Patrick McGill

High Point, NC
Europe and United Kingdom Travel Specialist

I am your travel expert travel agent specializing in memorable journeys through Europe and the United Kingdom. I have an unwavering passion for exploration and a deep appreciation for these magnificent destinations' diverse cultures and rich histo...
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Fully Customized Independent Travel Expert

Highclere Castle, England
Highclere Castle, England

Traveling independently is something that many of us strive to do. There is more flexibility in what you want to see, and when you want to see it. 


But with flexibility also comes complexity. With an escorted tour or cruise, your accommodations, guides and much of your transportation is already arranged. With independent travel, all of this has to be curated. The process takes time, and you may not know anything about any of the options available. 


That is where I come in. Instead of you taking your time time to research all of the different options available, I do that for you. And my resources will extend beyond what you can find on your own on the Internet. 


Here are some examples of what I have arranged for myself and for my clients:



  • A 10-day trip to Scotland including tours of the Highlands, Loch Ness, Stirling Castle, the Borders Region, and a guided fly fishing trip on the River Tweed.

  • A 9-day trip to England including tours of Stonehenge, Oxford, Highclere Castle, the sights of London, and tickets and transportation to the British Grand Prix Formula 1 Race at Silverstone.

  • An 8-week trip to Munich, Germany and Switzerland including tours of Neuschwanstein, Dachau Concentration Camp, and passage on two of the panoramic trains in Switzerland.

  • A one-week trip to France and Spain, including private tours in Paris, dinner on the Eiffel Tower, a Seine River Dinner Cruise and a night in a hotel in the vineyards of St. Émilion near Bordeaux. 

  • A 10-day trip to Barcelona including a cooking class, a guided tour of the Sagrada Familia and Montserrat Abbey, and lunch in a Spanish Winery.

  • A 10-day trip to Florence and Rome Italy, including trips to Siena, Assisi, Pisa and San Gimignano. This included guided tours of the Accademia and Uffizi in Florence, and the Vatican, the Roman Ruins and the Borghese Gallery in Rome.


And while you are traveling, I am there for you. 


Do you have a dream vacation? I would love to review it with you.

My Travel Albums

Scotland
Edinburgh Castle from the Princes Street Gardens
England
Buckingham Palace
Italy
The Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Germany
The Cologne Cathedral

My Travel Stories

Germany

This post will be a bit different, because this isn't part of a trip that I took. Instead, it is a collection of my time living in Germany and later working there. And as a result, some of the pictures in the album associated with this post are not mine, but they do represent places I have personally...Read more.

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My Reviews

First Time Cruisers
Informed, helpful, available. Patrick worked with the cruiseline to get us a reasonably-priced package for a very nice trip. He consistently checked on us and on our travel plans. When we had questions, we had no trouble reaching him. Patrick is easy to work with, and takes time to understand our needs and wishes. We look forward to travel planning with him again.
By  Megan  from  Grove City OH
Traveled to  Bermuda ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Patrick McGill responded:
Thank you! It was my pleasure to make this cruise a fun experience.

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40th Anniversary Dream Trip - Spain and Morocco
Patrick put an itinerary together after listening carefully to our needs, wishes, and budget. He was thorough and flexible as we tweaked a few things, making excellent recommendations we had not considered.
While overseas we ran into weather problems that interfered with a scheduled ferry. Pat was available right away to adjust the time of the ferry so we would not miss a travel day.
Super nice and attentive guy!
By  M.D.  from  Grove City, Ohio
Traveled to  Spain ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Patrick McGill responded:
Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you on this trip, and I look forward to working with you in the future.

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Great trip, enjoyed working with Patrick
We had a wonderful 2 week trip to Germany, Patrick did a great job gathering our desires and organizing and creating an itinerary that was perfect
By  C and C  from  Flat Rock, NC
Traveled to  Germany ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Patrick McGill responded:
Thank you! It was a great experience for me to create this trip for you because it gave me a chance to share the places I have been.

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Customized Travel Experience
Patrick is well versed in travel destinations due to his first-hand experiences and is extremely knowledgeable in logistics of getting from place to place. He is a meticulous listener of his clients' needs and personalizes each travel experience. He also thinks outside the box and suggests options we never considered!
By  Carol Ha  from  Cincinnati, OH
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Patrick McGill responded:
Thank you! I am looking forward to working with you on your next adventure!

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Great trip!
We had a great experience working with Pat. He is very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and helpful. He followed up and promptly responded to all of our questions regarding our cruise to Alaska which were numerous as we had never been on a cruise or a trip to Alaska!
By  Traveller  from  Jamestown, NC
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Patrick McGill responded:
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you on this trip, and I am glad that it was an enjoyable cruise for you.

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Destination Expert:

  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy

Travel Specialist:

  • Independent Travel
  • Arts & Culture

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTA
  • Travel Institute Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
  • AmaWaterways Specialist
  • Viking Expert Certification

Languages I Speak:

  • English
  • French
  • German

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