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Since 1981 Sceptre has been in the business of delivering happiness, and nothing makes us happier than sharing the magnificence of Europe. From our family to yours, building trust and confidence one glorious vacation at a time, we design and plan the kind of custom travel experience that we ourselves would enthusiastically embrace. Because we are family-owned-and-operated, we are meticulous about every detail of the tours we craft – and we make certain that Sceptre Vacations remains a trusted and sought after way to experience Europe. Quality, value, and excellent customer service go hand in hand with one of the most imaginative and exciting options you can find, with each vacation looked upon as an opportunity to share a unique and unforgettable experience with a friend.- Expertly Crafted Air Inclusive Vacation Packages- Fully Customized Vacations, tailored to your specific needs- Dedicated Golf Department with access to top-rated courses- Chauffeur, Rail or Self-drive Options- Experienced Group Department for custom groups of 10-200+- Boutique Escorted tours, with a maximum of 16 passengers
Sceptre Vacations (sceptrevacations.com) has 74 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.
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DEBORAH
My grandson and I did B&B in Ireland. Everyone had hair dryers so I would let people know that so they can make a choice of carrying one or not. We only did carry on so the dryer was added weight not needed. Also, all but one of our rooms were up several narrow stairs. This should also be mentioned for someone who may not be able to manage so many stairs.
PATRICK
Had a blast in Ireland-Scepter tours handled most of the trip flawlessly. Would be nice to book airline seats through them at time of booking.
LINWOOD
We have used Sceptre many times to travel to Ireland. They are by far the most competitively priced and their accommodations are usually very reflective of their rating. We have recommended them to many people and will continue to use them in the future.
CAROL
I was a little leary about booking a trip online because I have never done so before. However, our trip to Ireland was fantastic! The places we stayed were very nice, clean, and had friendly staff. The itinerary was perfect for us and for the amount of time we spent in the country. We rented a car and that went well also. The only thing I would mention is that Sceptre should mention in their initial information the importance of having some kind of GPS or map capabilities on your phone for getting around Ireland. That is a necessity! I would definitely book another vacation with Sceptre.
Carolyn C.
My experience with Sceptre Tours was exceptional. Carmen Venusa helped me with millions of questions about itinerary, logistics, budget, everything. Her knowledge, efficiency, and prompt responses - always - were invaluable as I planned a family dream trip to Ireland. We had an amazing time and again, thanks to her and Sceptre, everything went off without a hitch - just an incredible trip and will use Sceptre again, I have no doubt!
MEGAN
My husband and I felt we received an excellent value for our vacation, and the hotels chosen by Sceptre were first class and comparable to the quality of a Hilton, and they were well placed to give us a good overview to tour Ireland, the only thing was that they were not centrally located which may have been a little disappointing if we had not checked to see where they were, and we did have a car so it was not quite as critical. Most of the hotels served us a full breakfast daily which increased the value even further. Although travel documents are sent only a few weeks beforehand (check your spam folder!), they came in plenty of time to go over everything and there was no trouble during our trip. We received great service from Sceptre and from each of the providers included on our tour and would strongly consider Sceptre the next time we travel to Europe.
AMIE
Carmen did a fantastic job setting up our vacation. She was patient through the process of getting started and deciding what we wanted and during our vacation, she had everything set up. The rental car showed up when it was supposed to, the hotels were ready for us, the train was close to our hotel. Everything went almost seemlessly. The only trouble we encountered was our inexperience traveling abroad and Carmen's tips and information helped get us through those hiccups. It was clear she chose each hotel with care. We were extremely comfortable in all but one of them and that one was still perfectly located where we needed it and was still acceptable. I would recommend Carmen and Sceptre to anyone looking to invest in quality memories and meaningful vacations.
Tricia
While our trip started out a bit stressful--finding out at the very last hour our flight was moved up by four hours and we had not received any notification from anyone--Sceptre or the airlines--we literally threw things in a suitcase and made a mad dash for the airport. That aside, we had the most wonderful time in Ireland. The accommodations were all top notch and in two hotels we received complimentary upgrades that were spectacular. We opted to have a private driver for our tour and after seeing the roads in Ireland, it was a very good decision. Our driver was very knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and repeatedly went out of his way to show us things, off the beaten path, that perhaps the guide books might not mention. He also gave great pub recommendations in every village we would stop for lunch. So we are raving fans and are already looking at booking another trip--with a driver.
