![]() ![]() We were able to use credit card points and the affordable Norwegian Airlines to get over there and added a few days in London to our Europe getaway. I will note that we can’t comment on how they organize flights for their tours as we opted to book our own flights. If you buy flights with them, this is included in the price. We added on airport transfers for an affordable rate so we’d be picked up at the start of our tour and dropped off at the end. We were all sad to say goodbye to Massimo in Florence but Peter, who drove us from Florence to Rome was also nice and a great driver. We had the same bus and bus driver from Barcelona to Florence and he was friendly, welcoming, and got us to our locations in good time and safely. The bus was comfortable, the seats leaned back, there was overhead space for smaller day bags, and backseat pockets to hold books or water bottles. We used a coach bus for most of our transportation around the city and to the next stop on our itinerary. Some of the hotels we stayed at on our trip include: I think our hotel in Barcelona had the best food at breakfast but our hotel in Rome had the best view at breakfast. Most of the hotels had on-site gyms and a few even had pools – our hotel in Cannes used the pool area for breakfast each morning which had a nice ambiance to it and the hotel in Barcelona had a pool on the rooftop with a bar.Įach hotel stay included breakfast each morning and each hotel had a nice spread of cereals, pastries and breads, cold cuts and cheeses, hot items like fried eggs, potatoes, and pancakes, as well as coffee, tea, juice, and water. Some were older and had beautiful decor and older furnishings and some were more modern with upgraded in-room amenities. The hotels ranged from charming boutiques to well-known brands. The rooms were spacious, the furnishings comfortable, and they all had AC – which was pretty strong for Europe’s standards. My assumption was correct and all the hotels we stayed at were great. Since Go Ahead targets an adult and family demographic, it stands that their hotel choices should be a step above the ones we used on Ultimate Break that are designed for budget-friendly 18 – 28 year olds. She made sure to check in with everyone in our group to make sure they were having a good time and enjoyed what was on the day’s agenda. She was great at making sure we all knew what was on the schedule for the day, the timing of the activities, and picking easy to find meeting spots to regroup after our free time in various cities. Valentina was awesome at providing recommendations for things to do during our free time or tips for shopping and dining in each city. She was friendly, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and always around if you needed her. ![]() I’ve loved all my tour directors that are part of the EF family and our TD for this trip, Valentina, was no exception. But for just one not great conversation compared to the other quality reps, I’ll take it.Īnother fun surprise was the Go Kit they send prior to your tour which includes good info for your tour and a fun keepsake – that we’re definitely making use of at home! Tour Director I can think of only one incident where I called to ask about something regarding our tour and the guy on the phone was curt and seemed eager to get off the phone. We had a rep, Ashley, who was in frequent contact with us via email to make sure we had all of our questions answered, ensured we were ready for our trip, and wishing us a good time on our tour. We booked using one of their seasonal promotions and when it didn’t take right away, a customer support rep quickly made sure our discount was added to our invoice. If you’re looking at doing a tour with them, here’s our review of Go Ahead and our first tour experience with them! Go Ahead’s customer serviceįrom our booking to our bon voyage email, Go Ahead’s customer service staff is excellent. After reviewing our countless photos, adding in our new souvenirs to our decor at home, and finally catching up on the right time zone, it’s time to write up how our experience went. It was a whirlwind adventure and an unforgettable getaway that spanned four countries. I’ve done a couple of tours with EF Ultimate Break and this summer I brought Rick on his first group tour with EF Go Ahead Tours on their Barcelona, Southern France, and the Italian Riviera tour. I love that they coordinate transportation, hotels, and the agenda and I just get to enjoy the ride. Everyone has their own preference when it comes to how they travel and one of my favorites is with tour groups. ![]()
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