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Reviews of Ffestiniog Travel

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Reviews Submitted: 516
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Ffestiniog Travel by Mr R H 25, 17 Jun 2025
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Luxembourg, Strasbourg & Paris by Train

Unescorted independent train holiday to Europe, using three and four star hotels selected by me and first class travel.

Unescorted independent train holiday to Europe, using three and four star hotels selected by me and first class travel.

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Very friendly and approachable staff on the telephone. Prompt responses to emails.

Ffestiniog Travel by Turkey Train Traveller, 14 Jun 2025
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TURKEY by train as far as possible

The schedule we planned together worked out most of the time. The main problems were a strike on Italian railways which we found a way round and the through sleeper from Istanbul to Bucharest was not due to start until June 12th. This meant we had to use 4 separate trains and hope they all connected up-tricky but apart from one tight connection they worked. Noticeable was the much reduced punctuality of European main line trains compared with ...

The schedule we planned together worked out most of the time. The main problems were a strike on Italian railways which we found a way round and the through sleeper from Istanbul to Bucharest was not due to start until June 12th. This meant we had to use 4 separate trains and hope they all connected up-tricky but apart from one tight connection they worked. Noticeable was the much reduced punctuality of European main line trains compared with previous journeys. This caused much anxiety at Bologna for a lot of people. On the other hand possible snags such as use of buses was not a problem.

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Ffestiniog was very helpful and presented us with a workable version of what we asked for, which was quite complicated, yet all the rail reservations worked out. We were impressed with the hotels. All of them were a good standard with the Anatolia in Thessaloniki our favourite for facilities and amenities. The Regie Ottoman in Istanbul was good but a disappointment was the restaurant is only open for dinner from Thursday to Sunday and only serves 5 or 7 course meals! However because of this we discovered the wonderful Orient one at Sirkeci station where Agatha Cristie had dined.

Shetland & Orkney by Mr M P 25, 12 Jun 2025
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Wonderful

Fascinating mix of history and wildlife, plus trains!

Fascinating mix of history and wildlife, plus trains!

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Excellent prep and excellent group guide.

Harz Explorer by Collis, 8 Jun 2025
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Accompanied tour

A visit to the Harz Region by rail with local travel tickets provided allowing flexibility at key times.

A visit to the Harz Region by rail with local travel tickets provided allowing flexibility at key times.

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Ffestiniog Travel made all the arrangements and provided good information on all aspects of the holiday.

Rhätischebahn Explorer by PJ, 8 Jun 2025
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Rhatischebahn Explorer

Rail-based trip around the Rhatischebahn system of Switzerland.

Rail-based trip around the Rhatischebahn system of Switzerland.

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Small company which advertises in The Railway Magazine and appeals to those with an interest in railways, though not to 'obsessives'. Small groups are a feature.

Ffestiniog Travel by Rosy, 5 Jun 2025
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the holiday of a lifetime realised

train holiday from home to Switzerland and back, to go on Bernina Express and Glacier Express. Everything we had hoped for and more.

train holiday from home to Switzerland and back, to go on Bernina Express and Glacier Express. Everything we had hoped for and more.

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very helpful making tailor-made arrangements, brilliant information and communication

Rhätischebahn Explorer by Westwood, 31 May 2025
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new experiences with friendly companions and good leadership

Rail-based holiday in the Swiss alpine areas

Rail-based holiday in the Swiss alpine areas

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Ffestiniog Travel, a specialist in rail-based holidays

Ffestiniog Travel by Bomber, 27 May 2025
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Norway

Trains and ferries.

Trains and ferries.

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Excellent.

Ffestiniog Travel by Jumps, 22 May 2025
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German rail

Apart from the fact that German rail services are in total chaos and caused quite a bit of disruption to my holiday the rest of it was fine.

Apart from the fact that German rail services are in total chaos and caused quite a bit of disruption to my holiday the rest of it was fine.

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Ffestiniog travel were very impressive in their arrangements , they were friendly and efficient.

Ffestiniog Travel by Razor, 19 May 2025
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Wonderful holiday

Holiday in Nice by rail from London with overnight stays in Paris

Holiday in Nice by rail from London with overnight stays in Paris

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Excellent customer service with a named advisor who was available to contact by phone. She was extremely knowledgable about European rail travel and answered all my queries about the hotels and travel arrangements