For a couple of years now, ever since the pandemic began, a widespread sense of unease has constantly accompanied travellers.

Let us be honest: it is neither simple nor reassuring to find one’s way through the whirling maze of press releases and cold ministerial notices that relentlessly mark our days.

In a frantic and unpredictable manner, sometimes only days apart, sudden border closures and more or less severe restrictions follow one another, accompanied by airlines suspending routes and rescheduling cancelled flights.

The global nature of the pandemic has triggered a series of decisions that have involved (and in part continue to involve) many countries.

It is undeniable that this situation, bordering on the confused, the alarmist and in some cases the grotesque, has discouraged even the most tireless travellers.

The act of travelling, always an indispensable and highly enriching part of every human experience, has been put under strain, crushed by a suffocating and pervasive politics.

There is a strong need to return to a circulation of people and ideas free of barriers and borders, virtual and physical alike.

Travelling with a tour leader: a great resource

In this light, it remains highly topical and extremely important for those who devote themselves to creating journeys with passion and expertise to always provide the tools needed for the traveller to enjoy a highly rewarding experience.

Guiness Travel, for example, has always chosen to rely on a professional figure able to accompany the group at every stage of the tour, from departure until the return to Italy.

This professional is the so-called tour leader, who accompanies travellers to oversee and ensure that the planned travel programme runs smoothly.

Their presence, especially in the time of Covid, is added value for the trip, since it relieves travellers of countless worries.

Indeed the tour leader, backed by the solidity of the Tour Operator, is always up to date on the sudden changes that may occur during the trip, even in real time.

All the tasks to be handled before, after and during the journey, even more confused and contradictory in the time of Covid, are fully mastered by the tour leader, always ready to provide clarification and to resolve any situation of uncertainty and ambiguity.

Every stage of the journey, scrupulously followed, takes place in complete safety, respecting all the official protocols of the various destinations.

Even should unforeseen events arise from the unpredictable way the situation evolves, the tour leader’s prompt intervention keeps everything under control, giving the visitor the certainty of peace of mind and the utmost professionalism.

From the moment of departure, in fact, the tour leader takes charge of the smooth running of the trip. They follow and assist the group, making sure that all the promised services and benefits are delivered. Their supervision guarantees constant support and oversight.

They are also a point of reference for the travellers themselves for the whole duration of the trip. They are in charge of bureaucratic and administrative matters and handle any kind of problem travellers may encounter.

The Guiness tour leader, however, is a figure out of the ordinary.

They guarantee sound knowledge of the destination, so as to follow the correct running of the itinerary with the utmost rigour and to organise the evening excursions that crown the intense days of sightseeing.

The Guiness tour leader skilfully weaves the relationships with the hotels and with everyone involved in the tour, looking after relations with the drivers and the local guides.

Moreover, their own experience as a traveller allows the Guiness tour leader to become a genuine cultural mediator, an interpreter of the passenger’s needs and expectations.

In this way, what might seem a simple excursion becomes a unique travel experience.

The Guiness tour leader is not, in fact, the mere executor of a pre-set programme, but a person able to guide the visitor through the emotional atmosphere of the journey.

Choose Guiness Travel

The only thing asked of the Guiness traveller is an act of trusting surrender into the hands of those who have planned and organised a travel experience with extreme passion and unquestionable professionalism.

For us at Guiness Travel, in fact, the comfort and safety of our travellers are a priority. This is why a tour leader is provided on all our Tours.

Beyond what has already been described, the Guiness tour leader is a tireless point of reference at every stage of the trip: from general information about the journey, to carrying out check-in and any lost-luggage reports at the airport, allocating seats on the coach and rooms in the hotels, handling the various customs formalities and resolving any problems that may arise.

They assist passengers during all excursions, even when a local guide is present, run the evening excursions, provide the minibar service on board the coaches for the whole duration of the tour and assist passengers with every particular need.

For us at Guiness, moreover, the travel experience must be unforgettable and enriching. That is why we created the Guiness Exclusive Tour: a unique travel experience, mindful of sustainability, which offers you considerable advantages:

  • organisation;
  • attention to detail;
  • a search for excellent services on the ground (designed to give you maximum comfort, leaving you free to think of nothing but enjoying the moment).

Thanks to the Guiness Exclusive Tour you will return home with a bag full of wonderful new memories.

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