Classic Journeys

The guides and organization of…

The guides and organization of everything. Nice variety.

Our guide Len was fantastic

Our guide Len was fantastic! The restaurants were way above our expectations and the hiking in Quebec was so beautiful!

Machu Picchu

What a fantastic trip. Everything so well planned out, accommodations were first rate. Our guide, Marco, was knowledgeable and informative everywhere we went and he added so much to the experience. This was my second tour with Classic Journeys and I look forward to another one.

Amazing experience

Our guide was amazing and set up local experiences with people she knew to make pasta, taste olive oils, eat a traditional dinner. We traveled in a private car or on boats. We stayed in two great hotels and one nice but not as special. We saw three different parts of the country and learned so much about the history of Croatia. I highly recommend this tour

I’ve had two trips with classic…

I’ve had two trips with classic journeys. My second most recent one was to Italy and it was amazing. It hit many highlights that I was hoping to see as well as hidden treasures. I did the Venice, Florence and Rome trip and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to see beautiful art, small villages and experience great food. Our guides were both extremely knowledgeable and engaging. The places we stayed were beautiful and comfortable. I can’t wait for my next trip.

Had a great time in Greece

Had a great time in Greece. We had wonderful guides and amazing hikes. We went to a small olive oil company and tasted their olive oils, ate lunch at a farm outside and had the most wonderful Greek foods and visited a monastery where we had lunch. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the history of the islands and also a lot of fun.

Diane and Conrad were outstanding

Diane and Conrad were outstanding. Lots of different personalities on the trip and they did a great job working with everyone. Some were disappointed the sun came up each day. But we were really fortunate to have such first rate guides. Trip was a Great mixture of nature history culture and exercise. Would love to see those two again in the future.

Great guide, great trip…

Marco was the perfect guide ensuring everyone was comfortable and everything ran smoothly. He shared a wealth of knowledge of archeology, local culture, food, plants, animals, mountains, and waterways. We saw wonderful Inca sites and beautiful scenery. Truly a great trip.

The Sardinia & Corsica Classic Journeys Trip was FABULOUS!

Ida & Luciano were exceptional tour guides.. They were very professional, very helpful, very knowledgeable about Sardinia & Corsica & they made sure that everyone was properly taken care of and having a good time! The hiking was GREAT.. Beautiful and interesting places to see and enjoy! The meals and hotels were exceptional.. The only negative was that there was too much bus travel. Although, I understand that in order to see the important sights we had to get to them somehow, and there were great distances between them.

Our first tour ever

The tour group was smaller than expected- a real plus; the guide was exceptional! The schedule jammed packed and the accommodations first class.

Cotswolds Walking Tour

The two guides, Margaret and Diane were fantastic! Engaging and funny and so knowledgeable. We consider them freinds now. Our small group experience (16) meant we could get a lot accomplished without waiting for a busload of people to get on/get off (or get it together). The Cotswolds "stops" were very well chosen (Burford, Bibury, Stow on the Wold, Oxford, Bath) and also all the smaller stops along the way. The walking sites were magical and just the right amount in my opinion. Our picnic was so much fun and lots of thought went into making it a success. The cheese specialists that presented was icing on the cake. Our Baking class with Susan was so much fun and we learned a lot (and ate delicious scones, Victoria cake, etc) for days! Stonehenge was a dream come true and we basically has the place to ourselves which was well planned by our guides. The hotels were incredible as well as all the meals provided. The gardens we visited as well as Blenheim castle were fun days. I'm forgetting 100 fun things along the way we did. Tony the bus driver was so accommodating and fun to interact with as well. We felt we were in great hands with Tony! The overall booking process was easy and communicating with our coordinator was perfect. We will definitely book another adventure with Classic Journeys!

Great travel experience

Great travel experience. Well organized walking tours in the backroads and visits to beautiful sites. Hotels are great. Transportation and guides are first class.

The villages and vineyards of Provo was…

The villages and vineyards of Provo was an amazing tour. This was our first time traveling with CLASSIC JOURNEYS and the tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide Isabelle was phenomenal and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the tour. We’re already looking forward to signing up for another. Fantastic lodging, wonderful experiences, and great food all made for an amazing memorable trip.

Our trip to the Galapagos was amazing

Our trip to the Galapagos was amazing. From the excursions, the people and the guidance of Cesar it all was seamless. Cesar had such and amazing grasp of knowledge regarding the wildlife, history and culture of his country that it was truly like being in a classroom. We would recommend Classic Journeys to anyone!

A trip of a lifetime

A trip of a lifetime! Our guides were superb, hotels were 5 stars+! Fabulous transportation! The walking and activities outstanding!! Small group was lovely to be able to get to know everyone! I’ll be back

Our guides were outstanding

Our guides were outstanding! As was our driver, Tony. Always had water always on time. It was perfect. The accommodations were great and the arranged meals were wonderful. We had some weather walking through the coils, but it was easy to navigate and Diane and Margaret were always willing to walk a little extra with anyone that wanted to. Baking with Susie was awesome and it was all in all just a wonderful wonderful time. Great mix of countryside, walking, sightseeing, history and culture.

Trip of a lifetime: Delivered

This Galapagos trip was one of my dreams. Classic Journey's their staff and our guide Cedar Romero were in partnership with a most precious and spectacular archipelago to deliver just that. The itinerary was a marvelous balance of physical activity and learning. Each day was packed, engaging in walking, snorkeling or kayaking, and learning the natural history, the cultural history, and gaining insights into life on the islands. The hotels were first-rate, with incredible views, and wonderful end-of-the-day comfort. Our group bonded from the beginning allowing us to process our shared experiences, enjoy the fun together and support one another during the activities. We all agreed on how fortunate we were to have this amazing Classic Journeys experience.

Great itinerary and fantastic guide!

We experienced many interesting excursions.

Many interesting things were included on the trip...the spa, horseback riding, glacier walk, etc. Our guide was knowlegable about the history, geology, flora and fauna. He remarked that Iceland is doesn't have good signage and we discovered that is true. We travelled at the perfect time of year: not cold, lupin and greenery was gorgeous and with spring melting the waterfalls were amazing. Icelandic food has come a long way. Everyone we met, native or temporary workers, were very friendly and helpful.

I loved so much about this trip

I loved so much about this trip. I had high expectations and it didn’t disappoint. Each of the excursion were great; the accommodations were first rate. The Belvedere hotel in particular was outstanding (a true standout); Our guide was knowledge, kind, and warm with good humor. And of course the scenery was amazing!!!! Road transportation was comfortable. What could have made it better: one day of down time —or at least half a day. Ideally one more night at the Belvedere perhaps with optional guest paid options we could have planned in advance like spa services, or a longer boat ride on the lake Como with a picnic —as we logged many miles walking. All of the walks worth it!!