Wings over Mediterranean Sept 2022 Wings over Mediterranean Sept 2022. Other than the intra-city flights which were first class private jet, the rest was......average. Tour buses with windows too small to see any passing points of interest. A 250 sq ft "luxury" hotel room---thought I was in a Motel 8. Museum tours led by local experts who over-talked so long that they cut into anything that was planned for the remainder of that day. Restaurants....3 in particular very small, crowded, and not even remotely above average. Written itinerary says "and then return to your host city and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure." No way...we usually got back to the hotel around 5:30 after already passing up at least one planned exhibit. We had no special tour group privileges...we were just part of the pack and were overrun by tourists at every stop. $40,000 per person....a big huge "ouch"

Our trip to Spain and Portugal did not… Our trip to Spain and Portugal did not meet expectations. This was our first A&K trip. It did not compare favorably to our Tauck trips, Backroads, or even trips we planned ourselves and guides we hired. There were numerous disappointments that I won't even mention here. My husband and I both wrote to A&K and received no response. We didnt want anything from them...in fact we wouldn't take another trip with them if it was free. We were only trying to give some constructive feedback. I would be happy to go into more detail if anyone is interested.

Went to Egypt with A&K Went to Egypt with A&K. - Communication was poor - several times had to email repeatedly to get answers. - Clothes they said were required on tours was incorrect. Caused me to have to purchase clothes that were more suitable on the trip - Tipping suggestions were not correct. - Only one meal provided was good - chicken was chewy and dinner options were limited and not what I would expect on an expensive tour. Although food on the Nike Cruise Boat was great. - My food restrictions were not passed on to Egypt. - Out Egyptian guide was wonderful. My issues are more with the US team and not the tour guides. This was during the Israel issues and there was no communication prior to the trip concerning this. I doubt I will travel with them in the future.

This is my first trip with Abercrombie & Kent This is my first trip with Abercrombie & Kent. I’ve been on several trips with National Geographic and loved those. I wanted to try a different tour operator and see how they compare to National Geographic. The trip is 2 months off and already I’m having my doubts. Multiple emails from different people asking for the exact same information, namely flight arrangements. I keep telling each person when I sent the requested information and to whom. Nothing much about the trip itinerary yet or who will be leading the tour. By now with National Geographic I would have had that information and would have been provided with a list of suggested reading materials to learn more about the tour destinations. So far, I’m less than impressed. This is supposed to be a top tier tour operator…they certainly charge top tier prices. Time will tell

The last disappointing trip I'll be taking with A&K Just returned from a Cruise down the Mekong River. So disappointing, the guides, the side trips, the lack of preparatory information about clothing to bring, unbearably hot/humid tmeperature, the food (I got bad food poisoning on board, it was the only food I ate and A&K just ignored the whole issue). I made two other trips with them - Egypt and Peru - and see it's a real pattern with them. In Egypt and Peru, it was so amazing to be there that I ignored the lackluster tours. A&K doesn't seem to monitor the job their guides are doing at all. In Egypt, the guide droned on about every hieroglyphic but nothing else, in Peru how the rocks were chiseled together and on the Mekong no over view as to the 3 countries we were visiting. Moreover, there is really nothing to see along the Mekong except mud, and poverty stricken Cambodians trying to eek out an existence. What a waste of time and money. NEVER AGAIN!!