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Just a three star because of the following. The flight, hotal, staff and other travellers were great. However, the hotel was in the middle of nowhere with hills all around. I am no longer young and found trying to walk anwhere difficult which spoilt my holiday (I was not alone with this feeling). There was absolutely no detail or warning of this and obviously assumption was made that we "didn't need to know". I will not book holidays with this company again.

After posting this, Friendship Travel wrote a replay stating that there were views of the sea. Having spent a week there, I am pretty certain that there were not (and my eyesight is very good). I think they must have been confusing it with another hotel.

I have used Friendship Travel (FT) numerous times, and each time they have beaten expectations. I have used other companies but none have beaten them on price, reliability in resort and quality of service

Couldn't recommend this company more. Absolutely cracking people to deal with. Nothing was a problem. Recently booked a trip to Portugal last month. Everything was smooth from start to finish. So much so I came back and am returning with my own group next April. Well done everyone, thank you all for a great service.

Good Holiday, good company, excellent food, good rep, great weather, and very friendly atomsphere.

my first holiday with Friendship Travel and I shall be looking to go with them again. The experience they gave me of Bali was amazing. The hostess was first rate and even took the trouble to find me on the outward flight.
All three hotels and destinations where excellent. The office staff were very helpful too and made the booking etc easy. To be recommended

It was a more personal experience with less than I expected in the group which by no means was negative. The staff were very friendly especially Maria and Youssef - it was great talking to them and they made us feel welcomed. Also was fun having tea with Sharim( I think that was his name). It would be even better to have the time to be 5 days for the opportunity to visit the Souks again. Altogether was a great experience of culture and history.

Went to Casa Rosa on a painting retreat. Very good. Lovely villa and hosts Sara and Marcos make you feel very welcome. My second visit there. Will definitely be back

I stayed at Casa Rosa, olhao as part of a painting retreat. Friendship travel organised absolutely everything and their customer service was brilliant. The hotel was exactly as advertised and such a special place to stay. The bed was the most comfortable hotel bed I’ve ever slept in, and I’ve slept in a lot! The food was fantastic and the staff outstanding. The tutor (Julie Ford) knew the team and area well which made such a difference to our experience. I would highly recommend using this company and rebooked immediately on my return for another retreat.

Just returned from my fourth Friendship Travel holiday, a very enjoyable stay at the Aquamare Beach Hotel in Paphos, Cyprus. Good, friendly crowd and an excellent host Yiannis who arranged everything for us. Rooms were spacious and comfortable with every amenity. Definitely worth paying a little extra for a sea view, the sunsets are beautiful and it’s nice to sit on the balcony in the sunshine. Booking was straightforward and pre-holiday info was excellent.

My first Friendship travel holiday. A fantastic experience. A painting holiday in Olhao.
From booking to arriving was straight forward and easy. A week before departure a phone call to make sure all was well. A zoom call ( organised by our fabulous tutor Julie) familiarised us all with each other and Julie set up a WhatsApp group and emailed us a list of materials we would need for our watercolour week. Arriving at Faro airport I was met by a driver who whisked me to the hotel a short drive away. The small hotel was very inviting and coffee and cake was available all day long. We meet our tutor Julie an hour before dinner which was in the hotel on a long table. The food through out the stay was excellent. I felt very looked after, we worked as a group in the classroom, sketching in the town - Julie was always on hand with advice and encouragement. I think the whole group has rebooked for next year.

This was my first time using Friendship Travel and Im extremely pleased with the service. I live in Germany and sent an email enquiry which was immediately responded to by Helen. That prompt response made me confident that someone was indeed going to assist me with my travel plans. Within a few days connecting flights were organized and the booking and payment process was easy and efficient. Maybe I've just become used to poor service but this interaction restored my faith in humanity. I'll definitely be using Friendship service again. Thank You!

Marrakesh February 2026….Never. Again.
What was meant to be an exciting first solo trip turned into a masterclass in how not to run a holiday. I stepped out of my comfort zone to visit Marrakesh, reassured by promises of support and a host throughout. Reality? No host. No welcome. No guidance, until we complained the first night and a tour guide appeared the next morning.
Communication was non existent. The phone in my room didn’t work—apparently “they never do,” which is reassuring considering the fire instructions tell you to use it in an emergency. Safety clearly isn’t a priority here.
The hotel itself? Questionable at best, suppose to be 4 *. A dangerously slippery shower floor, the shower hanging on a hook, and food that was borderline inedible—cold and completely unappetising. We gave dinner one chance and never went back. That should say enough.
Organisation was an absolute joke. We were handed the wrong itinerary (for an entirely different tour), while another group in the same hotel actually had a host—imagine that. We didn’t receive our correct itinerary until the day before we left. Yes, really.
Included tours? Hit and miss. One simply didn’t happen, with zero explanation. Another day that was supposed to be free was hijacked by an unexpected tour no one asked for. It felt less like a planned trip and more like complete guesswork.
The only redeeming factor was the people I met—some genuinely lovely travellers. One seasoned solo traveller of 20 years said this was the worst-organised trip she’d ever experienced. That alone speaks volumes.
To top it all off, they’re not affiliated with ABTA or IATA—something I discovered too late and won’t overlook again.
After all the complaints, the grand gesture? A £25 discount on another trip. Insulting, frankly. As if anyone would risk going through this again.
Avoid at all costs.

Along with 6 other solo travellers I went to Marrakech for 4nights in February. The first and last time I will use FT. They outsource to Complete Tours who were negligent initially and we were 24hrs without a host or contact. The hotel rooms were sub-standard and that is being kind. Five of us have pursued complaints but FT have displayed irresponsibility, unaccountability and unprofessionalism. Appalling experience.

First time I have travelled with Friendship. The service was great from beginning to end. Had a lovely short break in Seville. Hotel was central - and everything was in walking distance. Great host who knew her way around. Lots of places to see, good restaurants and bars. Good time had by all.

The Lanzarote Princess hotel is very nice and in a good spot with a few coffee and drinks bars in the grounds. Would have preferred a larger group. Emma the Rep. was very friendly and helpful.

I have been a Friendship traveller since 2009 and all experiences have been excellent. Hotels are of a high standard as are the hosts. Booking is easy and staff are friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Friendship Travel.

Just returned from Tenerife, in Puerto de la Cruz which I really liked. Good hotel lovely position. Host Emma was excellent. Would like a bit more organisation of days rather than doing it ourselves, albeit Tui rep in hotel to book trips. Small group of 7.

Booking a trip with FT was easy and effortless and fights from Edinbugh were easily arranged. I have travelled with FT before and the holidays have always been very good.
The booking date is approximate as I have not checked the paperwork.

My NileCruise with Friendship Travel holiday was most enjoyable and everything I expected.
My flight from Manchester to Cairo was on time. However the only negative of the whole holiday was when I was met by the FT representative in the airport.He was critical when I gave him the 25 dollars in singles to pay for the Visa ( he wanted smaller denominations for some reason ). I was taken to the luggage recovery carousel and left for 25 minutes by myself waiting for my suitcase( the last to appear ). He appeared saying he had been in the restroom and was keeping an eye on me. ( doubtful).
I met up with my fellow FT travellers ( 2 ladies and one man) the following morning at the Ramasses Hilton. Where we were greeted by Abdul our Tour Manager and guide for the rest of our holiday. Without question Abdul turned out to be the best, informative and caring TM I have ever experienced. I cannot rate Abdul highly enough..
We visited the GEM ( Great Egyptian Museum) and the Pyramids which were the first of many awesome sights we visited. Abdul was an ever present and gave a knowledgeable description of everything we witnessed.( he obviously loved his job and subject matter.)
We then took our flight to Luxor to pick up our Nile Cruise. Unfortunately our flight was delayed a couple of hours meaning we were very late joining the ship.
Next morning our group were introduced to four other travellers from another travel company ( Mercury) making a total of 8 ( 5 ladies and 3 men). This total group quickly became friends leading to a joyful experience.
The Nile cruise experience and the sights visited turned out to be one best holidays I’ve ever had. Enhanced by the ever present and available Abdul.
The highlights of the Nile section of our trip in my opinion were our visits to the Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings ( not to be missed )and last but not least Abu Simbel.
Overall this holiday, whilst tiring in parts was everything I expected and more.

This review relates to my recent booking experience with FT though I have travelled many times over the past 20 years with this company. I booked for a painting holiday in October in Portugal . I found Helen extremely helpful and she gave me all the information I required and answered my questions fully.