting to know more about them and the places they are from. Everyone treated each other with respect. Would I do this tour again? Yes! Do I recommend this tour? Yes! Will I travel with the tour operator again? Yes! As a matter of fact, I won't tour with any other company ever again.
The tour was really amazing, we have a great time with this tour, got to see many things, well organized, our tour guy was exceptional (Jamie), he is very friendly, helpful, he took very good care for all of us, always smiling even when we messed up. We loved him so much & hope to be in the tour with him again. Our driver (Ishti) was also very professional on his driving, handling small streets in EU with a big bus smoothly. He took good care of our luggages and protected us from the crazy drivers on the streets of EU