Overall, we had a good time. John, our tour leader was fun and gave us good tips on the city we are visiting. Jean, our driver was very good and I felt safe when he was driving. I didn't like some of the hotels chosen but the location made up for it. There were some group activities that took too long such as the visit to a perfume company.
We have just spent 18 days touring Europe with this operator and had the mist wonderful time with a great bunch of people. We saw so many cities and towns. The tour accommodation was great and very close to transport. Our tour leader Emma was fantastic, so helpful, and so knowledgeable. Also great fun to be with. Our driver Jean was also great . We would totally recommend Expat Tours to travel with. Thank you. One suggestion ... please make eftpos facilities available for optional tours payment, so much was easier.
This was a first for my husband and I. First time overseas and first time on a Bus Trip. We loved it!! Got to see so many parts of France and we did not have to drive ourselves, that was the best part. We had a very professional driver and an Awesomesauce Tour Leader - Branden! Branden was very professional, good communication, accommodating, knew his history, and was so nice to talk with!! The bus made plenty of stops for breaks and all the meals that were included were good. All of the hotels were nice, nothing special about them, but always felt safe, slept good & always hot shower. The Chateau's were Amazing & Mont St. Michel was my favorite stop, so Beautiful! Normandy was somber, but glad we visited. A lot of opportunities to drink wine on this tour - even if you do not, (like me) still a great tour and you do not need to partake if you do not want to, you will still have a GREAT time!! I feel 7 days was fast, but it was a good amount of time to get our feet wet. We did however, come to Paris early and spent 4 days on our own before the bus trip, that was so nice to see the sights (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triumph, etc...) on our own as the Bus trip only gave us a drive by on those sights. We look forward to using this tour operator again for another adventure.