Ffestiniog Travel Traveller Reviews

Our 13 night tour via the best of Europe's trains (Eurostar, TGV and Corsican "Tremblers"!) took us from the heart of London to the wonderful island of Corsica. We stayed in 3 cities on the island, and with only one pre-arranged full-day tour around the picturesque north cape ("Cap Corse") there was plenty of free time to explore and learn about the history and culture, as well as relax in the sun and enjoy local food

The tour was very well managed by FFestiniog Travel, they were easy to contact, the tour information was accurate and published in good time, and the hotel accommodation was generally well chosen.

Corsica by rail and ferry

First time we had travelled with them as an alternative to other rail holiday operators. They are a bit more expensive but as a result they offer a bit more. Would be likely to use them again if an opportunity to visit somewhere we hadn't been before within Europe arose.

Travelling around Northern Spain by train.

We have used Ffestiniog Travel on several occasions for both escorted and, as this one was, unescorted and have found everything to be good.

Using Interrail passes and 20 trains we travelled from York to Zakopane for independent walking and to Krakow for independent business. We took 4 days each way when we travelled very comfortably and had time to explore Kings Cross hinterland, Koeln, Prague, Brno, Goerlitz, Leipzig and Boppard. All to save aeroplane emissions and perfectly manageable in our 70's.

Independent operator we have used for European rail travel and accommodation arrangements a few times over 15 years. Always very efficient, knowledgeable and helpful.

We travelled by train from London for 6 nights in a town beside Lake Constance. We had interesting excursions by train on 4 days. Inevitably train travel can have various hiccups. Our tour leader, Geoff, was very good and dealt with the various issues effectively and with good humour.

This was the first time Ffestiniog Travel had run this trip. Good overall but perhaps some of the excursions could have been better researched and run differently.

My husband loves trains & I love birds so this combination was perfect for us. The Danube Delta did not disappoint, floating under willows, between reed beds & water lilies was such a peaceful experience. We saw over 50 different bird species including hundreds of swans, pelicans, more kingfishers than I've ever seen - a truly magical place. I loved Lepsa too with it's special hotel, Casa Tisaru. The train ride from Brasov to Bucharest through the mountains was an enjoyable train trip, with wonderful scenery.

We've used Ffestiniog Travel before & have already booked to go with them again in February. They have become one of our 'go to' travel companies. One thing that sets them apart from other travel companies is to allow us to have independent meals (where possible), rather than having to dine as a group every day.

A mixture of wildlife & rail travel in Romania. Small & charming hotels. Good included food. Safe travel between locations.

Ffestiniog Travel are very well experienced in holidays including rail & it shows. Work well with locla operators to complete a well designed trip.

Romania was an interesting country to visit. Varied scenery. Danube Delta a very special and protected area for wildlife, especially birds. Romania is unspoilt by mass tourism and offers a glimpse of a more pastoral way of life that is difficult to find in Europe.

Very informative and efficient arrangements. Excellent tour leader and the operator works with some highly experienced, welcoming and friendly local guides in Romania.

A Two Week Luxury Holiday taking in various Rail Journeys to include City Sight Seeing.

Ffestiniog Travel were found to extremely helpful and Knowledgeable and found no trouble in finding the ideal Holiday to meet my needs.

Rail travel visit to southern Sweden

This the fourth time I have used Ffestiniog Travel and will use them again for a bespoke trip