10 Best France October 2024 Tours and Trip packages

France October 2024 Tour Reviews

4.7 - Excellent

Based on 579 customer reviews

Amazing sights, great food, but accommodations/communication leave a lot lacking

3 - Average

Kristen Sherwood

I took this trip expecting to see a lot, four countries in 10 days. Knowing we'd be on the move was expected and I was looking forward to getting to see so many locations on one trip. My trouble started early on tho, with a delayed flight causing me to miss my transfer to the airport. I'd communicated with the tour company, who insisted it was my fault and I had to take a taxi at my own expense to the first hotel. Not a great way to start a trip. The hotel we stayed at started an unfortunate trend, as every one is far outside the city center and quite dated. Black mold in showers was common, as was one power outlet per room and no air conditioning/windows that didn't open. I understand options to lodge so many people may be limited, but moldy bathrooms and hot rooms aren't acceptable at this price point. The locations being far from city centers prevent you from going out in the city at night to have nice meals/shop, and there are often no/very limited food options near these hotels and even they may be closed by the time you reach hotels. Perhaps an upgrade to nicer hotels could be offered. Also unfortunate is the bus that you are sometimes on for 5+ hours at a time to reach different countries has no wifi, even though its advertised to have it, and there are no power outlets at your seat. Having said all this, I felt the sites themselves were beautiful and amazing. I loved the cities we saw, and felt this trip helped me plan where to come back to and spend more time. Grindelwald and the Alps were a big highlight.

5 - Excellent

Anonymous

Easy to book and everything met or exceeded our expectations. Hotel Decouverte was clean and comfortable, the staff and food were great, and we enjoyed the other guests. The trail guide, Maxim, did a wonderful job.

5 - Excellent

Anonymous

Our March Provence Bike and Barge trip was a fabulous experience with the full support of a very professional crew. Our cycling guide was fantastic; he took time each day to get to know the group and chat with everyone, as well as sort any bike issues. I enjoyed the variety in the itinerary and would recommend doing the optional wine degustation in Aigues-Mortes. We always had time for the important stuff of coffee and toilet breaks. The barge meals were amazing! Despite cycling 45-50 kms a day on average, I am sure I put on weight. The on-board crew were most attentive to every issue or query. All-in-all, the trip could not have been better and only marred by unavoidable high spring floods in the French waterways. However, the reorganisation of the day-to-day cycling schedule was highly professional. The electric bikes were perfect for my partner and me were well-worth the additional dollars. Full marks to the cycle company for their daily support.

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