I just returned from the Christmas Market River Tour on the Rhine. What a wonderful experience. GCT has been operating for over 65 years. The crew from the captain to the cleaning crew were wonderful. The optional tours were excellent as were the program directors. Our hotel during our pre-trip in Basel was exceptional. The food onboard was delicious and bountiful. The ship was kept spotless. Fun activities onboard from having our shoes filled overnight on St. Nicholas night to happy hours to wonderful musical entertainment and a glassblower were exceptional. The walking tours were interesting and educational at the same time.

I had a situation in one of the towns that required assistance. My program director and hotel manager rose to the moment to assist me and GCT actually loaned me money to deal with the situation.

The air arrangements were priced reasonably. We were met at the airport and taken straight to the hotel for the pre-trip.

GCT may not be as luxurious as some companies, but their prices are reasonable, service is excellent as is the food. My only complaint was the hotel at our post trip in Belgium. It was lovely, but the staff was not very accommodating.

I highly recommend this company.

The crew and staff were the best ever and I’ve traveled a lot. The food was outstanding, both in taste and presentation. Most of my photos were food pics! Highly recommend this trip.

We enjoyed a fantastic trip with delicious food, in six countries without the hassle of living out of a suitcase. Great Program Directors keep you active and open to new experiences and sites, while acting as a "family member". We even got to go on a free Wine Tasting tour of a local German winery. How can anyone go wrong? Everyone enjoyed the trip and made new friends. Finally, the price just can't be beat.