"Tour director Jurgen was fantastic, and the cities/activities were great....but, at 36 people, the tour was simply too large. Cumbersome processes, very slow progress through various sites, mediocre service at large-scale included dinners. As all of the locations were also crowded with other busloads of tourists, it was just a bit too much. Recommend taking this same tour in the very-off season. "
"Everything was perfect! The guides were awesome, all the locations were so unique, our tour director Monique was perfect- exactly who you would want giving you direction in a foreign country. This is my second tour with this company and both have been incredible experiences- I can’t recommend them enough!"
“Thank you for sharing this review. We believe that we have some of the best Tour Directors around and we are glad that Monique made your experience special. We hope you that you have taken some a wealth of memories home. We would love to hear from you again when you begin to plan your next adventure.”
"The Paris I experienced was both vibrant and genteel. It was priceless to experience a snapshot of the lives of Parisians as they hurried to and from their destinations on the Metro, motorcyles, cars, and simply walking along thoroughfares such as the Champs-Elysees. I was awed by the historical buildings, monuments, and museums of this beautiful city. A trip to Versailles via the train; seeing the Eiffel Tower aglow at night and having lunch there the following day; the cruise on the Seine; dinners and lunch at four of the myriad cafes and restaurants; shopping on the Champs-Elysees; and the exhilarating rides on the Metro left me vowing to return!"
“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 our Paris tour and that this trip was your dream come true. ”
"Great itinerary, wonderful tour guide and a real nice group of fellow travelers. "
“Hi Terry! Thank you for the wonderful feedback. It is great to hear what a fantastic time you had with Go Ahead. See you soon!”
"Everything went as planned! Would do it again in a heartbeat!"
“Hi Brandon! Just give us a call and we will take you on another trip of a lifetime!”
"From the moment the plane landed until the moment our trip ended back at the airport, everything was taken care of for us. No lines, no hassles, stress free travel. The tour itself was amazing, it was over our expectations. Our tour director was Cahill Healey ,who was a history teacher prior to this career choice. He was amazing, just a full library of facts and stories. Our bus travels were never boring. He kept us entertained with music,stories and history of the places we were going through. We have come home with a true appreciation for the struggles and love and passion all these nations have for their homes and all it has cost them to have what they do. I love that they dont tear down they restore. I would highly recommend this trip to all. The bus drivers did an amazing job. Some road I would never have wanted to drive in a car. Their skill is to be admired, we always felt safe on the bus as well as in our hotels and surroundings. Thanks to everyone's professionalism ,knowledge and personality from the time we called EF Go ahead tours asking for information to all the persons who helped with making this such a wonderful fantastic experience."
“This is fantastic to read! Tour Directors like Healey are truly devoted to offering each of our guests the very best possible levels of service while out on the road with Go Ahead. We look forward to welcoming you on board another guided vacation in the future.”
"Many food and wine adventures. Loved Eiffel tower at nite with the amazing lights. "
“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! ”
"I loved the tour!! It was my first trip abroad. A driver, who was very nice, was there when I arrived at the airport to take me to our hotel in London. We saw so many beautiful sights in four countries and our tour director, Colm, local guides and bus drivers were great!! We stayed at nice hotels and enjoyed great food. We lucked out and had great weather. The only negatives for my dream-come-true trip were a very rude flight attendant on United on my way to London and weather delays leaving the U.S. but that has nothing to do with Go Ahead. I'm very glad that I chose this company and this trip. :))"
“Hi! Thank you for your review. We appreciate your specific feedback and will certainly note your suggestions during our quarterly tour updates. It is important that we are as up-to-date and helpful as possible, and travelers like you help us do just that. We are excited to see where you venture to next - stay in touch!”
"Our guide Biagio Teolesco trully went above and beyond to make this trip so much fun. When we left, we felt like we were leaving family! The accommodations and meals provided were fantastic and tours superb! We are looking into booking a future Go Ahead Tour..with Biagio as our guide of course!
Mike & Linda Mayfield"
“Hi Linda! We are glad that your Tour Director Biagio felt like an old friend and that you enjoyed the hotel accommodations and meals included. Let us know when you are ready to do it all over again! ”
"This was our 6th trip with Go-Ahead. Such a disappointment. Our other 5 tours were excellent, places visited, food and hotel. The food and wine tour we took in southern Italy two years ago was the best top standard one could ask for. A few people on this tour said the same about their Spain food and wine trip. Go- Ahead needs to totally revamp 75% of this trip. Our tour guide was fabulous. The only things on this trip that were worth doing were the extra's we all paid for. We travel to Europe for the culture, food and European experience. Very little on this trip. To start with the hotels, boring, all the same. In Italy the hotels were fabulous, location great, interesting, different and fun. In France the only food people raved about were meals we paid extra for. And that goat farm experience, nix that completely. So unsanitary. No comparison to the Buffalo mozzarella farm we visited in Italy, plus the fabulous lunch they served us. That tip I will never forget. I received an email from Go-Ahead to re-live your trip, I certainly do not want to re-live this France trip. Can you believe going to France and not being served a crepe. My husband and I stayed on in Paris for 5 days. Those are the days I am going to remember. Plus 3 different kinds of crepes that were heaven. In stead of that cooking class of OK food we all made, why not learn to make crepes? That would of been fun and different. From what I understand everyone on our tip were very disappointed. I think I've written enough negativity for one day. "
"Our guide, Cornelius, the great sights we took in, and our fellow travelers all made this a trip we won't soon forget. There is so much that is beautiful to see in Scotland--the green hills, castles, the history and romance of the country, and our guide made this experience a personal one, as if we were special guests to the country. We especially appreciated the flexibility to take in what wasn't on the itinerary but (when several of the group took a special interest) Cornelius was able to put together a trip to Culloden and Cairns of Clava. "
“We are really happy that you had such an amazing time with Go Ahead and that the itineraries on your trip were everything you had wished for. Additionally, we are delighted to hear that our Tour Director’s professionalism shined throughout your journey, we will forward the lovely sentiments to the Tour Directors Manager. We look forward to welcoming you back next year where there will be many more fantastic optional experiences that will bring your destination to life. ”
"My friend and i scheduled this trip for my 60th birthday and boy, did we have a great time. Everything was perfect, including the weather and I can't say enough about our tour guide, Kay. Not only was she knowledgeable about the city, she was so friendly - I would love for her to be my next tour guide!
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“Hi Claudia! First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We are so glad that you chose Go Ahead to celebrate your birthday. We are also happy to read that Kay added so much to the experience. We hope to see you on tour again!”
"This was a wonderful tour! Each stop was well chosen. I enjoyed the ventures out in the countryside at different family owned villas. The wines were fabulous and I learned so much about individual wines and my favorite thing was making pasta and the meal that followed. My fellow tour participants were lovely and we all had a great time."
“Hi there! Thank you for choosing Go Ahead and for letting us know how much fun you had with us and your fellow travelers. We hope you returned with many wonderful memories!”
"2018, Don an I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary an turned 70. We planned this trip for 2 years. We also had 6 of our family members along. We all enjoyed the trip. My sister "
“Hi Linda! We are so HONORED to read that you chose Go Ahead to celebrate such an important milestone with us. We are also happy to hear that your entire family enjoyed it, too! Thank you for your feedback and congratulations!”
"While my age hampered my inclusion It was still a thrilling experience"
“Hi there! We are so thrilled to hear that we were able to help you check off a bucket list destination! Let us know when you are ready to check off the next one!”
A rep from Go Ahead Tours, EFGoAheadTours, has responded:
“Hi Alison, thank you for your honest review and for your advice to future travelers. It is true that during busy seasons it can be frustrating to travel, but we hope you felt well taken care of throughout the tour. ”