CICERONI Travel Traveller Reviews

We had a wonderful five day (four night) stay in central Vienna. The days were packed with visits to art galleries, palaces, museums, landmarks, etc. and included a visit to the morning exercise of the Spanish riding school and an optional visit to the opera.

The tour was extremely well organised and we had an excellent courier and a delightful and knowledgeable guide.

Ciceroni's organisation of our visit to Latvia was outstanding. As well as a very efficient Cioeroni leader we had an excellent local guide which ensured we were able to fully appreciate and enjoy the delights of Riga and nearby palaces and castles, including the historical background to this charming country. We stayed at a first class hotel in the pedestrianized centre of the old town of Riga and so we were able to walk to the many nearby local restaurants. All in all it was a most successful and enjoyable holiday. Dorothy and Harold Couch Dorothy and Harold Couch

Ciceroni specialises in small Art/History tours and there organisation is very efficient and always provides a knowledgeable and thoughtful introduction to the country visited.

An inspiring day spent in an English Country House, with amazing collections of furniture, porcelain and works of art.

Good organisation with a personal touch.

This is an Historic Houses Association venue, and it certainly lived up to that title. The Curator of the exhibitions was able to give us all sorts of titbits of information, which would not be told to a normal tour group. The items are displayed so that they are a coherent picture of a family home, but are also individually accessible. Definitely more 'user friendly' than the general run of museums.

As usual, Ciceroni had all the right contacts to ensure that the day went smoothly, was instructive, and also a friendly occasion.

The day consisted of a morning tour of the house guided by the curator of Firle, Deborah Gage, and an afternoon showing of the outstanding Sevres porcelain collection by Dame Rosalind Savill. The whole day was spectacular and the organisation by Ciceroni was excellent.

Small but superb!

expected enjoyment fully fulfilled.Riga full of history and good meals notdisappointed by country availability

We have had long experience of Ciceroni Travel and have never been disappointed

a tour of Croatia

excellent

Our party of twenty friends and clients of Ciceroni were led by Stephen Brook as company organiser.He had arranged for a local Latvin guide to introduce us to the art galleries ,palaces and medieval buildings of the earlier inhabitants.In addition he gave us his knowledge of its traditions which deepened our understanding of a country we had never visited but which offered so much with a very welcoming population.We stayed at the Grand Palace Hotel in the centre of Riga,very comfortable,good food and facilities .We enjoyed a visite to The Latvian National Opera for a performance of Romeo and Juliet, pre booked, essential as the theatre was full.

We have travelled with Ciceroni for several years. They are well organised, friendly and provide excellent itineries

Everything was of the highest calibre. Our guide was excellent his knowledge of his country and it's history was imparted in a way that showed his passion for his homeland which was a joy to hear. The places we visited were interesting and gave us a great overview of Latvia.

As always Ciceroni provide their travellers with every comfort and great care is taken of them to make the most of their visit.

Ciceroni Tours look after their clients - whom they think of, and treat as friends- by ensuring that they are accommodated in excellent hotels and delighted by fine dining in nearby hostelries. Our visit to the Gravetye Manor benefited from the Head Gardener's enthusiastic expertise and advice and included a superb lunch in the Manor's Michelin=-starred restaurant. Inside Firle Place, facing a painting by Van Dyck, we were guided by the art historian Debo Gage, who stated, simply; "My family has lived in this house for 500 years. At Glyndebourne we saw operas which had received outstanding critical acclaim: Mozart's La Clemenza de Tito, Donizetti's Don Pasquale and - the climax - Verdi's La Traviata. On each occasion we dined indoors in one of the Glyndebourne restaurants.

Founded by Dr Tom Duncan, who has both studied Music and taught Art Hiistory, Ciceroni Tours combine - according to their location - gardens, art history and music. When leading a tour, Tom Duncan himself gives short background lectures on our coach journeys. When he is not himself the leader, other members of the Ciceroni staff - or local guides furnish us with the same kind of information . There are seldom more than 22 members per tour. An outstanding feature is the use of a sound system which enables us to head a quietly delivered commentary at some distance from the guide. As a tour group, we are, therefore unobtrusive.