Germany Eco Tours

The tour was a beautiful mix of activity and immersion in the local culture of Europe. We opted for all of the additional experiences and were glad we did. Erik was a great guides constantly giving exceptional small tips to make travel easier.

This trip was amazing! Our guides were full of knowledge about the area and we learned so much about the history of each place we visited. It is so hard to pick a favorite---night river cruise down the Danube was spectacular, the castle in Prague was beautiful, Glockenspiel in Munich, Cathedrals, concert in Vienna, cooking demonstration in Budapest, The Sound of Music stops, The Eagles Nest, the food, I could go on and on...everything was just perfect. I highly recommend everyone going on this tour!

I had a wonderful trip, we went to many great places. My only issue is that we didn't have a lot of down time after the excursions were done in order to explore, eat, shop around, etc..

This fast paced tour was fabulous! Interesting cities and villages, well organized optional excursions, support and knowledge from our tour director, convenient and comfortable bus transportation, and selected and reserved hotel rooms made for an easy vacation because all of the planning had been done for me. When I recall all of the countries and towns visited, I am awestruck. I know that it would have been very difficult to achieve this schedule and pace if I DIY-ed it. The location of the hotel in Budapest, which was across the river from the impressive Parliament building, was outstanding. Unfortunately, the hotel room for the last night in Munich was completely unacceptable. The sewage smell backed up into the drain of the shower and I could not shower that morning due to the grotesque smell. Because I was in the room for less than twelve hours, I did not complain about it but I believe the hotel knows about this problem as they tried to camouflage the odor with a heavy cologne smelled when you first entered the room. Most of the excursions included old world quaint towns with cobblestone streets and interesting architecture with unique gift shops and handmade items. There was a nice balance between having down time and being on the go. If you prefer a slower pace, then you have the option to schedule fewer excursions. You pay for the additional costs of these excursions on the bus ride on the second day to Prague. I decided to take advantage of all of the optional trips except for the dinner in Vienna. My least favorite excursion was the Czech dinner in Prague and my most favorite included the Viennese Concert, trip to Szentendre near Budapest, and Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps. I really appreciated our tour director sharing small gifts of food samples which were timed just perfectly after walking and touring for a few hours. Erik also pointed out different food stands or unique items to look out for in the different towns that were visited. Also, bring enough clothes that will last you the entire time away from home as there are no convenient washaterias and the hotel laundry service is very expensive.

Love to be kept busy so am probably one of the few that needs less free time. The hotels were great. The meals good and on the whole we had a wonderful time.

We are so impressed by the Travel Director, *************, and the driver, Peter. Mike is so knowledgeable about the history of each country we visited. During the entire trip, he is so helpful and patience for all of us whenever we had questions or needed help. He managed each day activities and time very well. Peter is an excellent driver, who made us feel so easy and safe during the entire 10 days bus tour trip. The itinerary of this trip is excellent and well organized, including all the local tour guides.