4.5/5 Excellent
Excellent
1,383
Great
570
Average
92
Disappointing
62
Terrible
15
Austria Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Trusted Customer
May 2024
There is only one thing. when someone gets sick on the bus please stop the seat rotation .. because I got very sick as along with everyone else . And maybe hav...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
It is called the European Whirl for a reason! It was very busy and you got to see a lot of territory in a short amount of time. Our travel director, Kyle, was outsta...
Vicki Johnston
May 2024
It's called European "Whirl" for a reason. It is a "whirl" through 9 countries in 13 days, thus you don't stay in one place for very long. It is very well organize...
Paula Brooks
May 2024
This was our first experience travelling to Europe. The European Whirl did not disappoint. Yes, it is fast paced but we saw so much more during the time period wit...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
too fast, too many long bus rides, not enough free time. was forced to pair up with a very heavy smoker who did not give me a second of solitude. Sharing a room doe...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
It was definitely busy, but you get to see so much.
Emma
Oct 2023
Csilla was superb! So knowledgeable and friendly. A great guide on a brilliant trip. A good mix of mini bus travel and train, which gave us a view of local culture a...
Amy
Aug 2023
I found this trip enjoyable but repetitive. Lots of castles etc so depending on your preferences it could be amazing or a bit much. Not many arranged activities, mor...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
The first hotel in Budapest (Papillon) was disappointing, very tired and not up to the standard I would usually expect from Explore which was a shame. I would have b...
Sara
Aug 2023
This trip was less well organised than many trips. We saw some wonderful thi...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
Well designed trip - we were able to get a sense of all 3 capitals we stayed in - we went a few days early and stayed on a couple of days after trip finished, which ...
Johanna
May 2023
The optional boat trip on the Danube from Vienna to Bratislava. was a highli...
Ana Marie Tamayo
May 2024
Well organized tour and very knowledgeable tour director.
Jill Mccready
May 2024
The basic itinerary provided a great introduction to the imperial cities of SE Europe. I appreciated the additional stops at some of the smaller cities included: Reg...
Ada
May 2024
I truly loved this itinerary! Munich, Regensburg, Prague, Budapest, Slovakia, Vienna and Salzburg are beautiful cities. The architecture will leave you speechless....
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Many of the travelers to Austria and Eastern Europe gave excellent 4 or 5 star reviews. The majority of the reviews raved about the dedicated, knowledgeable, fun and organized guides, who made the trip truly unforgettable.
Another aspect of this destination that travelers loved is the rich diversity of cuisine, culture and nature that most tour operators have. Rave reviews also enjoyed the company of fellow travelers who were attracted to the region and these particular trips.
Additionally, they mentioned that many attractions were very impressive, particularly the unique architecture and history of the region. They mentioned that a trip to this region gave them a lifetime of positive memories.
Travelers decidedly felt like they had a truly unique and up-close and personal experience in each of the countries they visited, including Austria.
Lower ratings were not very common. However, those that had lower reviews or suggestions for travelers discussed the logistics of traveling in this region. Many tour operators combine trips to Austria with other destinations in neighboring countries such as Switzerland or Germany or cities like Budapest or Prague.
As such, travelers navigate varied currencies and cultures and it can be a lot to adapt to in a 2-3 week trip. They gave the advice to keep yourself organized and be prepared for a jam-packed itinerary.
All things considered, travelers to Austria and Eastern Europe thoroughly enjoyed their travels. They enjoyed the well-curated tours that took them on profound and enriching experiences to understand the cultures, histories, cuisines and natural landscapes of the region. A trip here seems highly rewarding.
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