was an excellent tour manager and he had a great sense of humor. The driver was amazing as he maneuver the coach in tight spaces. We had the right balance of “on the move” and free time. The cities we visited were unbelievably magnificent. It was the week before Easter. I enjoyed the Easter markets and got the Krtek I was looking for. The local guides were well chosen and augmented the history I had researched before going. Great trip. Would travel with again.
Loved everywhere we visited. Would have loved to spend the night in Innterlaken in order to take advantage of a few of the many activities that were available there.
Prepare for a scenic road trip filled with fascinating sites and jaw-dropping landscapes in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic as you head on a self-drive tour through Central Europe! Your fly and drive will begin in Munich, the capital city of the State of Bavaria, one of the most beautiful regions in Germany. This is where the famous Oktoberfest Festival takes place every year! From there you will travel to Salzburg, a gorgeous city situated on the border of Germany and Austria, and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most famous composers in the world. Explore the Gardens of Mirabell or take a peek at the Cathedral before you cross the border into Austria and travel to Melk, situated by the Danube River. Your next stop will be in Vienna, the breathtaking Austrian capital, known for its powerful palaces and evergreen gardens. Choose to visit the Hofburg Palace or see the Heroes' Gate before you drive to Budapest in Hungary, known for its outstanding 123 thermal baths. Find out how Buda and Pest were divided in two and take in the spectacular views from Gellert Hill or visit the Heroes’ Square. Next, you will visit the City Center of Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, and the perfect place to learn about the country's history, culture, and cuisine. Head into the heart of the Czech Republic as you travel to Prague, a magnificent medieval city where you can see the Charles Bridge and visit the Prague Castle. Finally, you will make your way back to Munich before your self-drive tour through Central Europe comes to an end!
This tour was more fast paced than I anticipated. The free time to explore, with someone else doing all the planning and logistics made it so you could turn your brain off, enjoy the sights, the people, the food and beer. There's been more than once I was hung over and only existing, yet still able to travel from point a to be b, see some cool stuff and places. One thing I didn't expect to enjoy so much was the group dynamics. It's like instantly making a bunch of life long friends that come from different places, have different experiences, seeing new things. Honestly the peoplein the group was as good as the trip itself. Would do something like this again.
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.
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..
I highly recommend this tour and I had so much fun along the way making new friends and having so many fun experiences. Our guide Ollie was absolutely exceptional and made the tour run so seamlessly. If you are looking for a stress free way to travel definitely use G Adventures for your next trip.
What can you do in a month? Oh you know, just see some of the absolute best parts of Europe on a 30-day, hostel-based adventure from Amsterdam to Corfu, that’s all. Sound good to you? Then let’s get going. On the first leg of your trip, you’ll visit Berlin before heading to Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg, soaking up art, architecture, and the best views ever along the way. Next up, the Alps! Experience the colourful charm of Innsbruck and the baffling beauty of Lake Misurina, then venture further into Italy for flavour-filled days in Rome, Florence, and Tuscany. Croatia comes after, including a stop in Dubrovnik (the real-life King’s Landing) before road tripping into Montenegro and Albania for a tour of a medieval fortress and beachfront hangouts. Finally, catch the ferry to Corfu for one epic final day.
This trip is perfect if you want to really smash out Europe, safely experience Egypt and if you haven’t travelled much. We got to see so many amazing places and now I have a great idea of where I would go back to. Yes it is very fast paced and you wont do everything you want to but you do 95% of the main attractions of each place and you have people to share the experiences with. You will 100% make friends on these trips if you solo traveler :)
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.
East meets West on this 10 day trip through the distinctly cool, modern vibes & rich history of Europe's capital cities and lesser-known gems. From the one & only Berlin alongside Prague, Amsterdam, Salzburg, Verona, Venice, Rome & more, we’ll flutter from tasting locally-distilled schnaps at an alpine farm, to personal guided tours through royal castles, to private cruises along the iconic canals & islands of Venice, to nights out in eclectic clubs filled with hipster locals, staying in centrally located hostels all the way.
The perfect mix of seasides and cities, the Barcelona to London Quest kicks off in Barcelona, skirting the Mediterranean Sea before heading up through the middle of Italy and on to Eastern Europe, winding up in London after a perfectly balanced adventure.