we did really enjoyed our tour. we had an awesome tour guide (Marysol Onthego) and drivers (Ivo and Lucas). Our group became attached with each others and that makes our tour fun and memorable.
This was a great tour. Rome was a small group. Mohammed was very personable and informative. Tuscany was 75 people. However, the guide for Tuscany spoke 3 or 4 languages and managed amazingly well to keep everyone informed. In Sienna, we split into smaller groups. One drawback of this tour was there was little time to actually see Florence. I would recommend adding several days on the backend. This tour was not what we had expected, but it worked for us. Driver picks you up for the tour but then we had to find our own way back to the motel once tours were completed. You aren't actually with the same group from tour to tour. Plus no meals are provided except for breakfast at the hotel. For those that like some freedom, this is a great tour but if you want structure and to stay with the same group, this is not for you.
This 12 day tour of Europe was truly one trip that I will never forget! Not only did I see some of the most amazing sites but as a group we bonded, laughed and had a wonderful time. Gustavo is a gift as a tour leader and our driver Jo rounded out the "team" in fine style. This was my 8th Expat trip and I am looking forward to my next one very soon :)