Testimonials

Below are some testimonials from our valued customers

Tour Manager 
Kristine – Brilliant. Very personable, helpful, well-organised, good English and a sense of humour. Kristine kept us well informed of any changes in arrangements (e.g. meeting times) and managed us, the drivers and local guides to perfection.

Local Guides 
The majority of the local guides were first-class, providing excellent commentary and having good English.

Accommodation 
The standard of accommodation was very good/excellent. The majority of the rooms were comfortable and spacious. All the hotels were very conveniently situated, within walking distance of restaurants, cafes and local transport where this was required.

Itinerary 
The coverage of Eastern Europe was comprehensive, and the local guides provided all the information we could have possibly wanted – and more! Many of the places visited had a real ‘WOW’ factor (e.g. Grand Palace of Peterhof, Rundale Palace and Park, Kremlin), or an OMG factor (e.g. Hill of Crosses, Lithuania; Wolf’s Lair, Poland; Latvian Soviet bunker, Ligatne; Wieliczka Salt mines, near Krakow). Other sights were extremely interesting, thought-provoking, stunning/lavish – and educational. There was not a single excursion/attraction on the itinerary that we didn’t enjoy. A good balance between ‘organised’ and ‘at leisure’ time. We were happy with the length of stay in each place – two or three nights in most of the places visited made for a better opportunity to explore the city/town and a more relaxing time not having to ‘move on’ every morning.

Group Size 
Having only 14 people in the group was great. Apart from making it easier for the guides to manage, especially when there were huge crowds in some places such as Prague, entry into museums, palaces, etc was a lot more efficient than was the case with the many tour groups of 30+ people; we couldn’t help but draw the comparison and appreciate the benefits of our small number. Having a large bus for 14 people was also a bonus, with plenty of room to ‘spread out’! We quickly got to know everyone well and all in the group were inclusive and friendly. The indications, as we said our good-byes, were that contact with at least some of our fellow travellers will be maintained in the future.

Thank You
Thank you, for your meticulous attention and service. You have been exceedingly helpful and have responded promptly to all our requests for information and ensured that we were kept informed of what was required at each step of the booking process. Appreciate your input into what was an outstanding and memorable trip.
R & C Mogridge
We had a fabulous time and saw amazing scenery and sights. Both tours were great, loved that we did not have to get up early every morning to be on a bus somewhere else. Our Tour Leaders, were fun, full of knowledge and helpful. The cruise and the ship were both enjoyable, we had a lovely cabin with a balcony.

Our Singapore stop over was very good, the SIA vouchers were very handy and the transfers to the hotels efficient.
R & J.

This is the Anniversary of my July tour to England and I wanted to let you know I had the most marvellous time and enjoyed the tour host. I hope to have more time to travel again next year as I’m retiring and am interested in Euro gardens and Italy.
Sue W

Thanks to all who organized the tour – my first tour and I was impressed! Special thanks to your tour host for her empathetic presence – quietly making sure all ran smoothly – open to any variations individuals chose.
Jean

 

Tuscany was on our “Bucket List”, but would never have found half of the gems if we had done it on our own. Your local man Alessandro met us at Rome Airport and looked after us so well including A mini Palio, local restaurants, “of the beaten track” villages and exquisite boutique hotels and B n B’s. Thank you so much.
Dave and Andy

 

We wanted a “big trip of a lifetime” when we retired, but had no definite itinerary in mind, just a few places on our wish list. We contacted The Travel Warehouse and were so pleased with the service that we extended our time away in Europe – incorporating both a coach tour and river cruise. The trip wildly exceeded our expectations and we are now looking forward to our next tour.
Jan and Rae McC, Auckland

 

We’ve travelled many places before and generally book our own arrangements. This time we contacted The Travel Warehouse. What a breeze and a great deal! Thank you.
Liz and Mo, F

As a couple of octogenarians, we sometimes wondered if we may have bitten off more than we could chew, while we were in the final stages of planning for our African Safari with the Travel Warehouse. We needn’t have worried! Their African colleagues were absolutely amazing, and once we reached Africa, everything fell into place, and we had the most marvellous experience. Our tour guides were quite exceptional – knowledgeable, experienced, with excellent vehicles, and really they couldn’t do enough to help us. As for our accomodations – we were a little worried in the planning stages about “Tent Camps” but what luxury? The various lodges, camps, and hotels, were absolutely superb, and added hugely to our enjoyment. We saw the most amazing animals – a pride of 9 lions walked about 10 meters away from us – elephants galore – giraffes every day, and to top it all, two BLACK Rhinos, and they are nearly extinct. Too many wonderful sights for us to tell you about. We saw :The Big Five” game animals on at least 3 different days. We also walked with Cheetahs – what magnificent animals. And another highlight was our visit to the Victoria Falls – what a majestic sight! This trip far exceeded our expectations, and we give it our most hearty recommendation to anyone thinking about the holiday of a lifetime – you are in for a real treat – so go for it!
David and Val, Mt Maunganui

 

We had a great time. Very happy with the Tour, and with the service that I received.
Trevor R

Our trip to the Chathams was more than we expected and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and our tour guide was excellent. We are so pleased we went and are considering going back as we would like to go to Pitt Island. Thanks for putting the ad in the Kiwi Gardner magazine which brought it to our attention.
Bill W

This tour was amazing. Thank you for the memories, I will be back to book again!
Dave T

Thank you for organising our Chatham Island Trip. It was absolutely awesome! The choice of the Lodge was a total winner with amazing hosts, chefs, and tour guides. Our 1-hour scenic flight turned into a 3-hour flight plus landing on Pitt Island and being driven to Glory Bay and seeing the oldest Doc Hut in NZ!

So this very worthwhile experience of the Chathams is now ticked off my bucket list!
Carol M

We just did the Xmas Europe tour and we had the best time and the best experience of Europe. Will be booking another tour with you guys:) thank you so much for the best experience of Europe, well worth it.
Christina.T

The customer service I received while booking my holiday to Egypt through The Travel Warehouse has been a positive experience. The team were friendly and very helpful with all of my queries. They were consistent in keeping in contact with me and addressed any concerns that I had about my travel arrangements. I would definitely recommend this company to friends and family. Due to their excellent customer service I was able to enjoy every aspect of my tour of Egypt, a truly once in a lifetime experience!
F. SMITH

Wow, we had a great time! What a comprehensive tour – we loved it and could never have found all those fabulous places without you. sorting through the fotos brings back so many memories. Looking forward to our next one.
Russ and Jane

Thank you very much for the ‘fun’ holiday. The flower show & country gardens were really fabulous! I really enjoyed. Thank you again for well organised holiday.
Tricia


13 years with the Tour Company

I have traveled with the The Tour Company over the last 13 years and on each tour everything is done to make your holiday enjoyable and as hassle free as possible.

They are small groups, and the tours are unique with variety and interest.

Warning: they’re not the sort of tours for you if you’re looking for a quick overview – moving on each day. It’s more about exploring the beauty and attractions of each destination.

The pace is easy, with no really early starts, and they have 2 or 3 nights in most places. And after a fun filled day, I find it nice to be able relax with my fellow travellers for a chat, drink and dinner together.

I’ve often meet many people on tour who have since become new friends back home.

The other thing I really like is that the tours are fully inclusive, so unlike other tours, I not always being asked have to pay extra for attractions and excursions.

Shirley