European Adventures: Custom Trips & Small Group Tours

Our Trip to Sicily was a fascinating experience and was largely due to our tour guide Jack Baumann. He planned a trip that touched each region of the island and gave you a great lesson in the history and culture of that part of Italy.

Thanks to the meticulous planning of Jack at Guidester Travel, our trip to Ireland was better than we even hoped! From the moment we were picked up upon our arrival in Dublin, to the drop off for our return flight, we were free of stress, and concentrated only on how to get the most out of our adventures. I would heartily recommend Jack, and Guidester Travel, to anyone interested in a European vacation!

The accommodations Jack arranged for us were fantastic! We got a lot of great tips from our the provided guide book too!

Being 1st time cruisers, Jack guided us through the whole process. He booked our trip and answered all our questions. Jack shared very valuable information in regards to our excursions throughout the cruise. My wife and I will be using Jack again in the planning of our next trip. Jack took the stress out of planning a successful vacation.

Jack and Gidester are fantastic! We started talking to him over a year ago about our trip to Europe and our ideas and must dos. Jack met us (3 adults) in person and walked us through what made sense and made recommendations on what was possible and what would be pushing our itinerary, we made it clear we wanted down time as well. Every recommendation he made turned out to be fantastic. He took care of everything. We stayed in 3 different countries (7 cities total) and he coordinated it all seamlessly. He found all the planes, trains, and automobiles we needed to get to each place. Each hotel he recommended was above expectation and we were blown away at each location. Each one was better than the previous. We had many guided tours in each country and all the guides were professional, prompt and personable. We were even in Europe for the cyber attack and traveling from Glasgow to London to Rome, when the attack happened. Our flight was delayed and he handled the transport for the private driver for us, communicating the delay. Top notch company and travel agent! Could not recommend more!

Our second trip with Jack. We wouldn't go with anyone else! He spoils us with his knowledge, kindness, and care. Our trip to Wales was wonderful!

WOW! I just returned from the Wild Wales tour and it was amazing! It had everything! Beautiful beaches, charming castles, astounding cathedrals, quaint villages, and fantastic food. It was a small group of travelers so I got to know everyone. I was most impressed by Jack's willingness to share his vast knowledge of Wales and his love of travel. He is a special person. If you are looking for a fantastic tour company, give Guidester a call.

This was our first trip overseas and we were overwhelmed with the planning. Jack took the time to understand the experience we were looking for and scheduled a trip of a lifetime. We did Florence, Rome and Sorrento. He provided a Cultural Guide well before our trip which included tips and recommendations for everything from food to nightlife. The tours scheduled went flawlessly. Guides and drivers were professional and knowledgeable. We hope to be working with Jack again soon.

Jack is amazing! I love the idea of traveling with my kids and I also love researching things but I have found myself in too deep— Jack helped me tackle Disney as a family and it became so magical! This trip had all the fun and we stayed on property. What was great was we had direct flights and the details of what I had to do after his help was laid out for me! We had a marvelous time! I had an itch to take a Rite of Passage of Sorts trip for my eldest, but after going thru the thoughts of London or a beach local, Jack helped me navigate this. I wanted exotic and safe, but also a whole new experience. While we will wait for London in the future, I’m so thrilled to be venturing to the Caribbean in the throes of this upcoming winter! Jack is easy to communicate with but also can help If things need to take a necessary turn! I highly recommend and will keep coming back!