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Re: Recent K&T Classic travelers: please advise re duffel
We packed ours lightly and checked them both ways. Some on our tour put the duffle in their suitcase
itskr
Re: Received Luggage Tags
Thanks. Those articles are fairly well hidden, so I’m a bit surprised you saw them. I think what happened was this: While visiting a school in Africa we decided to make a ‘donation’ to the school. (via the TD) I think the transaction may have been overheard, and it may have touched off a major fund drive for the school. Everyone on our tour was very generous, and the TD ended up purchasing and dispatching a truckload of supplies back to the school. It was a fun deal. I think we got ‘turned in’ by the TD.
Sealord
Re: Morocco tour
On my Morocco tour with another company I spent three nights in Essaouira, and it was magical!
Re: Trip Report Aegean Voyage, Istanbul to Athens, April 2025
Attire: Good walking shoes are a must. This is a very active tour. Much of the sightseeing involves walking up and down hills,, uneven steps, cobblestones, no railings.
We went in April. Istanbul was cool and windy. We brought layers - fleece and a good rain jacket with a hood. I a!so brought and used light gloves and a buff. The weather became warmer as we went South, and I was wearing shorts at times. I also had and used a sun hat with chin strap.
At the mosques, modest attire required, including a scarf for women. And, you have to remove your shoes.
Sport coats not required. Some men had them. I brought a casual dress, my trusty black pants and white jeans and a few nice shirts for my "dressy" clothes.
Electricity. Used European adapter at both hotels. The ship has US outlets.
The Athens hotel did not provide a washcloth. I had one with me.
Re: Recent K&T Classic travelers: please advise re duffel
Sorry also. I never tire of offering this advice. We have done K&T four times. You need very little clothing for his tour. Use the duffels as your primary luggage. Share each piece with your partner. Take one as a carry on, and use a roll aboard as a cart. Check the other one with your liquids. If you don’t stuff the duffel it meets carry on requirements. Two Tauck duffels plus a roll aboard are more than enough space for your stuff … plus two back packs that also go aboard with you. If you bring more than that, you will not use it.
Sealord
Re: Visa Application for Tanzania
My Tanzania E-visa just got approved after waiting over 3 weeks. I left 2 messages at the embassy in Washington DC. That might have helped. 202-939-6125
Wan
Re: Classic Italy Sep 4 2025
I'd look for tours that allow cancellation within 24 hours. Once on tour you should have enough warning to cancel if needed. Viator has several. Since Viator is a tour aggregator providing tours from multiple companies, double check the cancellation policy on each one as it can differ along with where they meet you/pick you up.
