Really enjoyed Tuscany but the larger group (17) was disappointing. The hotel in Florence Antica Torre, was not staffed for us, no baggage help and with an elevator not working it was difficult. The restaurants for group dinners in Florence the last night and the first at Villa LaBarone were disappointing. Santa Margarita hotel dinner was very good. The last full day in Cinque Terre was very long and then spoiled by the disappointing late dinner with not good food that ended at midnight. Not a great finish to the trip. Guides Luciano and Alessandro were good.

Overall good
Hotel in Florence unable to service a group of 17. Group dinners were not able to service a group of 20. Last day too much for one day. Started at 6:30 breakfast and ended with dinner at midnight.

Our Classic Journeys Tuscany tour was amazing. Our guide, Emmanuele, was excellent. His knowledge of the area (history, culture, plants, animals) was superb and his personable, honest nature allowed us all to connect with him on a deeper level. The hotel accommodations were beautiful and the daily hikes, local guides for tours, and meals were all so enjoyable. I would recommend Classic Journeys to others and look forward to booking another tour in the future.

Everything about the Tuscany journey was incredible. But most important was the incredible human being that our guide Manuela was. I had a connection with him that truly was tremendous. My wife felt the same way. His knowledge of the history, culture, people, art, food, architecture was incredible. A rare human who made the journey come alive for us. We loved every aspect of the Tuscany walking tour. Thank you. Robert Mulein.

I really enjoyed the walks, the cultural excursions and the group!

Good itinerary; great guides!

Beautiful place. Great tour guide

Alessandro was AMAZING! We love him!

Location, guide, hotel, travel sites

Within days of returning from our trip to Morocco, I started to look for the next trip my husband and I were going to take with Classic Journeys. Everything was wonderful. The guides, food, hotels, cultural immersion, cooking lessons etc. Very well balanced trip that provided constant activity but nothing felt rushed. We have traveled extensivly and with several companies and this one is at the top of our list.

Our Guide Alessandro was just a joy to be with. He was very skilled at assessing the needs and interest of our group. He was also incredibly knowledgeable and informative and just really fun to be around. I believe everyone in the group had a wonderful time, and to a great degree, that was due to Alessandro.

Our guides, Diane Clarke and Margaret Pearson, are passionate about the Cotswolds. The ancillary services (Leslie the driver, the docents lined up at sites, hotels, etc) were top notch. Appreciated that the group was intentionally kept small (only 15 of us). And there is nothing like a ramble thru a field of grazing sheep to calm the spirit. The trip to Stonehenge early in the morning before it was open to the general public was, for me, the highlight.

Cuba in 2026. What a trip we had! Now is the time to visit Cuba. It is safe, clean and the Cuban people genuinely love Americans. We were welcomed everywhere we went. Right now, there is a window of time where the streets are largely free of tourists. There were nine of us on our tour and we had the run of the place. The food was outstanding, the music was everywhere, the beaches were pristine and the cultural experience was one of a kind. I have been fortunate to have traveled to +/- 30 countries and the trip to Cuba ranks right near the top. Don't delay. This tranquil period will not last long. And I must say, the most important aspect of the trip that made it truly golden was our tour leaders - Audrey, Jesus and Patricia. Those three are the reason we would stick with Classic Journeys for future adventures. The three of them took a good trip and made it a once in a lifetime experience. We are blessed to have had them!

Wonderful itinerary
Perfect organization
I can’t think of a better guide than Cat

I had the trip of a lifetime on my Classic Journeys trip to Cuba in December 2025. Our tour guides Audrey and Jesus were amazing. They always went above and beyond and made the trip truly memorable. My favorite part of the trip were our daily activities which allowed us to spend time with the Cuban people. I cannot say enough about the kindness and spirit of the Cuban people. Regardless of the political differences between our countries or current events that happened on our trip (Venezuela/Maduro) they were always kind and welcoming. If you have any doubts about traveling to Cuba there is no reason to. I felt safer there than in many other popular vacation destinations.

Great tour guides, great drivers, great hotels and specialty/local experiences.

Tour guides and multiple experiences including home visits, desert and spa treatment

Classic Journey's trip to Cuba was an absolutely amazing experience. Cuba is a beautiful country with old charm, rich culture, and friendly people. Our tour guides Audrey and Jesus were both wonderful, knowledgeable, and planned many extra surprise experiences. The food was delicious, the music was lively, and the memories we made are unforgettable! We could not recommend this trip enough.

Wonderful experience. The guides were knowledgeable and extremely helpful in assisting in problems or concerns that arose throughout the week.

My tour and experiences were amazing. Five Stars. I have wanted to go to Cuba for years. I mean it is only 90 miles away for the US and no one has been there. I decided to make it my 51st country about 4 weeks before the departure date (March 28 to April 5, 2026). I quizzed Vanessa about the political issues between the US and Cuba including the blockade of oil coming into the country. She assured me that it would not impact the trip and it did not at all. Pre trip, Emily was our customer service person who knew everything we needed to do, to prepare for our trip. She made it so easy to get my visa. What I was reading about Cuba in the news was not the reality on the ground. Our two small boutique inns had power from generators and solar. The neighborhood might have been in a blackout, but our place was fully lit including the AC. Transportation was also not affected by the lack of fuel. I lost count of how many classic 1950’s US cars I rode in. In addition to an amazing exploration of Havanna and the countryside, we were exposed to some remarkable experts on the country. We spent the morning with a photographer who had taken historical photographs of Castro, Che, and the post Revolution Cuba. I had meals and discussions, with an Economist, a Diplomat, and a Latin American tour guide author. On four separate occasions, we had private musical performance that included a wide range of music including an 8-piece chamber orchestra. There were to many great experiences to list here. Our guides Audrey, Jesus and Patricia were so personable and knowledgeable. We got to know them so well. Everything was managed to give us the best possible exposure to the country. I would recommend this tour to anyone.