My husband and I just returned from the European trip (beginning in Netherlands, through Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovania, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and back to Netherlands. I cannot say enough about the amazing sites selection, beautiful drive through the cities and countryside, amazing cuisines, and friendly people on the way. Our tour guide Steve Martin was amazing....providing us with tons of information in an interesting way, keeping all of us engaged and wanting more, giving us tips to stay safe while enjoying each city and sites. Our driver Coen was spectacular, driving through small streets in Venice and winding roads in Switzerland, keeping us all safe and yet, always on time. The hotel selection was great...having almost all the needs met (there is bound to be a couple of hiccups when traveling with a group of 45+ people). The food selection was authentic with plethora of options most of the time including vegetarian options. I can go on and on. Overall...a must do trip with Expat!!!
Overall a very enjoyable tour, this one is fast paced so make sure you can keep up! I enjoyed getting a taste of all the countries but be aware that you will want to spend less time in some and more in others based on your own preferences. Hotels are basic at times, but this is reflected in the price. Some days are fairly long on the coach so ensure you have plenty to do to keep you occupied. There is also the risk of getting a bit tired of some of the other personalities on the coach over the 14 days. The tour leader was excellent, patient and very knowledgeable.
This is our first Motorcoach tour and we really didn't know what to expect. After meeting our Tour Guide Diarmaid and our Driver Alex, we knew it was going to be an exciting experience. These two individuals safely guided us through 8 European countries and showed us the highlights of every stop. They ensured all of our questions were answered and provided insight for each location we visited. We enjoyed this fast-paced tour which provided a snapshot of the best Europe had to offer.