France and Turkey Tours and Trips

Nice trip but found all the time was spent on the bus or visiting ruins…No time to explore towns or villages…I love ruins but in the end did not want to see another one… About explore….this was my first time travelling with them, was quoted a price for an extra night in the start hotel and was given a price twice I payed directly with hotel, same with transfers, was quoted £130 for a one way airport hotel, that could be booked for £35 on booking.com…Just wondering now if the tour was overpriced….

This was our second tour with Erwin as our leader. Erwin has planned an excellent itinerary with the 4 nights in Avignon and 3 nights in Pernes-les-Fontaines. Each ride was different and the destinations were stunning. Even the stops on the way were stunning. Erwin really cares about how everyone is doing. His patience is a wonder to behold. Lots of laughs and lots of great memories.

We thought that the itinerary was curated to perfection. The options for additional excursions were great! We felt like we saw everything that we wanted to see and more! Fabulous tour guide in Jonathan and the great driver, Alan.

My first Explore holiday and definitely won’t be my last. The leaders Tarkan and Ali were amazing. Tarkan saw to our every need and was confident in his leadership and knowledge. Ali was also wonderful and had an incredibly rich knowledge of Turkish history and wildlife. Together they made a great combination. The cycling was hot, hilly and hardwork, I wd rate it at above moderate personally but a great way to see the real Turkey. Going in Oct rather than Sept cd possibly be a better option with the heat. All in all a wonderful holiday, thank you

The hiking tour of the Mount Blanc mountains and area around Chamonix was an amazing experience and adventure. We were very lucky with the weather which for the most part was lovely, but the variety of walks and views made each day a different and thrilling experience. The chalet was cosy and well looked after by our hosts Seb and Carol, who made us feel very welcome, and prepared great breakfasts and lunches to keep us going, as well as delicious cakes as a welcome treat when coming back from a hike, and very tasty and filling dinners.

Overall an excellent itinerary visiting France. Some short visits could have been skipped, e.g. St. Tropez for a longer visit to Nice or Arles but that’s just my opinion. Our hotels, dinners, tours and optional tours were all wonderful. Of course our guide Giovanna and bus driver Nicolas were fantastic, extremely professional, very helpful, and knowledgeable.