Customer Reviews

Hi Alissa/Alex, Fantastico!! Back in the real world now but still living the ‘camino’!
For me, it was a truly wonderful experience and one that I hope to repeat. It is hard to put into words what walking the Camino does to you/for you, but whilst trying not to sound trite, becoming one with yourself is definitely a part of it (and physically, my blood pressure on return is the lowest it has been for years so something definitely happened!)
In terms of Fresco Tours – brilliant! You could not have been more helpful, the initial orientation meeting and then setting us off on our way were perfect, and all the accommodation was great – that little bit special. Thank you. I would recommend you without hesitation and if there is anything you think I could do to promote Fresco Tours over here in the UK then just let me know! Keep up the wonderful service and I’ll forward to booking again in the hopefully not too distant future. Muchas Gracias.

Hi Alissa, A big thank you for a great walking tour on the Camino. Good accommodations, they were fabulous. Well I know you don’t pick the other tourists, but this bunch of Americans were truly wonderful folk and I have made many new friends. Also a good word for the helpful staff at the hotel in Santiago. Hope the rest of your tours go well this season. Best wishes.

We enjoyed our walk and our hotels, especially the one on the third night of our walk. It was beautiful and the food was outstanding and not that expensive at all. We appreciate all your help. This journey was one that enhanced my spirit religiously, personally, and spiritually. We are so glad we did it. You couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you!

Hola – Hello – Bonjour – Kaixo, Once again Fresco Tours has delivered. Being single and female always comes with a few doubts. After travelling with Fresco last year on the Camino de Santiago, I knew my trip would not be disappointing – no more doubts. The pre and post travel and hotel arrangements coordinated by Fresco Tours could not be better. This Fresco Basque tour was so different in many ways. The scenery was beyond my expectations, and so was the food and accommodations. I will never forget entering the town of San Sebastian nor our hotel in Getaria. Once again, our team leader Jason was full of knowledge and history. It was always a pleasure to see that smile at the end of the day when you finally arrived at the meeting point. As for Sol, her passion for her Basque heritage brought the countryside (and politics) alive. Before I forget, say thank you to Sol for the chocolates at the noon day picnics. A pilgrim can never have enough chocolate after climbing for four hours. Both guides were very professional and I must give them and Fresco Tours many stars for going above and beyond in regards to recovering our fellow pilgrim’s lost passport. Speaking of fellow pilgrims, they were the best. The dinner at the cider restaurant, the tasting of the Txakoli (wine), pinchos (aka tapas) and the visit at the Rioja vineyards were memorable. I am now looking forward to booking next year’s tour with Fresco. I hope that the Portugese tour is still available. Even though Fresco provides guided tours, I still feel that both trips were a journey rather than an adventure or vacation. Both were good for the soul. Gracias – Thank You – Merci – Eskerrik Asko.

My motto is Five-Star or stay home. This definitely lived up to my expectation.

Our expectations were exceedingly met. Everyone involved at Fresco Tours does a great job! Thank you and we will be back!

Dear Alissa, Our family members are all back in America now – in good health – and with fond memories of our wonderful Camino tour. I wish to thank Fresco Tours, Alex, and you personally for making our time together in Spain and on the Camino so special. Our accommodations were excellent in Madrid, at each of the hotels & pensions on the Camino, and in Santiago. Roberto and Pedro were both knowledgeable and helpful, as were the printed guides and maps provided by Fresco. All of the arrangements and transportation occurred precisely as scheduled – no glitches. Also, the scenery between Sarria and Santiago was much more beautiful than we had expected – and the weather was perfect. Thanks to you and Fresco, our family will cherish our Camino experience as a highlight in our lives. We will certainly recommend Fresco Tours to anyone wishing to visit Spain. Saludos from America.

Hi Alissa — we had a wonderful trip! Thank you for doing such a great job arranging it. Fresco has itself a repeat customer, and I will be coming back in two years to do more of the Camino. You made everything very easy and were very helpful when we had questions in Spain.

I am home and still glowing with the experience of walking on the Camino. I felt that the information that you provided was excellent. Both Lisa and I felt that the guidance was just what we needed to get started and to know what to expect each day. The country manor homes were beautiful and we were able to have a massage therapist in to work on our backs and legs at one of them. Overall, the hotels were great. The ride from Santiago to Sarria went smoothly. Our driver was there when we arrived and got us safely to our hotel. So, many thanks for a wonderful experience!