Globus Reviews

This 11-day tour of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies was superb. Despite several early morning starts and the coach being full all went very smoothly. Our brilliant tour director, Vedrana Ascroft, was impressed with our punctuality and camaraderie. Everyone mixed well. This was in no small way due to Vedrana, who made our tour fun and informative, ...read more resolved minor issues quickly and without fuss and drew us together with her warm and pleasant personality.

Highlights? It was all pretty good, from the Butchart Gardens, Victoria’s atmospheric port, wonderful Whistler, Mount Robson, the Icefields Parkway and the Ice Explorer trip on Athabasca Glacier to beautiful Banff. The highly regarded Lake Louise was an anticlimax for us, it being swamped with selfie-stick-wielding tourists hell-bent on recording their presence at the lake and the Fairmont Chateau. We escaped to the Chateau Deli for coffee and left them to it.

We booked this Globus tour online through Global Journeys and recommend them both without hesitation or qualification. The booking process was smooth and Georgie Walpole and her team were ever helpful and responsive. They are on top of their game. The accommodation on tour was very good, the pace too — we had two free days — and the coach and driver were both excellent. We travelled in early August and the weather served us well, it being warm with just the odd sprinkle of rain. Our group was comprised mostly of people from the United States of America and Australia. There was a couple from New Zealand.

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Britain and Ireland. A lot was packed into the tour, but that was what we expected from studying the tour itinerary and information provided on the website. All expectations were met, except the trip to Isle of Skye due to a time glitch. The Tour Director was very knowledgeable and presented lots of history and local ...read more facts in an interesting manner. Our coach driver was excellent and at no time caused any anxiety. The optional excursions were excellent and a must to get the full value from the tour. The tour highlight was the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh - it's not to be missed! Only post tour problem is sorting through all the photos!

What a wonderful experience travelling through the Rocky Mountains. Firstly with the Rocky Mountaineer, then a fabulous guided tour through the Rockies meeting some wonderful people and finished off with a beautiful cruise into Alaska.

Loved our Canadian/Alaska holiday, we were very lucky to only have a small group on tour, everyone got along well. A little disappointed with our cruise as our boat was a little old, not enough hand sanitizers on entry to dining rooms. Our Guide was very knowledgeable, my only complaint was we booked 2 excursions & because of the times we couldn't spend ...read more as much time as we would of liked.

We have just returned from a 16 day tour of Norway and Iceland with Globus and all we can say is wow! We had perfect warm weather, no rain, wonderful guides and great accommodation. The tour went very smoothly from our booking through Global Journeys to the tour organisation, superb meals and optional excursions. Our Norway group had 24 people with ...read more ourselves the only Australians, a NZ lady and the rest Americans with the majority of people in their 60s. 6 of us then joined another group of 12 to do the Iceland extension for 5 days. We had a large coach so could move around and the guide was exceptional in creating a very happy united group of travellers.

Highlights were too many to mention as the scenery just got better each day and the mix of trains, ferries and bus transport meant we saw all that there was to offer. The Flam railway was spectacular, the fjords magnificent and a 2 night stay in a fabulous hotel in Loen gave us a nice downtime at the right time in the Norway trip. Iceland was stunning and very unique, like nowhere else we have seen and we have travelled to a lot of Europe! The optional excursion to Blue Lagoon was a great experience and the early visit meant we missed the crowds, a great move by Globus, also the boat cruise on the Glacial Lagoon was fabulous helped by a stunning sunny day.

Another advantage of the tour was that all breakfasts, which were spectacular Scandinavian style, and dinners, which included a wine or beer, were included so our costs were a lot less than we had anticipated. We stayed on for an additional day in Reykjavik and did a day trip to the western Snaefellsnes Peninsular as the tour did not go to this part of Iceland and we found that a great day with different spectacular coastal scenery. Both Globus guides in Norway and Iceland, Corina and Sophia, were great, very experienced with a great depth of local knowledge, language and very well organised. Both of these countries have so much to see and offer so they deserve extended tours rather than a quick stopover. We would highly recommend this tour and will look to travel with Globus again in the future.

We felt the tour was overpriced, compared to a Cosmos one. Yes the hotels were mostly central but some were only 2 star with no air conditioning and our trip was in the 30 degrees, and yes you got some dinners but most were poor standard and sometimes found them inconvenient as had to be back at hotel for 6 or 7 pm dinner when out looking around town. ...read more Our tour guide Martina was excellent as we had a full coach. Polish driver Poiter was excellent. As expected Scandinavia was very expensive and not so picture perfect except for Norway.

What a tremendous tour of Alaska, Globus certainly knows how to conduct an adventure, the highlight feature was a full day to the Denali national park with sightings of Moose, Elk, Caribou, and Grizzly Bear in their natural surroundings. As a land tour and Inside Passage cruise package it cannot be faulted. We have no hesitation in recommending this ...read more tour for all ages. This holiday was booked through Georgie Walpole at Global Journeys a very professional travel agency and will use them for our next holiday.

We greatly enjoyed the whole tour. It was a good combination of history, culture, beautiful sights especially along the Adriatic sea, new experiences and pleasant company. The guide Mishka was very helpful and knowledgeable, giving lots of useful and interesting information along the way. He ensured that everything went smoothly. He managed the large ...read more group extremely well and there were no problems. We generally had enough time at each place, with some free time, and instructions for meeting were very clear. Mishka was helpful with suggestions for our free time, and was able to answer questions about history, culture, relaxation, meals etc, and did not shy away from the tension between different ethnic groups in the area.

The optional tours were good especially Bled, but the Medieval Trsat and Volosko was disappointing and not as described in the literature. The included meals were average to excellent, and we were able to try some local specialties. The beautiful hotel to end the tour at Dubrovnik was very special with magnificent views, lovely pool and private beach, and amazing breakfast with every possible delicious food and even Prosecco to drink! I would certainly recommend the tour.

Really enjoyed the trip, well planned with adequate time in each city. Unfortunately we did not see enough of Montreal as it was the end of the tour. It was a long way from the hotel to visit sites of interest and only a short time there. The winery visit was a disappointment as there were too many stairs to see the vats and the tasting was not in a ...read more nice environment with no chairs after climbing multiple stairs. Loved all the other places.

Firstly a big thank you to Jemma and Global Journeys for assisting us in booking this holiday. Just a joy to deal with. As for the tour, it covers much of Switzerland which is scenic and lovely. Of particular mention are classic and opulent Zurich, historic Geneva, charming Yvoire, the wonderful Alps including cheese, chocolate and even swimming, spectacular ...read more Jungfrau and romantic Lucerne. Hotels are good, the food is... well Swiss. All in all, a great introduction to this amazing place.

We had always wanted to experience Scandinavia and this tour fitted the bill perfectly. Given the number of destinations, it did feel a bit “once over lightly” but excellent guiding meant that key aspects of each stop were explored as fully as possible. The transport and accommodation was excellent and we much enjoyed the company. Guides were fun and ...read more knowledgeable. Unforgettable holiday!

Everything on this tour either met or exceeded expectations. The tour guide had the balance right between talking too much and keeping us interested with his commentary. He did a great job and made it look effortless. The scenery was magnificent and with no forest fires during July, and kind weather, we were able to do and see everything that was on ...read more the itinerary. Too many magnificent lakes and mountains to single one out - all of the scenery was grand. I chose to do most of the additional tours and am pleased that I did as they were all worthwhile and complemented the tour. Really easy to get along with group of people comprising several nationalities and a wide age group. One of the best tours I have done.

Well planned tour with a good pace throughout. Did not feel rushed with adequate time to view excursions and time for socialising with friends found on the trip.

What an amazing experience. We went not really knowing what to expect, and to expect the unexpected. What we received exceeded our expectations. Booking this tour online was hassle free. Everyone was so helpful and prompt with all my questions and gave me the best of service... would recommend this to anyone. Our tour leader was a welsh girl, Nicci. ...read more She was just amazing with her knowledge base and her interpersonal skills. Nothing was too much trouble and she would go over and beyond what we would expect. Our driver, John, was so helpful and an expert with his driving skills... we felt so safe how he negotiated those narrow Irish roads with precision.

The tour was such an experience, we loved it, the scenery was to die for and we would definitely travel with Globus again. My only negative comment is in regard to a hotel in Glasgow. I thought it was sub standard with no air flow and the carpet was loose on the floor and not very clean.. A hotel that I think probably should not be in the group, though in saying that the meal provided by this hotel was very nice with good service. Maybe the tour pace a little rushed with the optional excursions and included meals. Our overall comment is great fun had by all with a very sociable group who all interacted well together and cared for others. If I could do this again I would want the very same group and tour leader so thank you Globus it's a credit to your team.

Very enjoyable short introduction to Iceland. Easy booking and details well managed both in advance and on the ground. Global Journeys very easy to deal with from initial contact to questions and follow up. Only issue were flights which we booked with RyanAir and IcelandAir via Oslo - arriving at Reykjavik was a poor experience with very extended delay ...read more in retrieving luggage meant that we were late for dinner/briefing.

Travelled with 43 fellow passengers on this tour, from Australia, NZ, UK and USA. Coach was excellent but no spare seating. Highlights of the tour would be Postojna Caves, Pula, Zadar and Split and the Diocletian's Palace and the water front. On the downside the Tour Director was terrible. We also had a change of hotel in Opatija (lower Grade ) without ...read more notice. The drinks served with meals were ONE only very, very small glass of wine, small beer or small soft drink!!! Overall we loved the countryside and historic towns and villages, and the pace of the tour. Will not forget our late night swim in the Adriatic sea at Zadar. Enjoyed the optional excursions, sunset cruise and dinner, Konavie valley, Alpine Bled. Thanks Jemma at Global Journeys for answering all our queries.

This was our first Globus brand tour. We were impressed with the high quality and location of our hotels , generally very close to the city centre, easy walking distance to key attractions, restaurants and shops. Our tour guide for the whole trip (including the Russia extension) was a true professional, having some 30 years experience and a specialist ...read more in the Nordic region. The pace of the tour was pretty good, only in the northern regions of Norway and Finland were we stopping for single night stays. The scenery was very spectacular overall, with Tromso a real surprise, fantastic views and great weather. Russia didn't disappoint either, St Petersburg was delightful. The optional tours, although somewhat expensive, added to the great experience of the tour. Overall we were impressed with the itinerary and the Globus professionalism.

Great way to get a couple of days touring in a couple of the major European cities. No fuss travel, met by guides as required and ensured transfers all worked well. Local tours OK in Vienna & Prague. Hotels in good location to do own touring. Hotel in Vienna undergoing renovations so drilling started at 7am and didn't stop until 3pm. Only a problem ...read more if wanted afternoon nap.

This trip was full of incredible experiences through stunningly beautiful countryside! There were so many beautiful photo opportunities, glacier-fed lakes surrounded by snow-capped mountains covered with tall fir trees being the pick of them for me.

The experiences we had area around Jasper would have to be my favourite, especially the boat cruise ...read more on Maligne Lake and the walk on the Athabasca Glacier, both included tours. We also did the optional Maligne Canyon Walk that we really enjoyed. Another optional that we loved was the McGillivray Lake Fur Trader Feast at Sun Peaks when we got to paddle canoes on glass-like water. Absolutely magic!

Our tour guide, Tarek, was very well-organised and very knowledgeable and did his best to make sure my dietary requirements were catered for. The hotels we stayed in were mostly of a very high standard and within good walking distance of town. Included tours were well-balanced with leisure time and there were quite a few optional tours available. We were really pleased we chose to finish the tour on the Rocky Mountaineer back to Vancouver rather than finish in Calgary as it afforded us more of the stunning scenery.

Spain and Portugal are a must do, so much to see and do, the Spanish and Portuguese people are very friendly. Globus were very efficient, as with most group tours the pace was pretty hectic but we were aware of this before we went. Jemma at Global Journeys did a great job in helping me set the holiday up, next holiday I will explore with her for su ...read morere.