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November 19, 2024
A review for those who choose this kind of tours for the first time (stories about 2 tours: Budapest-Valley of Beauties-Vienna-Prague, Budapest-Balaton-Eger)
1. To begin with, it is really problematic to sign up for a tour of Europe in 2024, because many sign up for tours to open a visa. For the April tour, it was necessary to record in January-February, for the tour in August - in March. The site is being updated well, but do not forget that it is better to call and clarify whether a particular tour has appeared, or when they plan to add it.
2. About the work of the agency itself. Nice people work there, maybe it will seem different to you the first time, but they are tactful in conversation, answer all your questions and explain the nuances. What I didn't like specifically was that after the conclusion of the contract, there is a waiting period for the visa application date. The employee said she would call when to start collecting documents, but I did not receive a call twice (2 rounds). I only found out when I came to pay the second part.
The visa application itself took place twice without problems, an agency employee will be with you, will help and tell you.
3. What about the tour?
Border: I have no complaints about the time of the group's gathering at the border, because it was really impossible to predict the situation (I mean the number of buses that will be launched) and in this regard it is worth just being patient.
A regular bus is provided to cross the border. Be prepared for the fact that the concept of "comfort" in any form is not there, it is the most inconvenient with a small amount of space, a semi-collapsing bus. In the opposite direction, there was darkness with a broken hatch (as a result, I got sick later). Spending 10-13 hours on such a bus will kill any back.
Tour: Be prepared for the fact that due to the situation at the border, you may miss the first day of the tour and no one will care. For a 2-3 day tour, losing 1 day is unpleasant. In both tours, if you go completely everywhere with the group, then you will not see Budapest practically. In any case, there will be a sightseeing tour (but after the border and a long move, we were so exhausted that the only thing we wanted was a hotel and a shower).
The tours themselves are organized for those who do not want to think about anything and just look at the cities. This is convenient, because past the main program, the guide will offer enough additional places to visit.
I liked the Budapest-Valley of Beauties-Vienna-Prague tour more. On the second day, the group returned to Budapest at 15:00 and there was time to take a walk and go to the baths. Vienna was not given as much time as we would like, but the guide in Vienna is a wonderful and pleasant woman. Prague was also pleased with the guide.
The Budapest-Balaton-Eger tour is also pleasant and exciting, because there was a reconstruction in one of the cities, then we changed our tour and after Eger on the 3rd day we stopped in Kosice (this was the best solution).
Guide: Nikolai was with us on both tours. He is a pleasant and positive man who kept the whole group in a good mood. It was really fun with such a guide. He will tell you and answer all your questions, and advise you on some good places for lunch / which wine to buy.
4. Visa: The consul's decision is never understood, but in both tours, most had one-time visas for the trip. Hungary likes reports, when applying for a second visa, they look at how the previous one was used. As it turned out later, the agency reports to the consulate only with stamps in the passport. For those who are familiar with the process of obtaining a Hungarian visa, it was a shock, because there was no confirmation from the hotel (that we actually checked in and stayed there for a certain number of days).
5. Conclusion: For those who want to try the tour or do not want to bother with the organization - go and see the cities, and have a nice time.
For those who go on tour to obtain a visa - no more than once.
I would not go on such tours for the 3rd time, at most for Christmas.
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December 23, 2024
On 12/14/24, we went on an unforgettable "Three Capitals" tour.I'll start by crossing the border-4 hours!(an excellent result in this New Year's Eve time).Boarding the bus was carried out in front of the barrier (i.e. the bus queue was defended in advance).Thanks to the drivers-great guys.There was no need to ask to open the door for entry and exit-automatically (they ate, it happens otherwise).The bus is warm and comfortable.The seats are comfortable, the light, the sound, the garbage bags-everything is fine!Special thanks to our tour guide, Nikolai Yastrebov.A true expert in his field:responsible, balanced, friendly, erudite and artistic!!!He delivered the information vividly and fascinatingly and did everything possible to make our trip as comfortable as possible.I paid attention to every passenger!Any question can be answered and advised immediately!Thank you very much, Nikolai!!!It is impossible not to notice the professionalism of the guide Vyacheslav.We met him in Prague.A wonderful memorable and informative tour!!!Well, I would like to say a huge thank you for the company of our positive group!!!You guys are the best!!!We will definitely use the services of the Artintour company more than once.All the best to you guys!!!Happy New Year holidays!!!
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February 5
Hello, you will be ready to communicate with this travel agency once a week. And if you need another visa, they will call you 1 hour before the application and you are a long-distance person and there is no way to come, they will say that you are to blame and you were informed in advance. Secondly, if God forbid you get sick or another situation occurs, this tour company will not refund your money and will do everything possible to cancel your visa, even if you provide the necessary documents. There is a better travel agency. Good luck to all
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