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Nov282009
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                                Paris City Tour, Seine River Cruise and Eiffel Tower                                
                                                                                        
                        Paris, France
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Well organized and worth the money, since queue jumping at the Eiffel Tower saved a lot of time! The city tour provides a good introduction to Paris. Due to cold weather I skipped the River Cruise, but the ticket is valid for 2 years so for sure Paris will see me again! 
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Nov052009
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                                4x4 Dubai Desert Safari                                
                                                                                        
                        Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Desert Safari was an amazing experience. If you are in Dubai - you must do it! Traveling by 4WD across the deserts takes your breath away in some moments but it is so much fun which you should not miss. BBQ dinner offers you delicious food and a performance of a belly dancer is a great entertainment since the audience is also asked to join her and dance on the stage. I travelled solo but indeed had an great time and would definitely recommend it!
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Aug282009
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                                Sound of Music Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Salzburg
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Aug012009
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                                Mozart Concert and Dinner at Stiftskeller in Salzburg                                
                                                                                        
                        Salzburg, Austria
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The concert and dinner was a gift from our daughter. There could not have been a better gift, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed a lot! Dinner was delicious and the music took everyone back to the times of Mozart. Great experience!
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Aug012009
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                                The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg                                
                                                                                        
                        Salzburg, Austria
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Simply amazing!This is a great tour for every fan of this movie. We had a great guide, awesome atmosphere in the bus where everybody was singing, we visited many places and the landscapes were breathtaking. You cannot miss it! Thank you Viator.
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Jul282009
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                                Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens                                
                                                                                        
                        Athens, Greece
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The cruise was AMAZING! You cannot miss it! The islands, atmosphere on the boat and views were great! I had a great time there. Thank you Viator and the local agency.
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Jul272009
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                                Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Athens, Greece
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If you don't have too much time in Athens, this half-day sightseeing tour is a good option. During the trip, you will see the most important places in the city; however, the focus is on Acropolis. There will be 3 stops at the old Olympic stadium, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis. You will only pass the Parliament, but I highly recommend to go there on your own in order to see the guard change; it happens every hour. Acropolis is amazing, and there is so much to see that nobody came back to the bus after the trip but continued the sightseeing on their own. Overall, well organized trip and saves you lots of time!
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Jul272009
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                                Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show                                
                                                                                        
                        Athens, Greece
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Simply AWESOME! Great music, dancing, dinner and a lot of fun - you cannot miss it!
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Jul242009
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                                3-Day Trip to Delphi and Meteora from Athens                                
                                                                                        
                        Athens, Greece
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If you are still considering whether to go on this tour, do not hesitate! Delphi and Meteora are the "must see" places in Greece and indeed they are amazing, especially Meteora. Organization of the tour was perfect, hotels could not have been better each had a pool so you could cool off a bit after a long day but the best was the tour guide. Thanks to her, we got to know Greece, Greek tradition and habits much better. The trip was one of the best I had. Efharisto thank you in Greek Viator and the local agency!
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Apr252009
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                                Amsterdam Super Saver 1: Keukenhof Gardens Day Trip and Amsterdam City Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Keukenhof Gardens is a "must see place" - no picture will show the beauty of these amazing flowers, you just have to see them, smell them and enjoy the atmosphere. I am already planning to go there next year, and I would like to spend the whole day in the gardens. You cannot get bored, because you have restaurants there, coffee places, souvenir shops and also facilities for kids. Definitely worth doing! As far as Amsterdam in concerned, this was also an interesting trip, the tour guide was amazing, spoke four languages and had a great sense of humor. The city has lots of to offer. You cannot miss it!
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Apr132009
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                                Naples and Pompeii Day Trip from Rome                                
                                                                                        
                        Rome, Italy
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The trip is very interesting and highly recommended when you are in Rome. You are able to see some of the Italian countryside on your way and have a quick visit to Naples, but most of all you can "meet" the history of Pompeii face to face. The only disadvantage of the trip was that we had to wait 40 minutes to be picked up from the hotel since they provided the wrong address to the driver. Also the trip to the cameos factory could have been skipped. But overall, a great experience!
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Apr112009
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                                Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Tickets                                
                                                                                        
                        Rome, Italy
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I visit the Vatican Museum every time I go to Rome, and believe me you can never get bored because this place is amazing! Since my family visited Rome during Easter, skip the line option could not have been better. There were so many crowds there, and thanks to the skip the line tickets, we managed to get into the museum quite fast, without any hassle. Worth doing if you want to save a lot of time and experience unforgettable impressions during your visit to the Vatican Museum.
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Apr102009
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                                Rome Arrival Shuttle Transfer: Airport to Hotel                                
                            
                        Rome, Italy
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This was not my first visit in the Eternal City but never travelled by shuttle. I must say that it was a good idea, especially during Easter time. Location is easily found at the airport. I had to wait around 20 minutes for the driver to come. The trip went very smoothly. Unfortunately, my parents who travelled with another plane were not that lucky - they had to wait 40 minutes for the shuttle. Nevertheless, the price seems to be fair and this option saves you a lot of hassle.
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Mar212009
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                                Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City                                
                                                                                        
                        Mexico City, Mexico
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The trip was great! Taxco and Cuernavaca are "must see places" in Mexico. The trip began with some confusion since we were given the wrong van and had to stop somewhere in the city centre and exchange the cars, drivers, tour guides and people. After that the trip went smoothly. We started from Cuernavaca which is famous for its beautiful cathedral and flowers all year round. Then we moved to Taxco. For those who are afraid of heights, I must warn that the road is very mountainous, with lots of curves and steep slopes. We started our visit in Taxco from a workshop where we had a short lecture concerning silver and history of the city and then we could purchase  silver souvenirs. Then we had a dinner in a restaurant which had a great location with a marvelous view to the city so it's worth taking pictures there. We could also wander in the city centre. Taxco the silver city has indeed a unique atmosphere. Highly recommended trip!
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Mar142009
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                                Teotihuacan Pyramids and Shrine of Guadalupe                                
                                                                                        
                        Mexico City, Mexico
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If you are in Mexico, this is a "must see" place. The trip was great which was mainly thanks to a wonderful tour guide. He had a wide knowledge and wanted to share as much information as possible. Moreover there was no rush during the tour. Before you go on this trip, make sure you have comfortable shoes, water bottle and sunblock. The trip includes a visit to a workshop where you are able to see how to make tequila and paper from agave cactus. You will be also shown beautiful stones which are used for making Aztec masks. You may also purchase some souvenirs there but be aware that prices are quite high, my sombrero was 2 times cheaper at the airport. Then you will be guided to the pyramids where you have enough time to climb them. The sun only looks innocent but in fact you may really burn your skin there. At last you will visit Shrine of Guadalupe which is always full of pilgrims. This trip mainly concentrates on Teotihuacan pyramids so you will not spend a lot of time in the Shrine. But as a whole the trip was great and I highly recommend it to everyone! Again, Viator proved to be the best in organizing the tours. Thanks a lot!
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Nov222008
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                                Private Tour: Petra Day Trip from Amman                                
                                                                                        
                        Amman, Jordan
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Petra was my second trip arranged in Jordan first was to Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea. Petra is a must see place in Jordan. My driver and companion for the whole day was waiting for me in the hotel. He was very professional, with a great English and knowledge about Jordan. The trip in the car passed very quickly. Unfortunately the driver is not allowed to enter with you in Petra and you are given a tourist guide who spoiled my day. The guy was rushing, and only waiting for the tip. He also promised the driver to inform him about my return but he never did so the driver was really worried. I would have done much better if I visited Petra without the tourist guide. He is included in the trip but you can always refuse to take him just like I refused taking a short trip on a horse. Fortunately, I only had to stay with the guide till we reached the Treasury which took us 40 minutes and then I discovered Petra on my own. It's a great place to visit but those who watched Indiana Jones movie might be a bit disappointed as the caves are empty inside. Nevertheless I would recommend this trip and have given the highest rate because the organization was perfect it's not agency's fault that Petra has such an awful guides. My driver was a great companion and I got to know from him lots about Jordan. I am sure I will be back there for longer and will see Petra by night.
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Nov212008
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                                Private Half Day Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo and The Dead Sea                                
                                                                                        
                        Amman, Jordan
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This was one of the best trips I have ever had. I travelled alone but enjoyed it a lot. Jordan is a great country and Jordanian hospitality is amazing.Before I left I read a lot about Jordan, culture, dress code and habits. I learnt some Arabic phrases and numbers which was much appreciated by Jordanians. I booked 2 trips with Viator and both were great! I saw a breath taking view from the top of Mount Nebo and enjoyed swimming in the Dead Sea. You cannot miss it! This is so much fun.

What really made my day, was the driver who was a great companion through the whole tour, very professional, patient answering my questions and with a great attitude towards the tourists. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone. Remember that apart from Petra, there are other beautiful places in Jordan - the more you see, the better you get to know this country, its people and culture. Shukran thank you in Arabic to Viator and local travel agency.
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