Every aspect of the tour exceeded my expectations. We walked around some of the area and then had lunch in a lovely home his family had built. Cork farm was fascinating. The locations visited and distance traveled was perfect for the length of the tour. "I love RS tours because of the opportunities for experiences that are difficult to do on your own. It was my fourth visit. Joe Darcy was an excellent tour guide and we really enjoyed the tour up until several of us came down with Covid. We'll see and learn about Brunelleschi's magnificent cathedral dome, Ghiberti's Baptistery doors, and other creations that helped define this world-changing era. You'll have free time to continue your modern-day pilgrimage at the greatest church in Christendom St. Peter's Basilica, home to Michelangelo's sublimePiet. Our tour manager Ferdi was at once highly organized and laid back, and the combo kept our group in good spirits throughout the trip. I went to Dublin in 2014 and thought I saw "Ireland". He was a totally unexpected treat, talking about life with candor and humor. "The Borghese Gallery never ceases to amaze me.". Great history of Portugal provided by our guide. The tour had the perfect mixed of scheduled activities and free time. And, sad to say, making history at being in Edinburgh at the Queens death. Everything is well organized and planned to a tea. "There were really two inspiring moments: Seeing the David again after 41 years and experiencing Volterra and the beauty and peace of the Tuscan hills. I also enjoyed seeing the Sistine Chapel in person.". Never a bad meal or hotel. From introductions in ennis 'til farewells in dublin, double thumbs up! I also loved the terrace at the Amichi hotel in Cinque Terre". Being someone that loves art and history the guide and local guides all brought the art or site we were visiting to life. Seeing Cinque Terre was stunning!". We have been going to Europe for years (using Rick Steves' guide books), but we have always hesitated joining an organized tour. "Too many to pick just one. The hike was wonderful!". In short the best vacation EVER!! ", This is my 4th RS Tour, and not my first time in the areas of this tour. This tour was an experiential tour. Both books discuss cruiselines, ports, sights, activities, DIY options, etc. (sorry kids) We lucked out and had two tour guides, Stephen and Paul. museums, and neighborhoods in Florence, Venice, Assisi, and Rome. The included meals were excellent and we were never concerned about transportation. I felt like a kid again as we walked back in time going down 30 feet revealing pieces each building. Very fun and great way to get to know what it is really like in this part of the area. The "owner/manager" was brilliant, animated, and articulate and I learned so much about not just cork, but also about pine nuts, olive trees, and sustainable agriculture. "Seeing the Bernine sculptures with our local guide Francesca.". The palatial university library with 30,000 books from the 18th century is like nothing you've seen before. "I enjoyed the visit to San Clemente church very much. The farm in the Douro Valley was beautiful with the grape vines were turning color. A wonderful time! Amazing tour. loved the tour! We thought it was very well organized and just the right mix of tour time and personal time. Pace was not as difficult as I had anticipated and the local guides were exceptional. Bus: 5 hours. In case you wish to book pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations, the contact information for the tour's first and last hotels is included in your tour confirmation email as well as in the Itinerary section of your tour account. It will always - in my mind's eye - be Ireland to me!!!". ), "One of my WOW moments was the drive leaving Voltera, when our tour guide decided to put on the music of Andrea Bocelli. That was really the moment I got to take it all in and really feel I was in Italy.". Wow. My fellow travelers were an awesome group. It was a great mix of rural western Ireland and the big city feel of Dublin in the east. I had no idea cork could be so interesting! So attentive, interesting and kind. The schedule for the week was balanced and well thought out. The idea that it had been in there since the 1500's was inconceivable.". We have traveled through Ireland before years ago by ourselves and enjoyed the experience. I feel there was a great balance of things that we did during the tour. Excellent experience. woooww! Met a great group of people and saw awe inspiring sites. It was beautiful, tiring, educational, amazing, etc. We'll arrive at multilayered San Clemente a 12th-century church sitting atop a fourth-century basilica and an even older Roman temple. Having the context from the tour guide on Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel and the other Vatican Museum art really enriched the experience of seeing this Pieta and other works of art throughout Florence and Volterra.". Food was excellent. This was my 9th Rick Steves tour. Maria, our guide was caring, knowledgeable, fun and made sure we were cognizant of pick pockets in the towns. This was my first Rick Steve's tour and I was very pleased with it. But my favorite experience on this trip was dining at Momentos (Claudia's recommendation) in Evora. The trip exceeded expectations by all accounts. Travel with Rick Steves. Good exposure to local culture and variety of areas. Joe Darcy is an outstanding guide he kept us moving, laughing and enjoying not only the trip but each other. The tour of Rome was wonderful. "I enjoyed all of the photo opportunities the tour presented. This was our second RS tour. Nina, our guide, was FANTASTIC! This was my first experience with a guided tour, and it exceed all expectations. My husband and I walked toward the lakes, but had to turn back before getting to the lake to make sure we didn't miss the bus.". My knowledge of Portugal- people, history, culture and geography was embarrassingly limited. Claudia was an amazing tour guide. Excellent tour overall. "Touring the cork oak farm was such a novel experience. The tour was perfect in every way! Couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Europe and the RS way of traveling for my parents. Day after day, we had new and often surprising wow moments. Opportunity to spend Thanksgiving in Rome! Our guide, Maria, was wonderful - very knowledgable and full of information. We had a wonderful experience - from guides, to food to hotels and amazing experiences. "The beauty of Douro Valley, the significance of Fatima, the charm of Porto and the impressiveness of the Monastery of Jeronimos were just a sampling of the WOW moments. Bus service was very efficient. "Well, the cork farm (above), and the food tour with Miguel. The first was in the cab from the airport to the hotel when all of the sudden we turned a corner and found ourselves riding along ancient ruins. The tour was beyond words! Beautiful scenery at every turn. The activity scale was also helpful. Portugal's art and history is a "wow" moment.". The trip embodied everything we had hoped; art, history, cultureall brought to life by our wonderful guide. Great group of people!! The 7 - Day tour of Rome was outstanding. I don't think we could have arranged such an intimate experience with any other tour group and certainly not on our own.". I had never been on a tour - was expecting it to be like herding cats - great experience, great guides, great meals and great wine! Microsofts Activision Blizzard deal is key to the companys mobile gaming efforts. Vistas in Lisbon, Obidos, Nazare, and Porto, among others. dolce vita stroll through the heart of Rome, soaking up the city's evening ambience at the classy Piazza Navona and in the remarkably preserved, 2,000-year-old Pantheon (when available). The tour was well organized, full of interesting sights, and well paced. "My favorite 'wow' moment was the Borghese Gallery Tour with Francesca's thoughtful insights.". ", My wife and I enjoyed our tour of Rome and our accommodations at the Hotel Lancelot. The city guides Hilaria, Annie, and Roberto were informative and knowledgeable. Our group was friendly, and our guide, Gerald, was knowledgeable and fun. We made it through a heat wave together with laughs, oohs and aahs. Experiencing for yourself can make all the difference.". Very friendly, knowledgeable, and energetic. Guides everywhere were very good. We'll drive to Portugal's most famous wine-making region today: the lush, green Douro Valley, where we'll visit an old family estate and winery (quinta) with spectacular views of the surrounding valley. Then we'll wander through their forest of cork oaks, learning how the bark is harvested and how it's being regulated today. She had an excellent sense for the city as a whole and knew where to take us at the right time. I had a lot of fun learning so much. Our Rick Steves guide and all the local guides we vey knowledgeable. Italy, France, Ireland, and much more are just a few clicks away. ", What a great way to immerse oneself in a city, "Walking inside the Pantheon and looking up". The Dingle peninsula stands out. We enjoyed all the places we went with the tour and liked the Hotel Lancelot as our place to return to each night. By visiting Rome, I became acquainted with part of my own past. 5. See our Tour Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above. Enjoyed taking in the whole event and snapping beautiful photos ten feet from the Pope. Stacey and Anna were wonderful tour guides and the sights shared with the group were amazing. Be on your feet, walking and standing, for up to four hours, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions. Portugal far exceeded expectations, in no small part due to the energy, enthusiasm, and extra effort by our guide Fatima. Hole in the Wall in Kilkenny -- very entertaining!,,". Good group management. ", Bus rides seeing the scenery were good. I felt I had a broader exposure to Italy with this tour; it wasn't all churches and museums like my first trip. "Have to say our favorite Wow moment had to be the beautiful, majestic Cliffs of Mohr simply stunning! ", "It was outside the tour but the Pamphilj gallery was amazing. The tour was quite informational about the various sites and overall about the history and culture of Italy. Our local guides were fantastic so knowledgeable and passionate about what we were seeing and added so much detail and insight that we would never have known. Rick Steves tours take the stress out of traveling and add such rich unique moments and insights - I'll never travel alone again! "I especially like the experience in Dingle. Our group was not too large and everyone got along well. I could have had the wonderful coach driver, George, take my bag off and leave me there.". see our FAQ. We covered a lot of ground and learned a lot about Rome. We were given information about Portugals history, world influence, its arts and culture, its politics, its strengths and its challenges. We found we had a lot in common and made new friends. Our Tour leader Maria, was amazing, very knowledge and enthusiastic. So knowledgeable, knew everyone everywhere we went, and was always happy to help in any way. So, I stayed! The work of the craftsmen and artisans is fantastic. A small, friendly group of 2428 people half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Ireland come alive for you; All group transportation from Ennis to Dublin; 7 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotels and B&Bs The port wine was delicious! "Hiking between towns in Cinque Terra national park. Her knowledge and love of her country is hard to beat and she made sure we would have many special memories. A small, friendly group of 2428 people half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Belgium and Holland come alive for you; All group transportation from Ghent to Amsterdam; 10 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally The guides were all enthusiastic and well informed. Out guide, Ben, was amazingly knowledgeable about the city, and its ancient and modern inhabitants. We ended up with an unexpected chance to appreciate the food and wine, and the history, architecture, and culture of the Alentejo region.". She guided us through so much historical roads and added local guides to enhance our experience. That was the only day that seemed like a normal tour experience.". "I would say stopping at the US Memorial on the way to Florence and the galleries in Florence.". I was traveling with 3 friends. VERY knowledgeable guide Great housing and dining venues. Loved the guide, the tour, the hotels, the sights and the meals. Claudia explain to us what was going on during the mass and it was quite a spiritual moment. Most tour members arrange to fly in and out of Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). I was not sure what to expect but have watched Rick Steves on PBS for years. Today we say goodbye to Tuscany and head to the Ligurian coast. The meals were amazing and unique. The scenery was stunning and we had beautiful weather that day. "The Dingle peninsula, loved every minute.". The Florence Baptistry and Dome round out the wow list.". "Cork! Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome. We had several tour members who got Covid on our tour. Our local and excellent guide Francesca, pulled us back in time and into the moment as we walked onto the floor of the Coliseum, describing the sounds and sights seen by the crowd, as well as, the gladiators. "It is a tie. We had a great group, delicious food, an overall fantastic experience. Made many new friends & hope to join some on another tour in the future..The weather was perfect and the scenery on our bus drives were breathtaking. ", After fighting for years to get a passport his was my first trip outside the US so I had high expectations. After lunch, we'll visit the Dingle Falconry Experience for an intimate introduction to their majestic birds of prey. I liked the itinerary because it allowed us to see both cities and small towns. Always organized & helpful. This was an exceptional trip from start to finish. )- & extra activities (wine tasting, alabaster workshop, pesto demo)WOW!". The weather was not so good, but that didn't keep us from enjoying everything. The tour was incredible. My wife and I had a tremendous experience on our very first trip to Europe, Italy, to be specific. Generous happy hours.". Our tour time was limited to 3 daysas we came down with COVID. "The Slea's Head drive.beautiful countryside!". Each day had its own charm and thoroughly intellectually stimulating. Our guide, Patricia, was energetic and quite helpful. We had delicious food and wine, including 2 group dinners that weren't even on the itinerary. Sleep in Dublin. She is most charming and kept all of us on our toes. A small, friendly group of 2428 people half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of southern Italy come alive for you; All group transportation from Rome to Naples; 12 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotels "Visiting the ancient ruins in Coimbra and stomping grapes at the winery in the Douro Valley". The tour would be great for someone seeking to learn how to live and travel in Rome. There was a good mix of physical activity, the walking, and more sedate times to catch a breath. Also, all onsite tour guides were great, very knowledgeable, and friendly, "Landing in Dublin, Slea Head Drive, first glimpse of Rock of Cashel, music session for tour group, music Dingle Crystal, whisky tasting, Glasnevin, Bru na Boinne, basically entire tour!". And overall it was a total "wow" moment to find myself back in Rome after 50 years - the Trevi Fountain worked - it just took a while!". Enjoyed Portugal a lot! Since he is from Dingle, he was able to set up some entertainment that I dont expect other guides might have been able too. Loved everything: the beauty of the countryside, the sites we saw, the food, the people we met, and last but not least, our guide Paschal was great. I have been to Europe before but not to Italy. I loved the balance of planned activities and free time. This was my first time touring and going to Europe so was the perfect option for us. Timing, weather, tour guide, accomodations, extra treats! The pace of the tour was brisk but not overwhelming. Comprehending what we were looking at was overwhelming.". Id highly recommend this tour to others interested in Italian History. This should be included in the tour.". I went alone on this trip and I was very happy with the openness and inclusion of the members on the tour. He was the son of Tuscan parents, Gabriello Gucci, a leather craftsman from San Miniato, and Elena Santini, from Lastra a Signa.. As a teenager, in 1899, Guccio Gucci worked at the Savoy Hotel in London. I appreciated every moment even more than I ever had after being at home for so long. I hadn't been a tour since I turned 18 years old and went to Europe with a group of other teens from across the U.S. She consistently went above and beyond to make our experiences great. She was a wonderful story teller and set the stage for an excellent visit to the Vatican Museum, the Borghese Museum and the Coliseum.". all the sights were great and hotels were so nice! We are lifelong learners and truly enjoyed learning about the history as well as just seeing the beauty of the country. She was amazing! Love learning the history. Wonderful guides. Their knowledge, interpretation and charm impressed my whole family- and they're pretty harsh critics.". The group was fun and the atmosphere was extremely positive. The Benini statues especially his David which I likes better than Michelangelo's". "Difficult to say as it was a series of wow moments. Fatima arranged many little surprises that we all enjoyed. The local guide pushed us in the Coliseum, resulting in a syncope, fall and injury. Excellent group of fellow travelers, open to conversation, interested in Portugal, timely. Amazing to learn that so much of the marble was taken from the Forum.". She was always in good spirits, always available to answer questions, solve problems, offer advice and provide commentary on Italian culture. "Walking into the Colosseum and into the Forum.". They were mesmerizing. I was not disappointed. A small, friendly group of 2428 people half the size of most tour groups; Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Scotland come alive for you; All group transportation from Glasgow to Edinburgh; 12 nights' accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotels I'm introverted and shy, but the website led me to believe that I should try to connect. Francesca, our other tour guide was also wonderful. I loved the tours and our guide, Fatima, was excellent. We had several dinners as a group and I'm sorry to say that the food was terrible. Every suggestion in the book was spot on! Our guide, Fatima Bugarin, did an excellent job navigating us through the current Covid rules and dealing with a positive case early on. ", Tours like this give us the opportunity to see unusual spots like a cork farm. "I think it was the whole week. The best wow moment of the tour was walking into the middle of the coliseum which was made even better by our VIP status from Rick providing an Ancient Rome guide.". ", "Seeing the Colosseum for the first time was breathtaking!". "The friendships we made with everyone on the tour, thats a WOW, didnt realize that would be part of our journey!". Very well done. It all went pretty well. I will be visiting Rome from October 25th to 28th, 2018 and plan to visit the Vatican City on Friday, October 26th. I was not familiar with this town and didn't have any expectations before arriving. Sleep in or near the Cinque Terre (group may be split between two hotels). The views were breath taking and a new one around every corner!". Tour guide, Susanna, set the tone for the tour with her kindness and professional skills. The hotel was very nice and it was in a convenient location. "Travelling the Dingle Peninsula on a beautiful sunny day. From the itinerary, to our guide (Dimitri), to the rest of the people on our tour, to the food, to the transportation and drivers - I travel under the name Henrietta, but I'm known as Minette, much to Jesse's chagrin as my husband also travelled under a different name, Bill. "Listening to Francesca interpret the symbols contained in several of the paintings we saw on the tour. Our guide, Tina, was exceptionally knowledgeable and had a good feel for what the group needed. For more information about transportation options for getting to and from your tour, see your Rick Steves Italy guidebook. Loved how this tour hits major sights but starts with a visit at the amazing San Clemente where there were almost no tourists. Our guide Fatima was so full of energy and personality and treated everyone as if she was there to personally make sure we had a good time. We are already planning our next RS tour!! We were old and young, outgoing and quiet, from all different states, retired and working. ", "Visit to la Quinta de Santa Eufemia Vineyard.". Beginning to end!! food was good too!! Gearoid was training to be a tour guide and we were so lucky to have him along for the ride as well. No bus. Plus you'll get all this, too. As with previous tours, a very good itinerary was made into an outstanding trip by our guide Fatima and the local guides. We were very excited to be traveling again, and were looking forward to another wonderful Rick Steves tour. We were then treated to an amazing lunch and wine selections.". The variety of hotels and Inns was very enjoyable. It was extremely hot though so may have just felt that way. I was safe, well supported and able to fully enjoy the experience. "There are so many. "My favorite wow moment was conversing with a bar tender in Dingle. The sites, the pace of the tour, and the cities and towns visited were really enjoyable. Our only complaint is 8 days isn't long enough! I also really enjoyed the variety of activities offered, the free time that was allotted each day to explore on our own, the amazing location of our hotel, and the group dinners. Loved how our tour guides were able to adapt and overcome due to some external issues: an international tournament that impacted our itinerary. "On our free day in Cinque Terre, I hiked up to the Capuchin Friars Monastery in Monterosso. He was well organized and really knew his country well. This was our first tour with an organized group. Such a beautiful small town with so much history. We had a wonderful Portugal trip. Metros, ocean, drinking port: we did it all. We were fortunate to have Stephanie as our tour guide on a previous tour of Italy in 2016 and were pleased to have her again. It was a jam-packed week that brought over 2000 years of history together in a comprehensive comprehensible package. The tour was well organized, well hosted, fun and educational - just what I hoped it would be. Last September I flew for the first time in 18 months (it felt very strange) to Italy to teach classes in Florence and spend some time there and in Rome and then go on to Paris for a week. 5. very nice fellow guests. What a vacation! From the Colosseum to St Peter's (a personal highlight) to Borghese Museum, it was all good. Great guides (we had a seasoned guide and a newly-hired one who is an archaeologist) who knew the country and were happy to share their insights and talk about anything. Local tour guides were great! "Its hard to choose one thing, but seeing Michelangelos David up close and personal was amazing.". My husband and I were so excited to finally be on a Rick Steves tour again. The first of two back-to back Rick Steves' Tours (and first ever guided tour) and our first visit to Rome, we loved every minute of this adventure! Our tours don't include airfare, so your flight arrangements and transfers are completely up to you. That was pretty special.". There was a great balance between scheduled tour activities and free time. Our guide provided us with so many unique and meaningful experiences. My partner and I were able to learn and see things that if we had traveled on our own, we would not have experienced. Relearning the Irish Independence struggles and finally seeing their leaders again in Dublin. We also enjoyed our local guides, especially Francesca. "Seeing the amazing views while riding in the bus! The schedule and itinerary was well planned out with a mix of structured guide time and free time for folks to pursue thier own interests. Likewise we had spent time in Rome. Very informative guides with an enthusiastic tour group The best food and drinks that I ever tastedthank you Italy. I had steeled myself a crowded, pressing tour, but the guides made it a personal, intimate, comfortable tour. 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