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Trafalgar vs Abercrombie & Kent

Comparison;Trafalgar;Abercrombie & Kent

TOUR INFO;Prague, Vienna and Budapest - price $1 782 | 10 days ;Splendors of Budapest, Vienna & Prague - $8 895 | 10 days; Tip;If you want to have a pleasant 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.;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.​ GROUP SIZE; 29 people;18 people Tip;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. HOTELS;4-star not centrally-located hotels;5-star centrally-located hotels Tip;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. TRANSPORTATION;Buses;Private drivers Tip;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. SIGHTSEEING;20 sights/activities; 31 sights/activities Tip;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 sightseeing, 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 the hotel. CONCLUSION;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 - bus transportation, 4-star hotels, and no customization.;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.