It was absolutely fabulous! the spa in Baden-Baden, Lake Hattstatt, and not to be forgotten Maunthausen. I greatly appreciated the history, presented in such a "user friendly" way to "the tools" Tim gave us for enjoying ourselves on our own in each city we visited. We had so many varied experiences with a balance of museums, physical activities and nature. Andrea was the best guide. Our guide, Daniela and our driver, gave us the cultural and scenic tour of Alps promised by Rick Steve's Travel. What a great way to see a lot of Europe in a short amount of time! The group was great, guide was knowledgeable, and most everything went smoothly (and when it didn't our guide solved the problem.) My total experience was exceptional, from our guide, Tim and driver, Diddick, to my wonderful fellow travelers. COULDNT HAVE BEEN BETTER. I loved it. There is magic in those mountains, and I am so grateful we got to experience that magic!". Everything from the trips to the Schilthorn & Jungfrau, as well as the alpen horn player at our dinner in Murren. ", "Hiking the Swiss Alps was the most fun ever!!!!". Loved the local tour guides, even the ones with a thick accent ("Andiamo, piano, piano!") Such comfort on the bus and excellent driving were tops with me. Before leaving the valley behind, we'll stop in the ber-quaint village of Beilstein for lunch together along the riverbank. Our trip was extremely enjoyable with fantastic exposures to the scenery of Switzerland, southern Germany, and Austria. This was my first tour and I really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the hikes and visiting all the beautiful sites. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. "360 Degree view from mountaintop and watching paragliders sail BELOW our hotel room in Switzerland. All hotels exceeded our expectations. I especially enjoyed the variety and contrast of cities and villages, sea-side and mountains, Northern Europe and Southern Europe. "Going to top of Mt Shelthorn was a highlight of the trip. But I was struck by the antiquity and history that one finds in every country. the rocks & its beauty were outstanding. Our Best of Europe 21 day tour was a trip of a lifetime. Very fun, exciting, and informative, but felt rushed occasionally. Jody made this tour outstanding. Light walking: 24 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. I knew it would be a good experience but it exceeded my expectations in every way! Everything was organized so we could experience the food & cultures of each area, I enjoyed the bus trip part which gave us time to relax, visit & have Jody give us information about the next stop. The views were spectacular.". See our Tour Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above. ran flawlessly. "So many wonderful moments. That convinced me. Switzerland was never on my bucket list but the views were stunning.". This was our first group tour. the hotel was amazing.". Without the Rick Steves Travel organization we could have had the variety of experiences that our tour gave us. I cannot leave out our amazing hikes and walks we did, The Cinque Terre-Yay!! We love the horsehead tie posts lining the sidewalk near the house like antebellumhorse parking stalls. Also our time in Venice and hiking the Cinque Terre trails were highlights for me. Enjoyed the cities we visited, the sights we saw and the hotels that we stayed in. Sorting through our pictures, you packed so many experiences into these 21 days for us! Porto. Web600 OF THE WORLDS BEST CONTRIBUTORS Serving 2,000 clients around the globe. OutstandingPlus! We definitely want to do more tours with Rick Steves. Every view in the Swiss Alps was stunning.". Then there was that hug shared with a gelato maker. We had a great first time tour group experience. "I've traveled extensively in Europe, but not much in the Germanic countries. The vintage cars are a quick and enjoyable way to get to do our Garden District walking tour when you are staying near the French Quarter. "Each location has it's own flavor so it is truly difficult to pick just one. This was our seventh Rick Steves tour since 2008 and it feels like the tours just get better and better over the years. This was a tour that you won't want to end. There is also a nice mix of scheduled group activities and time to explore on your own using your guidebook or suggestions from your tour guide. "Would be the Lauterbrunnen Valley and our stay in Mrren. "The "wow" moment was when we arrived in the Swiss Alps! I feel like I learned a lot of world history. The cacophony of cow bells, decorated cows and the proud herdsmen and their families was truly a lifetime memory for me.". The company has clearly done this tour before, and applied lessons learned. From this experience, I feel confident to travel to Europe on my own next time. Thanks to them, I can close my eyes, listen to my uploaded music and instantly be back in Europe with them. Everything planned to the moment and I felt so awed at every stop. I could have listened to him all day!". I enjoyed every minute and can't wait to start planning my next trip! The group got along so well. Have exact change on you if possible. I loved that we had to take a gondola to get there, and the views were amazing. It was also completed in 1869, but has a little differentstyle to it. As this was our 3rd and not last Rick Steves tour we obviously love the tour philosophy. The gorgeous weather enhanced the whole experience. Hotels were in outstanding locations, made accessing big cities like Rome and Paris easy & enjoyable. Better yet, get lost (remember, it's an island) exploring the alleys, cruising the canals, and "crawling" the pubs. WebDachau Concentration Camp Memorial Walking Tour with Guide from Munich by Train. The climbing of the towers, eating the Florence steak, tanning on the beach in cirque Terre, street musicians playing for the crowd, Fellowship. Mix and Tempo of the Trip was classic Rick Steve's! To be taken thousands of feet up a sheer rock cliff in a cable car, to look DOWN on people riding parasails, to be face to face with the Alps (and their sadly receding glaciers), to hear the never ending roar of water flowing down the mountain faces in the night, and to stand on the peak of one of those mountains and have a 360 degree view of the worldjust WOW.". Generations of students have attended lectures, sung lustily with beer steins in hand, carved their names into tavern tables and, occasionally, been sent to the student jail. ", I would highly recommend Rick Steves tours to all my friends. Getting lost. Salzburg and Hallstatt were also highlights. You'll have easy connections to home, or on to other points in Europe. St. Peters". The food was good 8 years ago, but was even better this time. All joking aside, it's hard to choose between The Schilthorn, Neuschwanstein, or Lake Hallstatt. It truly was the best of Europe! I could actually feel my stress melting away as we sailed through the calm waters and beautiful scenery.". He was such a professional and handled all of the different personalities so beautifully. Silence. When epidemic would hit and a large number of bodies were buried above ground at once, it caused horrible smells so the practice was banned except in existing cemeteries. "Accordion players in the hotel in Austria". Walking Tours. The trip exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. Expertly packed with every touring dimension: historic context, cultural interaction, scenery, even custom soundtrack and live entertainment. What a wonderful thing. I have learned historical background, cultural customs and general habits to successfully navigate through Europe comfortably and with confidence. Every time we looked at our hotel window we saw the Jungfrau, monk, and Eiger mountains displayed across the eastern side of the valley.". The hotels were fine; the quality of the meals was variable - form mediocre to superb. However seeing the Sistine Chapel, the Louvre and the Orsay were all equally wow points for me". "Switzerland was amazing as the day we arrived it was clear and sunny. It provided an invaluable opportunity to experience Europe in a fun, safe, and economical way. Wonderful fellow travelers. Every day brought something truly special. Our tour guide did an excellent job in making the trip memorable. Our tour exceeded all of our expectations. If youve seen the movie you can recall many of the scenes which takeplace on the porch and steps leading up to the home. The scenery was unlike anything we've ever experienced. I have never seen a more beautiful verdant valley. Sleep in Monterosso al Mare. The bus was very comfortable and the driver very skilled and friendly. This knowledge transfer was immeasurable in saving time, stress and trepidation time used to be just "wow"ed by the experience.". Our guide, Hans was great, the fellow tourists were great. My first look at the mountains was OMG. Hiking in Austria, Switzerland, and Cinque Terre, riding in a gondola in Venice, and standing in front of the statue of David in Florence were the most amazing and awe inspiring moments for me.". Loved Muerren. We were able to see the highlights of Europe without the anxiety that would come with a self guided tour. We have to have at least five". Then the next morning waking up to see the valley covered in a beautiful blanket of snow!". Your afternoon is free to explore another world-class museum or two, or to slow down and enjoy sipping a coffee in the city where Europe's caf scene was born. RS did a good job of keeping members up to date prior to leaving US, Covid Protical's, etc. FABULOUS! "The location of the hotel in Switzerland was amazing. The Itinerary, amount of free time, and the expertise of our guide Andrea made this a trip to cherish. The beautiful path to Neuschwanstein castle! This tour lived up to all the aspects that we have come to expect from a RS tour. And Knowledgeable! The mansion wasbuilt in 1852 for the owner of the New Orleans Daily Crescent, Joseph Maddox. There are also numerous horse elements throughout the lawn sparking us to call it the Horse House. It could not have been any better. Virtually all of the areas in Germany, Austria and Switzerland were so lush and green, really beautiful.". Salut! per adult (price varies by group size) We walked along the valley , it was so lush and green and peaceful.The Sistine Chapel was totally amazing, even though it was our second time in Rome, it was a wow moment to see it again. "Crystal clear Lauterbrunnen valley with the Eiger, Monk and Jungfrau lording over us along with the constant clatter of swiss cowbells on the Birg to Murren Hike was not to be beatenthe Manchlichen hike was also very nice as wellview from the Schilthorn is unbeatable but the Jungfraujoch is the Top of Europe and right in the middle of all those glacierswho can't be awed by the engineering that went into that train ride.". "Murren, and the Schilthorn visit was breathtaking. This was my son's first trip to Europe and he had a wonderful time. Mostly, she was an excellent teacher! Please enter a valid price. Das Musical; Beliebt. Tonight we'll take an alleys-and-canals orientation stroll to our first Italian dinner together. Alexanders funeral took place right in the mansion. Our tour guide (Andrea Wolf) was spectacular! Guided Tours:Mondays from Mid-September-May from 10am-4pm for $15. We'll get an early start today, arriving in Rothenburg, Germany's best-preserved medieval town, just before lunchtime. The museums were amazing and having a local guide provide details and history to such famous works added greatly to the tour.". The place we stayed in Murren was really fun and we loved Switzerland. from . from and it was probably one of the best tour experiences that Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Walking Tour with Guide from Munich by Train. You guys were right, despite our overall enjoyment with the variety and splendor of the tour in it's entirety, the pace was grueling! Both felt overloaded to me. "Hiking the North Face trail in Switzerland on a beautiful sunny day, and then finishing the day with a beer on a terrace in Gimmelwald.". Hans/Trier, Michael/Munich, and Bridgette/Salzburg really brought those venues to life with their knowledge and stories. We'll wander among the quaint houses, village storefronts, and working windmills. $34.13. "Every day of our tour had a "wow" moment so it is very hard to chose just one. The Roman Forum was mind blowing. We went to palaces and castles, rode subways and funiculars and trams, had a boat ride and hiked in the Alps. Salzburg is a perfect town for a walking tour, and that's how we'll spend our morning: strolling under the wrought-iron signs of the Getreidegasse, going Baroque at the Salzburg Cathedral, and exploring the Mirabell Gardens. The tour was fantastic. Shots were involved!". It was a great time from day one to day 14. Evening tours and native docents should be no more than one hour in duration. The Trummelbach Falls did not disappoint and the little train that went up the mountain across the valley reminded me of a Christmas Train. "Murren and the waterfalls, Lake Hallstatt!". The group meals were for the most part very good. The Mask Maker in Venice was very interesting as were several museum tour guides and the local guides in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Florence, Rome, and really all the city tours were very knowledgeable about history in their areas. This was a repeat tour for me, with my 'first time on a tour' husband. Actually everything about the Berner Oberland was a "Wow" including a rather interesting hike on the North Face. "Switzerland. Add to that a contagiously energetic pub quarter, Daniel Libeskind's dramatically redesigned Military History Museum and a tiara of villas and palaces lining up along the river and you've got one enticing package of discovery. Also, staying overnight for only one night is not enough time to recharge and rest. We took the gondola up to Schilthorn and back down to Birg. What a great time I had! Bus: 4 hours. Our experiences seeing new places and meeting new people (both on and off the tour) was fantastic. The same information was repeated too many times because people were not listening. Beautiful.". Today we'll catch an early train back to our bus and head over the hills, past the farms and pristine lakes of northern Italy, and into the alpine wonderland of Switzerland. People who didnt follow the Saints in the 1970s know Archie better as the father of his Super Bowl-winning sonsEli & Peyton Manning. Some of the many highlights include aircraft displays, D-Day exhibits, plus interactive areas covering the Road to Berlin and the Road to Tokyo. Men must wear closed toed shoes. We started in the early morning, before the crowds at St Peters Basilica-beautiful! The hotel locations and conditions were perfect. Light walking: 24 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Style:Do-It-Yourself Walking Tour (Self Guided) "wow moment was the underground waterfall in murren switzerland. Tim is so full of passion & knowledge, I (we) learned so much! Matty brought us together as a group. This racing facilityhosted the Belmont Stakesfrom 1890-1904 as well as the Preakness Stakes in 1890. Hiking across the fields and down into the valley was absolutely spectacular.". Glad I had my walking shoes! Taking in the beauty of Lake Hallstatt was another "wow" moment. I feel so blessed to have have had her. Upstairs is the real treat where you can tour thecollection of antiquesMs. Broel collected over the decades. "It has to be the Alps because it is hard to imagine that it really could be as beautiful as it is. To be honest, this tour and the great people I was with gave me my joy back :) Words don't cover how much that means to me. We went to bed late and got up early and I never slept on the bus! "Hard to identify one wow moment but being atop the Schilthorn in Murren, Switzerland, took my breath away. This was our 2nd RS Tour, and we had a wonderful time. Great introduction to Europe for our family. The bus driver was, as usual, skilled and easily became one of our group. The incredible desserts!". The museum originally opened as aD-Day museumas theamphibious Higgins vehicles used in the beach invasions of WW2 were made and tested in New Orleans. Sleep in Baden-Baden. It is said that Short orderedthe lavish custom fence for his wife after she started to miss the cornfields of her native Iowa. Northern Italy going into Switzerland and Switzerland landscapes were stunning. We really appreciated having 2+ days at each location to settle in and become familiar with the location. "Florence - the outside of the dom at first sight. Everything was well planned. The Cinque Terre had special appeal, it's the Mediterranean! We covered a lot of territory within GAS so spent a lot of hours on the bus. The tour was truly a "best of" experience. Hitler and the Third Reich Munich Walking Tour. Get to the cemetery gates 10-15 minutes early and bring cash. I hated to come home! The next owner tried to completely change the style and remove theGreek columnsin the early-1900s, but did a very poor renovation. Hans, our guide, was very witty, and did a fabulous job organizing activities despite the challenge of some bad weather in Switzerland (it was chilly & rainy like Seattle in December). The local guides were also good. I didn't expect to learn so much. I would have rather gone to Rothenburg over Munich. Just across the Glienicke "spy bridge"from Berlin, the state capital of Brandenburg was catapulted to prominence by King Frederick the Great. Our guide Andrea weaved the culture, history, and sights of this area into very meaningful narratives. Rail Tours. We absolutely loved John, our bus driver and his very nice bus! Private - Viktualienmarkt Food Tour and Beyond - best Munich tastings. "Everything was a wow moment honestly. She kept the chocolate flowing and made good recommendations for ways to spend our free time. We cannot forget! Although my co-travelers and I were pretty much living out of a suitcase, the tour was run so well that no one seemed to mind. But Christmas is when Regent Street truly (and literally!) I look forward to another trip with Rick Steves. Another powerful moment was visiting Mauthausen concentration camp - so moving and essential to helping me understand the history and the people of the area during World War II.". Wonderful tour that that offers a very busy but well organized view of Europe.". WebDec 9, 2022 - Whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best Munich walking tours on Tripadvisor. Jody was outstanding. While it wasn't cheap the tour was top-notch. "Honestly this doesnt probably help with planning your tours but my wow moment was when the tour ended, we used being in Europe and the confidence wed gained from the 2 week tour to launch into our own extension trip to Budapest. Sleep in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Winding our way toward Austria, we'll arrive at our rural Tirolean guest house in time for a traditional dinner. I had high expectations for this tour, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. Starting Point:Third Street Street Car Stop My husband had never been to Europe before so I had many wow moments seeing things through his eyes. Boat: 1 hour. Then that same day we walked across the longest suspension bridge in Europe, so scary and so glad I did that. After getting oriented to our neighborhood and time for lunch, we'll focus on Renaissance (Catholic) Rome at the sprawling Vatican Museums. Mathias Unger, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, fun, entertaining and very accommodating..even got us Kaiserschmarrn before the trip endedcould not have asked for a better guide quite frankly. It was a trip I will always remember and will have a lifetime of memories. Our tour guides, Lisa and Skyla were wonderful and made the trip even more amazing. So many opportunities for hiking.". We are hooked on RS Tours! Brown who was one of the richest men in the South at the time. Definitely the trip of a lifetime! The experiences were wonderful, the surprises from our guide were so special, like the private music concerts in Mrren, the boat all to ourselves in Hallstatt, and the city Heuringer in Vienna. Seema Prakash fell so in love with Dresden more than a decade ago, she moved here. Certain problems made my experience difficult on this tour. Sleep in Mrren. Our guide, Tim, was knowledgeable, kind, humorous, and patient - the best! I think we got real lucky that nobody got sick and the weather was on our side every single day. From the peaceful green valleys scattered with bell-laden cattle to the high snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps to the musical center of Saltsburg and then Munich where the events of Nazi Germany were brought to our attention, we felt blessed. We will continue to highly recommend RS Tours. From Antiques to hand-crafted one of a kind pieces the market has a little bit of everything. We were really pleased with this trip and will do more with Rick Steves. We felt we were able to see and experience what we needed without feeling we missed key elements. There was enough free time to give us choices of activities within the tour. It tracks the status of 817 permanent and 106 temporary venues, at 51 summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games, from Athens 1896 to The tour was everything that was indicated in the documents and much more. The Garden District name officially stuck when the neighborhood was annexed in as a part of New Orleans in 1852. "When I realized every stop was a WOW moment for different reasons.". Today the McGehee School is very esteemed in not only academics, but also in arts and athletics. Because of the strong attention to detailwith the furnishings, the mansion has been featured in numerousHollywood films including Elsa &Peter as well as Django Unchained. It was an absolute joy of my life and I would recommend it to anyone.". For 50 years I desired to make this trip. This was my second Rick Steves' tour and I enjoyed it. We thought the tour was perfect in every way! "There were so many but probably the the drone group picture in the hilltop town of Orvieto! Light walking: 24 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Taking the cog train up to our hotel in Wengen and seeing our view from he Hotel Belvedere took my breath away. Hideo Kojima appears at The Game Awards to reveal Death Stranding 2. We were not disappointed! 152. The local expert guides we work with are proud to show you the best Brussels has to offer! The tour was everything we had hoped for, and more. We stayed 3 extra nights and there is still more I want to do in Vienna. The Best of Europe tour is now my Best of Rick Steves tours. "There were so many but Id have to say it was probably Venice.". We'll take a scenic, all-day drive to Venice today, stopping en route for lunch together in a characteristic Italian-Tirolean village. This was our first tour and we really did not know how we would like it. Every single day was wonderful and unforgettable! Our main tour guide as well as the local tour guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and true pros at handling any unexpected hiccups. Terms of Service | Privacy, Eiffel Tower ticket tips for tour members, Florence's Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo's, Evening walk through Rome including Trevi Fountain, Orientation for "vacation" day in Cinque Terre. Definitely looking forward to doing another tour. Our tour guide, Thomas, was truly the best and made the experience top notch. That never happened! Everywhere we looked was a picture postcard view.". Bacharach, Rothenburg and Routte were other examples. We found people in all of the countries we visited to be very friendly and welcoming. Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. Thoroughly enjoyed the hotels we stayed at. 917. I did not expect the local guides we had in the different cities and found them to be a great experience and addition to the tour. Our group of 21 was the beneficiary of Andy's mini lessons on art, history, language and culture of each region. Walking Tours & activities in Brussels - Belgium, Walking Tours & Activities in Amsterdam - Netherlands, Walking Tours & activities in Copenhagen - Denmark, 2004-2019 SANDEMANs NEW Europe - All rights reserved. The expected highlights were included, along with off the beaten path alternatives to make sure you got the most from your trip. Sleep in Venice. It was a cloudy day when we began the first section of the climb and breaking thru the clouds to see the mountain ranges around us. The pink, almost Gothic-style home was built in 1853 by a local merchant and later sold to John Parker in 1882 whose son, John M Parker, went on to be Governor ofLousiana from 1920-24. It was definitely a very active tour but there was a lot of 'on your own time' so we could rest if need be. Thinking about sending your daughter here? Being able to hike into the Alps from the hotel was worth the price of the whole trip. "Switzerland was incredibly beautiful and I've been to Switzerland many times.We were extremely lucky to have beautiful weather. Lonely Planet announces reveals its 2023 Best in Travel. Formerly called the Carrollton Line, the trolleys running down Saint Charles Street make up the Worlds oldest operating streetcar line. There was never a situation that the tour guide Yorick and driver Richard did not excel. The local guide had such enthusiasm for showing us around and explaining the history surrounding the area.". "As a family, we had many "WOW" moments. I saved for this trip for me and my daughter for years, and put it off several years due to Covid. The Swiss Alps were stunning, we were blessed with a sunny day and a fresh coat of snow on the ground. We were lucky to have crystal clear, crisp weather which added to it. A series of columns circle the entire house creating a covered wrap around patio and the raised brick foundation not only protects floods, but also helps to circulate air in the mid-Summer heat. There are few words that can describe the tour adequately. by Ray Ampoloquio published December 9, 2022 December 9, 2022. Excellent trip: tour guide, city guides, variety of locations and experiences, co-travelers. "Switzerland! ", I was thoroughly impressed by the historical as well as the personal knowledge each tour guide shared with us especially our daily guide Tim, "Everything was impressive however, I have to say St. Peters Basilica. Light to strenuous walking (your choice). The weather was as good as it could possibly be. The hotels we stayed in had unique character and charm, which is what I prefer. It was what I expected Switzerland to be the gondola ride to our hotel was outstanding. Walter, our bus driver was terrific, and was missed when he was finished with driving in Vienna. I love the RS way; orientation to new locale and then many options.The variety of incredible nature, then cities, then towns, etc. Last, but not least our wonderful guide, Andrea and our fellow tour members!". We'll finish our morning walk in St. Mark's Square and the mosaic and marble-filled St. Mark's Basilica (when available). The beauty of nature out ranked the most majestic structures.". Aside from the Free Tour, in Brussels youll also find unforgettable tours and experiences. The Swiss Alps and Murren. It was breathtakingly beautiful the entire hike, with fresh alpine air, and a cow slide! TheHotels Victoria Loungeis one of the mostunique placesto get a drink in New Orleans as you are transported back into the 1880s. This is my first Rick Steve's tour and I have been on quite a few with other tour groups and on our own. The tour, the guide, the bus driver, all provided for a sampler tour of the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. Loved experiencing the culture, history and language in real time. They were all unique and centrally located, making walking the cities we visited all the more enjoyable. I would recommend this type of trip to anyone. Had the place to ourselves for about 20 minutes. Noticing our small group compared to most of the other groups we saw that were huge, was re-assuring. I'd do this again with no hesitation. "When Tara sent a short video of Rhys saying"I love you Rick Steves" and Rick sent a reply back to Rhys. Third time's a charm? All our stops were equally well worth it, with a nice mix of fun, beautiful scenery, fascinating history, and great food and friends. I was fascinated with every city we stayed in and enjoyed the fast pace of touring the many inspirational sites as well as the relaxing scenic bus rides between cities. Our guide Iris was just great, other tour members were friendly and fun, and the trip itinerary was great. Fellow passengers were exhausted. Rice was already renown for her other hit series of books at the time calledThe Vampire Chronicles. From historic mansions, to beautiful vegetation, and an impressive cemetery, there is a lot to see in the Garden District. We didn't get great weather but it cleared up enough to get some good views of the peaks.". I also liked the truck-stops, they were so interesting, each country had different toilets & lots of goodies for a little break. Our Best of Europe 21-day tour definitely exceeded expectations! We checked into our hotel and went to our room. "Hmm - so many that its hard to pick one. I can not say enough about our knowledgeable, capable patient and yes funny guide Dimitri. Action packed. Sleep in Bacharach. Bravo Iris and Francis! "Probably the Trummelbach Falls and Schilthorn in Switzerland. The evening gondola ride with the singer and musician (Thanks for organizing this Tim!)". As you round the Northside of the lush property in a few stops, you will great an excellent peek at the front of the house. It was a gorgeous view.". All the stops, cities, towns, restaurants, hotels were all amazing. Listening to our guide, Regan, recount the highlights of each of our 21 days of experiences. Smaller centrally locates hotels made it easy and quick to get places. To get anidea of the scaleof the original Bradish property, the old carriage house is now the school gym and stable is the cafeteria. The story is more legend than truth and there are actually 8 houses but they are still very interesting. My overall experience exceeded my expectations!! The people in our group were so much fun. WebOn this two-week tour, mountains, Mozart, and mugs of beer all clink together to create a totally yodel-y adventure. He had never been to Europe, and in fact, had not traveled much at all. Erste Tickets gibt's ab sofort bei Ticketmaster. This morning we'll hop aboard the train into Amsterdam and begin our day with a guided tour of the remarkable Rijksmuseum, featuring masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer. Sitting at a caf at St. Mark's Square in Venice listening to a quartet play Beethoven was a close second.". Yorick our guide, did a great job of informing us along the way of where we were going with it's history and what we could expect to see. We saw many interesting places and had some great experiences. The tour was exactly as described in the tour brochures, including activity levels. I felt there was the perfect balance of structured time and free timealways something to do, "I would say that my most favorite "Wow" moment was seeing the Cinque Terra for the first time and the opportunity to hike between Vernazza and Monterosso al mare. The tour certainly delivered on that plus so much more. Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. Gil Thorp comic strip welcomes new author Henry Barajas; In 1869 the original owner Alexander Harris and his brother Aaronboth mysteriously diedfrom yellow fever within24 hours of each other. Little side stops like the cheese place in Amsterdam were great added bonuses!This was my first trip to Europe and I really liked getting a feel for so many parts of Europe. From the back of the cathedral he sang an aria. $223.98. I was super impressed and really enjoyed my time! In addition, we would have travelled alone but with this group we had great companionship with joyful meals and walk-I could go on and on. "There were so many it is hard to limit; however, the climb up the Trummelback Falls had to be on the top of my list. $23.43. 60% discount valid on a single purchase of two (2) sale styles. Seeing the Eiffel Tower, Ancient Rome, the Vatican, the Duomo in Florence, Rothenburg Germany, Venice, the Cinque Terra, the incredible scenic beauty of Wengen Switzerland, our Tour Guide..WOW's were everywhere and every day! "This was my first time to Europe. ", "Going up the Schilthorn in the Swiss Alps". .a lot {me, not the tour). I made so many lifelong friends that it was hard to say goodbye at the end. The trip's design , accommodations, bus ride and driving, restaurant's, and local guiding, and overall guidance by Regan were superb. It was an incredible trip with so many great experiences. We were fortunate that our tour guide was Andy, who epitomizes what a tour guide should be - extremely knowledgeable, well prepared, and a pleasure to be with every day. WebDachau Concentration Camp Memorial Walking Tour with Guide from Munich by Train. All of the stops were great places. They bucked and pushed their way to a stone trough of water. Kudos! "Hiking in the Alps alongside cows with their bells ringing.". see our FAQ. Our yummy fondue dinner in Murren was such a delight as well.". The London Kew Gardens only got 2 triangles and I felt it was spectacular and having the Dale Chihuly glass artworks made it even better. The walk around the lake up to the Neuschwanstein Castle was out of this world, so beautiful (a huge understatement). This is the reason why we take a RS Tour. There's no way I could have arranged all these different activities on my own. Sleep in Haarlem. I will be recommending this tour to everyone. Also, Switzerland and the bus drive there.". "I loved visiting the small, quaint villages in Germany and Italy.". "Hiking the North Face in Murren! Light walking: 24 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Efficient, welcoming, so knowledgeable, personable and a lovely sense of humor. The interior of the mansion is still considered one of thegrandest in any late-nineteenth century Louisiana residence. "Being with my wife is always my favorite wow moment". A close second favorite "wow" moment is standing on the Champ de Mars with a beret on my head and looking at the Eiffel Tower lit up at night. ?? Hours:The Saint Charles Streetcar runs 24 hours a day with trolleys coming every 20-30 minutes at night; every 10 minutes in the early morning & evening; and every 6-7 minutes during daytime hours. Andrea Wolf our tour guide was upbeat, knowledgeable, and fun. In 1826, Jacques Livaudais lost ownership of the plantation to his wife Celeste Marigny(sister of Bernard deMarigny) when he failed to show up for a divorce court proceeding. But it lived up to all that build-up! The beautiful weather and German/Swiss beer (especially Schwarzmonch) added to the ecstasy.". Even the rest stops were great! She gave history behind every place we were visiting. WebLatest news from around the globe, including the nuclear arms race, migration, North Korea, Brexit and more. Directly across the street from the school is theSmith House (4534St. Charles Ave)built for the president of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange William Smith. Free Tours by Foot is the original free walking tour company, in operation since 2007. The tour offered a wonderful variety of experiences, from the natural beauty of Murren Switzerland to the history-rich sites of Mauthausen and Vienna. After starting the horse track, Morris moved to New Orleans and invested heavily in stocks of the State Lottery which madehim very rich. WebThe latest chapter in Bob Dylans Bootleg Series takes a fresh look at Time Out of Mind, Dylans mid-career masterpiece, celebrating the album and its enduring impact 25 years after its original release on September 30, 1997.. Pre-order Now How to spend a perfect weekend in Cologne. We saw beautiful green paddies with goats and cows. Going up to the Schilthorn on a clear morning, and seeing all around us the beautiful peaks, and walking on the Thrill Walk.". But above all our tour leader made it fun and made each of us feel included and respected as a valued travel companion. "Even with all the major cities having their major draws, I enjoyed the smaller cities in Germany and Italy.". "Too many to count including; Switzerland gondola ride, the Thrill Walk and hiking down the mountain, swimming in the dark in the Mediterranean with most on our tour group, the Coliseum in Rome, the luge ride in Austria, the hike to Neuschwanstein castle.". from . Loved everything but the Vatican. The cows in Switzerland - so cool to hear the bells at all hours". He was fun, knowledgeable, and kept the group entertained. Prost! Signing up & paying for tour was great. I liked the mix of areas that we stayed in (smaller city/town vs big cities) and being able to stay in the smaller, more family run hotels was terrific (for the most part). Tara and Ruby were our guides. and it made the trip more enjoyable, interesting and fulfilling!! This was our fifth Rick Steves tour, so obviously we like them! We enjoyed every minute of this wonderful, fast-paced tour. About The Morris-Israel House:Along with the mansionyou just saw at 1315 1st Street, this wasbricklayerSamuel Jamisons second home project as a new builder. She recommended a great tent that felt more traditional and authentic. Eris (our tour guide) was organized, personable, knowledgeable, helpful and humorous (even though she said Germans have no sense of humor!). I come from German immigrant farmers and there were so many similarities to my family farm. The views and weather were breathtaking. The large lot bought in 1888 by the wife of gambler John Morris who built the current home you see today. The local guides were incredible and really enhanced the tour. "Unfortunately, the weather dampened my Alps experience as the mountains were "socked in" and not visible through the clouds. WebBrussels is part of the SANDEMANs NEW Europe network, one of the largest walking tour companies in the world. We were fortunate to have many wonderful people on the journey, which made the travel enjoyable. He gave us all of the information we needed to take advantage of what we were about to experience each day, and he patiently answered all of our questions. My mood going into the tour was not great: I was apprehensive about traveling far from home, about COVID, about how much the world might have changed in the last two years plus - but I had a wonderful time. The trip was a well-planned mixture of big cities, small towns, and countryside. Better than anyone else in the business. This tour was a wonderful taste of GAS. My second wow moment was the group gondola ride in Venice at night, with music, and that surprised me as I thought it would be corny but instead it was romantic and a great way to end that day. Plus, the fun food and beer. "My favorite wow moments were many. Our guide, Tim, deserves a huge amount of the credit. This is a very active tour! The means were super! Alternative Options: There are four other Bed & Breakfast Inns nearby with the Grand Victorian (website), HubbardMansion (website), & The Columns (website) all on St. Charles Street, plus theMagnolia Mansion Hotel (website) on Prytania Street which we will visit later on this Garden District walking tour. The food. I learned from this tour that experiences as a tourist are immeasurably enhanced by having tour guides. By the time 21 days were over, it truly felt like we were one big family that really cared about each other! "The biggest "wow" had to be visiting the Lauterbrunnen Valley,Switzerland. Yes, it's a big city with lots of people but I felt the joi de vivre of Paris!". Going to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site was life changing. I thought that overall, I was provided a balance of vigorous exploring as well as days to slow down a bit. This was the second time I got to visit Oktoberfest unplanned on a Rick Steves tour (the first was in 2011 when we convinced Dimitri to take us there). Having all the logistics of transportation, accommodations, booking of attractions and local guides allows you to focus on and really enjoy the endless experiences the tour offers. The hotels were perfect we wanted the feel of the region and a good location and they were both. To see such ancient ruins that were buried over time then excavated and still here for us to walk through was surreal to say the least. The report is the first-ever official inventory of the post-Games use of Olympic venues. Matthias was a great leader and provided us with a lot of insight into pre & post WWII history & culture which helped to put many of the sights into perspective. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Jones became one of the first school presidents in the country toallow integrationin 1963, but he and his wife were killed in a house fire near the college shortly after. Safety protocols were closely and kindly followed. Kudos to Rick Steves and Dimitri!". I think more needs to be done to keep everyone safe. Taking in sights I never dreamed if. Another was our first view of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre, on the challenging hike from Monterosso to that village.". Cinque Terre was very impressive also.". This is where JK Rowling was living while working on the first book(s) of the series - as well as where she would finish the last pages of the final one. Our guide was so personable, knew the history of every location, knowledgeable and overall a very nice person. Turns out it was one of our favorite vacations ever. The pristine lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, green meadows, mountains, quaint little town, and even the brown cows with their bells will dazzle!". This tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour leader Maisey was outstanding - supremely knowledgeable of the history and culture of our tour area, wonderfully personable and witty, and she did a great job of keeping us on schedule. Neither of us expected such power and beauty when she opened her mouth to sing. Besides the scenery (especially the Alps), seeing the diffences places I had read about for years and listening to locals talking about their country was a true learning experience and I'm so glad we went! Lake Halstatt in Austria was beautiful! We loved every minute! The beer gardens in Munich looked like fun even if I don't like beer. We enjoyed our tour with Maisie as our fearless leader. After lunch, we'll tour the wealth of Botticellis, Leonardos, and Raphaels in the greatest collection of Italian paintings anywhere the Uffizi Gallery. I highly recommend the trip to everyone. All rights reserved. Loved little Bacharach and the Rhine visit - and our incredible guide Thomas. Venice - drinks and conversation on a rooftop terrace watching the sun set. Amazingly, beautiful! Saw everything I wanted to see. Critic Robert Lloyds new favorites. The village of Murren was such a beautiful place to stay. Our guides, transportation, hotel accommodations, and group meals were excellent. Dress Code:No shorts or t-shirts allowed and jackets preferred at dinner. Having never traveled outside North America I was excited to get a glimpse of life over the pond. Our tour guide was outstanding, really a lot of fun, we had excellent hotels and the various siteseeing tours were excellent. 1. Didn't speak loud enough and then would mumble. "The Swill Alps blew us away. I was very grateful for all the tour preparation and 'behind the scenes' work done to make our Europe experience as stress-less as possible. It is like being somewhere otherworldly.". The atmosphere, overall just the towns.". Seeing the palace in Munich and the treasury. Tour Overview:The tours by Save Our Cemeteries goes very in-depth not only into the cemetery itself, but also the time in which it grew, and how it contrasts with cemeteries in the French Quarter. Its interesting that the property has retained its large 360-degree lawn over the years as many of the eraly mansions in the Garden District had theirlots divided out and now have other homes very close to them. "The Alps, Venice, Florencetoo many wow moments. I had not been to Rome before, and our guide took us on a passeggiata, an evening stroll unlike any other. "There were so many and every one made the tour, special, personal, fun and wonderful memories. "It is hard to pick one wow moment but for me the scenery going through Germany, Austria, Netherlands, The beauty and peacefulness of the area.". The Swiss Alps, especially the view from Schilthorn was stunning and well worth the ride up the gondola. Very well structured and planned. "It would have to be either hiking in the Swiss Alps or Salzburg! I was extremely impressed with the organization of the tour and how well we were taken care of by our tour guide, Tim. That was absolutely breathtaking. The tour was all that I expected given the distance and places visited. This was our first tour! Today the Mansion is not the Widow Makerit started and has served as anaward-winning bed & breakfastsince 2001. I'm an amateur photographer and I've wanted to photograph there forever. "Of course, everyone says Murren, which it was a WOW moment but I really liked Trier and Baden Baden. "So many, but I think the drive through the Brenner Pass in the Alps was so impressive - the hairpin turns, drop offs, and of course, the views were thrilling.". It truly was the best of Europe in one trip! The scenery was wonderful and I kept thinking of all the people who visit this site how many of them get there by hiking? I was pleasantly surprised how much the sites and talks covered what they had learned over these past 12 years. We broke the tour in thirds. 152. Richard our bus driver was awesome! By the 1900s the Commanders Palace had already turned into one of the top restaurants in the United States. It was incredibly well organized and we never had to worry about transportation, museum entrances, or anything. Wonderful trip with the right balance of planned tours and free time. Train: hour. The exception being Vienna. Beyond breath-taking!". I would define the tour as very active, by choice. Today we'll say auf Wiedersehen to the Alps and bonjour to la belle France. The content of the tour was outstanding. I cant say enough about what a outstanding experience our first trip to Europe was traveling with you. It was for me an exhausting trip, but that is what I wanted in order to get the most out of the experience. Loved every minute of it. Sleep in Monterosso al Mare. Even small issues that were not under control of the tour guide, were handled flawlessly and with a plan. Here's what you'll see and do on our Best of Europe tour: Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. A day spent here is sure to charm and enlighten you. another great Rick Steves tour! After, hiking with that background is incredible and peaceful.". Her energy was boundless. The early planning for the trip was evident in museum visits, hotels, local guides, and restaurants. From taking the cable car up to the top of the Schilthorn first thing in the morning with 14 of our tour mates to the entire group hiking from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg and having a delicious lunch at a mountain restaurant to just relaxing on the patio of our hotel in Murren overlooking the magnificent Alps.". Between visiting the Anne Frank house, the Dutch Resistance Museum, Van Gogh Museum and adding on all our tour activities, I felt that I learned so much. "Both Murren and Hallstatt were unbelievable, Salzburg was really interesting too. I really appreciated Daneila's perspective on the impact of the war as she was raised in Germany. Our tour guide made the experience so much better because of his outstanding knowledge of the history of all 3 countries. This was our first RS tour and it did not Disappoint. She was surprised I wanted to take her photo". The hikes and the towns were quaint an friendly and so picturesque. After orientation and transportation lessons, be able to navigate towns and cities on your own. All of us in the group were very pleased with our experience. Time for a few pictures before the clouds closed in again. A pleasant mix of cities and countryside. Also the visit to the Third Man Museum in Vienna was way too long and the local guide there was very eccentric to say the least. ", Amazing time!! Hallstatt was amazing-wish the boat tour had been longer as it was so peaceful on the lake.". There were hugefamily trust issuesbetween Lizzie and her family following the deaths. I enjoyed the choices of places to visit. This vacation was our first time outside of the U.S., but now we never want to stop traveling! The second was the view of the Swiss Alps from Schilthorn, Switzerland. Both I and my husband loved it there!". Andrea was a delight. After a breathtaking drive into the very heart of the Swiss Alps, we'll arrive at our creaky chalet in the magnificent Lauterbrunnen Valley, where we'll have dinner together. I have never been to Europe before and I am so glad I used this tour for my first experience. He was fun jokes around with all of us and I honestly cant think of anyone I would rather go on a tour with then him!! Our primary guide Matty had to leave our tour and take over another tour, the apprentice guide Thomas took over and was fantastic. I can't imagine a more amazing tour. After checking into our nearby hotel, we'll have a transportation lesson and Mtro ride to the historic heart of Paris: the Ile de la Cit, where we'll meet our local guide and take a stroll through the city's early history. Sleep in Rome. I think overall this to me is what I valued the most, the expectations were laid out and communicated well, and therefore everyone knew exactly what to expect. Find out more Advance Saver The earlier you book, the more you save. Group sightseeing events subject to change. My husband and I planned this trip for our 25th wedding anniversary. I loved the tour overall but couldn't help but feel that reality is being ignored in the designing of some aspects of our experience. Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of feasts, treats and temptations when you experience the soul-stirring scenery, beautiful big cities,romantic palaces and half-timbered towns of Germany. The school has sinceexpanded to cover an entire city block with pre-kindergarten through high school buildings, but theBradish House is still used for academics. Each day was so filled with interesting experiences and just when you really needed a little break, it was there, built into the schedule. From the moment we arrived in Harlem to the time we departed in Paris, Colleen gave us a lot of information that was helpful for when we were on our own. Couldn't be more satisfied with our recent BOE tour. The trip had the right amount of guided and free time which allowed us to have a romantic vacation and make lifelong friends with our group mates. He continued serving the State Department off and on but is best known as thePresident of Tulane Universitywhere he had goneto college. tara & ruby were fantastic directors, but i have never had a bad director on a rs tour. As we approach the Cinque Terre, we'll park our bus and take a short train ride into seaside Monterosso al Mare. I have never seen anything like it or so beautiful. His giddily rococo Sanssouci Palace is the glorious crown of this Unesco-recognized cultural tapestry that synthesizes 18th-century artistic trends from around Europe in one stupendous masterpiece. My favorites: He, along with the local guides really made this tour exceptional. To be able to hear other experiences and suggestions and even advise made this experience that much more special! We loved the variety of experiences of the tour. I loved the Rhine River cruise and the city of Bacharach! We loved it! We so enjoyed this tour and all the hotels and meals. This time around, the trip was more "polished" with local guides, better bus, two nights at most hotels. She pick excellent restaurants for us to eat at as a group. Another reason for usingabove ground tombs was that bodies didnt decompose well in the swampy soil, butcremation was still frowned upon. The views were incredible and there was no way to take a bad photo! I was glad that The concentration camp was included. Our tour guide Iris, made it memorable with her knowledge, sense of humor and leadership. 994. Isnt nature incredible? Actually, everything!!". WebDachau Concentration Camp Memorial Walking Tour with Guide from Munich by Train. Wandering along the paths from village to village, stopping to pick up fresh cheese and sausage - just perfect!". With its 4 powerful columns, the Pritchard House is one of the few really great examples of Greek revival in the Garden District. Walking into the hall where the statue of David was in Accademia was also breathtaking.". She was very knowledgeable, organized, and had a great personality. "Two favorites- both in Switzerland. Enjoyed the many opportunities to do your own thing outside of the group. The report is the first-ever official inventory of the post-Games use of Olympic venues. About The Bradish Johnson House:This amazing mansion was built in 1872 for Bradish Johnson, who had gotten super rich from his familys sugar cane plantations. The beautiful Alps, but with that also the sobering realization of the amount of glacial melt that has occurred since my last visit to exactly the same place (atop the Shilthorn), 7 years before, almost to the day". Great guide who show knowledge in history. The scenery was storybook and the residents were ready to engage in relevant conversations about their countries. As the excellent museum expanded, Congress declared itAmericas official National World War II Museum in 2003 and it gained association with theSmithsonian Institution. I was amazed by the activity we had on leaving one country to another. "Everything was fantastic but perhaps the best "wow" moment was the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland- gorgeous! This was my first trip to Europe. ", "Beside Murren, I would have to say Mauthausen, I thought it wqas good to see that camp and be reminded of all the people who died and how they suffered. Our whole group connected with her! Our driver (Charles) was quite competent but more than that, he was friendly and entertaining. I enjoyed meeting and spending time with each of the travelers in our group - such delightful people! By Radius Tours. BERLIN BERLIN entfhrt aktuell das Publikum im Berliner Admiralspalast in den brodelnden Kosmos der Roaring Twenties der zeigt, was die Hauptstadt des Lasters heute wie damals in Ekstase versetzt. Later that morning we were in the Pantheon-awe inspiring! As for our bus driver Richard, we always felt safe on the roads and was very hospitable. We had beautiful sunshine for our days in Switzerland, which opened up to let us discover the Swiss alps. At the end of the deep Lauterbrunnen Valley, we'll take a thrilling gondola lift up to our hotel in clifftop Mrren, where we'll enjoy amazing views and have dinner together. Good mixture of big cities and small beautiful town and our fellow travelers were both fun and interesting. Also when the gondola cleared the clouds arriving at the top of the Schilthorn. "Switzerland because of the amazing nature. "The mountains in Wengen were awe inspiring. There was a great variety of activities that included mountains, beaches, urban areas, and small villages. We have already started talking about which places we want to go back and visit again. Tuition ranged from $11,000-18,000 per year. I will for sure bring my family back for another visit.". "There were so many, but perhaps the gondola lift up to the Schilthorn early on a Saturday morning. 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