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TOUR INFO |
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If you want to have a good travel experience, the most important thing to do before your trip is good research before choosing a travel agency. This article compared two well-known companies, Trafalgar and Abercrombie & Kent.
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The most obvious difference is the price. Abercrombie & Kent tours are many times more expensive than Trafalgar tours. For instance, Abercrombie & Kent's 10-day tour costs $8895, while Trafalgar's 10-day tour costs $1782. Let's reveal why the price is so different.
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GROUP SIZE |
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TRAFALGAR:
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29 people
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A&K:
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18 people
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When it comes to a matter of group size, do not miss this detail. Keep in mind that if you join a group tour that includes more than 20 people, other travelers will definitely affect your experience.
A large group means less efficiency and less direct attention from a guide. Plus, if you are traveling on a bus, you can consider if this service suits your preferences. |
Abercrombie & Kent's small group size consists of 18 travelers. A smaller number of travelers makes your trip much more efficient, comfortable and guarantees direct attention from your guide.
Your experience will be even more high-quality if an agency provides private transportation from point a to b. |
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HOTELS |
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TRAFALGAR:
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4-star not centrally-located hotels
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A&K:
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5-star centrally-located hotels
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If you ever had to plan a trip on your own, you can easily imagine how many hotels there are and that choosing a good one might not always be easy—not to mention that you want to have the best value for your money.
Trafalgar shows hotel options in their itinerary. They offer 4-star hotels, though, not centrally-located. |
Abercrombie & Kent, as well as Trafalgar, is transparent about their hotels. Abercrombie & Kent offers the best 5-star hotels situated in a city center. You should expect a high-class hotel if you pay a good penny for a tour.
Most company's offered accommodations are luxury and boats, all that you might need for the best travel experience. |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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TRAFALGAR:
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Buses
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A&K:
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Private drivers
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As we mentioned in the section about group size, it's apparent that Trafalgar uses one kind of transportation - a big bus. In general, it's not a bad feature. Nowadays, buses are modernly equipped and quite comfy.
However, if you prefer a more personalized and efficient trip, the bus is not the best option. |
Abercrombie & Kent was already mentioned above in this article - private transfer makes your trip more high-quality if you travel in a small group size and have personal transportation.
What's more, a smaller group means smaller vehicles, making many hidden landmarks accessible. |
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SIGHTSEEING |
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TRAFALGAR:
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20 sights/activities
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A&K:
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31 sights/activities
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Program in Budapest: St. Thomas Hill; the Fisherman's Bastion; the Matthias Church; the Great Synagogue; Heroes' Square; Jewish Quarter; the Schieszl family and the story of their winery; the Parliament building; the Budapest's Opera House; plenty of optional acitivities for extra fee
Program in Vienna & Bratislava: Bratislava's Old Town; the Kunstkammer in Vienna; the Hofburg Palace; the Parliament Building; the magnificent Opera House; St. Stephen's Cathedral Program in Prague: St. Vitus Cathedral; the Astronomical Clock; Charles Bridge; Petřín Hill |
Program in Budapest: Matthias Church; Fisherman’s Bastion; the Liszt Academy of Music; Heroes’ Square; the Great Synagogue; St. Stephen’s Basilica; the Central Market Hall; the Parliament Building; a private cruise of the romantic Danube
Program in Vienna & Bratislava: Bratislava Old Town sighteeing; chef ’s table experience in Bratislava; a cruise along the Danube River to Vienna; the Hofburg Palace; the Imperial Treasury; the Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral; a concert at the Mozarthaus Vienna; the Prater and its Giant Ferris Wheel; the Secession Building & the Hundertwasser House; the Belvedere Gallery; Schönbrunn Palace Program in Prague: the Sonberk winery & wine tasting in Popice; St. Vitus Cathedral; the Golden Lane; the Strahov Monastery; the Loreto Chapel; Charles Bridge; Jewish Quarter & Jewish Museum; Old Jewish Cemetery; the Old-New Synagogue; Optional activities: traditional Puppetry Workshop and the Schwarzenberg Palace OR a Foodie Walking Tour OR Relax with a Spa Experience at hotel |
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CONCLUSION |
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TRAFALGAR:
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Trafalgar tours are affordable and, in general, offer a good experience with many activities. But three main differences might make your trip less pleasant than with Abercrombie & Kent: a) bus transportation, b) 4-star hotels, c) no customization.
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A&K:
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Even if Abercrombie & Kent tours are much more expensive than Trafalgar tours, the company's provided services have higher class. For example, it offers only 5-star luxury hotels and all meals included, full trip customization, small group size, and private transfers.
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