GCT

This trip is a great way to experience the history, culture, people, and religious beliefs of the Middle East. The guides enhanced the locals we visited. The itinerary was representative of the current and past history of the region. The means of travel gave us a good idea of the topography

This was my first trip with GCT, I was so impressed with the grand scope of this trip! So much information was given it was hard to absorb at the time but looking back at the pictures,etc a lot of it comes back. I wish there had be an alternate plan for the 2 rain days in Tel Aviv, it was tough to get around and we were not able to truly experience Tel Aviv and Jaffa because of the deluge!! Having never been to this part of the world it was a great way to get a taste of each country to know if I’d like to see and learn more. I loved Jerusalem! And the Western Wall was an emotional experience for me, having heard about it since childhood!

The only thing I was unhappy with was my group leader, Stephan. I responded to his introductory email with a question which was ignored. Two other times while on the tour, questions went unanswered. On walking tours, always cold and sometimes rainy, Stephan would have us stop, gather around him and repeat a story told during the previous evening’s port talk. A number of us began leaving the group as he began old stories. Less painful, but we didn’t ‘learn as much about the area.

This was a great trip . I would like to repeat and spend an extra day in Vienna .

I enjoyed everything. The only thing that I wish could have been better was the trip to Cologne. We didn't have time to visit all of the Christmas markets and the cathedral. I realize it was because we bused in and had to leave for Nijmegen the same day,but it would have been nice to have more time there. I also wish that I had been able to visit Basel. Our flight got delayed in Atlanta and it put our day behind,so we missed the first day into Basel. I really enjoyed the crew kn the Melody a lot more.