Senior Discovery Tours

Really enjoyed the trip to Greece. Sandra Wood, our tour director was professional, friendly, caring and fun! I found the local tour guides in Athens were very passionate about the history and archeology of the sites, but it was very in depth and too detailed, a lot to absorb. They did not read their audience well as most were overwhelmed and very tired. A simple, interesting and abbrieviated version of the ruin sites would have made it more enjoyable. Days were very long and tiring in Athens. The island of Crete was my favourite, Santorini and Mykanos were lovely. Hotels were superior. Food was excellent throughout.
I have travelled with Senior Discovery Tours at least 6 times previously. Just returned from Canary Island's trip this year before heading on the Greek adventure.
My very favourite was the first one I took. South Africa.but I was 10 years younger then!

The Dubai/Persian Gulf Cruise was our first tour/experience with SDT. SDT did not disappoint us. SDT was recommended by a friend who travelled with the company. We were 3 couples (20 travelers in total on the tour) ; our group of 6 all agreed the tour was far beyond expectations. From the arrival at the airport, accommodation, meals, tour manager, tour guide, tour bus/driver ALL excellent.

Our tour manager, Ruby, was amazing. She was always available to ensure all services as advertised were delivered and kept the group up to date on our itinerary, times of pick-up etc. Ruby made herself available to respond to any questions on the accommodation, tours, etc. It was a pleasure to be in her company both professionally and “off-duty”.

Our tour guide in Dubai, Faheem, was very courteous, punctual, accommodating, deeply knowledgeable on the history, culture, architecture, etc.of Dubai and the UAE. He has a good command of English and spoke in a polite and confident manner. There are average tour guides, and there are guides you remember forever, Faheem falls in the latter category.

The Costa Toscana cruise of the tour was also very well organized (check-in/check-out), group dinners, cocktail night organized by Ruby on the ship etc. Again, Ruby was present to ensure the group had an enjoyable time and memorable experience. The Entertainment on this ship was fantastic and enjoyable; excellent variety for all age groups.

We understand SDT have no control regarding service on Air Canada flights, maybe other airlines should/could be considered for this destination/future tours.

I’ve been on many tours and this has to be the worst. It look fantastic on the preview but what it doesn’t say is that you are in one hotel. For all your meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style, And it’s not very good. I’m in Spain I should be getting tapas and Spanish food. And the hotel is packed you can hardly move. I would not recommend this to anyone. Buffet are not such a good idea, with hundreds of people touching the same serving utensils, it’s not healthy and can spread Covid. I don’t think this company cares much about your health. If this kind of dining is OK with them.

I called the 1 800 number to ask about the Scottish Highland rail and sail tour. The first person I spoke to admitted to being new, and knowing little about the tour. The second person I spoke to seemed intent on discouraging my wife and I highlighting all the negative sides of the trip with special emphasis on the length of days, the late meals, the fact that there were no elevators in the hotels, etc. Despite the fact that I identified the trip she seemed to have no knowledge of the the one hotel where in the 16 day trip you stay for 10 of the days. I also asked if my Air Transit seats could be upgraded. The answer was that I would have to do that myself.
Suggesting that I would like to talk to someone on Sat.at the Toronto office I was informed that the location was closed on Saturdays,
Later in the day I called again speaking to someone who was a long time employee and very pleasant. When I inquired if I could talk to someone who actually was familiar with the tour I was informed that it was new with only two previous departures. The response was that it was run by another company and it would be impossible to talk to anyone who knew the trip. Even though this 16 day trip spent 10 days at one location it was clear that information about the particular spot was not available. It was also clear that that the degree of fitness described was the regular information given related to European trips and not to this one in particular. This details regarding the strenuous nature of this particular trip were not supported by the company's brochure.
It is very unfortunate as this looks like a very interesting journey.

Excellent! Only 5 stars. I would give them 6
Traveled toNewfoundland & Labrador with Senior Discovery. Our tour guide Margaret Mueller and driver Gary couldn’t do enough for us.

Covid has had a drastic effect on the travel industry. Our experience in early 2020 with two tour operators (SDT and rocky mountaineer) demonstrates how well they responded to cancellations. We cancelled our trip with SDT 4 weeks before the scheduled departure and received most of our funds. We cancelled our trip with Rocky 5 months prior to departure and lost 50% of the deposit (check out user postings for verification). In our situation timing obviously made all the difference. We will be using SDT when conditions allow. Rocky on the other hand not in our life time.

My husband and I have traveled many times with Senior Discovery Tours and have always had an excellent time. We've been to China, Hongkong Romania, Bulgaria different cruise tours, Croatia, Spain, Portugal and Newfoundland New York.

Senior Discovery Tours has been around as long as I can remember and I'm a senior! Professional team, good service, they take care of you. They are very careful and prudent around the covid 19 pandemic risks.
My parents traveled with Senior's and so have I. Highly recommended!

I have traveled with this company three times. The whole package from home pick-up to fabulous meals and tours is certainly worth it. I also like that they offer some tours where you stay put for a week or two and do day trips.

Awesome tour manager Sandra was my 1st experience. Will continue to book with Senior Discovery Tours as they are superb from start to finish.

I would not recommend this service. I dealt exclusively with Tikva when planning my vacation a few months ago but opted out because of her unprofessional, rude attitude. Not sure how she was hired to deal with seniors! Not a good look for the company. A couple of my friends had said the same thing. This is a great idea for a service, I just really wish you had better reps to represent you!

Just read they won't offer even partial refund to seniors amid this global health crisis. Clearly they don't care about senior wellbeing. I would advise people against using this company.

Seniors beware! This company also blocks people who give negative but truthful comments. Shame and do unethical!

Socially irresponsible, refusing to refund old folks who's lives would be in danger due to travel during an epidemic. Behaviour like this poses not only a threat to the lives of their clients but a threat to Canadian society. Shameful.