Brilliant trip! It inculded so much information and took us to places that were on my bucket list but with the added additions like the lace making demonstraion, it made my experience ten times more memorable. I would recommend this trip to anyone who hadn't really travelled across Europe before, and even to Europeans like myself who want to learn and see more about the countries and the cultures within.
Many of the places we stayed were below average standard, 8 people in bunk beds in a room. Some had no power and no hot water (Switzerland was the worst for this). It was a hostel tour, but there are standards that you expect. Disappointed with the accommodations. Generator in Paris was amazing at least! USB ports on the bus were awesome, as you spend almost the entire trip on the bus. The add on extras were not the price as advertised if not enough people signed up for activities they went up by a significant amount. The bus wasn't full which meant we could all stretch out, but it was a very small group and less people to meet. The tour guide and bus driver were fantastic, the places were beautiful and it was a fun way to go around Europe, and meet amazing friends.
Our 2nd holiday with the tour operator and by far the best thanks to our wonderful tour leader Vicky and driver Hans. Vicky gave us so much information on every town and country we visited I can't believe we were able to learn so much. Nothing was ever too much trouble, we couldn't have asked for more. Loved all the optional extras, the hotels were mostly 3-4 star and all meals supplied were great. Thank you Expat for helping us enjoy one of our best holidays ever. Vicky and Hans gave us a holiday to remember forever ????????????