Holland Art and architecture Trips

This was our first trip to Europe and we wanted to see as much as possible. The itinerary was busy and a lot of ground was covered, but we knew that up front and would not of been able to see so much on our own. We did all the optional extras which added so much more depth to the trip. You could chose not to do the optional extras if you wanted some down time. We paid for the optional extras on about day 3 or 4. Our Tour Director Brent was so experienced, pleasant and fun. He tweaked the itinerary to make the most of our time in each destination. We skipped the line at so many sights which was excellent. Yes we had early starts and lots of walking but you make the most of each and every day. Majority of the days were breakfast and bags out by 6.30/7 and on the bus by 7.30/8. There were some long bus days. We made restroom stops every 2 - 3 hours. The seats were rotated daily. The 2 Night stays are better and I think the itinerary may be changing slightly for 2026 to include an extra 2 night stay. We got to see so much of Europe, every day was so fantastic and so special. We ticked off so many sights. Breakfast included every morning was good and all accommodation was of a good standard. Some rooms did not have tea/coffee facilities so take your own kettle and cup and tea/coffee if you cant wait until breakfast. TD, Brent would advise on places to eat and places to do laundry which we did twice on the trip. He was a wealth of knowledge of history and highlights of each region.

It was a whirlwind tour. We were expecting that. We called it a “sampler”. It was a fantastic experience for first time European travelers, which we were. Got to see the highlights of each destination. The picture I took in Capri is my favorite. We found out that our tour director is an accomplished oil painter. When I showed him the picture he sent it to himself. I think he is using it for his next painting!! European history was impressive. Loved that part of the trip.

An excellent trip, our guide provided excellent tips and advice. Some long bus rides and early starts, but other than that it was a dream. There is plenty of time to go exploring on your own. Highly recommend.

This is our second trip with Trafalgar and to be honest already planning our next trip with Trafalgar early next year. It was a wonderful experience. is our TD and is our driver . They took care of us . The details of the itinerary is superb . The drive in each places that we go to is kind of long but it’s worth it because some of the places is unexpectedly charming . Anybody planning the trip of traditional Europe ask for and . Quite a good pair . One is an experienced and knowledgeable TD , the other will take care of you well , an expert driver . Can’t wait for the next adventure.

A great trip and a feel for Europe. Covered a lot of countries, in the time frame given. But felt it needed to be over 21 days not 18 days.

Great itinerary. It would have been nice to know the price of the optional tours ahead of time and also if one did not do the tours, what the options where.