JerseyBird Posted September 27, 2023 #226 Share Posted September 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, cabincop said: Between time change & Im sure they amount of email they get it’s understandable. Usually get a return email within 2 to 3 days. okay, they are not forgetting me, lol. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer_davis Posted October 10, 2023 #227 Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 8/27/2023 at 6:55 PM, terrydtx said: We asked for a stop at a place to sample some Port. In La Rochelle France we are doing a private tour that includes a cognac tasting and education. We are to the point that we no longer will do any ship sponsored tours, all private and smaller. Last year in Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Greece we did some amazing private tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer_davis Posted October 10, 2023 #228 Share Posted October 10, 2023 My wife and I would love to know the guides you used in Croatia, Turkey, and Greece. Any chance you could list them for us and for the other readers of the Boards? Thanks, Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabincop Posted October 13, 2023 #229 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I have to say I’ve worked with many tours companies & Spanish Day Tours does take there time answering. My last response took almost 9days to get a response. Tho I’m looking forward to their tour of Lisbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman1970 Posted October 15, 2023 #230 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Highly recommend Spain Day Tours - just came back from Spain / Portugal. SDT was our tour provider of choice for Cadiz (for Seville) and Malaga (for Granada). They are super-legit - in fact, they were one of the few tour operators able to secure Alhambra tickets whereas other firms thru Viator had to refund fees at the last minutes, disappointing several others on our cruise. Looking forward to touring with them in the future. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldbihl Posted October 16, 2023 #231 Share Posted October 16, 2023 The Alhambra tour was excellent! Very knowledgeable , well paced, and good value. Teresa Bihl The Alhambra tourThe Alhambra tour was excellent! Very knowledgeable , well paced, and good value. Teresa BihlTeresa B. was excellent! Very knowledgeable , well paced, and good value. Teresa Bihl The Alhambra tour was excellent! Very knowledgeable , well paced, and good value. Teresa Bihl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicJoe Posted October 16, 2023 #232 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Spain Day Tours is awesome! We had a great day in Bilbao. The accommodations were first class. Our driver was safe and very helpful and our tour guide was perfect. I highly recommend, not only the tour in Bilbao, but the Spain Day Tours as a reliable and trusted company 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted October 25, 2023 #233 Share Posted October 25, 2023 We just had "another" wonderful tour with Spain Day Tours. We have toured with them in the past. They took us for a half day tour around Lisbon, Portugal. We had two of the six people we were traveling with that had handicap issues and they took great care of them. It was a rainy day, but they made the most of it. The people that were traveling with my husband and I are still talking about how much they enjoyed it. Marilee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' D Posted November 3, 2023 #234 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Our tour with Pedro was incredible! He was extremely knowledgeable and showed us innumerable highlights of both old and modern Valencia. The bus was modern and comfortable. In addition it was super easy to connect with him ... exactly as described in our confirmation email. And he got us back exactly when promised-- in plenty of time to board the ship, even on a short port day. We couldn't be happier. We highly recommended Spain Day Tours, and especially Pedro, to future visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin mark Posted November 11, 2023 #235 Share Posted November 11, 2023 We used Spain Day Tours for 2 tours during an Azamara Spain intensive sailing. First, we used them for a private tour for 6 in Valencia and later a small group tour to Alahmbra from Malaga. Both were excellent. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and the drivers were very good. I would definitely book with them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndcruisin Posted November 13, 2023 #236 Share Posted November 13, 2023 We had a great time with Spain Day Tours in Palma. Our guide Gabriel was very passionate and knowledgeable about the area. The tour was very punctual, they were waiting for us as we got off of the ship and returned us to the ship on time as promised. We will use them again in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabincop Posted November 14, 2023 #237 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I had a great tour with Sandra in Lisbon. But be prepared to wait in between emails. Spanish Day tours admin doesn’t respond quickly. Also the payment was an issue. It was resolved but I have over 20rmails from them. I’m not sure if use them again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyMcE Posted November 15, 2023 #238 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Spain Day Tours: November 2023 My group absolutely loved the tour that was organised for us by SpainDayTours on 03 November from Cadiz to Seville, and the wonderful visit to the Alcazar. The instructions given by this company were clear, and the representatives were waiting for us as planned outside the port gates. The group were kept informed by Oscar at all times. On the way to Seville, Oscar gave us quite a lot of information about the area, it’s history and what to expect when we arrived in Seville. In Seville, my group of 5 adults joined about 10 others and were led by Naomi - an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable, very articulate and approachable. I have already recommended Spain Day Tours to other travellers, and I would not hesitate to recommend this excellent company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorATO Posted November 17, 2023 #239 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Hola! Greetings! We very much enjoyed the tour with David in Alicante. David is very knowledgable and professional, passing on very interesting bits of local knowledge and some fun things too. We would recommend Spain Day Tours to all our friends traveling to Alicante. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Rose Monica Posted December 24, 2023 #240 Share Posted December 24, 2023 My husband and I, along with several other friends, toured with Spain Day Tours (SDT) while in Cadiz (for a tour to Seville, Dec 18th) and Valencia (to tour Sagunto and Valencia, Dec 20th). We were on the Infinity (9-21 Dec 2023 cruise - great cruise!!). I’ve booked several tours in the past with SDT. For our tour from Cadiz to Seville, Oscar was our guide and Jose Antoni was our driver. Once dropped off in Seville, Marina was our guide for the day. Adela was our guide for Sagunto and Valencia and Xavier was our driver. Our guides were informative, friendly, and spoke English very well. They are passionate in wanting us to learn about the history of the places we visited. Adela suggested several places for lunch, places that she frequents. We decided on a place that served pintxos (Basque type of tapas, but individual servings, which are thick cuts of bread topped with a variety it toppings). Great choice. Our tour to Seville was a full day, as it took about an hour and 20 minutes to get there, so we just brought snacks. If you haven’t been to Seville, go! I was there back in 1994 and 1996 and remember the charming area of Santa Cruz. SDT booked tickets in advance for our visit to the Alcazar. We always ask to be returned to the ship by a certain time so that we don't miss our ship's departure. We've never had a problem with this and the guides know this requirement and will work around the tour itinerary. The vehicles they use are very comfortable and in excellent shape. SDT helped me arrange private transfer services in advance to get from our hotel to the ship (for 10 of us); and then to the airport after the cruise (for 6 of us). They used a company that picked us up and dropped us off promptly. Each driver was professional and friendly. We had to provide a count for the number of people and luggage to include whether large or carry-on. This way they provided the right size vehicles. It was perfect. Lastly, working with Emilia and Dionisio has been great. They are quick to respond to my emails and making any necessary changes as we planned our tours. I highly recommend SDT if you are looking to book private tours. Monica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California Dreamer Posted December 30, 2023 #241 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Compass Rose Monica, how was the day in Valencia?Did you use a private tour, all day or half day tour? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer70 Posted January 8 #242 Share Posted January 8 On 11/13/2023 at 1:20 PM, ndcruisin said: We had a great time with Spain Day Tours in Palma. Our guide Gabriel was very passionate and knowledgeable about the area. The tour was very punctual, they were waiting for us as we got off of the ship and returned us to the ship on time as promised. We will use them again in the future. Which Palma excursion did you do? The half day or full day? We’ll be in Palma in June 2024 on RCI’s Oasis of the Seas from 8 am - 4:00 pm. Did you enjoy the tour? Did you get to see the city and walk around on your own? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyerokr Posted January 12 #243 Share Posted January 12 We booked them for the Cadiz to Seville day trip when we were on the Celebrity Infinity ship on December 20, 2023 and had a wonderful experience with our driver and guide to get to Seville and the female guide once we got there and toured the city and royal palace. They seemed very organized and had great communication. They even sent an email a couple days prior to the tour to remind us to bring our passport for entrance to the palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanb10567 Posted January 13 #244 Share Posted January 13 I had inquired about two tours with Spain Day tours for our July cruise on the Celebrity Equinox. I was interested in a small group tour to Seville and a tour of Lisbon. I heard back and they asked me for more information. I sent it but then never got any kind of confirmation. I had other cruises before this one so I have not reached back out. Do they usually send a confirmation and if so when. Any insight would be great … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted January 14 #245 Share Posted January 14 14 hours ago, Susanb10567 said: I had inquired about two tours with Spain Day tours for our July cruise on the Celebrity Equinox. I was interested in a small group tour to Seville and a tour of Lisbon. I heard back and they asked me for more information. I sent it but then never got any kind of confirmation. I had other cruises before this one so I have not reached back out. Do they usually send a confirmation and if so when. Any insight would be great … I would resend the info. I am guessing people take time off during the holidays. Also - I can tell you that I have missed emails in my work life before. I think everyone has. Just resend your info and ask for confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWGrayson Posted May 6 #246 Share Posted May 6 We are home from a 19-Day TA from San Juan to Lisbon. While in the Canary Islands we used Spain Day Tours. Our Full Day Highlights of the Island Tenerife Tour was great! Tenerife is a volcanic island and our tour took us to an elevation of over 7,000 feet. Once out of town, we rode through a pine forest that gave way to landscape that made me feel that I was on the Moon or Mars. Sadly I don't remember the name of our excellent guide. We were given very interesting information about this volcanic island. The bus we used was very capable of navigating the steep inclines with ease. I'll be happy to use Spain Day Tour on our next trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaleighNCCruiseCouple Posted May 8 #247 Share Posted May 8 Every tour was outstanding! We have decided to only book Spain Day Tours in the future. I want to give our guide John a special thank you. He took such good care of everyone plus his knowledge base and attention to detail were superior. I can’t even imagine someone doing a better job. However, all the outstanding guides were thoughtful, intelligent, and enthusiastically shared Spain’s beautiful landscapes and fascinating history. I wish we had done all of our Italy tours with their colleague in Italy now that we know how extraordinary they are. We will be back next year to discover more of Spain with you❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare catsmit Posted May 13 #248 Share Posted May 13 (edited) Recently returned from a T/A FLL to Barcelona, porting in several port cities in Spain. I had booked with Spain Day Tours for their full day Malaga to Ronda and Mijas tour. Travel via bus took a couple of hours one way however the sites were well worth our travels! Pick-up and drop-off at the cruise port are always helpful & most welcome. The views at the Puenta Nuevo bridge spanning the Tajo gorge were breathtaking and the white village of Mijas was beautiful with many opportunities to purchase souvenirs. We enjoyed the sangria and tapas at a local cafe. I have used Spain Day Tours many times over the years and highly recommend them. Edited May 13 by catsmit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaharvest Posted May 20 #249 Share Posted May 20 We used Spain Day Tours twice on the cruise we just took and both were excellent. We would highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted June 5 #250 Share Posted June 5 6 minutes ago, Cruiser-1963 said: We used Spain Day Tours for full-day excursions in Valencia and Palma de Mallorca. Both tours were excellent! The guides were outstanding and the content was wonderful. Communication prior to the tours was timely and thorough, and the tour starting points were easy to find. Highly recommend Spain Day Tours! We did the same tours in 2022 and agree with your comments. As a result, we are no longer buying expensive overpriced and often too crowded ship sponsored shore excursions. We did a private tour for just the 4 of us in Lisbon on that trip that cost per person less than what the Cruise ship wanted per person for a 30-passenger bus tour of the same itinerary. SDT opened our eyes to how easy, safe and economical 3rd party private tours can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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