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Ffestiniog Travel Traveller Reviews
Reviews of Ffestiniog Travel
A very enjoyable tour around two of the major cities of the former DDR
The itenerary worked very well, the hotels were of good quality and well located. Reservations were made on the trains where this was possible.
The itenerary worked very well, the hotels were of good quality and well located. Reservations were made on the trains where this was possible.
Rating for tour operator:FFestiniog Travel arranged hotels, flights and railway itenerary. Very good information provided, prompt and personable response to questions
By trains to the Harz
From London by train to the Harz Mountains in Northern Ger.many. With four nights in a lovely Germantown and 3 days exploring the local metre gauge rail services, both steam and diesel
From London by train to the Harz Mountains in Northern Ger.many. With four nights in a lovely Germantown and 3 days exploring the local metre gauge rail services, both steam and diesel
Rating for tour operator:Excellent advanced information and they cooped very well supporting the tool guide with transport difficulties outside their control. A small friendly firm and excellent to deal with.
A Wonderful Visit to Switzerland
A bespoke railway holiday based in Montreux, including a visit to the Blonay-Chamby steam festival
A bespoke railway holiday based in Montreux, including a visit to the Blonay-Chamby steam festival
Rating for tour operator:Excellent personal service and support with excellent information
By Train to Mulhouse and Colmar Alsace region of France
wanted to visit the Schlumpf collection especially Bugatti Royale's and visit to Colmar a very historic town in Alsace. Went by train mostly TGV and comfortable on time journeys. Also visited Cite of Trains in Mulhouse which turned out to be spectacular with its exhibits
wanted to visit the Schlumpf collection especially Bugatti Royale's and visit to Colmar a very historic town in Alsace. Went by train mostly TGV and comfortable on time journeys. Also visited Cite of Trains in Mulhouse which turned out to be spectacular with its exhibits
Rating for tour operator:proper itinerary faultless arrangements no hassle
Albania May 2022 good food, good mountain views, good historic city sights
Well organised, friendly small group, good UK tour leader and Albanian tour guide giving lots of interesting ancient and modern history, good food, good hotels, coach travel to all corners of Albania (both seaside and snow-capped mountains, a few nights in the mountains, even one swim in the sea), bonus brief visit to Kosovo to clear-day viewpoint at Prizren looking over half the country, interesting slow chartered train ride in Albania (3h ...
Well organised, friendly small group, good UK tour leader and Albanian tour guide giving lots of interesting ancient and modern history, good food, good hotels, coach travel to all corners of Albania (both seaside and snow-capped mountains, a few nights in the mountains, even one swim in the sea), bonus brief visit to Kosovo to clear-day viewpoint at Prizren looking over half the country, interesting slow chartered train ride in Albania (3h to go 60km), scenic but late-running mountain train ride in Montenegro, final whole day exploring Belgrade (including chance to see its new mis-placed out-of-centre half-built "central" railway stn replacing historic main town centre terminus), lucky with exceptional good clear weather to enjoy the mountain and seaside views
Rating for tour operator:well-organised and appreciated being able to discuss travel arrangements by personal email contacts rather than just via anonymous websites
Switzerland in the Snow by Train
We had an excellent rail holiday in Switzerland arranged by Ffestiniog Travel. This was an escorted tour - the tour guide was very good at keeping us 'on track' and provided suggestions for our free days that we may not have otherwise thought of.
We had an excellent rail holiday in Switzerland arranged by Ffestiniog Travel. This was an escorted tour - the tour guide was very good at keeping us 'on track' and provided suggestions for our free days that we may not have otherwise thought of.
Rating for tour operator:Ffestiniog Travel made it very easy to book, the holiday itinerary and supporting information was received in a timely manner and contained everything we needed to know.
Anniversary European Holiday
As part of our Golden Wedding Anniversary earlier this month, my wife and I decided to undertake a month-long European rail holiday to visit places and friends we have known over the past fifty years.
As part of our Golden Wedding Anniversary earlier this month, my wife and I decided to undertake a month-long European rail holiday to visit places and friends we have known over the past fifty years.
Rating for tour operator:Our experience with Ffestiniog Travel was first class and we cannot recommend it highly enough. We entrusted the organisation of our travel arrangements and hotel accommodation to Ffestioiong Travel and were not disappointed. Our advisor, Michelle Hawes, was outstanding in arranging an Interrail Pass and finding comfortable hotel accommodations near railway stations.
A well organised tour with all needed information to hand
A solo tour of Switzerland using a Eurail pass. Ffestiniog Travel organised the pass, all train seat bookings and supplements and all accommodation in Switzerland. I was given a personalised itinerary with all necessary information, such as seat numbers, departure times and hotel locations in a personalised booklet. It all went very smoothly and I had a very enjoyable time, with very high quality hotel rooms.
A solo tour of Switzerland using a Eurail pass. Ffestiniog Travel organised the pass, all train seat bookings and supplements and all accommodation in Switzerland. I was given a personalised itinerary with all necessary information, such as seat numbers, departure times and hotel locations in a personalised booklet. It all went very smoothly and I had a very enjoyable time, with very high quality hotel rooms.
Rating for tour operator:I was given personal service, with all emails answered promptly and clear instructions given. Very efficient, friendly service.
Not a good holiday
Poor detail on some times given made us miss a train and nearly a major bus trip no tickets given.
Poor detail on some times given made us miss a train and nearly a major bus trip no tickets given.
Rating for tour operator:Ffestiniog Travel
Dear Graham and Wendy, I am pleased that we were able to offer you both a satisfactory explanation regarding the issues that arose during your recent holiday. I would like to thank you both for your patience and understanding whilst I investigated this matter. I was really pleased to hear that you have always received excellent service from Ffestiniog Travel in the past and that this recent experience has not deterred you from travelling with us in the future.
Well Planned
Trip well conceived planned and executed, including suggested add ons.
Trip well conceived planned and executed, including suggested add ons.
Rating for tour operator:Have used Fffestiniog over 30 years for rail centred holidays in Europe and long haul