Toulon
“I know that we have been communicating a lot over the past few
months and that we probably won’t be doing so again in the near future, but I
want to tell you how pleased we all were with the trip we arranged and the
guide we had. Everything could not have worked out better.
We were met promptly at 8:00 on the
pier in Toulon by Maria holding a sign with my name. Maria was charming, which
is always a plus, but she also knew exactly what she was doing. Our driver
beautifully negotiated narrow, windy roads to bring us up to the highest peak
in the Toulon area where we were able to get magnificent panoramic views of
Cassis and the surrounding areas. It was perfect that the “afternoon vineyard
tour and wine tasting” was moved to the morning. This gave us more time in Aix
en Provence to enjoy a sidewalk lunch and then stroll through every nook and
cranny of the beautiful town. One of our party had relatives who were living in
Aix and they were able to meet them and join them for lunch.
Please pass this information on to
everyone involved, especially Maria. Our thanks to you and to everyone at
PrivateShoreTrips.com for a wonderful time.
Neal E., Boyton Beach FL, November 2011
Piraeus, Valletta, Messina
“We just got in last night from the trip. All tours/transfers
where great! We were a little rushed in Athens/Corinth, but no fault of the
tour company. The ship came in 1 1/2hours late and we had a lot to see in a
short time. But it worked out...we got to see everything and it was beautiful!
Thanks so much for helping me get these tours/transfer together, everyone was
so happy! Thank you so much for everything!
Travel Agent Lori D., Barbara’s Travel, Yucaipa CA November 2011
Taormina
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the Etna North
side tour you organized for us on 8th November. My daughter Victoria who was 21
said it was her best birthday ever, our guide and driver were fantastic and
very knowledgeable and they gave us a really wonderful day."
Carol G., Middlesex, England - November 2011
Haifa, Ashdod and Piraeus
"Yes, we did enjoy our trip
and I already started giving your name to some of my friends. Rahn the tour
guide for our Israel trip was fantastic and very knowledgeable."
Evelyn S., Arlington Heights, IL, October 2011
Toulon
"Our tour of Sanary and Bandol was excellent. Eva, our
guide, was very good. Thank you for arranging this and hopefully we will do
more business in the future."
Deborah M., Kansas City, MO, October 2011
Monaco
"I cannot rave enough about our trip. We had Yuri as our driver
from the port of Monte Carlo. He was fantastic! He lives in Nice and knew the
area and brought us to places he knew that would please the group. He was sooo
knowledgeable about the area and history. The excursion was seriously one of
the highlights of our cruise. We were a group of 11 and everyone loved him! It
was a great day.... thank you!"
Debbie T., Garden Grove, Oct 2011
Cannes
"Thank you for helping me arrange the tour and will be in
touch for future European Tours!"
Emma R., Brooklyn NY, October 2011
Kusadasi and Piraeus
”Turkey was fantastic. Driver and Orntune (way he told us
to say it. My travel agent friends very impressed with you coordination. Looks
like more unrest for Athens tomorrow. So glad we limited to sightseeing. Athens
was high-level tour. Guide was very good; however, the day was damp and the
mood dampened since the strike closed the main attraction.
Bobby W., San Antonio TX, October 2011
Livorno, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Taormina and Monte Carlo
“We had a great trip and other than some weather related issues
everyone returned home safely and with wonderful memories. All your suppliers
did well, with the highest grades going to the guide in Florence- she was
fabulous. Lawrence in Dubrovnik was a strong personality, well informed and easy
to understand. Our driver guide in Monte Carlo - Silvio - was terrific - very
accommodating, flexible and entertaining. Angela in Corfu was OK, but because
it was pouring rain the entire tour - which is principally on foot - we became
a bit distracted and wet. She tried her best - but it was rough. We couldn't
get into Taormina so we docked at Messina, which worked just fine. I called the
tour operator but he already seemed to know about the change. I think our
guide's name was another Angela who was very accommodating, well informed and
personable.
All the minibuses and drivers were
excellent. I met with some of our staff this past Wednesday and mentioned how
pleased I was with your company. I hope it yields you some future benefit. I
will continue to endorse PRIVATE SHORE TRIPS wherever possible and if I travel
with friends on future cruises I will certainly contact you. Thanks again for
your help.'
Allen W.
Minneapolis, MN - October 2011
Villefranche
“We had a great time. Loved
Eze. Thanks again!”
Linda M., Gallatin TN, October 2011
Livorno
“The Tour went great. We were very impressed with Pisa. The
guide and driver were excellent. Our visit to Florence was also exciting. The
sites were amazing. We had enough time to see the areas and do some shopping
and of course some eating! I really appreciated the bus being on time. With a
group of 51- patience was in short supply. Thanks for your help and for the
great experience.”
Miguel E., Chula Visa CA, September 2011
Copenhagen, Zeebrugge, Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon
“I am back at the desk today after a very long time away from
the office. At the very top of my list of things to do is to email you and
thank you for the wonderful shore excursions our group enjoyed during the
recent MSC cruise. In every case, you did us proud in terms of coach, guide,
punctuality etc. These things, while fairly fundamental, took on added
importance when, each time we disembarked, there were at least 15 or 20 coaches
retained by the ship, with all the attendant marshaling, noise and general
chaos which comes with that. We always felt a little special not to (a) have
our nice coach and guide waiting there for us, and (b) to be able to go about
our business of the day without all the fuss. I also completely appreciate the
logistics at your end given each excursion was provided by a different operator
in a different country.
In terms of itineraries/inclusions,
each was excellent. In hindsight I would possibly have done something other
than the Cotswolds from Southampton (but what!!) – that itinerary, which was
completely as we requested, involved a little too much “coach” time.
Thank you so very much, and through
you please, the various guides in each of the ports we visited. All were
outstanding.
We wont hesitate to use your services again. Cheers!”
Travel Agent - Anne R.,
Wingsaway Travel, Melbourne Australia, September 2011
Glasgow
“The tour was wonderful, and the guide was terrific. She was
very knowledgeable and accommodated our needs in every way. Comfortable coach,
experienced driver--I could not have asked for anything better.”
Anne L., Brighton MI, September 2011
Toulon
”I would like to congratulate you on the excellent service
of your tour guide for our Tour in Aix en Provence & Cassis. She was a pure
pleasure...She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and she made our visit
fantastic. She was also very patient and always took time to answer all our
questions. She also spoke to us in French our maternal language. She also
advised us on our purchases ...Wine and the best place to buy the best
Calisson's in Aix.
I have only good words for your
company and have already spread the news with friends and relatives. Continue
your great work... You are the only company that asked for feed-back on
customer service after our trip. This says a lot on your philosophy.... Thanks
again. Our paths may cross again... Sincerely”
Robert F.
Montreal Canada - August 2011
Warnemunde, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Nynashamn,
Copenhagen
“The tours went well, the tour guides were excellent, very
knowledgeable (most of them history professors moonlighting as tour guides
during school breaks), and professional. Well done! The drivers were very
cooperative and worked well with the tour guides. Good Team!
Next year, I will be planning for
the Holy Land/Egypt cruise/tours with sidetrips to Dubai and Jordan. If you do
these places, I will be in touch with you again. On behalf of my group, thank
you. Lydia P., Mississauga Ontario Canada, Aug 2011
Monaco - The tour was fantastic. We
really enjoyed our driver/guide. We did a lot of tours during our trip and I
must say this tour was one of the best. I'll be happy to recommend to my
friends.”
Shannon S., Temecula, CA, September 2011
Toulon and Villefranche
“We had a blast. Many thank you to Stephan and Pierre for the
extra things they did for us. The vehicles were comfy. One minor issue was
during our first excursion with Maria, she and the driver had a
miscommunication regarding where to meet us. We walked and walked, changed
venues couple of times. That was not fun. But otherwise, all went well.
Anthony A., Miami FL, September 2011
Kotor, Livorno, and Villefranche
We really enjoy all the tours that you booked for us. Really
made our trip that much more enjoyable and we were able to cover a lot more
ground. All the tour guides were absolutely wonderful. I will definitely refer
you to anyone that is going to Europe. I just wish you covered more than
Europe!”
Deanna B., Palatine, IL - September 2011
Villefranche
“We had a great trip! Thanks. Our tour in Villefranche of the
five perched hilltop villages was wonderful. Silvio, our guide was delightful.
We will definitely use your company again and refer to our friends. Thanks”
Ellen F., Warwick, NT - September 2011
Copenhagen
“We were all back to Canada safely. The tour was excellent.
Thanks for your arrangements. All our tour members were very happy &
satisfied with the services the tour company provided. We will recommend your
company to our friends. It is our pleasure to have business with you. Take
care.
Raymond Y., Calgary Alberta Canada, August 2011
Monte Carlo
“Thanks. Our driver / guide, Guy was a real pleasure to be with,
was very knowledgeable and, perhaps most important, very flexible when it came
to what we wanted to do. He was a lot of fun to be with. I would definitely
recommend him to anyone traveling to Monaco and the French Riviera.”
Jim G., Bellaire, TX – August 2011
Livorno
”My family and I enjoyed the Florence tour with Giuliano so
much. He was informative, energetic, friendly, and courteous. We absolutely
loved him and would recommend him so highly to future clients. He was terrific
with children. We felt lucky to have him. Sincerely”
Myra B., Brooklyn NY - August 2011
French Riviera, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples
“Just wanted to thank you for expedited reservation and amazing
experience during all excursions. We liked all drivers/guides, however Umberto
and Luca stood out as phenomenal. Umberto has so much knowledge about
everything and we not only saw but learned a lot about many different topics.
Luca was very helpful and consciences about my disability and needs. I will
make comment on your web site but this was one of the best experiences we had.
We even talked to other people who took Disney excursions and they told us we
were lucky to have the private tour when we told them about our experience.
I am so thankful to you and your
associates in Europe for making our trip a huge success and something we will
always remember. I have already recommended your service to one of my friend
and hope to spread the word.”
Prajna and Ashish K.,
Acton MA - August 2011
French Rivera
“We had a perfectly wonderful tour with Katherine and
Thierry. Our time with them couldn't have been better. Thanks for your help.
Marilyn H., Greenwood Village, CO - August 2011
French Riviera
“We had a wonderful time in Villa France with Yorgy. It was
a really good tour and he was very knowledgeable and courteous. We will
definitely do business with your organization again.”
Fausto M., Clifton NJ – August 2011
Athens and Kusadasi
“We had a wonderful time and your services were fantastic.
I will absolutely recommend you to my friends! Thanks again”
Nicole A., Montreal Quebec – August 2011
Koper
“We had a very enjoyable trip. Thank you for arranging our
Ljubljana excursion. We were surprised to have that big bus all to ourselves.
Needless to say, it was a very comfortable trip for us and our guide Tatianna
was very knowledgeable and helpful. I have a friend whose family might be
planning a cruise and I am recommending your company to him as I was very
pleased with your responsiveness and service. We will definitely contact you
next time we are able to gather the family for a cruise again."
Celest A., Birchwood Place, Hong Kong – August 2011
Toulon and French Riviera
“Rafaelli was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed all three of our
shore trips. If you ever need us as a reference, please let me know. We could
not have been happier!”
Susanna and Jack Q., Washington DC - August 2011
Copenhagen
"We had a great time in Copenhagen with our guide- he did a
nice city tour and allowed us time to take lots of pictures. We had a good
schedule, not too rushed...good timing with the canal cruise, he was there to
pick up as promised. The ice bar was a whole lot of fun--it was great! Thanks
for the set up and short notice for a great time in a great city!"
Laurie F., Gainesville, VA - August 2011
Monaco
“Thank you so much for your arrangement...We had a great time in
Monaco. The Driver Guide was so wonderful. The only thing is that she does not
like our kids to eat in the car. I hope we did not get her upset. Other than
that we had so much fun. You are so great with respond to email and I will
definitely recommend to all of my friends. I also will look for you for any of
our trip in the future.”
Cindy P. and Lena T., Sunnyvale CA – July 2011
Livorno and Civitavecchia
"Both day trips we undertook in Europe through your company
were fantastic. Prompt, efficient and flexible service. Both driver guides went
beyond what we had expected and delivered a memorable experience for us in both
Pisa/Florence and Rome.
If you could pass on our thanks
once again to your European counterparts, we would appreciate it. In
particular, Fabrizzio in Livorno and Lucca (the Gladiator) in Rome should be
commended on the exemplary quality of their service. Thank you once again for
your organisation and we have already started to expose the virtues of your
company.
"
Graeme and Gayle P., Willoughby Australia - July 2011
Cannes - The shore trip was awesome!
The driver guide was nice and professional. The itinerary was perfect! Just
wish we could have been in port longer. We'll definitely want to use your
service in the future. Thanks.
Darla W., Humbold TX – July 2011
Toulon and French Riviera
"My family and I were very impressed with your service. The
drivers on both days were on time and very friendly and knowledgeable! The cars
were comfortable as well. Will highly recommend your service and will use your
company in the future!"
Anita M., Paradise Valley, AZ - July 2011
Istanbul
"I want to thank you for arranging the one day private tour
with Alp in Istanbul. He was absolutely the best in every way. He was prolific,
smart and fun, gave us so much insight into the city and the culture - and
suggested things to our one day itinerary which was not on the schedule. I will
absolutely keep you in mind for any future travel. Your service was
professional and so reliable. Istanbul was fantastic with Alp's expertise and
knowledge."
Nancee H., New York, NY - July 2011
Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Piraeus and Venice
"We were very pleased
with our tours and the quality of the service, guides, and vehicles! The guides
were very knowledgeable and personable. They were able to key into our
interests and focused the tour to accommodate that. One of the biggest concerns
(as I'm sure you know), when hiring a private tour company in connection with a
cruise, is getting back to the ship on time. We were so pleased that the tour
guides and drivers were very aware of this and made every effort to return us
to the ship in good time. In addition, it was a pleasure working with you in
setting up the tours and finding out information. You responded promptly to my
emails and provided lots of good information. The use of the tours arranged by
your company were the highlights of our trip. When we did have questions and
called the number provided, the response was prompt. It was good to have a
contact number once we were actually traveling.
I already have passed your
information to two people I know will be traveling in the Mediterrean before
the end of the year. If we were to make another trip like this past one, I
would definately look into booking through you. I plan on posting something on
Trip Advisor as soon as things slow down a bit around here. Sincerely,
"
Linda T., Fresno CA - July 2011
La Spezia
"I am happy to let you know that of our entire 15 day
cruise throughout the Mediterranean, our day in the Cinque Terre was the
highlight of our vacation. Everyone in our family agreed that the guide you
provided us with, Gabriele, was one of the best we experienced. His passion
for, and knowledge of, the Cinque Terre left us wanting to spend more time in
what has to be one of the most beautiful and interesting places we've ever visited.
We also thoroughly enjoyed our cooking lesson and lunch at the Buranco farm.
Laurie (sp?) was a great host and lots of fun to spend time with. Whenever
circumstances (and budget...) allow we know that the Cinque Terre is a place to
which we'll want to return. We can't thank you enough for providing us with a
set of memories we'll cherish for a long time. I would be happy to provide
referrals to anyone asking about Private Shore Trips. You guys are the
best."
The Thomas Family, Atlanta IL - July 2011
Civitavecchia and French Riviera
“Thanks for the welcome home. Have been meaning to email you to
let you know just how happy we were with your service. Everything has been such
a delight...from our first contact with you, thru the wonderful service we received
from the local companies that provided the drivers.
We and the folks who joined us at
the last minute, were completely satisfied with the prompt, courteous, fun,
knowledgeable driver guides..as well as the clean comfortable vehicles.
We would very much like you to know
how much we appreciated the driver guides..especially Luca "the
Gladiator" in Rome. He went way above and beyond in anticipating our
needs, and taking care of my wife who is somewhat handicapped, and uses a
walker to assist her. He really should be commended for representing the
company so well. The same goes for the driver guide in France..outstanding!
Rest assured we, and the couple who
joined us will be touting Private Shore Trips to all our friends. I will also
strongly recommend you folks to my travel agent. Thanks again....this is the
first time I have set up shore excursions myself, and you made it very easy for
me.
Ray G., Newport
Beach CA - July 2011
Toulon and Cannes
"We had a great tour guide in Toulon, Eva who was great.
Also a very nice guide in Cannes who convinced us to avoid the 45 minute trip
to Monaco because we had young kids w us and instead took us to an open air
market then two villages--we would have never known about them. Each guide was
nice, on time, had clean vehicles and got us back in time. Thank you, it was a
great time."
Steve B., New York NY - July 2011
Toulon
"We had a great time in France during our cruise stop in
Toulon on our tour. Our driver, Eva, was awesome and the three of us enjoyed
being with her very much. She lives in the area, so was very knowledgeable and
knew the roads and towns well. She gave us plenty of free time, but was also
there to help point things out and get us through the language barrier. Had a
great time in Sanary and Bandol, shopping, wine and olive oil tasting, markets,
as well as eats along the way. She took us to a village on one of the mountains
for a great view and a fantastic lunch together. She spoke highly of your firm
and we will sure call you in the future when we are in need of your
services."
Scott F., Katy TX - July 2011
Athens and Kusadasi
"Just wanted to let you know that we are back home and were
very pleased with arrangements in both Athens and Kusadasi. In both places, we
had very comfortable minibus with knowledgeable guide. Will recommend your
services to friends - actually, I have already told my travel agent to go and
check out your website."
Micheline C., Verdun, Quebec Canada - July 2011
French Riviera
"Thanks it was perfect and he was outstanding. One of best
trips ever." Troy R., New York, NY, July 2011
Villefranche (French Riviera)- "We had a great time.
Our time in France and Monaco was great Thanks to Richard. He was pleasant,
very knowledgable and did his best to accommodate several in our group who
could not walk long distances. If we ever travel like this again, we would not
hesitate to use your services again. I know we were a little nervous about
booking the tour since we did not know anyone else who had used your services.
All in our group were very pleased we took the chance."
Judy S., Warren, NJ - June 2011
Messina
"We really did enjoy and have a great time in our visit to
Messina & Taormina. The tour guided was very good, with a good Spanish and
did a great job showing us everything of interest and managing our group of 19.
We received a very good service from your company, I already did some referrals
to a friend that have plans to visit Europe in a cruise ship next year. Thanks
for the good service we received."
Heidi D., San Juan Puerto Rico, June 2011
French Riviera
"We enjoyed the Private Shore Trip greatly. It was so
wonderful to be able to stop and take pictures at places we wanted. This is the
best kind of excursion. It is so much better than large group tours. This is
the way to go."
Roberta H., Midland MI.,
June 2011
Civitavecchia
"Yes, the tour went really well. They raved about the tour
guide and said she was very knowledgeable. The only thing they would have liked
was to eat lunch earlier, but they loved the restaurant that she took them too
and were treated exceptionally well by the staff there. Thanks for all your
help with this booking; I will be sure to call you the next time I need a
private tour!"
Travel Agent Ellen
Tetu – Uniglobe Tour "N" Travel, Landenberg PA, June 2011
Istanbul, Naples and Rome
“A huge THANK YOU for wonderful tours and amazing guides we had
in all 3 cities -- Alp in Istanbul, Tony in Naples, and especially Luca in
Rome! All of the guides were very knowledgable, warm, and welcoming, and they
made our time in their city a wonderful experience.
Alp seemed to know everything about
everything -- there wasn't a question he couldn't or wouldn't answer for us,
even our questions concerning Islam. We had a very interesting morning visiting
the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the underground cistern which he allowed us
to substitute for the grand bazaar which is closed on Sundays. He led us to a
great Turkish restaurant near the water for lunch, and helped us order a huge
variety of delicious Turkish dishes. There couldn't have been a better way to
finish the day than our private boat cruise on the Bosphorus. The weather was
perfect, and having the boat to ourselves made us feel like royalty! It was a
great day.
Tony, our driver/guide in Naples,
was outstanding as well. After our tour of Pompei, the drive to Positano and
Sorrento along the Amalfi coast was stunningly beautiful, and Tony somehow
managed to stop and allow us out for pictures along the way! We loved his
stories about the area, everything from his family traditions to the local food
and drink. He took us to an amazing restaurant for lunch, high on the hillside
in Positano -- it was our favorite meal of our trip. His love for his hometown
(Sorrento) was incredibly contagious, and we look forward to going back soon.
We had high expectations for Luca
-- my sister and her family had him as their guide last summer, and we used
your company's services because of their great experience. He surpassed our
expectations and met the challenge he set for himself when we met him -- to
make Rome our favorite stop on our cruise. His carefully laid out itinerary for
us allowed us to see all of the major sites as well as some wonderful
surprises, including a special peek through a keyhole in the door of the
Knights of Malta and the best gelato we ever tasted. Our tour was not supposed
to include the Sistine Chapel, but Luca (who seemed to be a friend of everyone
in Rome) found us no-wait tickets for the Vatican Museum! It was an amazing day
for all of us -- and then we got back on our ship, only to realize that my 17
year old son had left his camera in Luca's van. We called the emergency number,
they called Luca, and "the gladiator" fought his way back to the pier
to deliver the camera just before the ship set sail. In a word, he is a gem.
We hope your future clients find
our feedback useful, and more importantly, we hope to be your future clients
soon :) Thank you again for everything”
Randi and Jim
P. Westport CT - June 2011
Valletta
Our tour in Malta was nothing short of fantastic! We were so
happy with our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and so kind. I am
providing your information to our Travel Agent so that she may refer other
customers to your business with complete confidence!
Greg and Nancy B., Phoenix, AZ - June 2011
Monaco
"Helen and I had a great time on our tour. We visited Nice
and loved the Russian Orthodox Church. The time we spent in St. Paul de Vence
was the best part of our vacation. Helen liked it so much that we booked a
shore excursion that allowed us to go back there two days later. We had lunch
at Chevre d'Or in Eze and it was the most beautiful dining location that we
have ever experienced. The town of Eze was as enchanting as St. Paul de Vence.
Doing a private tour allowed us to customize our day to meet our interests.
That was very beneficial. Our tour guide Richard was very knowledgeable and
friendly. We really enjoyed the time that we spent with him. Thank you for
helping us out. We will gladly recommend your service to any friends who are traveling
in France."
Bill H., Jacksonville FL - June 2011
Venice, Kotor, Piraeus, Kusadasi, Santorini
"Our trip was fabulous. Our flights were on time, the
weather was great and the sites so amazing! Our tours and guides were
excellent. I don't have their names handy but all were extremely knowledgeable
and we loved their passion for their countries. Should we venture back to
Europe we will definitely contact you again. I will surely recommend your
company to anyone traveling in Europe."
Louise R., Rocky River OH
- June 2011
Split
“Trip was great and our Split tour worked out very well. The
guide and the driver were fabulous. The guide was very informative, interesting
and obviously very well informed. We were also glad that we had a small tour
group – it works so much better and everything seems more personal. Thanks for
all your help.“
Isabel J, Dorchester Ontario, June 2011
Civitavecchia and Livorno
"Our trip was fantastic. Private Shore Trips delivered as
promised! Our driver guide (Alberto) in Rome and our driver guide in Florence
(I'm so sorry I can't think of his name) were exceptional! Thanks once again
for getting all of our arrangements taken care of on such short notice."
Valerie X., Mt. Vernon, IL - June 2011
St. Petersburg
"Six hours in St Petersburg seemed like an impossible
mission, but Natalie helped us make use of every minute. We even fit in an
incredible lunch of pierogies at a tiny cafe no tourist could have ever found.
We saw everything on our list and even more. Natalie's English was perfect and
her knowledge of the city and its history was remarkable. Truly an amazing day
that we would recommend to everyone."
Liz B., Saint Paul, MN - June 2011
Villefranche, Civitavecchia and
Naples
"Great tours with very fine tour guides. We would all do
this again with your company."
David C., Gainesville, FL - June 2011
Helsinki
“The guide was great and we enjoyed the tour. I will certainly
recommend you in the future.”
Julie S, North Miami Beach FL - June 2011
French Riviera, Livorno, Naples
“We had a great trip, the weather was perfect and the sights
were amazing! Adam was our guide in Villefranche. He brought us to a beautiful
town with an amazing view (can't remember the
name!) way up the mountain, and
then to Monaco at the end of our day. It was the day after the Grand Prix so it
was very congested there, but he made the trip pleasant. He was very nice but
the other guides were more chatty during the drive between sights. Of course,
he answered all of our questions.
Matthew was our guide in Florence
and was very informative all the way there and back. The lines at the Academia
museum were like Disneyland, so it was refreshing when we could walk right in,
because of the reservations that were made in advance. I did bring the
confirmation of the payment for those, which came in handy since they did try
to charge us again. All was resolved quickly when I showed them the
confirmation. He directed us to a jewelry store to purchase a souvenier or two,
and they were most helpful. I am sure they were eager to sell to us an item to
bring back home too!
Anthony was our guide in Naples and
was WONDERFUL! He brought us to Sorrento and Positano, and stopped a few times
to point out beautiful sights along the way, and gave us some history of the
area. He made us feel as if we had come to visit he and his family! Of course,
the stop at a restaurant in Positano where they served us what was picked out
of their garden that day was the highlight of the day! The food was wonderful
and the view fabulous.
I would absolutely refer you to
someone traveling abroad. Having someone meet us at the ship and deliver us
safely back was great and we didn't feel 'part of a herd' with the tours from
the ship!”
Amy M, Sauquoit
NY, June 2011
Stockholm, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Copenhagen and Keil
"Everything was more than expected, coaches were
comfortable, guides were very good, lady from Stockholm on second place, and
the very best Sibylle from Hamburg. I will (have already) tell about you guys
to all of my friends, and also to some travel agents in Croatia that I know.
The prices are little high, but the service is excellent."
Dario C., Varaždin Croatia - June 2011
French Riviera
“We could not have been more pleased with our tours, our vehicle
or our driver/guide, Silvio. Our tours were everything that we expected and
hoped they would be, and more. I cannot recommend your services more highly and
our compliments to Silvio. Thank you again for helping to make our experience
in the French Riviera so wonderful”
Patricia K., Miami FL - June 2011
French Riviera
“I wanted to let you know how
delighted Jerry and I were with our Shore Excursion from Villefranche. We
thought our guide, Hamdi Mira, did a wonderful job for us. His English was very
good, as he pointed out sights and provided us with some history of the area.
He timed our events well so we had ample time at all the locations on our
planned itinerary and he provided a couple of suggestions that made our day
even more memorable. The balance of being escorted and having free time was
perfect, and he was very prompt, waiting at our meeting places when we arrived.
I was also very pleased at the number of photos he had taken for us as a
couple. While we often use ship tours when we travel, we would not hesitate to
use your services again. Thank you so much for our memorable visit to
Villefranche”
Vickie B., Clarksville MD - June 2011
Venice, Kotor, Piraeus, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Santorini, Mykonos,
Split
Thanks for the e-mail. The trip went off without a hitch. Every
driver and guide that we had were great. I am sure that the trip would not have
been the same without the service, care and friendliness of each and every
person that we had contact with. We met wives and even mothers of a few of the
guides :)
Venice would have been a nightmare
getting to the hotel after the airport that first day without the
pre-arrangements as suggested by you. We were looking in horror as the driver
approached a square and said he would be "leaving us here" and we
would be getting a water taxi. There were hundreds of people everywhere
standing with suitcases!! But he actually led us to the water and we were
surprised and "thrilled" when we were the only ones getting on the boat.
(we had already seen more than a few stuffed with people). That driver took us
to our first hotel and it took at least 35 minutes by water travelling in open
water and then down the small streets to get us to the first hotel. Our first
look at the city of Venice!! It set the whole Venice adventure for me and my
husband who by now had taken 400 pictures.
The arrangements to get to the ship
and back were also of the same high quality. The tours of each country again
were the best and I think we had the guides who were the most passionate and
loved their individual Countries thus providing us with a tour through their
eyes, knowledge and love of their Country. You know there is one thing I would
request but I am not sure of the policy. We got the e-mails of most of the
guides as we took pictures that we have already e-mailed but I don't have or
misplaced the ones for Athens and I have misplaced the one for the Verona drive
Lino Sorrentino...are you able to ask for those and if they agree send those to
me. I have pictures of us and the guide in Athens done by the photographers
from the ship of the 3 of us at the Acropolis that I am sure she would like.
(We were also lucky enough to actually be by the Greek President's Residence
when he came..our guide had only once in her life time seen him and he was
waving to the people as his car turned into the driveway. There were only about
8 people on the road once security locked it down. She was very happy about
this.)
Sorry you probably did not want a
narrative. But Ken the trip was great. Thank you for all your hard work and
diligence in getting everything done and getting the guides. And THANKS for
suggesting the airport transfers!! We have been looking at what to do for next
year's adventure and we will of course contact you. We tell everyone about the
private tours and how much better the experience is than going on a bus with 40
other people and then following someone carrying a coloured stick of some
kind:)
Thanks
again :)”
Geri and Ed P., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, May 2011
Tallinn
“We had great tour. Eero was fantastic. He showed us all the
sights, was very good with my dad (who had to use a wheelchair) and even helped
us with a little snack at an outdoor café. A great time!”
Jaclyn W., Nottingham MD, May 2011
Toulon
“Our tour in France was wonderful. Eva was very pleasant and
fun. We first went to Cassis--so quaint and beautiful--and I had some wonderful
cafe au lait. Then we visited Aix en Provence after a ride through the
countryside--just gorgeous. Eva recommended a wonderful restaurant for lunch--a
bit expensive!--but we really enjoyed it. We walked through the narow streets
and did some quick shopping. Then we were off to the most beautiful winery for
a tour and some wine tasting. Just a wonderful and relaxing start to our
vacation! Thank you so much for you help in planning the day!”
Travel Agent - Judy C., Glen
Mills, PA - Judy's Island Travel - May 2011
Kusadasi
“We are home and all settled back in the home routine. We had a
wonderful time during our time in Turkey. Your guide met us right outside the
terminal building. We walked a short distance with him to a deluxe van waiting
for us. The driver picked us up and inside the van were bottles of cold water.
We drove to Priene and learned quite a bit from our guide. On the way to
Militus we stopped at an onyx factory and got a chance to purchase some
beautiful pieces. Our stops in Miletus and Didyma were as informative as the
first stop. We ended our tour at a carpet weaving store where we were served lunch.
Once there we said goodbye to our guide and driver. We had a wonderful time and
thank you so much for all that you did to help us thoroughly enjoy our day in
Turkey. We will certainly keep you in mind for our future vacation plans.
Gloria A., Clearwater FL - May 2011
French Riviera
“We were very pleased with our tour and tour guide. We will
definitely keep you in mind and highly recommend you to all our friends, Best
Regards.
Kathy M., Smithtown NY,
May 2011
French Riviera
"Our entire trip was absolutely amazing. The shore
excursions we did with Private Shore Trips were excellent. I have already been
contacted by a family who is considering heading over to Europe in late August
or early September. As a matter of fact, we were communicating the same day you
emailed me. Your ears must have been burning Ken. I have already forwarded your
contact information and have offered to make the connection on their behalf.
You may hear from me again very soon Ken, before the year is over. If not, they
will contact you directly, if they decide to make Europe their holiday
destination. I have told them to use our name as a reference. I don’t think we
caused Fabian too much grief. Thanks for your follow up Ken. Greatly
appreciated. Again, you may hear from us or our connections in the very near
future.”
Ralph I, Ontario Canada, May 2011
Tallinn
“We had a great time. Eero was a great tour guide – he really
seemed to know all about Tallinn and the surrounding countryside. He really
helped out with my Dad (who had to use a wheelchair for some of the time). I
liked how he listened to what we wanted and needed. We had several elderly
companions and they needed some extra time to walk and rest. My Aunt was a
schoolteacher and asks lots of questions – Eero did very well answering them
all. And finally, my husband really liked Vanil Tallinn ( a special liquor) and
Eero found us a store where we could purchase several bottles. I really liked
having a small group – we got closer to the attractions, a more personalized
tour and could actually hear about the sites. Thanks.”
Jaclyn W., Nottingham MD - May 2011
Izmir
“We had a great time. Your tour guide was wonderful. I can't
remember her name, but she was perfect. Thanks again. You can us for a
reference any time.”
Sterling Q., Spotsylvania, VA - May 2011
Copenhagen, Denmark
“Just back from our cruise and wanted to let you know that the
private tour in Copenhagen was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide
who showed us many additional sights to those we had arranged. The timings were
perfect and we had lovely weather to make it even better!”
Kathryn S., Idle Bradford, England - May 2011
Limassol, Cyprus
“We had a really great experience with David in Cyprus. He
tailored the agenda to our desires, and was very informative and personable. We
would definitely recommend you guys again!”
Kim B., Wlmington NC - May 2011
Valencia, Marseille, Monte Carlo
“We had a wonderful time on your tours. Thank you so much for
taking good care of us and taking us to such wonderful places. I have
advertised your company with everyone who I know is taking a trip. Your
organization is great”
Mary D., Ft. Lauderdale FL - April 2011
Marseille and Genoa
“We had a great trip and both
of our shore trips were wonderful. I was so glad we had arranged our own tour
in Marseille since it turned out the Marseille marathon was being run that day
so many of the ship’s excursions were not able to get around the city. Instead,
our excellent guides, Marc & Olivier suggested we go to Aix-en-Provence
first then return to Marseille to see some of the city once the streets were
open. It was a perfect day and we got to see much more than we had hoped. It
confirmed the value of having local guides and the flexibility of a vehicle at
your disposal to accommodate last minute changes.
Our guide, Gina in Genoa was also
fabulous. She was charming and knowledgeable and again we were able to see much
more than we expected in one full day. Both tours were well worth it. I can’t
wait to return Europe and experience more through the locals. Thanks”
Barbara C.,
Weston MA- April 2011
Istanbul
"Our group enjoyed our time in Istanbul very much. Our
guide did a great job! We will use your services again!"
Paul B, Ada MI - April 2011
Lisbon, Vigo, Tenerife, Las Palmas
and Funchal
“The tours all went beautifully, and the guests were extremely
happy. They were particularly blown away by the wine and cheese component of
their Tenerife tour. They cruise several times a year and said that we will be
booking with your company for future excursions for sure. Thank you for all of
your hard work and assistance in planning these tours! Cheers”
Emily G., Personal Assistant to the Ash Family, Surrey, Canada -
March 2011
Valletta
“Malta was great – Josephine
(our guide) was very good and made sure we saw the highlights along with
explaining the history behind them. I definitely will utilize your services
again in the future”
Mark K., Phoenix, AZ- February 2011
Valletta
“I just wanted you to know that our tour of Malta was
wonderful - our guide was amazing and made sure we got to see everything
possible in the time we had there. We loved Malta and hope to return some day.
Thank you”
Kathy F., Montana
- January 2011
