"Very good trip. Expert staff (Paul and others that filled in). Hotels were top notch with exception of A/C. If we had to do something different, we would not go in August again. It was way to hot, and these countries are not set up for the most part with air conditioning. Sight seeing, dining, and entertainment was marginal in the hot weather. In a cooler time of year it would have been fantastic. Thanks global warming! Go Ahead delivered everything they promised. "
"My first guided tour. I would definitely do it again. Our tour director Carla was excellent!! Each city guide was equally good. Very professional but friendly as well. Excellent hotels too!"
"Two weeks ago I returned from the Go Ahead tour of Galway, Cork and Dublin Ireland. From our very first contact with Go Ahead Tours, everyone one was polite, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. All our questions were answered directly and completely and all the staff we dealt with were friendly and never condescending. My daughter and I had a wonderful time not only because of the tour itself but because we had a terrific Tour Director, Matthew Lyttle. Matthew was not only knowledgeable about all the places we visited, he went above and beyond to make sure that every one of us had a positive experience. He added little extras on his own that were not officially part of the your that helped us to bond as a group; extra side trips and group activities that really made a difference. All the while, he kept checking with us to make sure we were enjoying everything we were doing. Every time we reboarded the bus after a tour or stop, he asked if we enjoyed what we did and several times he polled us as to what our favorite part of the trip was, so far, and if there was anything we did not particularly enjoy. He made it clear that he wanted us to be honest because he realized we may never return to Ireland again and he wanted to make sure we had a positive experience and he also wanted to make sure that future groups also enjoyed their tour of Ireland with him. We had extra added side trips and he made sure that there were ample rest stops along the way and other group experiences. He also made sure that we got to know each other as individuals so we all felt comfortable traveling together. Since this was my first Go Ahead experience, I cannot compare Matthew with other tour guides but I can say that he not only mad this trip worth the time and money expended for this trip, he represented the company very well and has made Go Ahead my first choice for future vacations. We also had a fantastic bus driver, Greg, who went above and beyond on many occasions to make sure that we got the maximum amount of fun out of our Ireland trip. Several of out travel companions had vacationed with Go Ahead in the past and always had a great time which prompted them to use Go Ahead again. On our last night in Dublin, Matthew asked each of us to tell him what our favorite part of the holiday was and several of us stated that the people of the group mad e Ireland more fun for them. I can't help but believe that Matthew was a huge part of that since he always went out of his way for us by planning fun and exciting extras that also helped us to feel comfortable as a group. That had a great deal to do with us taking maximum pleasure out of our Irish experience. Kudos to Go Ahead and especially to Matthew! Because of them I look forward to placing myself in their hands for many more pleasurable holidays. "
"I have now completed 10 tours with Go Ahead Tours and I have been extremely satisfied with each one. Go Ahead provides an excellent itinerary with experienced guides. There is usually time for relaxing or doing your own plans at some time during the day making the trip planned and organized as well as slower paced. The hotels are of the highest ratings right in the midst of the cities. I look forward to taking several more trips with Go Ahead Tours. "
"Great trip!
Great people!"
"I had never been to Europe nor had I ever taken a tour; however, I do travel a lot. That being said I had high hopes but did not think Go Ahead could meet my expectations. I was wrong. I really liked that at each stop we had a partial day to get settled and began our new ventures with a group dinner. The first full day started with a tour of the city with some major attraction included. After that, it was my option what other structured activities I wanted to add. Since I was traveling as a single, I opted for most of the excursions. Even with all the add ons I still had plenty of free time to explore on my own or with other group members. Our tour guide Tom was amazing. He made sure we all had what we needed and ensured our transfers, travel, accomodations, and tours were good to go. His hard work behind the scenes meant worry free travel for the rest of us. Also, the city guides were excellent. Their insight and knowledge could not be replicated with self service audio guides or books. Plus we had expedited entrance to all the attractions, another plus. Even though I probably won't book a repeat of this tour, I do plan to use Go Ahead for my next adventure, wherever that may be. "
"Great travel experience ! Lots of free time ! 4 star hotels and knowledgeable tour guide !"
"excellent destinations, excellent service, excellent Tour guide"
"Tour guide was very knowledgeable tour was well arranged "
"My experience with Go Ahead tours greatly exceeded every hope and expectation I had for my first experience with a tour group. Yes, this was my first tour group ever, and it ran so smoothly...from the flight, to the hotels, to the activities, etc. Paz was our tour guide in Portugal. She was truly fabulous! Paz was informative as well as thoughtful. She gave little gifts of food and souvenirs of Portugal to everyone on our tour. She made our experience a truly memorable one that will stay with me forever. Her knowledge of Portugal was amazing!
Now...about Portugal...I would highly recommend this trip for everyone! I loved everything about Portugal! The food was fabulous at every meal, the people were so friendly, the culture was so inviting, the history was captivating and so interesting, and the weather was literally picture perfect. I didn't have even one "bad" experience on the entire trip.
I was pleasantly surprised by the compatability of the other travellers accompanying me to Portugal. We really had a great time together and made some lasting friendships!
My wonderful experience leads me to want to use Go Ahead tours again and again! I have told all my family and friends that they must use Go Ahead tours for their travels. Thank you again for this wonderful experience! -Deniese"
"Dina was the best guide!!"
"Great trip! Most hotels were centrally located in the cities and very nice. Even the ones located outside of nearest town (Killarney, Ireland) had easy taxi service to and from. Good mix of planned activities and free time to allow for self-guided exploration. The director was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Overall, we had a wonderful trip to London, Edinburgh, and Ireland!"
"From start to finish, everything was perfectly coordinated to come off without a hitch. Our tour director, Khristiene, was magnificent. No matter what happened, and with 33 on our tour something was bound to happen, she took care of it all. I highly recommend Go Ahead Tours, and I will travel with them again in the near future."
"We had a wonderful trip, and are in the process of booking another trip at this time.
Tour guide was great and truly enjoyed the information provided on the city tours in both London and Paris."
"The Wine and Food tour was more than excellent from the tours, wines, food, and tour director. This was our 2nd trip with Go Ahead and plan to schedule another one soon. Also, we were able to book the tour with such ease. Go Ahead staff are extremely responsive."