"Saw a lot, especially enjoyed St. Petersburg "
"I knew i had always wanted to see Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, but wasn't sure what the highlights would be. This was a lovely way to leave the driving and planning to someone else, and to travel without worries. Our guide was fantastic! I don't feel we missed anything, and I definitely know where I would like to return.
"
"This was a trip of a lifetime. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole itinerary. We couldn't have chosen a better guide (Jacqueline) than the one assigned to us! I can't say enough positive things about her...exceptional!! Venice was lovely. Florence was also lovely. Rome and Sorennto was beautiful. So very much to see I Rome...not enough time. My only regret was not getting a tour inside Doge's Palace in Venice, which I thought was included in tour package. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and visited historic places including Pompeii. "
"One of the best trips I have experienced.. We had unusual weather for Greece the first four days. Rain & wind of the storm “Zorba” but it did not deter our group of 28 to have a wonderful tour. Some items were rearranged but our group kept smiling & enjoying all the highlights of the tour.. The hotels were excellent the last night in Athens was exquisite the sight from the 6th floor of the hotel was so beautiful! I could go on & on.. Santorini was beautiful our sunset cruise on the Catamaran was a treat for us & the crew as well because we turned it into a “Party Barge” dancing & singing to our favorite songs.. 5 stars !"
"My boyfriend and I went together on this trip and really enjoyed it. Constantine, our tour director, was absolutely amazing. He did a great job of providing historical details about places we were seeing, as well as set up a few impromptu optional events that ended up being my absolute favorite parts of the trip. My favorite parts of the trip include: yodeling onstage at a restaurant in Lucerne, hiking around Mount Pilatus and seeing the gorgeous view, sailing down the river at night in Budapest, and of course experiencing Oktoberfest with thousands of people singing. "
“Hi there! At Go Ahead, we understand the importance of having a skilled and caring Tour Director when carrying out a very full itinerary. Therefore, we are pleased to read that Constantine ensured the trip ran seamlessly and that you were able to take in the many sights Europe has to offer. We strive to make sure that all the destinations and activities chosen for this itinerary further enhance our guests' experiences and so we are truly glad that this was the case for you and your boyfriend. Let us know when you are ready for your next adventure!”
"The tour of Italy was arduous with many hours spent in a bus, and with early rising every day (c. 6AM if wanted to be ready to move at bus boarding time). The tour guide was excellent (Biagio Tedeschi) who knew languages, culture and history and melded them to help us tourists have an informed and worthwhile visit of Italy. The downside was that the hotels were often removed from the centers of the places we were visiting (notably, Venice, Florence, Assisi, & Sorrento), making it difficult to access on our own free time. The meals were almost all quite good. If you have stamina and are curious, and also are able to navigate very large tourist crowds, then Go Ahead does a good job. It could be better if the hotels were centrally located, and Go Ahead somehow found a way to shrink the crowds."
“Hi there! We appreciate your feedback, and are pleased that our team ensured a safe journey while travelling with us. We regret to learn that the hotels did not meet your expectations. We choose our accommodations based on a variety of criteria, including but not limited to reputation, quality, location, and availability for groups. Our Operations team strives to choose the best option available with these criteria in mind, but we are sorry that you did not feel these accommodations met your needs. We will be sure to share your feedback on the matter with our Operations team, so that they may use it to evaluate our hotels for future use. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the rest of your tour. Thank you for your review, and we hope to welcome you on tour again.”
"Everything was very efficiently organized and our tour leader was VERY EXPERIENCED and a really NICE fellow!
My daughter, who has never traveled anywhere outside the US, was very HAPPY with everything and amazed at how well organized it was!
I would suggest smaller bus for trips around southern Ireland tho! Quite a few got motion sickness on the very narrow, twisty Ring of Kerry!"
“UK has so much to offer in terms of culture, history, and architecture, one can spend a life time exploring. We are so glad that you were able to share your passion of travelling with your daughter and it's great to know that you both absolutely loved it. Thank you for sharing this with us, we sincerely hope to see you again soon.”
"Our tour of northern Italy contained many wonderful things. The value for the money certainly was there. Our particular tour guide was from Rome, and so knew all the ins and outs that were needed along the way. I would caution people considering Go Ahead Tours, however, to verify several things before booking, though: 1. The age and health of the group participants, which affected our group and the activities we did; 2. The itineraries on the travel days...are they set up well, or are you just rushing from thing to thing and not experiencing anything?; 3. The autonomy of the tour guide during the tour...can they make executive decisions and change things on the fly? I am saying this because my experiences with other tour companies were certainly better in the three areas mentioned above. Perhaps for first-time tour folks, this would be a good tour. For experienced tour folks, I might suggest another company."
"Wonderful trip from Lucerne to Salzburg. Great tour director and fabulous weather made the tour the best we’ve had with GoAhead. The optional system were great and Oktoberfest in Munich was unforgettable. "
“Go Ahead always strives to create unforgettable experiences. We would love to welcome you on another guided holiday. We really appreciate it and hope to see you on another trip soon.”
"The Grand Tour of Italy was spectacular. We visited so many breathtaking and historic places, I'd recommend this tour to anyone who hasn't yet been to Italy and wants see all that Italy has to offer! Italy stole my heart! "
“Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your trip to Italy! We appreciate your feedback and hope to help cross off another destination soon!”
"This tour combines just the right amount of sightseeing with evenings on your own, mingling with other tour members over a drink or a coffee. I purchased all the excursions, and they were delightful. I was worried that I had over-scheduled myself, but each one was just the right amount of time, and worth it! I was so glad that I had. We had a personal tour of a castle, and a performance of a pianist and violinist in a small performance room...so intimate.... The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly, accommodated each person's wishes and gave great travel advice on what to see and do in each city, for the tour members that went out on their own. Rendezvous points were easy to find, the travel bus made it so easy to see a lot in each day! The food was excellent, and the itinerary superb. "
“First of all, we want to thank you for choosing Go Ahead. We are inspired by our travel community because of fantastic travelers like you. We’re so glad your tour went off without a hitch and that you enjoyed the itinerary, your group, your accommodations, and your Tour Director. We will be sure to share this feedback with our team. Thank you for your review, and let us know when you want to do it again!”
"We planned this trip for 2 years. It exceeded our expectations! Not only was the country beautiful and full of history, but we made lifetime friends on our amazing tour. The tour director was phenomenal! If you are thinking about booking a tour with Go Ahead... do it! It will change the way you think about travel. So easy and takes the stress out of planning! "
“We're so happy to read that you had a wonderful guided vacation. Now you know some of the things that set us apart - our genuine smile, personable service, unique local experience. And we're all about exceeding your expectations. Can't wait to do it all over again for you.”
"The trip was interesting, explored sights that took ones breath away, not the climbs but the view.
Our tour guide Holly was the best, shared many stories about the early explores to what is significant ofIreland today
The other travellers made the trip so enjoyable, friendly, fun and supportive."
“Hi Darleen, An unforgettable holiday is about the places you visit, but it is also about the people you experience them with. Whether it is hearing stories and insights from our Tour Directors and Local Guides or getting to know your fellow travelers, the people you meet on our holidays will enrich your experience.”
"The history ,the tour director ,the scenery all amazing !!! We had a great group of people and our tour director took care of so well she called us her little ( chicks ) when herding us up ! When time allowed we are taken on little adventures that were not included on the trip so we seen way more then expected. We were taken to little gens , like 200 yr old pubs just for a coffee break , plus stopped to see the KELPIES that was a nice surprise for all of us . A couple people in the group had some individual requests and the tour director made them happn seamlessly! Definitely take this trip it’s so wonderful and if your lucky and get Patricia O’Donnell as your tour guide your one lucky person ! This was my second Go Ahead tour and am already planning my third!"
“Hi Candy, At Go Ahead, your itinerary is put together by passionate staff and with much travel expertise—this is how we ensure an unforgettable trip! We can’t wait to see you again!”
"Words are hard to find to describe our time in Ireland other than "we fell madly in love!" The green is greener, the locals were friendly and welcoming, our guide the best ! Thank you Brian Granger and we can't forget our driver Stephen." Oh how you handled that bus!" Looking forward to another visit !"
“We work hard to create smooth and stress-free trips for our guests because we believe that holidays are solely meant to be enjoyed. We are thrilled to know that our tour of Ireland gave you a wonderful experience, and hope that these everlasting memories will always bring a smile to your face.”
A rep from Go Ahead Tours, EFGoAheadTours, has responded:
“Many thanks for taking your time to post your detailed feedback which we had great pleasure reading. It is wonderful to know that you simply loved every aspect of your trip to Greece with us and that this trip was your dream come true. With extensive guided travel expertise and local knowledge, we are simply the best at creating unforgettable holidays and stories that last a lifetime! Again, thank you for having travel with us and we look forward to seeing you again very soon!”