Frequently Asked Questions
1. We see that you offer certain itineraries-are they set? Can we change/ add some places that we are interested in?
O.O.-Of course! That is actually our specialty. The tours that we have described on the site are tours that we have done for other groups. Each one of them worked with us to tell us what they wanted and we put it together for them. We, knowing the places like we do, had suggestions, but in the end we worked with the participants to get them their dream trip!
2. What is the largest group that you allow?
O.O.-We set the limit at around 16 participants. We find that above that number we cannot get the hotels and the restaurants we want. We never stay in large hotels or eat at tourists spots that accommodate large groups. Always-insider spots that we know about due to our 17 years experience traveling to these places.
3. What is the smallest group that you allow?
O.O.-Two! Yes we have to price it differently and our posted trip price does not apply (we have to sleep and eat also!), but we reacently had a couple do this and they were thrilled with their trip. But if you can gather 8 people we can craft a tour for you. We pro-rate our tour prices so that as we get more participants the price will go down for each person.
4. Why do you not include airfare in your trip prices?
O.O.-Because we find that most of our participants either have frequent flyer miles that they want to use or they want to make their own arrangements. Anymore, airlines do not offer better prices for groups, so you are able to find much better fares on your own. We provide a list of all the sites that give the best fares for the cities we start and end our tours in.
5. I generally dislike group tours. Why should I come with you?
O.O.-Because we also do not like group tours! We travel with you as if you are friends of ours and we want to show you the best of each place. We travel with small groups and we seem to attract interesting and interested people! We have time each day together to experience the sites and then there is plenty of time to explore on your own, but always with us an arms-length (or quick call) away.
6. Can't I just travel by myself and save money?
O.O.-We have a lot of people that come on our posted tours that have no problem touring by themselves. But as one participant recently told us "Oh, but it is soooo worth it for you to make all the arrangements and all I have to do is worry about what time breakfast is!". Many participants have told us that the most tiring part of traveling is making the arrangements and the actually traveling from place to place. We take care of that for you, in the most efficient and artful way. Plus, you simply cannot duplicate on your own what we provide for you. You would spend twice the amount of time and money not to mention the hassle, by doing it yourself.
Email us right now with your ideas on your dream trip! The Olive Odysseys
1. We see that you offer certain itineraries-are they set? Can we change/ add some places that we are interested in?
O.O.-Of course! That is actually our specialty. The tours that we have described on the site are tours that we have done for other groups. Each one of them worked with us to tell us what they wanted and we put it together for them. We, knowing the places like we do, had suggestions, but in the end we worked with the participants to get them their dream trip!
2. What is the largest group that you allow?
O.O.-We set the limit at around 16 participants. We find that above that number we cannot get the hotels and the restaurants we want. We never stay in large hotels or eat at tourists spots that accommodate large groups. Always-insider spots that we know about due to our 17 years experience traveling to these places.
3. What is the smallest group that you allow?
O.O.-Two! Yes we have to price it differently and our posted trip price does not apply (we have to sleep and eat also!), but we reacently had a couple do this and they were thrilled with their trip. But if you can gather 8 people we can craft a tour for you. We pro-rate our tour prices so that as we get more participants the price will go down for each person.
4. Why do you not include airfare in your trip prices?
O.O.-Because we find that most of our participants either have frequent flyer miles that they want to use or they want to make their own arrangements. Anymore, airlines do not offer better prices for groups, so you are able to find much better fares on your own. We provide a list of all the sites that give the best fares for the cities we start and end our tours in.
5. I generally dislike group tours. Why should I come with you?
O.O.-Because we also do not like group tours! We travel with you as if you are friends of ours and we want to show you the best of each place. We travel with small groups and we seem to attract interesting and interested people! We have time each day together to experience the sites and then there is plenty of time to explore on your own, but always with us an arms-length (or quick call) away.
6. Can't I just travel by myself and save money?
O.O.-We have a lot of people that come on our posted tours that have no problem touring by themselves. But as one participant recently told us "Oh, but it is soooo worth it for you to make all the arrangements and all I have to do is worry about what time breakfast is!". Many participants have told us that the most tiring part of traveling is making the arrangements and the actually traveling from place to place. We take care of that for you, in the most efficient and artful way. Plus, you simply cannot duplicate on your own what we provide for you. You would spend twice the amount of time and money not to mention the hassle, by doing it yourself.
Email us right now with your ideas on your dream trip! The Olive Odysseys
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