Europe Food Trips

This was my first walking trip overseas and was a fabulous introduction. Our tour guide, Nigel, was extremely competent and knowledgeable and he made me feel safe at all times. He was also extremely considerate to the mix of capabilities. The itinerary was just right. Whilst the distances don't look great, the cliff walking (ascents and descents) together with the heat, all added to the challenge and should not therefore be underestimated. The scenery is breath-taking making the walks so worthwhile. The Agriturismo was a great way of supporting and immersing oneself into the local community - it was perfectly comfortable and we were well fed too! Highly recommended.

Great tour for a wonderful overview of a beautiful country! Our travel director was very kind, informative and enthusiastic! Our driver was excellent in negotiating the sometimes extremely narrow streets and the bus was very comfortable. Portugal is a lovely country steeped in history, with beautiful architecture and stunning scenery. From the coastline, to the dry interior and to the bustling ports of Lisbon and Porto, this tour allows one to experience it all.

Hotel was under construction and we were not told before. Welcome drink is awful sweet sparkling wine,horrible. You could take out the museum and embroidery place,neither interesting and have a waterfall hike@

Superb tour, Antonio was the best leader I have had in now 9 Explore trips worldwide, which is a high bar indeed. He effortlessly delivered the right amount of background information for an island with a hugely complex history, thoroughly professional in all he did. His lectures were interesting and well pitched. Accomodation standard and location was excellent, as was the itinerary and pace of the trip. Some of the island's gems were jaw dropping in their magnificence. The group ran like clockwork and everyone enjoyed the trip enormously. I would love to go back, and this was my second trip to Sicily with Explore. Well done Explore!

We saw many sites, had three boat rides, and went to many places in a short period of time. The coastline of Gozo is spectacular. Our guide, Chantelle, taught us history, ancient and modern. She shared her country with us from a perspective of passion and knowledge. Our group dinners together were fun and we ate at wonderful restaurants at Chantelle's recommendation. I highly recommend this trip. Malta and Gozo are beautiful, deeply historical and varied in many so different ways. Coming from the US I arrived a few days early to get over the jet lag before the tour started. I recommend that as the days were full.

This trip was a good introduction to Greece, the islands and the ferry system. There was a good mix of organized activities and free time for exploration. The guide went out of her way to make sure everyone had options, geared to their interests and abilities. I enjoy walking/hiking, and there was plenty of opportunity to do that along breathtaking scenery. Overall, a great trip!