Testimonials

The Kyoto accommodation were great. I loved Kyoto and the sights we saw. I loved getting to know the other runners on the extension. I also enjoyed exploring Kyoto on my own. I went for several runs, walks and a bike ride. A bike rental shop was a couple of blocks away from the hotel. For me, this is the best way to explore and get a feel for a new place.

I would definitely recommend the Cape of Good Hope and Peninsula tour. Kruger, of course. A wine lover has to go to The Winelands!

Beauty of the country and it's people. Breakwater Lodge is an incredible experience with it's history and the proud & proficient staff. Aquila Safari is a great bargain of a day-safari with 2-hour transportation, sparkling wine, breakfast, lunch and knowledgeable guides of the reserve and it's animal residents. Table Mountain cable car experience is breathtaking! What did I like best? The beauty of the 56K course is a reason to return. Friendships made with other marathoners, other visitors to Cape Town & locals is the best of being a marathoning traveler

For me, one of the most important things when traveling with a company to a foreign country is the transportation. It is very important that someone be at the airport to greet you and get you to/from the airport to the hotel and other places. Throughout this particular trip, this service went without a hitch. Thanks for ensuring that we were never stranded in an airport or hotel and that the transportation was always timely. Besides that, all of the excursions were outstanding and well worth the cost. The Kruger extension was especially exciting and worth it. Why go to South Africa without going to Kruger?

We tried to even decide what city we liked best and had a very difficult time. I think my favorite was Florence and the winery tour/lunch but the Vatican was awfully impressive also. I truly enjoyed the entire trip and every city. The marathon was even enjoyable since it did not rain as much or as hard as they were predicting and the people watching were wonderful. Plus it is hard to not enjoy such things when you run towards St Peter's Basilica.

This is my fifth trip with Marathon Tours and I've never been disappointed. The staff is fantastic and the hotels, accommodations and tours are always wonderful!

Nicole did set up the train and hotel for our extension to Venice after Florence and that was excellent. We ran into Jacqui in Venice also and even though she was on her "own time", she was fabulous about answering questions we had about future trips and places with Marathon Tours. We also did a tour to/through Vatican City which was very nice.

This is a Unforgettable 26 mile Marathon-Obsticle Course of Epic Measure!

I really enjoyed almost every aspect of the trip! The Marathon Tours staff was amazing; the guides were very personable and knowledgeable; the accommodations were excellent.

One of the most beautiful and fun marathons I've expereinced.