"The first part of the Egypt portion had some crazy early wake-up calls, which made for long, tiring days; but it's worth it! I saw things that I wasn't sure I would ever see: pyramids, temples, tombs, a balloon ride over The Valley of the Kings, a boat cruise up the Nile River, the Alexandria Library, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum (with the King Tut display). In Jordan, we went to Petra, Mt. Nebo, the Dead Sea, Roman ruins at Jerash. I'm still processing all that I saw, since it went by very fast!"
"Excellent itinerary. Not rushed between cities. Good hotels,. Very knowledgeable and seasoned tour guide, Manuel. Manuel assisted us in making the best use of our free time. Excellent value for the tour. Many experiences included in tour price at no additional cost. One suggestion: bottled water available on the coach for purchase."
"What a beautiful, wonderful and historical tour. We were able to see, taste and enjoy much of what Italy has to offer its visitors. Our guides were well informed and delightful. It was an amazing experience that will not be forgotten."
"The combination of EF Go Ahead Tours with Ancestry.com made for a remarkable experience. Go Ahead has the tour well planned and comfortable. With top quality tour guides and events. The added dimension of the Ancestry.com research and visit to a town ancestors came from puts this trip over the top. "
"We had a wonderful time on our Spain Food and Wine Tour. From the delicious arrival dinner to the many different food and wine tastings, wonderful sights, and fabulous tour director Marcello, I couldn't have asked for a better trip. All of our hotels were great, the breakfasts were plentiful, and we learned so much about wine and this beautiful country. Our bus drivers were top notch as well as all of our tour guides. We really couldn't have asked for a better trip and I'm dreaming of returning again one day."
"We had the most amazing trip of a life time. It was long days ,we left at 8:00 am and we were back at 6:00 pm we got to see everything on the tour The tour director Raed Makhuli was very moving and knew so much about everywhere we went We did not get to enjoy the hotels. The trip had to many long days. The trip add on to Petra was a long day 8am to 830pm. The hotels were beautiful but again we had no time to enjoy. The tour director was the best MR Mohammad Malkawe I lost my backpack at MT.NEBO He went with me to all the places we had visited and found it at the last stop all the people in the area was so helpful and friendly and happy for me I had a lot of important stuff in the backpack. He also talked a lot about his religion and the people that live there. This was so interesting it gave all of us a different look at his own beliefs They was a lot of great people we met and had tour with you before.I would love to do it again. Thank You for a beautiful trip "
"Everything about this tour was perfectly organized and flawless. It was a busy trip, but because Edwin our guide was so knowledgeable and organized, it was effortless and relaxing. We saw so much, but I felt like we had a really pleasant vacation away, with no stress. I felt invigorated by the end. The hotels were all outstanding - a real treat. The tour gave us lots of time alone to do our own thing and explore. The meals that were planned were great and it was easy to find places to eat while you are on your own. I think you get good value for your money in Peru. "
"Hotel in Heidelberg was closed when we arrived and could not check in. Munich hotel was two hours away from downtown. Tour directors now have forced GoAhead to allow them more add on events. Never again with GoAhead.
Geoffrey Gibson & Ronnie Sue Jaffe"
"From Lisbon to Spain and all the stops in between our experiences with go ahead was exceptional. Our tour guide Bernado was knowledgeable, organized and fun!!! Enjoyed every day and every moment we shared together. "
"Our visit to Provence, and Tuscany was made “perfect” by the expert tour guide, Nikola Viecic! He was well informed, humorous, professional and organized. He gave special consideration to the two people who had ambulatory issues and was kind and helpful to all of us. He made this trip special!"
"Perfecto! I would recommend this tour for travelers to Italy. "
"This was my 3rd go ahead tour. I left off 1 star because of the guide. This is the 1st time I didn't care for the guide. We felt rushed & ignored by the guide. On other tours I found the guides to be more engaging & personable. I'm glad it wasn't my 1st go ahead tour & that I wasn't alone on the trip. Being in the company of friends made it easier to do my own thing & not be bothered by the fact that the guide was inattentive.
Lisbon, Seville & Madrid are all lovely walking cities. Getting around on foot is safe, easy & fun. Public transportation is available & inexpensive when you get tired. There's so much to see, eat, & drink. The food & wine were great.All hotel choices where close to good places to eat, close to sites & public transportation.
Overall we had a great time & I look forward to returning to the Iberian peninsula. "
"Always a wonderful experience with Patrick as a guide. Knows the history and and the area, is always able to modify the itinerary to get the best experience. Amazing tour and scenery. Hotels (with one exception) were welcoming, friendly, and were wonderfully centrally located. All hotels were clean. Was surprised by how much I enjoyed the food, comforting warm dishes. Step on guides were knowledgeable and engaging. Coaches were well equipped and comfortable with wonderful drivers. If any complaints would have preferred to take the earlier ferry from N. Ireland to Scotland. But all in all a wonderful trip, highly recommended."
"First tour with Go Ahead Tours and it won't be my last. Appreciated our tour guide Sabra...the information she gave us was amazing plus she always had great suggestions for our free time. The hospitality at the wineries was amazing....great wine paired with awesome food! Appreciated our free time off and also the add on tours we took. Thanks Go Ahead!"
“Thank you for sharing your first Go Ahead trip with us. We are truly delighted and honored to have been given this opportunity to guide you through Italy. It is true that having a great Tour Director can make all the difference on a trip, and so we are thrilled that Sabra went above and beyond to ensure that everyone had an enjoyable experience. ”
"Our Go Ahead Tour to Scotland started Oct 18 and ended Oct 27, with several friends warning us about rain and cold potentially being a problem.
We are pleased to report only one rainy day all week, with temps about 10-14C, sometimes warmer than Canada.
Hotels were both older and newer, Lovat House near Loch Ness was our favourite stay, old, charming and a very large room. The other two in Glasgow and Edinburgh were modern and comfortable, great locations.
The castles were striking in their history and family roots, we really loved Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Inveraray Castle and Eilean Donan Castle. We wanted to see these places used in original movies and shows from years ago.
The Harry Potter experience was great, visiting the real Diagon Alley and Hogwarts prototype was a great experience, along with the cemetery with the names for characters on the tombstones.
The food was diverse and excellent, no complaints! I found out most Scots eat haggis only twice per year.
Being the only Canadians on the bus was fun and challenging. Americans had a lot of questions for us. Oh yes, the Highlands are really high land. Beautiful scenery, streams brown with the peat.
Bottom line, we want to go back someday, maybe in an Ireland/Scotland combination. Thank you, Go Ahead, your group leader Tom was so accommodating. Highly recommended tour."
“Many thanks for taking your time to post your feedback which we had great pleasure reading. It is wonderful to know that you simply loved every aspect of your tour and that this trip was your dream come true. ”
A rep from Go Ahead Tours, EFGoAheadTours, has responded:
“Thank you so much for letting us know what a fantastic guided holiday you had with us. Each itinerary is put together by passionate staff, and with much travel expertise and local connections - this is how we ensure that your trip has no dull moments! You can count on us for any holiday abroad, and we look forward to welcoming you back.”