It was AMAZING! This tour really opened up a lot of opportunities for my husband and me to learn, explore places, meet and keep new friends and grow not only as a couple but as individuals as well. Matt is probably one of the most patient and knowledgeable tour leader I've met (not to mention, the tallest person I know). Zoltan is a great driver! He can get the coach thru the tightest spots with ease! (Zoltan! Zoltaaaan!) Definitely, the best 12 days ever!
We had an amazing time walking and sampling wines that we had never tried before but are now fans of. Our leader Liz Proctor was excellent, knowledgeable, tirelessly helpful and made our first walking holiday a pleasure. The villa Casalta was rustic and beautiful. The only problem that we had was the plumbing in room 22. The shower diverter was broken. we reported it and they said yes it is broken and did not fix it, also no hot water in the evening after a long day walking. This needs to be rectified. Meals were good apart from the first night where the main course was a sla b of cold pork with gravy!
I had a wonderful time on this tour. As I presume is the same for other tours, it is very fast paced. There is a lot of walking and some very long days, however it all adds up to a rich experience, and gives you a taste of cities in case you want to explore again. The optional extras are great, and I recommend doing all you can, as I don't think I would have been able to fit the same amount in for the same price. Some of the hotels left a little to be desired, however expat do mention they will be between 2-4 star hotels, so this is to be expected. All in all, I loved the tour, and made some very good friends.