Our well-educated and knowledgeable guides, from all backgrounds and walks of life, have all in addition passed a stringent government test allowing them to drive our vehicles and conduct tours. The small nature of our groups means that he/she becomes your travelling companion rather than just a tour guide, which makes for a much more rewarding experience. On some tours in mainland Europe (e.g. Italy and Spain) we will often use a driver in addition to a guide as this makes for better operation of the tour in these particular areas.