France Travel Agents & Reviews

What a great trip! Zicasso’s tour operator and her people laid out everything so wonderfully! They were with us every step of the way. From great tours to fantastic restaurants to top-notch hotels, they planned all of it to perfection. They even had the trains planned, including the switch in Paris from one station to the other.

We really appreciated the responsiveness to the inevitable glitches that occur with multi-city travel. We always had a phone number to call and got a timely and helpful response.

The drivers were always prompt and professional.

The guides were universally well-informed and accommodating of our preferences.

The hotels were well chosen. The outstanding property was in Aix-en-Provence. The most disappointing was the hotel in Nice. The location was great, but the room was beyond small and the balcony didn’t compensate for the claustrophobic feel.

The accommodations were very nice, and were all located within walking distance to all of the venues, Eiffel Tower, museums ,etc that we wanted to visit.  Paris- the Musee d' Orsay was a most wonderful Art Museum.  The building was magnificent, and the traffic pattern was such that it was easy to see only the venues that was interesting to me.  The Louve was a nightmare to try find stairs to get to any area of interest.  Seeing the Mona Lisa was a highlight however.Venice - was amazing.  So nice to have only foot traffic through all of the alleyways, and the gondola ride through all of the waterways was magnificent. Florence - I loved seeing David by Michelangelo, and all of his partially finished sculptures, and the narrative by the guide was great.  Loved seeing the Venus de Milo, The Birth of Venus, etc.However, the Uffizi art museum was 2/3 under construction and a complete waste of effort.  The Accademia was great.The day long trip from Florence to the coastal towns of Cinque de Terra was very well done.  Great driver full of information.  Beautiful scenery.  Delicious fish and pasta lunch.  The boat couldn't dock, so we had more train rides and walking than normal.  I am 80 years old, and should have stopped for some sustenance in the afternoon.  We walked 14000 steps that day up and down the hilled towns.  I almost ran out of gas in the afternoon.  You might warn people to bring water and a snack in the afternoon for energy.All in all I would not change many things on our trip.  Thank you! 

From the very beginning, Zicasso’s tour operator was very attentive to our travel desires and created the perfect plan for us. She kept us updated on the details as we planned a year in advance of our trip. Her knowledge of the hotels, restaurants, and tours available was invaluable. We are so grateful for her guidance.

It was an amazing, five-star trip for the following reasons:

Pre-Planning

I had not worked with Zicasso or its partner previously, so I had some trepidations. My travel contact soon became my trusted partner. It was full collaboration and communication right from the beginning. She became an advisor, educator, and, when necessary, a disciplinarian. She worked hard to keep me on schedule – thank you!

By the time I was preparing to leave, all details were solidified, with access to every step via an online app which also gave me 24/7 access to the travel team.

The Itinerary and the People

Although there was a predetermined (by me) itinerary, there was also flexibility. I never felt “pigeon-holed”. Ninety-eight percent went as planned, without a hitch. The drivers and guides were all on time and so helpful. Both went out of their way to assure our comfort and safety.

In my case, I walk with a cane to support a degenerative back and a slight ataxia. I frequently needed a little extra, like carrying my bags, arranging for a wheelchair when necessary and just offering a smile and a hand to assist getting in and out of the car.

We recently had a wonderful trip to Scotland and Ireland, and Zicasso’s tour company did an amazing job in helping us plan it. They were so easy to work with and really took the time to understand our goals and interests for the trip. The result was an amazing itinerary that was flawlessly executed.

They helped us combine a unique blend of experiences that were important to us on this trip. These included sightseeing and cultural experiences, as well as outdoor activities like fly fishing and horse riding!

Our trip had many moving parts which were all executed perfectly. Every tour guide and driver was prompt, professional, and fun to be around. The company provides you with an amazing app that outlines every detail of your trip – daily itinerary, names of guides, dinner reservations and recommendations, tickets to attractions, and even links to your airlines. It's super-easy to use and truly takes the guesswork out of things so you can just relax and enjoy your vacation. We highly recommend this company for any trips you may be looking to plan in the future!

Our trip, planned by Zicasso’s travel partner, was nothing short of fantastic! Our agent made every detail right and our 24-day tour of Avignon, Nice, Corsica, Lyon, and Paris seemingly had a million little details. She was a wonderful listener and her recommendations of activities and locations fit our interests perfectly. Furthermore, it was clear her peers and colleagues in each of the places we visited had deep respect for her.

Finally, we were really pleased with her communication during the trip. There were several minor adjustments needed along the way and she handled those in a timely way, keeping us on course, but without disruption. We’d recommend this travel company without hesitation.

It is overwhelming to try to put into words just how much we appreciated the efforts of our Zicasso travel agents. Truly, our trip was perfect. Our agents were responsive and took into account our personal interests/desires, crafting the perfect week-long trip through central/southeastern France. We were so grateful for the insight and professionalism of one of our agents. She was truly a travel advisor; much more than just an agent.