Europe Tours in Fall

The tour was great. We saw so many amazing things. Our tour guide was so personable, informative and funny. It was exhausting but great. One big disappointment was the gondola ride in Venice. Very short, my husband’s seat was not fastened and he nearly fell in but biggest disappointment was the gondolier didn’t sing or even say one word. For what we paid, that was upsetting. Otherwise everything was great!

This was a very full-on trip to two very interesting countries. Both guides were brilliant, their in-depth knowledge and willingness to answer all our myriad questions added considerably to my enjoyment of the trip. My only criticism is that in places the itinerary was a bit too full-on, meaning that some elements were a bit blink-and-you-miss-it. For example Lake Sevan was listed as a highlight of one day but we only caught a glimpse through the window as we drove past. Cutting a couple of elements would allow greater focus on the rest. Other than that, a brilliant trip!

This was such an excellent holiday. We were lucky to have perfect weather, which enhanced the stunning views we enjoyed along the route. The walks were different on each day, with a variety of terrain and therefore experiences, including stopping for freshly squeezed pomegranate juice or herb pancakes for lunch. It was fascinating to see the ancient Lycian ruins, particularly at Patara. I loved the boat trip, swim and lunch on the last day too - such an fantastic way to finish the holiday. Our guide, Zep, was brilliant too. She made sure that she talked to everyone, kept us on track at a pace that suited everyone and entertained us with stories and other information about the places that we visited. I had asked her if she had any knowledge about local plants, an interest of mine, and she was able to give me lots of information. I highly recommend this trip

Wonderful itinerary of beautiful Umbria and Tuscany! Tour manager, Alberto, was the perfect guide for this region which he dearly loves. Loved the truffle hunt and home hosted meals. Italy’s food and wine cannot be beat!

Really great trip, Antonio is a fantastic leader, extremely knowledgeable about Sicily’s history and he imparted his knowledge with skill and humour. We were slightly concerned before the trip that there wouldn’t be much walking, we’ve been on over 10 holidays with Explore and they’ve mainly been chosen so that we get exercise as well as sightseeing. We needn’t have worried, we put in the kilometres exploring some of the large temple sites. As we went in October, we anticipated mixed weather but generally it was lovely and warm. The slopes of Etna were a bit chilly but definitely not to be missed. A great holiday and a great bunch of fellow travellers, very multinational group.

Our tour manager was super. She made every experience perfect. She made our group come together seamlessly. She knew everything about everything: about shopping, restaurants, historic sites, traditions and culture. A fun, exciting experience!