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Bookmark or Share- Viking River Cruise not worth the time or money - Rick StevesThere are only 2 cabins for that 15-day itinerary at the rate the OP quoted. For example, for the May 26, 2024 sailing the explorer suite is $17,999 and the veranda suite AA is $14,999. Standard cabins are $5,999. There are 61 cabins on a river cruise and, once on board, everyone is treated exactly the same.
- 30-Days Europe Itinerary - Rick Steves Travel ForumI've left out the detailed itinerary for each stop since, if you're reading this post, you probably know what there is to see and do at each stop;) -Aug. 30: Arrive Paris 8 AM, 4 nights, 4.5 days. -Night train Chamonix. -Chamonix: 2 nights, 1.5 days. -Berner Oberland: 3 nights, 2 days. -Rothenburg ob der Tauber: 2 nights, 1 day.
- To tour or do it yourself around Europe - Rick StevesMy first trip to Europe I traveled (backpacked) to five countries, and many more cites in three weeks. Traveled all by train. Many times slept on the train. True, I was only able to get a flavor of the city, my choice, but I was able to determine which city I wanted to return to. In 15 days you can see a lot.
- Tour Company Vs On Your Own? - Rick Steves Travel ForumMy total expenses for this trip was 2800 euro, about $3000 at today's exchange rate, or $140/"day", double occupancy. Compare that with Rick's Germany in 13 days (actually 12 of my days) tour for $3395 per person double occupancy. That's $6790 for a couple for 12 "days" or $566 per day.
- How to tip $$$ a tour guide - Rick Steves Travel ForumIf they are an employee of a tour company, I would tip no more than 3-5 euros per hour. Again, depends on performance. Depends on the size of the group as well. If the guide is a personal guide to your party only and gives a very good performance, I would tip 5 euros per hour. If you are part of a large group, 3 euros per hour is plenty.
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