I was not sure about the tour but I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. My fellow travelers were really great and easy to get on with. My tour leader was Luke Watson and I cannot fault him at all for the tour as he was quite knowledgeable with his narrations about the upcoming destinations. Also, I have back issues and he was great with making sure that I was comfortable with the walking and would encourage me to take it further. Paulo, our bus driver was the best with his driving skill and his kindness.
This was my first trip to visit amazing Europe. The sights we saw were unforgettable. But what made them so special were the Expat tour guide and coach driver. I looked forward to seeing them each morning. Both were so easy to talk to. Noddy Tanner was great at sharing history and stories about countries and locations while on the coach or a walking tour. She amazed me that she wasn't reading a script. She was very organized and thorough when preparing for optional excursions. She stayed in touch with the museum, restaurant, etc so that we had a smooth experience. Loved that she shared the Wise app to pay for excursions and their gratuity. It made the trip so worry-free not having to get cash repeatedly or carry an abundance of cash. Paulo Rodrigues was an excellent driver. He totally amazed me with his calmness and expertise. The traffic, fearless drivers, motorcycles, bicycles and 'walk anywhere-anytime pedestrians' were not a part of my experiences. Paulo handled it all with ease. I was amazed. Would I repeat a trip with this team? You bet I would.
Our 10 day tour was enjoyable. From beginning to the end, our guide Steve was organized, informative and friendly. Our tour bus driver, Luca was polite, skillful and drove us safely. Walking tour with Mitra is highly recommended. Coverage was extensive but did not feel rushed. It was still a comfortable tour.