Customer Reviews

Hi Alissa, We loved our tour and enjoyed the walk and accommodation very much, it’s definitely the way to do the Camino. Many thanks for all your help with train bookings and your prompt reply to any requests. Kind Regards, Sandi.

Alissa, Loved the tour, had an amazing experience! The group was fantastic, Roberto gave us a great introduction and first morning orientation, and you have been very prompt in your communications. Thank you.

Dear Alissa, I thought Fresco did a great job in making the Camino such a rewarding experience. Carol’s orientation was terrific and the delicious meal courtesy of Fresco made it a great start. I thought the accommodation was very good, and a few especially so – just loved the country manor. Having bags awaiting you on arrival was just splendid. Much enjoyed our fellow pilgrims as well, a few of whom I’m sure will remain friends. Well and truly home now, and it’s amazing how quickly you slip back into the hustle and bustle of daily life. I know however that I will always remember my time on the Camino. I thought it a wonderful experience, deeply satisfying in so many ways. Thanks again and best wishes, Kerrie.

Dear Fresco Folks,
We have just returned home and we are still processing our incredible trip! Our orientation in Ponferrada with Carol was great. Having her walk us out of Ponferrada was helpful as we were able to come up with spontaneous questions for her. Thanks for the incredible dinner on our first night, allowing us to get to know our companions and feel more acclimated to Spain and what lay ahead for us. The packet of information was thorough and educational – just what we were looking for on a self-guided trip. We used the maps, the “survival guide” and other info every day and found it really added to the pleasure of our trip. The hotel in Santiago was perfect – just what these weary travelers needed. The guide in Santiago was also fantastic! She was so learned and fascinating, and took us anywhere we expressed interest in going – including the cloistered convent where we were able to purchase the famous cookies that they make. Finally, your website is great – lots of information for the curious and those who have signed up. We received enormous support from Alissa in travel arrangements and it made things much easier for us. We would not hesitate to recommend Fresco to any of our friends.
Thank you for making our Camino so special.

Hi Alissa, Overall it was a marvelous once-in-a-lifetime experience that will remain happily ingrained in what’s left of my memory. We formed a cheerful coterie. Although we each walked alone for part of the walks, we shared many walks and meals and became more and more comfortable as the days of conversation and laughter progressed. I felt a real pang when we parted! Although Fresco Tours could not have known how our personalities would mesh, I’m willing to give credit. I appreciate the prompt attention given to any inquiry along the way by your staff. A special thanks to Alex, who answered the question of the address of my hotel when another pilgrim called Fresco after I had managed to lose this information! And kudos to Carol, who cheerfully answered an infinite number of questions, straightened out any minor snafus, and arranged the best meal of our trip.

Dear Alex, Thanks so much for your message and for an amazing tour. Our two guides, Jeffery and David, were absolutely brilliant, always giving of themselves generously and enthusiastically throughout the ten days to ensure that everyone in our little party of peregrinos enjoyed a really special experience. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they inspired us all with their enthusiasm and knowledge of the Camino whilst attending sensitively and imaginatively to our various needs. I shall certainly commend Fresco Tours to my friends and acquaintances at every opportunity. Images and sounds of the stunning Galician countryside will continue to resonate in my memory for a long time. Please pass on my best thanks to Jeffery and David.
Yours sincerely, Ian

Dear Alex, I need a bit of time to put my gratitude in words. The trip was wonderful and fulfilled all my expectations! David and Jeffery were exceptional. Jeffery’s Art History background added to his most knowledgeable introduction to all the sites we visited. He has a genuine love of the Camino. I appreciated his acceptance of my love of using my Spanish. I get to use it so seldom here. David was amazing in his intuitive sensitivity to each one’s needs. He could be silly and have us rolling on the floor with laughter but he also has such a thoughtful, spiritual side that he helped set the tone of the pilgrimage. Both performed flawlessly in taking care of us. It felt a bit like living at Downton Abbey. It’s hard to re-enter reality! The food and accommodations were outstanding, each manor house or Abbey surpassed the previous one. The adventure with our key called for help above and beyond the call of duty from Jeffery! But what memories! Traveling with Fresco again would be amazing! The very least we can do is praise you to the skies and spread the word. Most Gratefully Yours, Sydney

I had a wonderful time, and I feel like I really got to experience the flavor’ of Spain. The people were gracious and welcoming along the way, the food and accommodations were of the highest quality, and Jeffery and David provided just the right amount of guidance and information along the way. Because of this experience, I can truly say that I love Spain. Thanks for providing such a positive experience. Hugs, Chris.

Dear Alex and Staff, I cannot express in words of gratitude what a wonderful experience Jeff and I had walking the Camino. Jeffery and David were so exemplary in their gift of organization, but for us, they got us started and then let the experience happen. They are quite a team. What we would eat (especially for Jeff who has never had anyone so catering to his allergies), and where we would sleep was never a thought to us, but such an astonishing surprise that just to know all we needed to do was put one step in front of the last. It put meaning, presence and attention to every moment. I thank them very much.

Dear Alex, In addition to our sincere compliments on the beautifully planned tour, our terrific guides, Jeffery and David, and their wonderful picnics, the restaurants and accommodations and the photographs, I would like to add a note of appreciation for Alissa and her responsive and helpful attention backing you up in the office. Due to the time difference between the US and Spain, she sometimes had to get back to me at what must have been very inconvenient times for her personally. She was always cheerful and patient. Her advice and ability to save us money on our train reservations and her help adding a couple of days to our Madrid hotel reservations were most appreciated. Please convey my thanks to her. Also, I really enjoyed the local guides you use. Their knowledge, interests and general helpfulness were excellent. I especially loved the morning we spent in Santiago with Margarina. Our visit with her to the Cathedral and Museum was absolutely wonderful. We saw and learned so much in the two+ hours we had. While we were on our way to the Cathedral, she ran in to an acquaintance who works on the Botafumeiro crew and he gave her a heads up that someone had paid to have it done at the Pilgrim’s Mass the day we were there! Thus at the end of the tour, she walked us exactly to where the Botafumeiro would be swinging right over our heads. She was also very helpful about giving us several restaurant ideas and directions for lunch afterwards. Finally, it was a pleasure meeting you and Lucas at the picnic on the road to Leon. I close with thanks for all you and your wonderful associates and colleagues did to make the Camino so kind, comfortable and enjoyable for us. John joins me in sending greetings and best regards to all. Sincerely, Tracy.

Alissa, The trip was wonderful–the staff, hotels, food (more than any of us needed), preparatory material, etc. The guys were also very gracious in helping me practice my Spanish. Also, the hotel on our last night was perfect–near the airport, clean, and the staff was extremely professional. After the Camino, we took the train to Lourdes, France. It was also memorable. Thank you for your assistance.

Thank you, Alissa, for all you did to make the trip the best it could be. I especially appreciate all the extra travel details you handled for Kim and me along the way. Everything was in order, and I am grateful. Blessings to you and continued success with Fresco Tours