CICERONI Travel Traveller Reviews

Good programme, well organised in a lovely area with lots of architectural/art history. Good value for what was included

Well led with a good programme and in depth talks on the various venues visited. Always kept well informed of what was happening, and good details given as to local cafes/restaurants etc. A degree of eccentricity adds to the charm and binds the group together.

Great attention to detail and a beautiful balance between culture and exposure to new experiences.

Wit, humour and knowledge were blended in a seamless web!

Very comfortable hotels, many visits to important towns and places of interest, very well informed guides, very good and varied food and drink. A full programme, excellently managed, that also left time for personal relaxation. The who,e group was very good company. Tom Duncan was his usual erudite and witty self.

Ciceroni has fully competent and helpful staff in the office and in the field. It offers a wide selection of holidays for those who wish to explore the history and culture of a region.

I was particularly interested in the regions very fine Roman remains and we visited all these with an expert local guide whose English was excellent. It was a pity that Tom Duncan was not fit enough to accompany us on two days, because his mini-lectures are always both erudite and full of good humour. The hotels we stayed in were first-class although the situation of one in the historic centre of Caceres meant quite a trek each day to and from our coach which could not enter the centre's narrow streets. The weather was mixed ranging from almost summer temperatures to rain and gloom but we saw the Roman remains in glorious sunshine. We also visited a number of pleasing small towns and the magnificent pilgrimage monastery at Gudalupe. A main feature of this holiday were the group meals one of which rates as the best (4 courses) that I have personally ever had,

Efficient,and considerate

This was my first experience of this area of Spain and Ciceroni provided a comprehensive tour. Superb tour leader/guide, quality hotels, and a great choice of local food & wine made this a first-rate tour.

I've travelled a number times with Ciceroni and they always deliver a fascinating programme that combines history and modern context, while travelling in sensibly sized groups. Extramadura was no exception and I'd thoroughly recommend it. No-one need feel left out, as experts and novices journey together.

This was my first experience of this area of Spain and Ciceroni provided a comprehensive tour. Superb tour leader/guide, quality hotels, and a great choice of local food & wine made this a first-rate tour.

I've travelled a number times with Ciceroni and they always deliver a fascinating programme that combines history and modern context, while travelling in sensibly sized groups. Extramadura was no exception and I'd thoroughly recommend it. No-one need feel left out, as experts and novices journey together.

This holiday was in a particularly beautiful part of Spain. We visited lovely old hill towns with splendid old buildings, churches, monasteries,palaces, the remains of old Roman houses, old bridges etc. During our journeys to & from these places, our leader Tom Duncan told us about the history of the region and the excellent Spanish guide, who was with us all the time filled us in with information about the customs of the area, the geology & geography more up to date details. We stayed in one parador & one 4* hotel, had some good meals, very congenial company & all in all it was a most enjoyable & interesting holiday.

Very interesting & knowledgable & because he does a very thorough recce of the area beforehand, it all runs on oiled wheels.

The peerless James Hill provided the historical context and the excellent Caroline Holmes opened our eyes the the planting and designs of the gardens we visited. It could not have been better and how they manage to gain access to some of the private villas where we are welcomed by Italian aristocrats is a wonder as are the private lunches.By and large the weather was also cooperative.

This is the third trip we have done with this company and once again we could not fault their organisation. The outward flight to Florence was quite delayed but we received emails from the company keeping us informed and advice as to where to claim vouchers for refreshments whilst we waited. You felt they were always proactive in ensuring the arrangements went well despite aspects out of their control. Very reassuring.

Excellent hotel, programme, lunches and dinners

James Hill excellent as always. Caroline Holmes, new to Ciceroni Travel, excellent gardens guide. An excellent team.

I enjoyed the beautiful lakes of Iseo and Garda, the lovely old cities of Brescia and Bergamo and wonderful Italian art. An excellent holiday.

They create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, are very well informed and willing to go that extra mile for your comfort.