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Go Ahead Tours Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
Thick forests and stoic mountains accent the scenery on this alpine escape.
Average Customer Rating:
(52 Reviews) 52
29 out of 30 97% of customers would recommend this tour.
Customer Reviews for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
Review 1 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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5
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5
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5
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by PORTIZ8 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:6/13/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:TX
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by PORTIZ8 |
June 28, 2011
Jewels of the Alps
I can see why this tour is named Jewels of the Alps. From the breathtaking scenery and wonderful weather, this trip was nothing less than fantastic. The pace was great with lots of free time to explore. The food and hotel accomodations were well above my expectations. Our tour guide was very accomodating and well informed. From day 1 to day 13, I would not change one thing about the trip. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience Europe at its best...not the big cities, but the quaint countryside and the gorgeous Alps.
Recommended for: Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+24points
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Review 2 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by mikedebbie |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:06/28/2010
Location:VA
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by mikedebbie |
August 9, 2010
Wonderful Trip in the Alps
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This tour took in beautiful, quaint, historic sites at a perfect pace. The mountain excursions were exquisite and a must for an "Alps" trip. Our guide was wonderful - always helpful and very informative. We will definitely take other trips through Go Ahead!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+17points
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Review 3 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
3
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5
Tour Director
3
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5
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Challenging
by DPRICE612 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:08/22/2011
Location:OR
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by DPRICE612 |
November 4, 2011
Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
My husband and I had a good time.....but I felt we could have learned so much more if we could have had a local in each city we visited.
+5points
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Review 4 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by RPREISLER2 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:09/26/2011
Location:NY
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by RPREISLER2 |
October 19, 2011
A Haven of Beauty
Jewels of Alpine Europe lives up to its title in that you will be exposed
to breathtaking views. There will be something for everyone -
there are lovely small town and minor cities.
The tour guide was one of the most responsive ,well informed and
eager to please. I particularly enjoyed the final stops: Innsbruck, Austria
and Munich, Germany. I am someone who enjoys cities and culture
more than nature, but I actually chose these destinations because I didn't
want to encounter any turmoil on my trip , and these seemed safe locations-as they proved to be.
to breathtaking views. There will be something for everyone -
there are lovely small town and minor cities.
The tour guide was one of the most responsive ,well informed and
eager to please. I particularly enjoyed the final stops: Innsbruck, Austria
and Munich, Germany. I am someone who enjoys cities and culture
more than nature, but I actually chose these destinations because I didn't
want to encounter any turmoil on my trip , and these seemed safe locations-as they proved to be.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Experienced Travelers
+6points
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Review 5 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
3
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5
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5
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5
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by DBWEIBEL1 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/26/2011
Location:NC
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by DBWEIBEL1 |
October 19, 2011
Jewels of the Alps Tour
Had great weather which made this tour exceptional.
Recommended for: Active Travelers
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Review 6 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
2
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5
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5
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5
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by CCWEIBEL |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/26/2011
Location:NC
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by CCWEIBEL |
October 19, 2011
Jewels of Alps Tour
Wonderful tour. Weather was exceptional.
Recommended for: Active Travelers
+2points
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Review 7 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by CDUNNING3 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:09/26/2011
Location:DE
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by CDUNNING3 |
October 19, 2011
Spectacular scenery
Lucerne, Switzerland is a beautiful lakeside city surrounded by mountains. I'm certain we saw more mountains (some snow-covered) than most Swiss people see in a lifetime. All of Switzerland is more beautiful than you could ever imagine and very clean; nothing to spoil the scenery. Bern (capital) is charming with an old main street with an area complete with bears and Geneva is a big city -- the center for int'l affairs. Annecy, France is lovely, on a lake with cobblestone streets and canals; also traveled through Chamonix before reaching Lake Como region of Italy. Lake Como has to be one of the most beautiful areas we have ever seen. Next St. Moritz, cute village, need to access by escalator and then walk uphill, lots of upscale stores. Liechtenstein, a tiny principality, is small and interesting. Innsbruck, Austria was a complete surprise because it was so picturesque and it quickly became one of our favorite stops; we both fell in love with it. Munich, Germany is big and sprawling. Although we only had a day there, we managed to get a lot in. Great trip, fabulous weather, and probably the nicest, most cohesive group of fellow travelers we've ever been with. Our guide, Juergen, was was tops! . He talked seamlessly between German, French, Italian, and English and also spoke Hungarian. Amazing!
Recommended for: Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers
+8points
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Review 8 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by MBERGEY1 |
Number of past tours:8
Traveled on:09/26/2011
Location:ME
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by MBERGEY1 |
October 19, 2011
Amazing Alpine Views
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This tour was a great experience! The magnificant views of the alpine country were breathtaking. All of the cities were charming.
Our tour director was very personable and a great source of information. He went far beyond what was expected of him.
Our tour director was very personable and a great source of information. He went far beyond what was expected of him.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+2points
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Review 9 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by AVISTONE04 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/26/2011
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by AVISTONE04 |
October 19, 2011
Jewels of the Alps
This is our first tour with Go Ahead....but it will not be the last...first class all the way from hotels, guide, bus, etc...we really had a great time ...some of the the people we met on the trip and been on three or four Go Ahead tours...that says something about the company...one lady was on her sixth trip.....David and Sharon....Arroyo Grande Ca.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers
+4points
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Review 10 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
3
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by CAROLYN |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:08/22/2011
Location:GA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by CAROLYN |
October 7, 2011
Incredible Scenery
The drives up, over, and through the Alps were incredibled. The views, opportunities for quick stops and walks, longer trips on two of the mountains, all met expectations. I loved Annecy, France--varied opportunities to do things other than shop. The accommodations were all acceptable although the heat in Lucerne made it difficult to sleep with no A/C or breeze. Breakfasts were all good; the planned meals went from okay, to fair, to two poor. Plus we were often in tight, hot spaces. The Swiss folk dinner and show was a disappointment - poor food, way too long, hard to see.. If the quality of the food for planned dinners cannot be improved, I would recommend charging less and letting folks find their own. I realize that dilutes the opportunities to build friendships, but it might be worth the swap. Most of the guided tours were good, although "whispers" are needed for all of them in order to hear. The extra "Dachau Tour" the last day in Munich was very interesting and will remain a painful but strong memory--glad we had that opportunity.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+7points
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Review 11 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by WORDSMITH |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:08/22/2011
Location:MA
Age:Under 30
Gender:Male
I traveled:solo
by WORDSMITH |
September 29, 2011
Jewels Indeed!
If you've ever wanted to stand on the top of mountains, and alpine passes at the heart of the Alps, I would highly recommend this tour. From Lucerne to Innsbruck we all enjoyed amazing views and a wonderful itinerary.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers
0points
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Review 12 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MTRINIDAD3 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:08/22/2011
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by MTRINIDAD3 |
September 28, 2011
Jewels of Alpine Europe tour
Loved the tour. Our third Go Ahead Tour and loved every single one. I liked our tour guide, he was informative and funny. I only wished he used the whispers more often as sometimes I could not hear what he was saying. Other than that I have no complaints. And, yes, we will schedule another Go Ahead tour in the future.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 13 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
3
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by ETRINIDAD2 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:08/22/2011
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by ETRINIDAD2 |
September 28, 2011
Intertaining and active
The active tour and diversity of locations made the tour enjoyable. The excursions were worthwhile and enjoyable.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 14 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by GOODYEARSOONER |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:07/18/2011
Location:OK
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by GOODYEARSOONER |
August 11, 2011
We would do it again!
The tour for us was completely satisfying. All detail was handled by our tour planners prior to the tour and tour guide during the tour. All we had to do was show up on time and be receptive to everything we were hearing and seeing. Great tour.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Honeymoons
0points
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Review 15 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by JSCHIPPER3 |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:07/18/2011
Location:FL
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by JSCHIPPER3 |
August 9, 2011
Snowballs in Summer
A trip to the Alps in July is just the thing for a year long resident of Florida. It was great fun to take a gondola ride to the top of a 10,000 foot mountain and throw snowballs at each other as well as travel through the actual inside of a glacier, all in July. The beauty of Switzerland and the mountains and glaciers will long be remembered. Lake Como and Bellagio in Italy were also gorgeous and charming parts of the journey.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 16 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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5
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5
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5
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5
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by AHUTCHINS7 |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:07/18/2011
Location:CA
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by AHUTCHINS7 |
August 9, 2011
Alpine Tour
So Great. We loved it.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Family Vacations, First Time Travelers
0points
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Review 17 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by snykerdoodle |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:MD
Age:30-39
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by snykerdoodle |
August 8, 2011
True Jewels of the Alpine
This was my first tour with Go Ahead, but definately not my last. As a solo traveler, I was not sure what to expect, but after arriving in Zurich and meeting my Tour Director (Jurgen is THE BEST), I fell right into what has easily become the best birthday gift I have ever given myself. It was more active than I had anticipated (didn't expect 7am wakeup calls), but I wouldn't change a thing - except check-in time. (I had an overnight flight, arrived in the morning around 9a, but check-in was not until 2p)
You have your structured goup/touring time and then you have free time. Each town was quaint and had something unique to offer - except St. Moritz, which was more like Madison Avenue on steroids. The views of and from the mountains were really something to see. Couple that with the fresh, brisk air and you may not want to leave. Lake Como & Bellagio were by far the friendliest and most laid back.
Group dinners were better for getting to know your fellow travelers than for the food itself - kinda like the day after Thanksgiving over and over again. For truly authentic and good food, you had to get that on your own, and for a couple of euro you can eat pretty well.
The accomodations were clean and comfortable. The hotels were perfectly located for happy wandering. You can easily find your way back from anywhere you ventured off to.
Overall, I highly recommend as a great get-away alone or with friends.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 18 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
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by RLIMERICK1 |
Number of past tours:6
Traveled on:06/20/2011
Location:AL
Age:50-59
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by RLIMERICK1 |
July 14, 2011
Nice Tour
We had a great trip. Beautiful scenery, some quaint towns. Drop St. Moritz, add another quaint town similar to Annecy, the best stop on the trip.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+2points
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Review 19 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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by PWARREN5 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:06/20/2011
Location:IA
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by PWARREN5 |
July 12, 2011
Great Trip
This was a great trip! We saw a lot and our tour director was fantastic.
There were times, howver, I wish we could have spent more time at other sites. For example: Neuschwanstein, Villa Carlotta, Bellagio and Lake Como.
There were times, howver, I wish we could have spent more time at other sites. For example: Neuschwanstein, Villa Carlotta, Bellagio and Lake Como.
St. Moritz was not worth it. Not really much to do. It was a let down.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 20 for Jewels of Alpine Europe Tour
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
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Challenging
by DLIMERICK2 |
Number of past tours:6
Traveled on:06/20/2011
Location:AL
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by DLIMERICK2 |
July 12, 2011
Beautiful scenery, beautiful towns
Jewels of Alpine Europe was exactly what we hoped for--beautiful scenery, quaint small towns, interesting and good food and great travel companions. You can't beat Go Ahead for a worry free vacation.
Recommended for: Anniversary Trips, First Time Travelers
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