Eastern Europe with European Gems Reviews

Thank you Hannah for being such a great agent from start to finish - nothing was too much trouble and we really appreciate our positive Global Journeys experience! We really enjoyed our Travel Marvel Eastern Europe extension and Budapest to Amsterdam cruise. Sadly the weather on the cruise was not great so never really got to experience fully the top read more deck! Our cruise director Hedleigh was great and an organisational wizard! Our only hesitation to do another was perhaps it was a bit too regimented for us - kind of a bit ground hog day with the food on board (which was great but not a lot of change from day to day) and similarity of the organised tours in each place with some tour guides excellent but others not great! Highlights for me - the concert in Vienna - don’t miss it - and I really enjoyed the various ‘bergs’ and the home visit in Miltenberg! Some of the German towns were lovely and we met some great people on the tour! Overall this was a great holiday - the river ships are really nicely done - French balcony cabin great and staff on board friendly!

The holiday went very well due to the assistance of Global Journeys and the arrangements put in place prior to leaving Australia. Travelmarvel's organisation was, as one would expect, tip top. The weather was great and there were no hiccups. Very happy with Global Journeys and Travelmarvel. Should I travel again I would gladly involve both organisations.

Wow, this trip met our expectations and more. So very happy to recommend this trip. From the delivery of our travel pack, being met at the airport, transfers, land guide, coaches, hotels, river ship, all staff onboard..... exceptional. Our land guide was very knowledgeable, having studied history at university, and also being fluent in the languages read more of the countries we visited. The hotels were 5-star, and locations were very good. We travelled on Travelmarvel Jewel and can not fault the staff who were all very friendly and obliging. The food was incredible, with a great variety. The entertainment onboard was varied and relevant to the areas we were travelling. We will definitely be travelling with Travelmarvel again.

As we had never traveled with Travelmarvel before & knowing they were the lesser cost of APT we weren't sure what to expect . Arriving in Prague 2 days before our land tour was to start we were extremely pleased with the quality of hotel, modern, clean, well positioned. Meet & greet meeting we met Nick our tour guide,over the next 10 days he was The read more BEST guide we have ever traveled with, one couple were a day late due to their plane cancelling, Nick in his own time took them for a private tour of Prague. Nick continued to display his professionalism & unbelievable knowledge throughout the tour. 10/10. Over the coming 10 days tours, hotels etc couldn't be faulted.

Our cruise - ship, staff, service, food, entertainment & tour guide Cherie, all brilliant. We were once again pleasantly surprised , good sized room with plenty of storage, bed & pillows sooo comfortable. Entertainment, well every night we sang, danced & had a drink or 2 with our new friends from NZ, Melbourne & Brissy, oh what fun. All up our trip with Travelmarvel was fantastic & we'd have no hesitation to travel & recommend to others. Yvonne, many thanks for suggesting both tours, you were very patient whilst we were trying to make our mind up on who to go with. We wish you continued success in your profession & will definitely refer you to friends & give you our business if in the future we decide to travel. Once again thanks.

The only negative we could find was the lounge area on the vessel - Travelmarvel Jewel - was far too cramped for the number of passengers carried. Otherwise an enjoyable and relaxing trip. Excellent included meals throughout. Comfortable beds.