We wished we could have longer time at Belgian . We were given 1 hour and 30 minutes to do so many things. Listened to the guide s orientation, find and queue up for foods, wait for the foods to be served then take some time to chew the foods, take some photos of that beautiful architecture buildings, queue up for WC. Then not enough to shop at that area.
The tour was excellent. Sonny was an incredible driver, prompt, friendly and kind. Our tour guide, Callum 'Blinky' Pyper, was full of historical and local knowledge, friendly, patient and kind. Both took very good care of us. We enjoyed all the excursions as they allowed for a bit more interaction with the local cultures.
Bring long bus days and not able to use the toilets on the buses whilst travelling with children was very inconvenient. Having stops of only 20 mins at the Berlin Wall then going on to have hours in places of nil importance was disappointing. Overall it was s good trip.
Six countries, sixteen days, and a wealth of memories await on the "Beautiful Europe" tour. Perfect for seniors, this city sightseeing trip starts and ends in Prague, weaving through Budapest, Vienna, Innsbruck, and more. With all accommodations, meals, and transport provided, you can relax and savor the ever-changing scenery. The tour’s USP lies in its extensive itinerary—offering a panoramic sweep of Europe’s finest cities without sacrificing comfort or leisure.
Did alot that I didn't even know existed, like Modena balsamic vinegar...wow. I thought the tour leader was very accommodating for folks with different energy levels .
Guides were inconsistent.... Some were very good and took personal interest... Some also knew their history well.. A special mention of Julio Magyar.. He did an excellent job of giving us a backdrop... Mariano too... Hotels were not always upto standard especially innsbruck Allen the breakfast of which was very basic.. Too long bus rides.. Should have kept trains for the longer trips.. My legs were swollen... Guides shd be with us much more... Some disappeared..
Over all I had a wonderful time, I was only disappointed with some of our other passengers. A certain group of people were very inconsiderate to other passengers and particularly to our tour guides.
They consistently pushed in lines and shoved people out of the way, At one point I was pushed over doing my shoe lace up, my mum was pushed back into her seat as they were always in a rush to be first or at the front. Abrupt and loud when our tour guide was giving us important information and always requesting Indian food. There were times they had actual tantrums on the rare occasions this particular cuisine was not available and taking it out on our guides who were clearly doing their best and doing a great job at accommodating the entire group. I feel that in the future if there is a group of people with such direct demands to put them in a group of their own to improve the trip for other passengers and to reduce the stress that this would have caused the guides.
Venture from Prague to Budapest on the 'Once in a Lifetime' tour, a 15-day city sightseeing trip crafted for seniors who appreciate immersive travel at a gentle pace. Visit Budapest, Zurich, Rome, and five other destinations across five countries, enjoying the ease of included hotels, meals, and transport. This journey’s unique strength is its cross-continental scope, allowing you to experience a mosaic of cultures and landscapes in one seamless package. Perfect for those who want to check multiple dream destinations off their list in comfort and style.