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Ruth from Watertown, MA
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I enjoyed the variety of castles you have provided in this tour, from a
fortress to a grand palace. I am able to sample the range of residences
that archbishops, kings, queens and the nobility have lived in. This trip
has been exciting, adventurous and very educational. I thank Lucy for the
coordination of this tour. Our tour guide Astrid has been the consummate
professional tour director. I appreciate her helpful directions and
instructions. She has treated us very well. If I had another opportunity
to participate in a tour with Globus, I hope she would be my tour
director. I am in awe of Ambrogio and his awesome driving skills. It's
been enjoyable experience having him as our driver and the sights
what can be said but "wow' great choices overall. If given another
opportunity I would take castles tour again."
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Shallon and Ray from Oklahoma City
Shallon ..."The tour was very well planned. The activities of each
day were great. Hotels and food were top notch. There was variety in
each day by giving us some free time so nothing became the same.
Absolutely the best."
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Steve from London, England
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Steve..."Lived up to all my expectations. Great organization from
Globus. Fun group of people to be with. Tour the right length of time.
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Dale: ..."When everything is done to almost perfection how do you
choose best? The itinerary is overwhelmingly generous; the accommodations
top notch, personal attention not lacking, comfortable traveling, well
planned schedule, good to excellent guides. I believe Castles
of the World is headed down the road of real success."
Beverly ..."I'm sure that I will have many memories for the rest
of my life about this trip. Bad and good memories of kings and noblemen
who built huge dwellings, yet many of them died young and were unable to
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Dale and Beverly from Paraguay
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Nick from Longwood Florida
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Nick: ...Excellent tour guide, efficient driver, good route, local
guides, nice variety of hotels, and sites. I can't say enought about
the size of the group and its benefits, extra room on the bus, getting to
know the people, easier organizing movements, eating, tours, etc. You have
done an excellent job organizing the tour."
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Barb: ..."more leisurely and less miles than most tours. Liked it
that all but one evening meals were included. Dinner and walk through
trick fountains was great. We got a lot of special attention since it was
in the evening - would like to see inside."
Jennifer: ...I know that it is hard to please everyone and hard to stay
on schedule, but it would have been nicer if we could have stayed 1/2 hour
longer at each castle so weren't rushed. I realize this would mean
arriving to the hotel latter at the end of the day. I know that it is hard
to please everyone I think you have found a fair balance." |
Barbara and Jennifer from Springfield, IL.
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Jack and Crystal from Bloomington, Indiana
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Jack:..."I loved it and may take another one. Really enjoyed
Astrid, (tour director) Lucy and Jaime (Castles of the World) and
Ambroggio (the driver) I loved visiting Cezky Krumlov. It would be nice to
stay here longer as a base to visit a few more castles in the area.
Overall very good tour.
Crystal: ...the information about the tours and history, things about
the people that Astrid and local guides told us."
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Agnes: ..."it was very well organized. We visited the best places
and stayed in good hotels and enough time was give to "explore"
on our own."
Suzanne": ... I likes best the private tour of the water gardens
at Helbrunn. The hotel Ruze in Cesky Krumlov and Garmisch was beautiful.
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Suzanne and Agnes from New York, NY.
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Pam from Memphis TN
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Jaime and Lucy from Houston tour leaders from Castles
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Castles Tour Report by Lucy
Greetings
everyone! I just came back from our 10 day Fantasy Castles Tour. Like all
of our previous tours, this tour has also been a smashing success.
The 17
of us felt like kings and queens visiting the most ornate dwellings ever
built. Just like King Ludwig II, we strolled through his castles and
palaces perched high above the enchanting Bavarian Alps.
We
also took a step back in time with our visit of the castle of Salzburg;
from its tall towers we were treated to the most breath taking views of
this ancient city surrounded by the green belt of the countryside.
We had
a fun time on the grounds of the Palace of Hellbrunn with the Wasserspiele
(trick fountains) trying to avoid getting wet by the most ingenious trick
fountains built by the jovial arch-bishop and his water-powered figures.
We
traveled to The Czech Republic and visited the most fantastic castles. The
history behind these castles is truly remarkable. Hluboka castle not only
has its own fascinating history, but also has the most beautiful and
lavish interiors of any castle. Karlstejn castle was designed as treasury
for the imperial crown jewels. Hradcany, or Prague castle, is the most
extensive castle in Europe; Crystal, our youngest tour member, wanted to
have her wedding there.
Strolling
and shopping around the cobbled streets of Cesky Krumlov was one the best
days of the tour. Dining at one of the most historical hotels was
fabulous. Jack, a tour member, did not want to leave this well-preserved
historical center. We finally had to coax him out!
And finally everyone agreed with Nike "We need to rest for a
day and start all over day".
I will miss everyone on our tour!
Lucy |
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