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Reviews of Castile & Leon

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Castile & Leon by R F Cambridge, 10 May 2016
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Castile and the formation of Spain

The visit to the region provided an excellent insight to the creation of Spain. The tours of historic cities, cathedrals and other notable buildings including many beautiful interiors coupled with very knowledgeable interpretations by the guides made this a most memorable tour.

The visit to the region provided an excellent insight to the creation of Spain. The tours of historic cities, cathedrals and other notable buildings including many beautiful interiors coupled with very knowledgeable interpretations by the guides made this a most memorable tour.

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Operator has excellent back office staff, great guides, first class audio guide system which together complement the well balanced holiday.

Castile & Leon by Laurence, 23 Apr 2016
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Castile and the Formation of Spain

A very interesting overview of Spanish history which was enriched by excellent food and wines. Local organisation was faultless.

A very interesting overview of Spanish history which was enriched by excellent food and wines. Local organisation was faultless.

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Ciceroni has been know to us for many years (our first trip was in 2008) and we had been to Dublin with Tom Duncan before that. Its organisation was first class.

Castile & Leon by Anon, 22 Apr 2016
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Informative, delicious and fun.

All travel and hotel arrangements were efficient and comfortable without being pressured. The places visited were interesting, the information whether from tour or local guides was authoritative and comprehensible, often with surprising and illuminating detail and insight. The meals were unfailingly well chosen and delicious. All in the group were social and pleasant. The erudition and wit of Mr Duncan are not to be missed.

All travel and hotel arrangements were efficient and comfortable without being pressured. The places visited were interesting, the information whether from tour or local guides was authoritative and comprehensible, often with surprising and illuminating detail and insight. The meals were unfailingly well chosen and delicious. All in the group were social and pleasant. The erudition and wit of Mr Duncan are not to be missed.

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Very efficient, no glitches or problems that caused upset. The back office and the front line staff are unfailingly friendly, courteous and helpful. The hotels, restaurants and sites visited are all excellent, and often are very special. The itinerary makes good, but not over-demanding use of time.

Castile & Leon by Peterblue, 22 Apr 2016
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Never a dull moment

To get the most out of this kind of holiday you have to be fairly fit. There is quite a bit of walking, some hills and steps. Some days we were away from the hotel for nearly eleven hours. That said there was usually time for a nap in the coach on the way back after an excellent lunch in a well chosen restaurant. Those younger than us might be able to manage the very generous portions better than we could. Tom Duncan makes the castles,churches ...

To get the most out of this kind of holiday you have to be fairly fit. There is quite a bit of walking, some hills and steps. Some days we were away from the hotel for nearly eleven hours. That said there was usually time for a nap in the coach on the way back after an excellent lunch in a well chosen restaurant. Those younger than us might be able to manage the very generous portions better than we could. Tom Duncan makes the castles,churches and cathedrals or sights so interesting. He is a mine of information which he very often uses to augment the knowledge of the local guides. Headphones and microphones are used when guiding in buildings and nearby. These are very useful but care needs to be taken not to lose a hearing aid when the equipment is removed. Tom was ably assisted by David Sketchley who makes sure everything runs smoothly and helps to research the hotels,etc. He contributes to the success of the tour.

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There are plenty of interesting tours from which to choose. Some may seem expensive but so much is included like wine with meals, tips etc. So it is worth every penny.Groups are small compared to some, ours was twenty two. Flights are booked by them. When you need to ring with a query they are very helpful. We are kept up to date by emails and newsletters.

Castile & Leon by Dr G O 15, 30 Oct 2015
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Deep Cultural Fun

Tom Duncan, itinerary, hotels, courier, travel arrangements all excellent. Local guides variable, mainly because of poor english. Too much food!

Tom Duncan, itinerary, hotels, courier, travel arrangements all excellent. Local guides variable, mainly because of poor english. Too much food!

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Tom Duncan is extremely erudite, articulate and witty.

Castile & Leon by Mike, 30 Oct 2015
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A fantastic experience

A memorable visit to new places,excellent organisation,great hotels and group meals in superb settings

A memorable visit to new places,excellent organisation,great hotels and group meals in superb settings

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Well organised,very personal service where one is a person,not a number

Castile & Leon by Mr L U 15, 30 Oct 2015
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Efficient, enjoyable, memorable

Ciicceroni's educational tour of Castile and classical Spain was meticulously organised and professiionally delivered. Our first experience of the company and already we have booked our next (different) destination for June/July 2016. A congenial group of 24 participants added to our enjoyment of the holiday. The accommodation and food were of an unexpectedly high standard.

Ciicceroni's educational tour of Castile and classical Spain was meticulously organised and professiionally delivered. Our first experience of the company and already we have booked our next (different) destination for June/July 2016. A congenial group of 24 participants added to our enjoyment of the holiday. The accommodation and food were of an unexpectedly high standard.

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Seamless efficiency from departure to return

Castile & Leon by Bulgaricus, 29 Oct 2015
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Interesting, informative and good fun

We were taken to many fascinating places in the north of Spain with brilliant commentary as to the various sights, the history relating to them and the area as well as the various objects de Arte

We were taken to many fascinating places in the north of Spain with brilliant commentary as to the various sights, the history relating to them and the area as well as the various objects de Arte

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The operator is an extremely well qualified expert on matters of art, architecture, archeology and history. The knowledge is coupled with a very high standard of explanation which Iis delivered in an entertaining style.

Castile & Leon by Nachos, 29 Oct 2015
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Estupendo

Fully comprehensive tour of Castile and Leon staying in wonderful historic venues with fascinating visits to castles, cathedrals, churches, art collections and historic Roman sites. We were escorted by our team organiser and tour manager together with excellent local guides. The food was diverse and delicious and very much of the region we were in.

Fully comprehensive tour of Castile and Leon staying in wonderful historic venues with fascinating visits to castles, cathedrals, churches, art collections and historic Roman sites. We were escorted by our team organiser and tour manager together with excellent local guides. The food was diverse and delicious and very much of the region we were in.

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This is our sixth excellent holiday with Ciceroni Tours. We have enjoyed every one and we found this tour to be outstanding.

Castile & Leon by Mr H H 15, 29 Oct 2015
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Another amazing Ciceroni tour

A wonderful and informative exposure to the history, art and culture of Spain. Much ground was covered but in a way that balanced a wide range of towns cathedrals, churches, castles, with their respective points of interest, relaxed dining, and a measure of free time. All thanks and compliments go to Tom Duncan, who led the tour the with his customary brilliance of knowledge and wit, and his assistant David Sketchley.

A wonderful and informative exposure to the history, art and culture of Spain. Much ground was covered but in a way that balanced a wide range of towns cathedrals, churches, castles, with their respective points of interest, relaxed dining, and a measure of free time. All thanks and compliments go to Tom Duncan, who led the tour the with his customary brilliance of knowledge and wit, and his assistant David Sketchley.

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Extremely efficient in making arrangements for travel which involve variations from the standard. Nothing is too much trouble at the office and on tour. Never a hitch.