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Nov 2024
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Highlights of Albania
The tour leader was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout . I also felt in safe hands on the roads with our careful driver. Although it’s a busy itinerary it w...
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Gillian
Nov 2024
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Highlights of Albania
A great way to 'explore' this facinating and beautiful country which has had a challenging history - leaving its people with a zest for moving forward but also with ...
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Janet
Nov 2024
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Highlights of Albania
The activities were interesting and varied and the guide was superb!!
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
Cut out the overnight stay at Llogora Nat. Park (the walk was nothing special), and spend extra night at Berat. Would have liked more free time to explore the old to...
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Deryck
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
Excellent trip, described as 'Full on' and if anything it was a bit too 'Full on'. Crammed an awful lot of experiences into ten days, could have been extended to...
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Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
Wonderful country. We saw some great places.
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
The tour was excellent with a great variety of activities. I will definitely recommend this tour to others. Tedi, our tour guide, was excellent. Very knowledgeable a...
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David
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
A very enjoyable holiday which is very full on and do not for anyone who’s after a relaxing trip. The scenery is stunning and the sites visited are top quality, but...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
A truly beautiful country and an itinerary that allowed us to see much of it.
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Hilary
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
Very enjoyable trip. Albania has so much to offer including beautiful scenery, a multitude of historic sites and great food. I was also agreeably surprised by the ...
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Jonathan Clark
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
Terrific tour, wonderful guide in Gerion. For the most part the itinerary was relaxed, with arrivals mostly by mid-afternoon so there was plenty of time to explore ...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
We have been on over 30 explore holidays. Always been very happy with the experience overall. Albania is up there in the top 5. Very interesting country and full of...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
This is an excellent trip. The trip covers a large amount of Albania, whilst being a small country, so not a huge amount of travelling. Albania is a surprisingly ...
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Oct 2024
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Highlights of Albania
Beautiful mountain scenery. In our minibus we climbed and climbed and climbed up to amazing panoramas through the mountain ranges. Tour leader was fantastic....his ...
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What to Look for in Small Group Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Most favorably reviewed small group tour operators have a few key things in common: attention to detail, a truly small group size, engaged local guides and a flexible attitude. Travelers who have been happy with their small group tour experience speak of how well organized and seamless their travels were, how much they were able to see and how they never felt rushed or like just another face in the crowd.
The most indelible memories were those from off-the-beaten-path experiences: accessing a museum after hours, sharing a meal with a local family, going behind the scenes at a centuries-old vineyard with one of the founder’s ancestors. Look for these special moments as you read reviews to get a better understanding of what might be possible on your own trip.
Those casting a negative review of their small group tour likely didn’t pay as close attention to their tour company’s personality. Some focus on younger travelers, some older, some on families - it’s important to do your research and limit your choices to those that not only offer trips where you want to go, but do so with travelers of similar age and interest to yourself.
Others may have been prompted to review their trip negatively if they were expecting a departure that never happened because of low numbers. Guaranteed (or not) departures is a key factor to consider - ask about this up front and what the tour operator’s policy is.
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