To-date, Volga German Tours has taken 11 groups to the former Volga German colonies and 1 group to the Volga German ancestral villages in Germany.
“Great experience! The tour formula which worked well in Russia was equally effective in Germany…and in the end its the sharing of your knowledge, resources and passion (all 3 of you!) that made it work for me!”
Mike (Angels Camp, Calif.)
“I am not able to figure out what to add or eliminate since it was planned so carefully and executed so well. I want to add that I found the hotels to be nice and comfortable with great breakfasts. Least favorite thing is also hard to define, since the tour was flawless.”
Hugo (Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.)
” I think [Brent] and Mila did an excellent job putting it together – an excellent job balancing the needs/wants of all attendees with a variety of sites and experiences. Personally, I would love to do the tour again! Thanks again for a great time in Germany! It was Epic!”
Evelyn (Murray, Utah)
“Thank you again for supplying a gateway to an awesome lifetime trip! So many really cool things about being in Germany but the most outstanding for me was the opportunity to experience all of it with my brother.”
Gary (Carson City, Nev.)
“Y’all do an amazing job! The diversity of [German] towns was great.”
Heather & John (WaKeeney, Kans.)
“My favorite thing on this tour was learning more about Volga German History from [Brent’s] lectures and visiting the Volga German pertinent sites . . . and the villages of course.”
Kaylene (Austin, Texas)
“This was truly the most well planned, well organized, well curated, focused, and personal trip that I have ever taken. I have been telling people that this trip was like a Disney ride – as soon as you are done, you want to get back in line!”
George (Naperville, Ill.)
“It was way beyond our expectations in both the depth of information and the careful planning which made what could have been an ordeal into an adventure! Thanks for helping us to bring our heritage into clearer focus!”
Cathlynn & Paul (Santa Fe, N.M.)
“Thank you very much for the wonderful experience in Russia. [We] had a really enjoyable (and educational!) time.”
Fred (St. Louis, Mo.)
“A constant stream of education, experience, and insight for us almost every waking minute of the tour.”
Diane (Georgetown, Tex.)
“[Brent] and the rest of the team made the heat and bumpy roads only a slight inconvenience and a fading memory now that we’re home! I’m so very grateful to all of you for a true once-in-a-lifetime experience of visiting the area of my ancestors. I truly appreciate all your hard work because I know that ‘well-oiled’ a machine doesn’t happen without lots of prior and behind-the-scenes effort!”
Marlene (Austin, Tex.)
“…it is SOOO worth it. Every aspect of our 2016 tour was valuable, from villages to museums to countryside and home visits. You all gave us an experience of a lifetime. Perfect arrangements with terrific guides and options.”
Ruth & Mike (Davis, Calif.)
“It was the trip of a lifetime, an inspirational and informative bucket list item. I encourage everyone with Volga German roots to go on this tour!”
Kathy (Schertz, Tex.)
“My favorite times were when we visited the occupied home with the cold root cellar, the graveyard with the crypts, attending liturgy with the beautiful chanting in the Saratov and the Kamyshin Orthodox churches, getting blown away by the “call to the motherland” statue in Volgograd, the German Cultural Center and the archives in Engels, the incredibly warm welcome in Stephan, breakfast, dinner and games at the dacha, lunch and dinner everywhere, and on and on. … Thanks so much for everything! Great tour! Great staff!”
Kim & John (San Diego, Calif.)
“Thanks again for a fantastically adventurous and enlightening trip!”
Tyler (San Francisco, Calif.)
“…had a great time on this tour. Two of the main reasons are the terrific people on the tour and our top notch tour guides and staff.”
Nancy & Bob (Edina, Minn.)
“It was such a wonderful trip. Thanks again for being an awesome guide.”
Vicki (Atkinson, Neb.)
“Thanks for the wonderful tour. We will never forget the trip; memories for a lifetime!”
Sydney (Portland, Ore.)
“I just wanted to thank you so very much for arranging the Volga German Tours, 2016! I gained so much from my experiences; you will never know the impact on my life. It was truly the trip of a lifetime! “
Mary Ann (Kingsburg, Calif.)
“Really worthwhile trip. Thanks for bringing it about. And for being such a knowledgeable and helpful — and even-tempered – guide. And Mila and Sergey were tops also.”
Ron (Shawnee Mission, Kans.)
“Thank you again for organizing a truly amazing tour. It was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Mike (Overland Park, Kans.)
“I had a wonderful time. It was certainly the experience of a lifetime.”
Marcy (Tacoma, Wash.)
“Thanks – a very wonderful experience!”
Barbara & Vern (Northfield, Minn.)
“I would like to thank [Brent], Mila and known and unknown helpers in setting up and running a great tour. I certainly appreciated it.”
Robert (Ottawa, Ont.)
“I have been thinking about [Brent] and the rest of the crew for the past week. I hope your second week was as meaningful as the first was for us.”
Bob (Palo Cedro, Calif.)
“We loved our trip to the Volga colonies this summer. We highly recommend it.”
Dave & Irene (Benton, Kans.)
“Thank you again for a wonderful experience.”
Hank (Scottsbluff, Neb.)
“Thanks for a great trip.”
Leotagail & Gordon (Seattle, Wash.)
“Thanks for the memories!”
Cheryl (McLean, Virginia)
Volga German Tour to Germany in 2023 