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Independent: Arts In-Depth at the Edinburgh Festivals

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Edinburgh

Highlights

Join independent theater producer, director and award-winning playwright Giles Ramsay for unique insights into the Festival, and attend four performances with Giles at the Edinburgh International and Fringe Festivals.
Hear "What's Hot and What's Not at the Festivals" by a leading Scottish arts critic and journalist.
Enjoy a farewell tasting of Scottish food and whisky in a beautiful, traditional Scottish venue.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Festivals & Special Events

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"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Centre Court at Wimbledon: Inside the World’s Most Historic Tennis Tournament

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hampton Court Palace, London

Highlights

See the best players in the world compete for two days at Center Court.
Discuss the history of Wimbledon with Richard Evans, broadcaster, journalist, author and esteemed tennis historian.
Hear insights from ESPN commentator Chris Bowers. Learn the history of Real Tennis from a professional at historic Hatfield House, and try the game for yourself.

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50 plus, Education / Learning, Festivals & Special Events

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St. Paddy’s Day in Ireland

By EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break)

none

2.9/5 Average

100 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Dublin, Galway

Highlights

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the biggest party in the world
Pour the perfect pint of Guinness while overlooking Dublin’s skyline
Make friends with locals and enjoy live music in Ireland’s pub scene
Stand in awe at the Cliffs of Moher, 700 feet above the Atlantic
Kiss the Blarney Stone and receive the “gift of gab”

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

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"Traveling with Ef is easy and provides life-changing trips and opportunities."

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Highlights of Northern Europe: London to Copenhagen

By Go Ahead Tours

none

4.9/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hamburg, London, Stockholm

Highlights

Iconic Big Ben and Buckingham Palace in London
Antwerp’s Flemish charm
Charming canals and architecture of Amsterdam
Hamburg’s fascinating emigration port history
Copenhagen’s friendly locals and walkable historic center

Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events

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"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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Great Britain New Year

By Expat Explore

none

4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Bath, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lake District, Loch Ness, London, Scottish Highlands, York

Highlights

Celebrate Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) in EdinburghVisit historic cities of Cambridge & YorkExplore Liverpool
home of the BeatlesExperience the Scottish Highlands

Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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Great Britain Christmas

By Expat Explore

none

4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Bath, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lake District, Loch Ness, London, Scottish Highlands, York

Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events

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7 days From$1,050

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Bath & Bristol Christmas Markets

By Great Rail Journeys

none

4.2/5 Great

55 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Bristol and its Christmas Market
Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage City
Bath Christmas Market
The Avon Valley Railway
Lacock Abbey and village

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"This was their July 22 Cruise “Delights if the Danube” Absolutely awful company, great at taking your bookings and money but it then ends there. We paid a premium rate for what they listed as “Delights of The Danube” river cruise. They changed our ship, so we did not get what we paid for, and no pool as we originally specified. The drinks in the drinks package had very little choice. One draft beer is all that is available, and that is pretty poor as it is, you can’t even buy bottled beers or any other draught beer as that one is your only choice. Wines at meal times are either red, white or Rosa, no choice, just those three.The ship they put us on “boasted” a new wine bar, it didn’t serve any wines or beers at all the entire week, it wasn’t even stocked or manned, but it did have a kettle and tea or coffee !!!. The trips ashore are advertised to deceive you, this is appalling. Some of the trips are over two and a half hours each way on a coach, and the shorter ones are rushed, don’t be fooled by their misleading advertising. The train journeys are an absolute nightmare, even though we booked first class there and back. You have to rush between connecting trains while dragging your luggage with you, and the connecting times are tight, we felt so sorry for those less able who were severely stressed. On part of the journey we were told that 1st class was not available, we were put in filthy overcrowded carriages, with our luggage carriages away, and professional thieves operate on these trains. Some of our fellow passengers, on our cruise, were robbed on the way to the cruise and the way home. Great Rail offered us the paltry sum of £30 compensation for this. Once we got on the cruise we were excited, but that quickly changed, we spent the first two days moored up overlooking an industrial estate, yes an industrial estate, that’s what Great Rail advertise as a “Delight of the Danube”. When we complained and asked why are we on an industrial estate,we were told “because it’s cheaper than mooring up in a city or town”. We complained to the reps on the cruise, as did numerous others, only to be told that they don’t actually work for Great Rail, they are sub contracted free lancers, and that we would have to take it up with Great Rail upon our return. After numerous phone calls and e-mails we have been offered a derisory amount on one of their vouchers, which only benefits Great Rail, why would we want to go back with such an incompetent company? The communication with Great Rail is appalling once they have your money, be warned. Overall I have to say that Great Rail are appalling, amateurs playing in a market they simply don’t understand, their advertising is very misleading, that’s putting it politely!! The tone of their responses are arrogant, they simply ignore many of the points raised, and they honestly don’t seem to care, they are all image and no substance."

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Heavenly Peace

By Transun

none

5/5 Excellent

7 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

London

Highlights

Enjoy snowmobile safari in Arctic terrain
Don’t miss the Chance to play in snow are plentiful
Experience husky-sledding through the pristine landscape, a very popular winter activity in Lapland

Themes

Family Friendly, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Had such a wonderful time, with fantastic customer service, an excellent choice of experiences, beautifully scenic location and good wholesome food. Of course we'll be voting for Transun!"

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Castles & Kingdoms

By Luxury Gold

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

They understand that true luxury lies not only in lavish hotels and gourmet dining but also in the immersive experiences that leave a lasting memory.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Fabulous room, food and wine were excellent. Our group was only 10 people which was very easy to manoeuvre us."

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European Experience (2024)

By Costsaver

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their value for money is incredible for the exceptional experiences they offer.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

See the historic city centre
View the Gothic cathedral
Cruise the romantic Rhine
See the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus
Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a glassblowing workshop

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Great value and a variety of optional tours that we could choose from."

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Classic Walks of Scotland

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Visits

Inverness

Highlights

Located on the shores of Loch Linnhe, Fort William is a charming town that makes for the perfect base for your trip. Unpack once, settle in, and enjoy a warm welcome back at the end of each day.
Safety always comes first – let your experienced and qualified leader show you the way as you take in spectacular scenery on some of Scotland’s best walks.
Conquer Ben Nevis - the king of Scotland walks – with qualified mountain guides who will provide plenty of encouragement and help you scale the mountain at your own pace.
Trek the West Highland Way and experience the best of it – Devil’s Staircase and the final stage leading you to Fort William – and enjoy a leisurely ramble along the Great Glen Way.
This trip is as green as it gets. We only use public transport and our accommodation can be reached from major cities in the UK by train.

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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European Escapade 2025 (Standard, Paris)

By Contiki

preferred

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Booking the trip was easy even though I was doing it last minute. Last time I did a contiki they didn’t have the online travel portal so that is definitely a great addition for keeping up to date and organised. The only thing I would say is that there is a LOT of free time in this short trip and we did not receive times for the included activities or add on activities til maybe 2 days before we were heading out which made it difficult to plan as Japan is definitely a book in advance kind of place."

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Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Highlights

Spot puffins on Fair Isle, the United Kingdom’s most remote inhabited island.
Explore the maze of narrow laneways in Torshavn’s Old Town.
Experience the mountainous beauty of Jan Mayen.
Search for Hornsund's abundant wildlife, including reindeer, auk and polar bears.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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Britain is an ideal place to take a walking tour or cycling tour, since much of it is relatively flat and distances between towns is often short -- though challenging terrain is available as well.
Coast-to-coast walking tours are one intriguing option in northern England.
While relatively small in size, the United Kingdom is rich in attractions, so be wary of tours that try to cover the entire country in one week.
Consider touring England and Wales on one trip, Scotland on another, and combining Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland on a third.
You could easily spend a week touring London and its nearby surroundings alone, so don’t overlook that option.
One good reason to take a guided tour of the UK (at least for Americans and others who drive on the right side of the road) is that the British drive on the left, which can lead to confusion and accidents for those who aren’t used to it.
George Bernard Shaw once said that America and England are “two countries separated by a common language.” Some English accents and many Scots’ accents are hard to understand, and some words and phrases have different meanings, so having a tour guide to “translate” can be helpful.
If you like atmospheric and charming accommodations with lots of local flavor, Britain has them in abundance, so look for tours that go beyond impersonal hotels.

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