We have taken 14 Untours and enjoyed every one of them. You can "live like a local" and immerse yourselves in the city or village where you are staying. The staff in the U.S. and Europe are very helpful. Untours is a great way to travel.
If you do not like group tours, but would like some help in getting around, then Untours is for you. We have been on three tours and they were excellent: Paris, Amalfi, Rome. See the site for specifics. Highly recommended.
My wife and I booked an Untours holiday in Scotland, April, 2018
The holiday was celebrating my 60th birthday.
Catherine Baumbach helped us logistically by fitting together a timetable that allowed us to be settled in our cottage on my birthday which meant the world for us.
As independent travelers, Sonja and I enjoy the freedom of discovery. Untours was a treasure house of ideas and opportunities that not only enhanced our holiday, but because of the warm and enthusiastic time Val gave us during our visit, both Sonja and I felt like we were all welcomed friends.
Untours found a way to personalize our visit!
October 2017 Andalucia untour. Well-organized company. Everything was as described. We particularly appreciated the cell phone and GPS we were given for the week.
Untours is the only way I will vacation to Europe. I have done 3 Untour trips and they have all been exceptional. Having a host or hostess there to answer your questions and for their suggestions is priceless. The staff who help set up your Untour trip are very knowledgeable. I have done the Swiss Ticino, Holland, and Ireland trips. Aiming for Scotland next.
We have taken 7 Untours and loved all of them. They set up the logistics, provide you with an orientation, then you are off on your own. You can focus on what you want to do, on your own schedule. and you can even decide to take a day off to just sit by the pool and read. On our last Untour to Tuscany, we had fun learning how to make pici. Live like a local and really get to know a place. We highly recommend Untours and can't wait to take another one.
Wonderful opportunities to learn share and enjoy the local life via programs centered on a location that makes you feel at home. Whether the vineyards of Tuscany, lavender scented Provential markets or time on London Town, or a pint at the local for some Irish lore, Untours provided a great time for us and exceeded our expectation . We were made to feel welcome and became part of the home life of our tour stops in each of the times we have traveled. As repeat customers we cannot recommend Untours for their thoughtful wonderful programming and organization enough. Thank you for great memorable travel!!
We have enjoyed 6 Untours: a week each in Florence, Rome & Provence; and 3 tours in Paris. Each time we were met at the airport or train station; taken to our apartment or farmhouse; treated to a meal with other Untourists; and helped with any issues which cropped up while in Italy or France. We plan to return to Untours & Paris in 2022.
I am happy to share my experiences on google. My wife Carol and I traveled to Prague and Vienna using Untours on both legs of the trip. Each one was quite different, but each was a positive experience. Prior to our trip we ask Catherin Baumbach for a hotel recommendation in Dresden. She suggested the Hotel Steigenberger which was great for both amenities and closeness to the church that we wanted to attend.
Our Untours trip to Prague was a traditional Untours trip. We were provided an apartment outside Prague but within walking distance of the tram and metro. Our tickets worked on both lines. The honor system which allows you to get on and off once you have verified your ticket once. This system was quick and efficient. We had tickets for all the time that we were in Prague.
Alana, our Untours rep, gave us a super orientation and called us to check if we needed any more guidance. She told us about concerts at the churches and as a result we saw the opera, Carmen.
Overall the Untours experience in Prague made us want to return.
The Untours trip to Vienna was Vienna Uncovered. During this portion of the trip we had Claudia Prieler to provide a more in-depth view of Vienna. For the Belvedere we had Philip who not only explained the Klimt paintings, but other artists that made me compare the artists to the Impressionist of Paris. Great eye opener to realize that Paris is not the only center for art in Europe. Philip, as we walked the city. spoke of its architecture. It just gave us an understanding from an Austrian's point of view.
Claudia took us to Beethoven's home where he composed the 9th symphony. Being outside of the old sector of Vienna we shared buses with Austrians who were on their way home from a Sunday visit to Oldtown.
These days everyone is doing "cooking classes" but ours was unique because we were in a small neighborhood restaurant which prepared food from Stephanie, Owner and Felipe, Chef. As we ate dinner that we prepared we had a wonderful conversation with Grichka Voss, author, actor and play write. She talked of the theater and growing up in theater world of Vienna. Carol and I loved this conversation. It was one of those back and forth one where you felt comfortable asking any question.
I could add much more, but just let me say that Vienna Uncoverd was very special experience. This tour gave me a better perspective on Austria and the culture of Vienna.
Tom & Carol Foster
Untours has been our family's favorite way to explore Europe, and especially Switzerland. We have taken five trips since 1993, and counting my parents and grandmother, a sixth trip in 1980.
The staff is always helpful, the accommodations superb, and the short tour options in-country fun.
We always come home refreshed and ready to go again! Thank you, Untours!
We have taken 3 different Untours to Europe and have enjoyed them tremendously! They provide pre-trip planning, on-site assistance, and the apartments have been very well selected.
