If you're dreaming of a European getaway in 2023, it's helpful (and fun!) to see what our tour members have to say about their recent experiences. And hearing about our top 10 sellers is a fine place to start. Here are a few "wow" moments from travelers who are glad they chose a Rick Steves tour.
"There were many 'wow' moments from mountaintop Erice and the wonderful lunch and cooking demonstration to a swim on the island of Syracuse. There wasn't a day where there wasn't a 'wow' moment."
— John, Best of Sicily in 11 Days tour
"The Cork farm tour near Evora was amazing! The sustainability farming practices, the visit throughout the farm being towed by a tractor, and then the opportunity to have lunch with one of the family members made for a remarkable and insightful day!"
— Stacy, Heart of Portugal in 12 Days tour
"So many things come to mind, here's one I will never forget. The Falconry School in Cong was something I never expected. To have the opportunity to have a hawk fly off and then fly back to your gloved arm was amazing!"
— Susan, Best of Ireland in 14 Days tour
"I loved all of it, but I especially enjoyed the illuminating commentary by the outstanding guides. The variety of scenery and location was so diverse and spot on for understanding Greece and its ancient history, mythology, and culture."
— Shane, Athens & the Heart of Greece in 14 Days tour
"While in Venezia, our guide Stephanie found an evening concert for us of the finest Venetian virtuosos…still in awe and still smiling. I also loved our evening gondola ride surrounded by the lights of Venice."
— Tracee, Best of Venice, Florence & Rome in 10 Days tour
"Our side stop to the WWII Memorial to the missing Americans was a 'wow' moment. So thankful to our guide for making the time to go and see it. There was not a dry eye in our group, lots of prayers to the missing and their families."
— Betty, Best of Italy in 17 Days tour
"I had several 'wow' moments, but my favorite was watching Neil, our local shepherd, instruct his border collies to herd his sheep and hear him discuss his process on training the dogs and appreciating his passion and love of his job."
— Robin, Best of Scotland in 13 Days tour
"Mont St-Michel! WOW! Incredible opportunity to stay overnight on the island and to have such exposure to the Abbey, experiencing the monks and nuns chanting in the early morning and getting the extended tour of the entire monastery. Loved it!"
— Sharon, Paris & the Heart of France in 11 Days tour
"Believe it or not, I loved the Buffalo Mozzarella farm! Of course, Matera was great, but I never would have seen that farm without Rick and his crew looking for totally off the path places!"
─ Mary Jane, Best of South Italy in 13 Days tour
"The Sognefjord ferry cruise was amazing! The ferry took us close to a series of waterfalls, breathtaking beauty, the mountains, the glaciers and the colorful small farms and cottages."
─ Samuel, Best of Scandinavia in 14 Days tour
