Imperial Europe

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.

1. Our tour director Erik was great and very helpful. Our driver Blaje was amazing and drove very safely. 2. The hotel in Munich on the first day Holiday Inn wasn't really nice and felt budget. 3. Prague Evening Panorama - it would be better to see Charles Bridge during the day. The pictures did not turn out nice. Maybe earlier like sunset? Also the tram ride was not my favorite as you can barely see much. Overall, this optional tour can be improved. 4. Danube Cruise With Dinner - Excellent! Food was great! 5.Szentendre and Light Lunch - the recipe of the goulash should have been shared to the guests. Also, the serving of goulash wasn't enough for the guests and we were told that we can ask for more too late when we were already having dessert. 5. Vienesse Concert - Amazing! 6. Lake and Mountain Tour - we didn't really get to see a lake up close. We just drove by. This tour can be improved. It was nice to see the Sound of Music sights. 7. Dinner at Munich - the pork knuckle was so tough

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!

It provided me with a great snapshot of the cities and towns we visited. This tour was my first bus tour so for me I have realised I personally prefer a holiday with more activity.

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.

A LOT of walking. Great tour guide and driver. Some of the Optional Experiences were disappointing though.

Great trip. Nicely paced, most of the time 2 nights in an area. Local guides were excellent.

The itinerary was perfect.

Everything was okay except many was optional paid excursions

Excellent itinerary, knowledgable guides, organisation runs like clock work. We would have been happy to spend more on better accomodation and dinners if they'd been offered.

This itinerary touched the areas I wanted to experience in central Europe. The experience was so much more than I expected. The tour director and driver were very good and I felt secure and well cared for.

The Travel Director, *************, and the driver, Peter are excellent. During the entire trip, Mike is so helpful to all of us and Peter is an excellent driver. The itinerary of this trip is excellent and well organized, including all the local tour guides.

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.

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.

I found this trip to meet my needs and more. Our tour guide was excellent and had great people skills. She was accommodating to individual and group needs. I wish we had stayed in the cities longer - next time I will choose trips that have long stays and really immerse myself in the beautiful cities. Thanks Trafalgar.

YOU ARE VERY BUSY, START VERY EARLEY AND VERY ACTIVE ON TOURS AND MEALS. EXHAUSTING BUT NECISSARY TO SEE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN WHILE THERE. GREAT MEETING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. SO MUCH HISTORY TO LEARN AND THE ARCHITECTURE.

Great Tour we covered a lot of ground in 10 days. Our Tour Guide was a great guide very knowledgeable and helpful. This was our 3rd Trafalgar Tour and we will continue to use them. Make sure to purchase all the optional excursions.

It was our 2nd trip with Trafalgar - (1) Spanish Wonder tour; and (2) Imperial Europe. Everything was taken care of from flights, transfers, hotels, itineraries, and optional excursions. I would like to praise our Tour Director *personal info removed by Feefo* “Imperial Europe” was wonderful with her expertise and deep understanding of historical context while leading a tour. I am sure that everyone would agree with me. Also, she was fair, and had a sense of humour. Most of all, she is a multilingual speaker. What about our handsome-looking driver, personal info removed by Feefo* i. With his calmness and his quick but fair decisions while driving made our journey safe and sound. personal info removed by Feefo*

Loved and appreciated the thoughtful itinerary and all the people associated with making it happen. We hit all the key landmarks and had time to explore. We were impressed with the rest stops in smaller cities like Regensburg, Bratislava, Gyor. We loved the cruises with meals and views (Budapest stole our hearts). It was so well organized and planned. Thank you for a memorable experience.

We enjoyed every minute of this trip. Trafalgar tours are well planned and entertaining. We see more of the beautiful countryside with Trafalgar.

Informative, busy itinerary. A lot of walking. Great tour director and driver!

It was organize and we have a wonderful time!

Be prepared for a lot of walking on cobblestone streets. Fantastic sights to see. Overall one of the best we've done with Trafalgar.

Trafalgar, with the excellent Tour Directors makes it unforgettable.

Great trip, lots of history explained well by our great tour director *personal info removed by Feefo* and bus driver *personal info removed by Feefo*

This itinerary allows you to see a lot of different cities in a short amount of time. I like to see as much as possible when i travel so this worked well for me.

Too fast. Seemed to be pushing towards the deadline. Not enough time to enjoy each destination.

Beautiful old world cities with interesting histories and architecture. Learned a lot about the empires and politics of the area over the past centuries, along with the post-Soviet era changes and their hopes for their future.

Excellent tour guide !He was extremely knowledgeable about all of the countries in this tour!

The itinerary is full of but not overwhelming. There were plenty of optional excursions if you choose to participate. If you prefer some down time that's available. Would have been nice if the hotels were more centrally located to city centers.

Fabulous tour! Munich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg are mesmerizingly beautiful. Regensburg, Bratislava & Györ are enchanting too! I truly enjoyed this tour & the people I met.

It was not value for money. You had to purchase extra tours. We bought the Sound of Music tour extra and it was an absolute waste . Positives are that we made good friends that we have continued friendships with. Our tour group were all nice people. The included tours were informative, however more could be added rather than expecting people to purchase extra tours.

2 nights in Salzburg would have been perfect. Was a bit too much to do all the activities in 1 day.

A really great itinerary made excellent by , our fantastic Tour Director. So informative, humorous, and with personal attention to every detail. Our coach driver , also excellent and efficient. The only negative comment from me is that, particularly on a long busy day, some of the "free time" in crowded places was a little too long.

- Absolutely well organized, planned and executed itinerary - Expert and professional tour director, driver and local tour guides - Awesome tour sites with great cultural and historical significance - Excellent lodging and dining areas - Great opportunity to make new lifelong friends Thank you Trafalgar team! and

The time in each location was perfect and the experiences both included and optional were excellent.

Fabulous cities and excellent tour director in , with excellent coach and driver

I recently joined Trafalgar’s Imperial Europe tour, and it was an incredible way to see so much history, culture, and beauty in one journey. The itinerary was well-balanced between must-see highlights and unique local experiences. From the grandeur of Vienna and Prague to the charm of Budapest and Munich, each city offered something unforgettable. Our Travel Director was knowledgeable, approachable, and kept everything running smoothly, while our driver’s skill and patience navigating the busy European roads deserves a special mention. The accommodation and included meals were consistently good, with just the right mix of structure and free time to explore independently. If you want to cover a lot of ground in Central Europe without the stress of planning logistics, this tour is the perfect choice. Trafalgar makes travel effortless, and the experience left me with memories (and friendships) I’ll carry for a lifetime

Plenty of amazing optional experiences to choose from. Well planned out days with free time available

Overall it was a fantastic trip though we always got up early almost the entire tour which we normally expected. Our tour director was excellent he always answered our questions, very organized and pleasant. our driver was excellent as well and kind enough to load our luggages in the bus every time we moved to the next country. Kudos to both of them. However we’re not so pleased with the hotels in Munich - Leonardo Royal Hotel floors was so sticky and the bathroom was not the cleanest. Holiday Inn Munich we saw a bed bug in our bed I should have taken a photo. Not the cleanest as well. It was not the Holiday Inn that I expected. We enjoyed all the places that we visited specially Prague. But the optional tour of Lakes and Mountains I would not recommend it for people from Canada and US as they are the same or even better.

Very well organized, stress free

So organized! And such a wonderful variety of things to see and do, always with guides who were so knowledgeable!

The schedule was hectic, but manageable and allowed us to see some incredible sites.

A worry- free holiday choice with all logistics taken care of. Definitely suits single and part- family travellers (I travelled with my teen daughter). Wonderfully selected hotels -centrally located. Good standard with good included breakfasts. We did not elect to do most of the extra lunch time tours and so had a lot of time to sit in the parks of small pretty towns -lovely. Lots of local specialist guides which left me feeling like the tour leader was more a conductor or hostess on the bus.

The itinerary was very well coordinated. The tour guide director () was always available to the group for any concerns and questions. The bus driver () was very good with his skills.

Our tour director, Maya was incredible, knowledgeable, accommodating and fun. I did find that on some stops there was too much "free" time and would have preferred to be at our day destination earlier. I found 2- 2.5 hrs of free time was excessive inconsideration of the locations where we were at. The local experts were great and the fellow we had was so knowledgeable with many funny stories. This was our third trip with Trafalgar and Cost Savers and never disappointed. In my opinion the tour director makes the trip and we have been lucky enough to have 3 great directors

I loved the whole experience. The history, the culture, and the physical beauty of these places was awesome. Once again Trafalgar got it right.

The trip was very well planned and organized, and our Travel Director, did a truly spectacular job. Her engagement with the group and clear communication made a real difference—everything ran seamlessly without a single issue throughout the tour. The places we visited were wonderful, and the local guides were very knowledgeable. Both breakfast and dinners were excellent. I’m already looking forward to my next trip with Trafalgar! Rafael & Karina Raleigh, NC

Amazing trip and excellent tour guide and driver ! Great memories!

This is a fast tour. There is an overwhelming about of history that is given. There is a tour everyday as well as optional tours everyday. The optional tours are a must! With that being said, there is not a lot of Down Time.

The itenary and travel director and Driver were extraordinary. No comparison. Most of the hotel qualities were below par. We enjoyed the tours everyday and it was a memorable experience. We wish the hotels will be little more cozy and comfortable even with any additional cost.

*personal info removed by Feefo* was a wonderful tour director. Very knowledgeable, entertaining and kept us on track. I would not recommend the parliament excursion. It was very expensive and dry. The shoe memorial is free and that part was very interesting and important to see. Also, I think the group size is too big. 48 is too many! You should cap the group size at 30.