Review: Tour of England, London, Dover, Cotswolds, Canterbury, Greenwich, Leeds Castle, Local Cuisine

This company provided us with a very good itinerary, while accommodating our desired places to visit.   I enjoyed working with them and they were very responsive.    They appeared to be knowledgeable of London and the places we wanted to visit, however, they could have been more helpful in providing more information on some of the places, as well as guidance on driving times, etc.

However, they were reluctant to share costs which in some cases I believe it was important to do so for the client to make an informed decision.   An example, was their suggestion to dine at the Waterside Inn, near Windsor.   They arranged for a 6-course tasting menu for us which was included in the overall cost of our trip.   When we paid for our drinks, which were not included, we saw the cost of the meal that was prepaid.   The cost was over US$400 for 2 people.    While the food, service and ambiance was exceptional at the restaurant, the cost was quite high as compared to other high-end restaurants we have been to both in the U. S. and Europe.   I believe they should have told us beforehand the approximate cost of the meal so we could have made an informed decision as to whether we wanted to spend that much on one meal.   

 Again, while they would not itemize costs for us, we saw all the costs of our hotels and tours so I don't understand their reluctance.   We recognize that they need to make money on each booking but it would have been helpful in making decisions (as noted  above).