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Martin Randall Travel by Bartarch, 19 May 2025
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Very gothic - but in a good way

The cider was the best part but only just

The cider was the best part but only just

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Out of the ordinary but obsessed with food

Martin Randall Travel by Granny, 17 May 2025
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Excellent

Well planned. Very enjoyable. Excellen tmanagement team throughout the holiday

Well planned. Very enjoyable. Excellen tmanagement team throughout the holiday

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Meticulous in detail, e.g. providing bottled water on a coach journey,

Martin Randall Travel by World traveller, 14 May 2025
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A wonderful immersion in Istanbul

MRT enabled me to see much of Istanbul and its many areas on both sides of the Bosphorus - covering not only the must see sights such as the Hagia Sophia but also other wonderful places and to gain an appreciation of its culture, history cuisine.

MRT enabled me to see much of Istanbul and its many areas on both sides of the Bosphorus - covering not only the must see sights such as the Hagia Sophia but also other wonderful places and to gain an appreciation of its culture, history cuisine.

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MRT is so professional- everything runs seamlessly.

Martin Randall Travel by Larry, 11 May 2025
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Martin Randall Hits All the Best Cornwall Houses and Gardens

Over nine days, we saw all the best Cornwall houses and gardens, in many cases with private tours or walks led by head gardeners. We learned so much about the history, climate and plants/trees of Cornwall. And they did all the driving, which is not easy along the narrow lanes. Very good hotels in Padstow, Falmouth and St, Ives, A wonderful experience.

Over nine days, we saw all the best Cornwall houses and gardens, in many cases with private tours or walks led by head gardeners. We learned so much about the history, climate and plants/trees of Cornwall. And they did all the driving, which is not easy along the narrow lanes. Very good hotels in Padstow, Falmouth and St, Ives, A wonderful experience.

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Martin Randall has entrees into special visits for the houses and gardens of Cornwall, the lecturer was knowledgable, the tour manager was diligent and the drivers were incredible. Good balance of excellent dinners in fine hotels and free time to explore local restaurants. Nothing to worry about for nine days.

Martin Randall Travel by Greville, 17 Apr 2025
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Samarkand and Silk Road Cities - past and present

Martin Randall Travel have devised a first rate cultural tour in Uzbekistan with an expertly planned itinerary. Visits to all the sites were well paced and our tour lecturer was outstanding. All logistics were well thought out and our small group were excellent companions on this adventure. History, geography, religion and past and contemporary politics and life were all brought together in this fascinating tour.

Martin Randall Travel have devised a first rate cultural tour in Uzbekistan with an expertly planned itinerary. Visits to all the sites were well paced and our tour lecturer was outstanding. All logistics were well thought out and our small group were excellent companions on this adventure. History, geography, religion and past and contemporary politics and life were all brought together in this fascinating tour.

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Martin Randall has a well deserved high reputation in delivering cultural tours. This was our first experience of a tour abroad with MR and our experience has confirmed our view that MR is the market leader for this type of tour. There were no hidden extras and his team (tour lecturer, tour manager and local guide) were all first rate.

Martin Randall Travel by Canuck, 7 Apr 2025
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Interesting Archaeological Tour of Bronze-Age Crete

March 28-April 5, 2025. Guided tour of ruins throughout Crete. Just enough tramping and museums to be educational but not overwhelming. Food component was a combination of group meals and individual arrangements, which provided opportunities to try local delicacies, not all of which were “hits”!

March 28-April 5, 2025. Guided tour of ruins throughout Crete. Just enough tramping and museums to be educational but not overwhelming. Food component was a combination of group meals and individual arrangements, which provided opportunities to try local delicacies, not all of which were “hits”!

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We have travelled with MR 3 times in three countries over the past several years. Being a repeat customer speaks for itself.

Martin Randall Travel by JnE, 12 Mar 2025
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Wonderful

Art Tour of Florence and Venice. Well organised itinerary. Excellent Tour Manager and Guide. Excellent hotels & restaurants.

Art Tour of Florence and Venice. Well organised itinerary. Excellent Tour Manager and Guide. Excellent hotels & restaurants.

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Easy to book. Seamless service. Exceptionally well organised tour.

Martin Randall Travel by ShahKim, 1 Apr 2024
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Unique experience on "Cambodia by River" tour

This tour went beyond our expectations. We enjoyed an interesting yet relaxing Pandaw cruise on the Mekong review for the first week and then spent another 6 nights in Siem Reap visiting the Khmer archaeological sights and temples. We had an erudite and enthusiastic lecturer, Freddie Matthews who gave a total of 6 lectures on Buddhism and the Khmer civilisation in Cambodia. The tour were managed very well by Emilie with just the right ...

This tour went beyond our expectations. We enjoyed an interesting yet relaxing Pandaw cruise on the Mekong review for the first week and then spent another 6 nights in Siem Reap visiting the Khmer archaeological sights and temples. We had an erudite and enthusiastic lecturer, Freddie Matthews who gave a total of 6 lectures on Buddhism and the Khmer civilisation in Cambodia. The tour were managed very well by Emilie with just the right amount of information and gentle reminders. Martin Randall Tour really exceeded its normal high standards for this tour. We had a very generous drinks package for the Mekong cruise which meant that we can be sipping cocktails and wine whilst watching the sunset on the Mekong or some cultural shows (Cambodian musical instrumnents, Apsara dances, puppet shows) every evening before dinner. We were also taken by specially arranged sightseeing coach in Phnom Penh (instead of the included package by Pandaw Cruise) and lunch at a very good French restaurant (Khmer La Poste). In Siem Reap, we had an APSARA National Authority archaelogist who accompanied our group for the first 4 days of temple visits who provided illuminating insights into the temples from an archaelogical aspect. We were also given an opportunity to attend a talk by an expert on the conservation of the stones of Angkor Wat and even to climb the scaffolds to observe at close proximity how the figure carvings are preserved using specially formulated gel. What a privilege!! Besides visiting at least 10 temples and archaelogical sites (some about 3 hours coach ride away from Siem Reap), we were treated to a gondola ride on the moat surrounding Angkor Thom to watch the sunset whilst being served champagne & canapes. To top it all, on the last night a spectacular private gala dinner at theThommanon Temple was arranged, complete with lightshows and Apsara dancers.

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Although the tour is not cheap, it is of good value.. The tour itinerary is well designed and well thought out to give maximum cultural interest. MR Tour has always been generous in terms of food and drinks, quality lecturer and tour manager, hotel accommodations , quality of local guides and transportation.

The Bach Journey by Finbar, 26 Sep 2023
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Wonderful music and a very luxurious holiday.

We spent a week in Thuringia steeped in the music of Bach. We enjoyed nine concerts in a week. They were all top quality, with top class musicians. The accommodation was very classy and comfortable, and we were fed within an inch of our lives!

We spent a week in Thuringia steeped in the music of Bach. We enjoyed nine concerts in a week. They were all top quality, with top class musicians. The accommodation was very classy and comfortable, and we were fed within an inch of our lives!

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Everything was extremely well organized and ran smoothly. Everything had been thought of. The staff were all very professional and friendly. This was my first holiday with any tour operator so I don't have any point of comparison, but I can't imagine anyone doing a better job.

Martin Randall Travel by George, 22 Sep 2023
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Another wonderful Martin Randall tour

Martin Randall's tour of the Châteaux of the Loire was a delight ... well organized , intelligent and great value for money.

Martin Randall's tour of the Châteaux of the Loire was a delight ... well organized , intelligent and great value for money.

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