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Tour Leader, Esteffi, was best, most knowledgeable, personable, helpful TL ever.

I loved Ireland and a lot of it was due to our awesome program director Joe Hughes who made every day memorable. I opted for the pretrip to Northern Ireland as I felt the trip would not be complete with only the republic and was glad I did. The scenery was breathtaking and the people had such a good sense of humor. I especially enjoyed the visit to the sheep farm with the border collies and lunch with our charming hostess. I think most of the group concurred that 3 nights in Dublin was too many when there were so many idyllic towns to see. Also I was disappointed that the post trip to Ennis and Limerick was cancelled as I came to see as much of the Emerald Isle as possible. I plan on seeing England ,Scotland and Wales on another adventure so had no desire to take a post trip to Glasgow. I always recommend the optional trips as they provide beautiful out of the way spots and local culture. One can't help but to fall in love with Ireland.

Eastern Europe and Black Sea

We had a wonderful experience and felt safe at all times, in Cairo, Luxor and all the places we visited. Our exceptional Program Director, Bassem Samir, is a true scholar with ample knowledge of his country’s rich history and culture. Our stay on the Nefertiti was memorable as well: the food, the ambiance, the entertainment…. Highly recommended!

Great Trip Leader. Enjoyed the moderate pace and free time to explore.