To-Europe Reviews

The To-Europe Team created a truly special trip for us. My sister and I had the most amazing and wonderful time driving the Romantic Road and stopping at so many Christmas Markets along the way. We LOVED our car, wow, it had a lot of get up and go when we hit the Autobahn and was easy to park (maybe pre-warn folks about the teeny tiny parking structures with hairpin turns!) once we figured it out. All directions were clear, GPS coordinates correct, there were so many historic sites we couldn't keep up! We didn't feel rushed, lots of little stops along the way, all the suggestions were spot on. We started off in Wurzburg where St. Killian's Cathedral was beautiful especially as I have a son Killian! Who knew the Irish saint ended up martyred there. The hotel Wuerzburg could not have been more unique and charming, a true boutique hotel with character. We loved Bamberg especially, so charming and not as crowded as equally fairy tale like but very busy Rothenburg, and Fussen and Hotel Hirsch was so lovely - too icy to get up to Neuschwastein but no matter, was fine from afar. The markets were so magical, each a little different, many unique treats and so many beautiful ornaments and gifts at each (make sure you try a specialty or buy a gift when you see it because it may not be at the next market!) The natural decorations and greenery were such a refreshing break from commercial glitz. We ate and ate and ate...and collected a LOT of Gluhwein mugs! The breakfast buffets were amazing! Anything you could think of from yogurt and muesli to all sorts of charcuterie and salads, and a lot of things in between. However, all the walking helped us not turn into plump sausages and the Germans couldn't have been more helpful and in good cheer whenever we needed assistance. It was the perfect girl's getaway and we would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience and make very special holiday memories.

I want to thank Michaela for her operative job! We enjoed the tour!

To-Europe did an exceptional job planning our trip and working with us to iron out even the smallest details. Throughout the planning phase, and even during the trip, they were in constant, and expedient communications with us. When we had questions during the trip they would reply to emails with full answers very quickly. The trip was well tailored and thought out to get us to the best sites to see along the way. I would definitely travel with them again and recommend them to friends!

Had a great time with everything perfectly arranged by Petra. Train connections worked seamlessly , Hotels were excellent and one was exceptional (Victoria Nuremberg).
Thomas asked me if, for a small surcharge I wished to upgrade rail travel to first class, and I was so glad I did. It was brilliant.
Thank you Thomas and everybody it was a great trip and I absolutely recomommend this company

A big thank you to the team at "to-europe" especially Thomas. The trip was absolutely AMAZING, well organised, trains worked perfectly and the Hotels were well located to train stations and Christmas Markets easy walking distance. The Hotel staff were amazing and most helpful. Would definitely stay at any of the hotels in the future (with the exception of Hotel Schani)
Our family especially enjoyed the included coach tour to Neuschwanstein Castle a must see.
The only comment the hotel in Vienna Hotel Schani Wien would not recommend for over 30's.
Overall great vacation made easy by the well organised the team at to-europe who were very helpful no issues at all and would definitely use them again and have recommended to-europe to many friends.
WELL DONE

The trip to the Christmas markets was on my bucket list and it did not disappoint! I’m so glad we booked through your company. Everything from the excellent help to your planning with vouchers, hotels, maps and the trains were superior! We had an absolutely fabulous time and everyone we met were very kind and helpful along the way. I was a little nervous being on our before we left but everything was fine and we enjoyed setting our own time schedule for most of it. I can’t thank you enough for all you did! You are Amazing !!

It was a leap of faith to book this trip, as I usually do all the planning myself, spending hours on the computer doing hotel comparisons and planning an itinerary. We had a great time, and it was very freeing to have someone else make the arrangements.

The team at 'To Europe' made this entire trip seamless.
It was amazingly convenient to have the lodging and transportation already booked, so that we could just focus on having a good time. The main trains in Germany can be a little tricky until you get it down, so don't hesitate to ask a lot of questions! Again, this company was incredible and I would not hesitate to use them again. I have already told many people about them! Thank you for making our holiday season so memorable!

Very grateful to Michaela for taking care of everything. Loved being able to hand tickets to a train conductor with the confidence that nothing had been messed up! It was so nice to focus on my journey and to enjoy the hotel choices and tour suggestions of a company that had clearly done their homework. Everything I was hoping for in terms of this vacation. In addition, some other members of my family saw how helpful I found this service, that they asked if Michaela could provide them with some extra tour tickets and train tickets, unrelated to my family's journey. She took care of that as well, and even priced it separately. Wonderful service, highly recommend. Thank you, To Europe!

Let me start by saying I was VERY nervous about letting a travel consultant make all of our plans. It quickly became apparent that there was nothing to worry about - they take care of EVERYTHING!

Our trip was nothing short of magical. Each Market was unique and the tours where spectacular.

Michaela, Petra and Thomas were exemplary in communications and answer questions. I probably drove them a little crazy with questions before leaving but they were extremely responsive, professional and helpful.

We really had no issues while traveling that required us to contact To-Europe. Everything was taken care of!

I would not hesitate to use them again!

We went on the Magical Christmas Market tour in December 2019. The service we received was excellent. The staff are thoughtful and considerate. Hotels were great and at unbelievable locations. We had a great time. Thank you!

The support and services provided by this company, and their wonderful staff, were superb. All of the hotels were clean and very close to the rail centers. We were a group of 8 doing the Christmas Market tour, and intend to book our next soiree to Europe through them. Great job!

The team at To Europe were outstanding arranging my 50th birthday trip to Germany and Austria. The trip exceeded my expectations completely. Every question I had prior to trip was answered immediately and during the trip. It was arranged so well and was planned so that we could easily navigate ourselves through Germany and Austria. without a glitch. The accommodations and tours were spectacular. I loved visiting each unique city and experiencing their Christmas markets and sites. The castles and churches were unbelievable. We also really enjoyed the Sound of Music tour. I would definitely recommend the expertise of Michaela, Petra, and Thomas and will, without a doubt, use their services again.

We are what you might call independent road-trippers from America, so for our first trip to Europe (Bavarian Xmas Markets), our rental car trip w/To-Europe was perfect. Thomas helped customize the itinerary over the phone. Yes: you get a live person who understands your English and knows exactly what you’re asking for! WOW! Michaela sent everything just as described - w/detailed instructions & directions that are easy to follow. When one of our hotel locations was not what we wanted (very nice, just not our style), Thomas answered the phone himself when we called and worked out all the details to accommodate us in the next town w/in five minutes, w/out any questions, for free, WOW! The trip was affordable and the accommodations were lovely. You will not regret choosing this tour company! Thank you Thomas & crew❣️

Thank you Thomas, Michaela and Petra for your help to organize the tour. Everything was excellent! I highly recommend this company if you plan to visit Europe.

This was a bucket list vacation for my wife and I and it finally ligned up with a wedding we attended on the east coast. The team at To Europe were completely professional and were eager to assist as needed. If an email was sent they responded very quickly and always in a positive manner. The 9 day trip was truly special and each city we stopped in between Germany and Austria were amazing and full of life at this time of year. People from all over the world were teaming in the Christmas markets and the towns were buzzing with people throughout. Train travel and ground transportation in Europe is top notch and we always felt safe everywhere. Each of the selected hotels perfectly met our needs, were clean, comfortable, and fed you extremely well each morning. 2 things I will note: Germany celebrates Christmas on the 24th so many restaurants and shops close thay day so pptions will be limited and if you only have pne day scheduled for Salzburg and are doing the Sound of Musoc tour maybe add more time or focus more on the town than thw tour. While the tour was good and thisnwas the only way we learned about the Perchten parade that was happening that day, I would have loved more time in Salzburg to explore the quaint city and its fortress. By the time we got to our hotel, dropped bags, and took the tour it was dark and headed straight to market to watch the Perchten parade through the area. We were so lucky to catch both the Perchten in Salzburg and Krampus in Munich. If you are on the fence about this trip just jump over and donit, the convenience of paying over time makes it more than affordable.

We travelled in Dec 2019 from Uruguay in South America to Germany. Since I started with our plans in May Michaela, Petra and Thomas were always available for any doubts. Their recommendation to extend the original agenda was great and everything was more than expected. I admire their organization (all the vouchers and train tickets were sent to our first hotel and the expanations helped us to have a fantastic time in Germany. Thanks to be there answering emails so fast. Regards from this part of the world

Everything was planned perfectly. All the hotel staff were very friendly and more than happy to help, the train tickets and instructions sent were easy to understand and the suggested walking tours and potential sights to be seen all in a list for each location was a great idea.

Although I didn't have any issues whatsoever, it is reassuring to know that there is a help-line available 24/7 at any time of the trip!

I highly reccomend this tour for anyone considering seeing the Christmas markets as they are all within walking distance, most of them just around the corner from the Hotel!

This was a wonderful trip! The hotels you booked were outstanding. Great rooms, great breakfasts and close to the markets and trains. We enjoyed planning days that fit what we wanted to do and see. The staff at hotels and on tours were very knowledgeable and friendly.
Thank you for a great experience.

The trip from start to finish went with our any hitches and was a complete success because of the super staff of To-Europe!! Thank you Thomas and Michele!!!

We did a 10 day rail tour through Germany and Austria in December 2019, and had an absolutely amazing trip. Everything was perfectly planned by TO-EUROPE! The hotels booked were great, and the train travel was exceptionally easy. We loved the location overviews and suggested itineraries that were prepared for us, and looked forward to each day's adventure, We appreciated the freedom that self guided tour gave us, with having all the logistics of the trip planned so perfectly for us in advance, Great way to travel. It was a magical trip and we are certainly considering the next location to travel via TO-EUROPE.

Germany & Austria, 9 Days December 2019-
Wow! Outstanding service from Thomas & Michaela, with planning our trip.
This is the first time we have used To-Europe, would absolutely use them again and can highly recommend.
Excellent responsive communication via email, to plan our customised independent 9 day German Christmas Market Rail tour, all questions answered promptly, patiently and clearly. Documents emailed for printing prior to leaving our home country.
The remaining rail tickets, vouchers and admission tickets were waiting for us at our first hotel.
Petra had very carefully placed everything in order and meticulously labelled each item.
Thank you Petra, that was very helpful!
Having not used trains for travel before (sadly not used in our part of the world) this was potentially a little daunting, but the information we were given enabled us to approach the train travel with confidence! In saying that though, waiting for the platform number to come up on a screen at the front of a large station (some times platforms were changed from what was printed on the ticket) with not many minutes before departure, had us running, hoping we would make it and that there would still be space to stow our cases! We were helped out by nice police, holding the train for us, for a regional connection at Wurzburg when the platform had been changed.
We loved the Christmas Markets & the Medieval/Ancient buildings and history in Rothenburg Ob De Tauber, Nuremburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Coach tour to the Linderhoff & Neuschwanstein Palaces, Heidelberg and Frankfurt.
Excellent standard of hotels, fantastically located within a short walking distance of the train station (with the exception of Heidelberg, taxi vouchers provided made it very easy)
Suitcase wheels on cobbles became a very familiar sound!
Although not needed, Thomas and Michaela would have been available by phone/email, as documented by previous reviewers.
Thank you so much for organising a great trip for us.
We’re happily recommending you to friends.
Warm regards from New Zealand 🎄

Our family of 5 completed the 23 day circle tour from June to July. I can't say enough about what a wonderful experience it was. The itinerary was fast-paced, but not overwhelming. We wanted to see as much of Europe as possible on our first trip as a family overseas and this trip did not disappoint. The itinerary was well designed including the choice of cities, length of travel between each city, and the location of hotels. We enjoyed every city on the itinerary and appreciated experiencing the unique traits that each had to offer. Our children's ages were 10-16 and they all greatly appreciated the experience of seeing Europe.

Using to-europe to book all of the hotels and rail travel was a great decision vs. attempting to book rooms at 14 different location and the associated rail travel ourselves. It honestly would have been a nightmare to attempt to book it all myself. The trip went flawlessly. On just one occasion during the trip we had to reach out to the staff at to-europe. Thomas resolved the issue within 10 minutes. Great service! Thank you all so much for such a memorable and enjoyable family experience! - The Smith Family

We had a fabulous eight day trip to Berlin and Dresden. To Europe set up day trips to Potsdam and Leipzig that we’re well worth the time. As has been our previous experience, the hotels were very nice and would definitely recommend them for future stays. The tours with each city were excellent and all the rail plans worked perfectly! This is our second trip with To Europe and we highly recommend them.

I would actually have given 4.5 stars. We found to-europe to be a great company to deal with during the planning process, for the documentation provided, for the selection of accommodation and for responsiveness to a question while we were travelling.
We chose our route from Frankfurt, to Berlin, to Dresden, Nuremberg and Munich. In each city, the hotel was near the central train station and within walking distance of at least one Christmas market. The accommodation were all very well kept, the staff was polite and informative and the breakfasts excellent. Special shout out to the front desk staff in Berlin at the Adina for their directions and for finding a screwdriver my husband could us to fix his suitcase. Also the local transportation vouchers and attractions tickets were very helpful.
Why not full 5 stars? The directions to the hotels were Google maps print offs and sometimes they were difficult to follow. Directions such as take the northeast exit from the train station are not helpful when we have no idea what direction that is.
Overall though, I highly recommend this company.

We returned on the 17th. After a 13 day customized train tour through Germany and into Austria. We had asked for some extra days in a couple areas and Michaela and team did so easily and just as we had wanted. Flew into Frankfurt then railed to Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Heidelberg - Each destination accessed through first class DB Bahnhof train accommodations. No issues at all. Christmas markets were amazing, Sound of Music tour beautiful and the bus tour was one of our favorites. All of the hotels we stayed at provided first class breakfasts and wonderful rooms. This was a trip we will never forget and look forward to planning again in a few years with to-europe.

2 couples, had a fantastic time. To-europe does an amazing job choosing hotels. We did a few extra days because there were a few more things we wanted to see and Michaela customized the trip for us. We will be be using To-europe again for our next European vacation.

Just arrived back from this tour. Absolutely loved it! We had the perfect amount of time in each town (although i fell in love with Salzburg and could have spent forever there).To-Europe was very helpful when we had any questions, they answered the phone and directed us in whatever we needed. Quite organized! The tours that were included were great (although there were some extra costs on top of the tickets we thought were covered. The company was a little confusing with the multiple emails they sent with separate info. It would be helpful to receive one pdf so things are organized. Overall the experience was amazing and I can't wait to book another tour. Such a magical vacation. Great reliable company. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
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We thoroughly enjoyed our 8 day self drive tour of the Romantic Road and the Xmas markets along the way. The hotels booked, restaurants recommended and detailed walking tours and sites to see were all excellent. We were able to take in most suggested sites and activities without feeling rushed which made this vacation even more enjoyable. The GPS co-ordinates made negotiating the small town roads simple. When we did have a question we sent an email and Thomas always responded right away. While we are based in the US now we have lived in Asia and Europe and travelled a fair bit. Thanks to to-Europe’s excellent assistance this trip was one of our favorites

We just arrived home from our 11 days customised Germany/Switzerland self-guided train tour by TO-EUROPE. This is the first time that we are using to-Europe.

Honestly, To-Europe's kind of 'tour' is not common amongst Malaysians, and when I first came across TO-EUROPE through random Google search, I was quite sceptical and doubtful but became convinced when many details provided by Thomas and Michaela were very specific and responsive. With this being our first trip with TO-EUROPE, we had lots of questions which is always answered in a quick and timely manner.

Instead of doing my own planning, we had professional help in the planning of our itinerary and it saves so much of our times and work. I have always planned our holiday and had never previously felt I needed the help to make those adventures come to life. Both Thomas and Michaela’s careful and detailed planning and hard work allowed me to have an easy mind.

The services provided by TO-EUROPE include the booking of the rail/train pass and hotels, and some day tour. Most of the train tickets and guides and timetable were emailed to us before our tour and some vouchers and admission pass were sent directly to the 1st hotel that we checked in when we arrived in Germany. The hotels chosen by TO-EUROPE were all well-rated and met our expectation.

Both Thomas and Michaela were very responsive to our requests. Everything was very well organized and communication was prompt even when we were on the road.

This was a great tour and far exceeded our expectations.

Thank you Thomas and Michaela for giving us such a good time in Germany and in Switzerland.

Yes, we highly recommend To-Europe and we will be looking at our next holiday with To-Europe.

I just completed a Christmas Market tour with my two sisters. It was a wonderful time. The staff were very helpful in helping us modify our trip to include a stop in Rothenburg - which we highly recommend. We did have a glitch with a hotel that was not suitable for 3 older women. We eventually resolved the problem with the hotel manager. They gave us a second room for free that made all much more suitable. All other hotels were wonderful and were close to old town/markets/train stations. The information we were given were clear and easy to follow. I would recommend To Europe to anyone that would like to have all arrangements for in country transportation and lodging taken care of for them. Thanks for a fun sister trip!

I've never been on a guided or self-guided tour before, so to give up control was difficult for me. We thought this would be the best way to see the Christmas markets and this tour was the right choice. We wanted to concentrate on seeing the German markets, but it was a bonus to go to Salzburg too. The whole trip was absolutely perfect and everything they said in the brochure happened and without a hitch. We expected issues around train schedules, getting to the hotels or not being able to have a voucher. Everything was at our first hotel. The only bummer is I didn't read the Germany free entry/lower cost brochure first and paid for the first castle in Wurzburg. The team at To-Europe were so helpful both on the phone and email. I highly recommend this tour if you want to take the stress out of figuring out where to go and stay. 100% percent perfect trip!

Thank you to Michaela, Thomas and the team for organising such a wonderful tour.

I travelled from Frankfurt to Munich in November 2019. I was initially concerned about it being too cold and the possibility of snow-covered roads, but I shouldn't have worried. The scenery was just stunning at this time of year. There was some snow around on the last day's drive from Fussen to Munich via the alps, but the road was completely clear of snow.

The visits to castles and other attractions were really interesting, and I particularly enjoyed seeing the amazing small towns and stunning scenery along the way.

Since my first contact with to-europe.com many months ago they were always so responsive and willing to help. The tour was slightly customised and nothing was too much trouble. I would especially like to thank Michaela for dealing with my questions and helping out with the changes.

I highly recommend this tour - it was extremely well organised and the staff were terrific.

Our group of four found this an excellent way to travel independently but have the hard work of organisation done for us. From the very beginning we were able to work with To-europe to build the tour we wanted, and then have them organise all the details of tickets, vouchers, timetables and guides.
Travelling by train was wonderful - trains delivered us to the centre of each town we visited so it was a short walk to our accommodation. The hotels were clean, comfortable and had great breakfasts. To-europe provided us with comprehensive suggestions for each of the places we visited, ensuring we got to see all the highlights.
We did not have a single issue throughout our 11 day tour, and we would highly recommend this company for a hassle free, thoroughly enjoyable trip.

My son and I were thrilled with this tour. To-Europe’s arrangements were perfect. The hotels they chose were clean, comfortable and located within easy walking distance of the train stations. Breakfasts were excellent. We had no problems with train tickets, airport transportation or vouchers for passes for public transportation. I would not hesitate to recommend To-Europe to anyone looking to travel independently in Europe.

We so enjoyed our trip. The organisation of the tour was flawless. Michaela was responsive and very easy to interact with. The hotels chosen were all very nice and very well positioned in relation to the sights and proximity to the hauptbahnhof. The instructions given for negotiating the way to the hotel were excellent and all other information was spot-on. All the rail connections worked smoothly. And the price was reasonable. We'd definitely use this company again for a tour in Germany. Thanks so much.

The service of to-Europe was absolutely outstanding!! This was our first tour with them and we could not have asked for better service and a more organized and well planned 4 weeks. Thomas and Michaela dotted every 'I' and crossed every "T"!!!!! We will definitely use them for our planning in the future!!

We just came back home from an excellent tour of Czech republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. This was our second trip with To-Europe and you did not disappoint us. Every thing went super smooth. We started planning almost 2 years before the actual trip. Michaela and Thomas were always gracious and replied to all our questions promptly. Some of my emails were answered immediately as if Michaela was sitting right next to me!! We would definitely recommend you to all. Thank you for all your help and you will hear from us again. Ash from USA

Our trip was perfect thanks to the help we received from Michaela, Petra and Thomas at To-Europe. Our hotels were perfect, close the train station and offered all the amenities we needed. Every detail needed to successfully travel independently by train was clearly laid out for us. We had no issues and would use To-Europe again in the future. Thank you.

We had a wonderful time on our extended Munich, Innsburk, Salzburg rail tour. . Michaela, Thomas and Petra were so helpful. All of our questions were answered promptly and when we requested a change to the itinerary, they did it seamlessly. We highly recommend to-Europe!

TAll you have to do is read the reviews, pick a trip and you are guaranteed a trip of a lifetime to add to the many I've been fortunate to have. I've been around the workd a few times done some exciting things. My wife and daughter told me they wanted to see parts of Europe. What was I going to do? Book on my own or pick a travel agency that would offer the potential to see so many things, places and the beauty of nature at my own pace? I did a lot of of research. You need a trip with solid bones if you're going to do some free-lansing. To-europe has the perfect schedule and intenary. A very professional group with Michaela, Lena and Thomas. They were thete before the trip and right on it when things didn't go to plan ( car-service called, car issues and I got a call from Thomas one minute later- rental car agency wanted a higher credit limit for a Benz-Thomas offered to use his own card. WHO DOES THIS? I can't say enough good things about these folks ) such is life, you roll with it. Anyhow, did a ton of researcb prior, made some restaurant reservations and tickets to the Effiel Tower, and bought Zeppelin ride tickets, and planned a side-trip to Zugspitz,and bought a book.

I like to see as much as I can, usually, it's a little different traveling with others/family. A self-drive is the way to go and you can carry more clothes. It was an amazing time, even for me. My wife and daughter were very, very happy although I did push them at times. As I have told many, many people it was like having nine vacations in two weeks.. We had so many great and different types adventures. It starts with to-europe's intenary and then you can make it your own. Just do your research. Type in museums and go from there. More often than not, we took the roads less traveled. Some times we'd come around a corner and thsre would be a small ferryboat to take you across the river. Sometimes we would be driving in the midfle of farmland for miles by ourselves, soaking it all in. The beauty of nature is what I usually prefer, but Paris, Salsbourg, flying in a Zeppelin, all the treasures of castles, churches and food; AMAZING! My daughter now has the travelbug.. Book a trip through to-europe, do your research of all the other things you want or could do ( you can never do it all, btw), make some reservations a head of time ( restaurants- who knew how fantastic a tadting menu could be? The Effiel Tower, Zeppelin rides- expensive but the ride of a lifetime and probably The Louvre. So happy I could share The Venus De Millio and Mona Lisa with my daughter. I told her she might not fully appreciate it now, but one day she'll want to share them with her children) and you are guaranteed so many fantastic times. Bring some good walking shoes and a great attitude and you will do nothing but win booking this primarily self-drive tour of France and driving through Bavaria. Life is short. Experience what you can!

I can't say enough about the job Michaela and Thomas did organizing this trip. To-Europe made the travel so seamless and took all the stress out of traveling.. From castle's to glaciers to palaces, this trip was wonderful. Thanks again and we will be utilizing your services again when we visit Europe.

The whole team at To-Europe was awesome. They worked with us on every detail and even warned us about some construction that would have been an issue. We had four people traveling from 13 to 73 and everyone saw something they loved.
Every detail was provided, but you do have to pay attention to the fine details for a smooth trip.
The Castles stays were amazing. Never an issue with any of them. We would have stayed all day at any of them just to experience them more. While not located in the main tourist traps they gave an authentic feel for the different Schloss styles in Deutschland.
The days were packed with many options to see. We had to skip a couple places to enjoy the ones we did see.
I can not imagine a better organized trip through the Bavarian Romance region than this trip. We will definitely use To-Europe for any self-driving tour again! - Aaron - Washington State - USA

This was our first time using To-Europe. We customised the 15 day tour and added in an additional location to the Germany, Austria and Prague tour. I was first dubious about the price for what was included, but was seriously flawed at the organisation of the team and the price. Nothing was too difficult and everything provided was simple to understand. I will absolutely be coming back to the team to book my next trip in the next few years. Brilliant trip! Thank you Michaela and Petra!

We had such an amazing experience! I still can't believe that To-Europe was able to customize our tour to exactly the places we wanted to visit. The team (Michaela, Petra and Thomas) was extremely attentive, quick to respond to questions, and even arranged for further rail tickets unrelated to our tour when I was unable to purchase them myself. Everything was seamless, every set of instructions completely accurate and easy to follow. We found every train and hotel with ease. And there couldn't be a more lovely way to see Europe than on your own schedule, at your own pace, and with the security of knowing everything like rooms and tickets have been taken care of for you! We highly recommend To-Europe!

I am not sure there are enough words and star ratings to show our deep appreciation to the company for making our 30th anniversary getaway amazing. We thought we wanted to do a river cruise and after seeing their costs, we decided to first drive the Romantic Road. I typed in what cities we wanted to see and googled "self drive tour" and To-Europe came up. I looked at their itineraries and realized they had already invented the wheel and knew more about Germany's rail or roads and hotels and tours, so I gave them a call. From our initial call all the way until our departure they answered every question I had. Due to the number of days we had, we elected to do the rail tour and so glad we did. I said we still wanted to do a river cruise for a day, and if that was an option--sure!  I asked if we could upgrade the room for our anniversary night-sure! I asked if we could upgrade the rail to first class-sure! and I could make these changes and additions throughout the year of planning. The best part is, it's a great feature to be able to pay a deposit and have the balance due 45 days before departure. While we had the money as we were planning to do the trip for years, parting with a large sum is not easy, not for many or most. The original cruise we thought we wanted to take would have cost us $11,000, with payment due within 2 weeks of booking. That's just not a reality for many.
They make Europe travel feasible to every budget.

Throughout the 10 months of planning they communicated any changes to hotels or tours. Right before we departed we were emailed all our voucher, city maps, and suggested tours and walking paths. It also included details on what tour were included in our package, rail times, and any transfers from the airport or rail station. This allowed us time to map cities out as well and find restaurants we may have wanted to eat, and see how close they were to our hotels. Once we arrived at our first hotel, we received our "magic envelope" which was our golden ticket to all the tours and packages we had planned as well as our daily rail pass. Every day we just simply pulled out the day's itinerary, rail times, tours, and hotel information. Most of the hotels were within walking distance from the train station, and its very normal to see many people walking the streets with suitcases. As always, everyone's suggestion is not to overpack, and going by rail, and in a different city every day, and the casual nature of each city, you truly need 3 changes of clothes, a jacket, and maybe one change for cooler weather. We easily could have done a carry on, and wish we had. Live and learn. It was also warmer temps, and unseasonably warm, and in the course of the week, temperatures ranged over 30*. Either way, you are many times having a 6 minute connection on the rail and having to go up and down steps at the stations, so the lighter the better. And the trains don't wait. When they say departs at 9:56am, you better be there. Trust me, we were on the wrong platform we had to rush to the right one running up stairs with two suitcases, and my husband stepped on the train and reached back for my bag and the doors shut! And he had all the euros and my wallet!!! Made for an adventurous and humorous anniversary day. But we figured it out and will have many years of laughs over that one. So travel light, and always have euros ON you.

With that said, when we planned our trip, we communicated that we are reasonably young and fit, and like to see a lot and prefer to start early, so our pace is not for everyone. Running between trains, or to walk 9-12 miles a day or hustling down a hill from a castle to make it back to a boat is not for the faint of heart, but we loved it. This is a trip of a lifetime, and we wanted to pack as much in, and we did. We live two hours to a beach for a relaxing getaway, Europe is once in a lifetime, and we wanted to conquer all of it.

We are so glad we included the river cruise. We would love To-Europe help us plan a day cruise itinerary so we can stay in the small villages from Koblentz to Rudesheim. The villages are amazing, and we suggested they include contacts on either a shuttle or a taxi so you can get from the port, up to the castles in the allotted time.

The hotels they chose were perfect. Always in good,safe, historic locations. Easy walks to dinners or villages. Some did not have A/C, but its Europe and the nights got cooler. One did not have an elevator, so back to the carry on or packing light tip.

To-Europe.com is a very highly respected organization, and we could tell when we were greeted at check in. We were treated like royalty, and if our rooms were available we could check in, or the bags would be kept or sent to the room waiting for us when we returned later.
Each city we were provided with walking tips, and suggestions or our pass got us into some of the attractions. It was wonderful to not sit and try to plan a day, they did it all for us.

Breakfast included at each hotel is a huge bonus. We would eat a nice hearty breakfast (even being offered sparkling wine or champagne at 7:28 am) and would get to the train station in plenty of time or walk the town we were in. And every town we went had plenty of bier or wine gartens for an afternoon meal or snack. One hotel wasn't open for breakfast before our departure, so they made to go boxed lunches for us.

It was the trip of a lifetime. I work in the travel industry, and book travel and events for a living. Europe is overwhelming to me especially not living somewhere with rail/bus/tram systems. Avoid the headache and planning yourself and just call To-Europe and Michaela, Thomas, Petra and Diana, who were the best I have ever worked with. They made our anniversary getaway one we will never forget. I normally am ready to come home after about 5 days from trips, but my husband I wished we could have stayed. Germany is amazing, the residents are some of the kindest folks ever, the cities were clean, safe and affordable. I truly cannot say enough kind words about this company and Germany. Already thinking of trip #2 with them. ( Rhine River day cruise hop on/hop off????) Thank you for everything. Amazing and wonderful vacation!

By far the best tour we have been on. The ease of travel, connections and getting into attractions was unbelievable. Having experience with event planning, this trip was very well organized and the attention to detail was excellent. We're telling all of our friends that this is the way to travel Europe! The ability to customize the trip to our particular needs helped make this a very memorable trip. Thank you to the team that supported us!

I had never been to Europe before but it was always a dream of mine to go to Switzerland, and this trip gave me an experience like nothing else. Everything was so easy and stress-free while traveling between cities every day, our hotels were expecting us so it was incredibly easy to check in, and using the public transportation that was pre-arranged was a huge help, something I definitely would not have been able to figure out on my own. But now, I feel like a pro and could have no trouble getting around, all thanks to everything done on this trip. The hotels were beautiful, the provided breakfasts were the best I've ever had, and of course the sightseeing was just absolutely incredible. Having free time during each day but given tourist information of locations to visit was the absolute best way to navigate each city. Absolutely nothing could have been better about this entire trip. If you're thinking about taking a trip to Europe, definitely do it through this company, you won't be disappointed.

We had a fabulous vacation! TO EUROPE did a great job working with us during the planning stages of the trip and provided a very detailed and complete package for us to review and become familiar with before our tour date. I had a few clarification questions after reviewing the package and the TO EUROPE team answered every question I had to make sure we were ready for our vacation. From the time we stepped on the first train in Stuttgart (where we started our tour), to the last train ride from Heidelberg back to Stuttgart we were smiling and having fun! There are so many highlights from our trip I can't begin to describe them here, but each city we visited had it's unique charm and beauty........Wurzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Munich (and the day trip to the countryside to include a stop in Oberammergau and the Lenderhof Palace & Neuschwanstein Castle tours), and last but not least Heidelberg. Thank you so much TO EUROPE, we have beautiful memories to last a lifetime! Don & Virginia, South Carolina, USA

Great trip! Weather was very hot, 35C most days. We added two days in Naples & visited Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius which was very thrilling. The trip was very well organized with the trains, hotels and tours working out just great.
We enjoyed all of the cities and saw so many wonderful historical sites.
Many thanks to To-Europe for another great trip!