Luxury European Travel Review: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Prague, Budapest

Overall impression:

As this was our first ever experience with a non Malaysian tour agent and our first trip to Eastern Europe , we were anxious but was very pleasantly surprised by the well organised itinerary and accommodation. Thank you to this European travel agency.

A) Package price: good value 

B)Accommodation: overall, the hotels were above average with good locations. The rooms in the Hotel Metropole,Warsaw, were a little old but the bathroom was very clean and modern. The staff at the Moods hotel, Prague  , were exceptionally informative and helpful which was  good for first time visitors to the city.

The Hotel Palazzo Zichy , Budapest, was our favourite of the 4 hotels. Rooms were small but clean , Location was central and best of all, we were served sparkling wine for breakfast

C) Excursions: Guides were very punctual and friendly especially in Prague and in Budapest. The latter gave us a very good tip on a restaurant serving the best meat from Hungary.

D) Transfers: Drivers were all very punctual , polite and accommodating

D) Transport: Unfortunately that was the least satisfactory part of the tour.

1)  we should have been presented with alternative choices of transport if the train journeys were longer than 3-4 hours. ....air or private transport, even if it cost more. 

 2) Prague-Budapest train : 7-8 hours journey with no buffet car and only one mobile cart selling drinks and snacks at the beginning of the train journey !

3)  No tip on size of luggage when travelling by train in Europe. The luggage rack ( there are usually no special luggage storage areas) above the seat is only suitable for 20" carry on suitcases.