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15 Day European Impressions Great tour! Very experienced staff who made the trip very enjoyable. [More+] Value For Money Accommodaton Tour Guide Tour Pace Global Journeys ExperienceCheng Tack Lee (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 20/12/2011 |
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13 Day Splendours of ItalyWe were both very pleased with the way in which the tour was conducted and the places that we saw. We thought that we would be 'in' some of the places. ie in Rome city however it was possibly best that we were located outside of the cities. I just think that needs to be better understood prior to the tour and obviously the reasons why you would not want to stay in the heart of some of the bigger cities (apart from the additional costs). The tour guide and the bus driver were both very good. The tour guide obviously has to handle a lot of different personalities including ours, and she handled this really well. We felt that there were some people within the group that should not have been on this type of tour as they had real difficulty with walking. Once again the tour guide assisted them quite well but it did annoy ourselves as well as other members of the group as it was very well spelt out that walking would be required with the tour. The tour guides knowledge was exceptional, she provided us with a lot of info not only on the guided tours but as the bus was driving. Some of the meals at some of the hotels were very basic, the best meals were where we paid extra and they ended up being great nights. Personally we would pay a little more to get a better evening meal. A couple of the hotels were located in areas where you could not go out and shop or buy anything, nothing wrong with the hotels but you could not do much else in these locations. Might sound as though we are complaining a lot but this is not intended, as stated we really enjoyed the overall tour and the people that we met. It was a very good group. I found Yvonne to be extremely helpful with providing all details re the tour and also with a number of questions that I had. We got a response very quicky and it made the tour hassle free, thank you. We would definitely recommend using Global Journeys for anyone going on a tour, very professional.Peter & Jackie Eldred (Italy & Sicily Coach Tour) Tour Date 15/10/2011 |
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17 Day European CavalcadeI had a wonderful time, although very tired at the end as it seemed to be go, go, go. We had lots of free time, in some places it was too long in others too short. Unfortunately most of Europe was having an Indian Summer which caught all of us out as we had packed for cool to cold weather so my suggestion would be to suggest to any other travellers doing this tour at this time of the year packing for all kinds of conditions eg. 1/2 & 1/2. I met some wonderful people from a wide range of backgrounds and seeing that I was the only one travelling alone I was made very welcome and never left out of anything and they all looked after me even though I was quite capable of doing so myself, I just let them look after me. The bathrooms in a few of the hotels were a bit on the small side especially for those travelling as a couple but I was fine. The food was delicious and definately too much (3 course meals each night). I have one complaint is that sometimes we arrived at our hotel late and only had time to put our carry-on luggage into our rooms before having to head to the resturant for our dinner, some of us would have liked to have time to at least freshen up a little before having to go to dinner. I'm not sure what Trafalgar can do about that situation. Apart from the bathrooms, weather and arrivals at the hotels, as I said before i had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour.Janice Fitzsimmons (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 21/09/2011 |
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17 Day European CavalcadeOur entire bus journey was fantasic. The tour leader Annette Suttie was full of information on every place we called into and all the sites and extras were just great. The coach driver that we had was an Italian his name was Pino Bastiano and with him in charge we all just had such a relaxing journey as far as we didn't need to worry about his driving, he was just so good. Meet lovely people and we just had a great time. If I could have one small bitch it is that the hotels don't have tea and coffee facilities in Europe and also an iron.Margaret & Dennis Arkell (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 11/09/2011 |
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8 Day London to Rome HighlightsI will start with the positives - the quality of the hotels were very good for the price we paid, as were the included meals and breakfasts. The included tours were also good and the local guides were excellent. The optional extras were quite expensive and cost us an extra EUR1400, however we did enjoy them all so can't really complain. We found the tour director to be quite condescending and seemed to treat the passengers like children - even Georgia (9 years old) commented at one point that she felt like we were being treated like babies. I understand that a lot of people who go on tours are first time travellers, however being treated this way didnt leave a good impression. The coach was extremely cramped down the back where we ended up for the majority of the trip (in fact Georgia spent 3 days on the back seat because the tour director seemed to play favourites with some people and wouldn't enforce a seat rotation with them). This would make us highly unlikely to recommend Trafalgar in the future.Alana, Rob & Georgia Buick (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 11/09/2011 |
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15 Day European ImpressionsThe tour guide was beyond excellent! Annette was a wealth of information, had an excellent grasp of the history of each region we visited and spoke at least 6 languages. Annette did a great job at asssiting the group to bond. I really appreciated the work that went on behind the scenes from the porters who dealt with our luggage to Annette ensuring that attractions were booked. It was a breeze not to have to line up at the gate for tickets to venues and attractoins, so much time was saved not having to queue. Not having to handle ones own luggage saved so much time and energy. The bus driver's driving abilty was impeccable, there was not one momnet when I did not feel safe. Accommodation was very good, I felt supported the whole trip. Loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone!Leeann & Ann Lenane (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 11/09/2011 |
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19 Day Britain & Ireland ExplorerThis was my first coach tour and I was very impressed. I had heard good reports about Trafalgar Tours and all my expectations were met. Both the tour guide and the driver were extremely competent and took care of us really well. I enjoyed getting to know the other people on the tour and we had good fun together. I would highly recommend the Britain & Ireland Explorer as providing an excellent overview of these areas. Obviously in this timeframe there can be few in-depth experiences, but I feel my general education has been broadened, and my understanding of some of the issues facing the people of Britain and Ireland has increased significantly. Georgie at Global Journeys made the process of booking and preparing to go on the tour straightforward and pleasurable. I was a little anxious and sent several emails of enquiry, all of which were responded to very promptly with the information I had requested. I would strongly recommend Global Journeys (and Georgie) to other travellers.Bethwyn Joy (UK Coach Tour) Tour Date 14/08/2011 |
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15 Day European ImpressionsWe thoroughly enjoyed all our travelling, the coaches were very comfortable, our tour guides were very caring & very informative. They went out of their way to see that my special diet was well catered for. Our drivers were such excellent drivers, so friendly & courteous. Our travelling companions made the trip very well worthwhile. We had so much fun. Thank you Georgie, for arranging it for us. [More+] Value For Money Accommodaton Tour Guide Tour Pace Global Journeys ExperienceRay & Pat Mckay (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 22/07/2011 |
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15 Day Highlights of BohemiaI just got back from the my tour and here are my thoughts. I understand that arrving into Frankfurt is easier because of the airport, but if you could fly into Berlin and start the tour there & finish there you would get more time in Berlin or one of the other lovely cities that we visited. The hotels we stayed at were fine. I didn't mind them being a little out of town, as it gave me more of a chance to explore and get some exercise! The breakfasts included were great, as well as some of the dinners. Probaby spent a little too much time in the small towns enroute to the bigger ones. Having said that some of the smaller towns we stopped at e.g Brun, were hidden treasures. The optional tours available were a great mix. I didn't do many of them, but the ones I did do were good. Overall the tour was good value for money and gave me enough flexibility to do my own exploring.Sandra & David Zaletto (Eastern Europe & Russia Coach Tour) Tour Date 18/06/2011 |
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12 Day European ExperienceI would like to thank you for inviting me to voice my view on the 'European Experience' tour and thank you for your part in making the tour and the information you provided as trouble free as possible. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the tour director IJ for his outstanding performance and his knowledge in relation to the countries we visited and his overall repo with all ages in the tour group. IJ's amazing linguistic skills in the countries we visited and the overall expertise in matters of history and geography made us feel that it was all well worth the cost. He and the driver together was a good and pleasant combination throughout the trip and we were well pleased.He had the same enthusiasm at the start of the journey as he did at the end of the journey which was remarkable. Once again thanks for the whole experience and please pass mine and my families gratitude to all concerned including yourself. Adrian De La Motte (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 05/06/2011 |
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17 Day European CavalcadeWow! Wow! Wow! My husband and I have just come back from a 17 day Trafalgar tour around Europe. We have had such a fantastic time. So many highlights. Cruising down the Rhine in Germany seeing so many beutiful castles, hundreds of years old, going up the cog train to Mt Pilatus in Switzerland, having an incredible lunch at Burano on the islands outside Venice, seeing the amazing paintings done by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City and not forgetting visiting the grand Colosseum in Rome, staying at a beautiful hotel at Sorrento with balcony views overlooking the Mediterranean, being taken by minibuses to the wonderful little town of Positano,who could foreget the wonderful statue of David in Florence, going on a carousel at beautiful Nice and then finally Paris, visiting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, cruising down the river Seine at night, going to the top of the Eiffel Tower and not forgetting the Can-Can girls at the Nouvelle Eve Cabaret. All in all we could have not picked a better tour to see the best of Europe in such a short span of time. We found all the hotels and meals we had very good and the bus we travelled in very comfortable. We were lucky to get a fantastic Italian driver called Francesco who really took care of his bus and was a terrific driver. Now we get to our incredible tour guide Steve Pearce. My husband and I cannot say enough about Stephen. Stephen is why our tour was so fabulous. If it wasn't for his professionalism, dedication, friendliness and hard work that he gave us for the whole 17 days plus just his easy going personality our tour wouldn't have been as wonderful. We thoroughly recommend him to anybody who is wanting to go on a Trafalgar tour. Of course none of this would have been possible if it wasn't for your tour consultant, Yvonne Brooks. I have never booked a holiday over the internet before and straight away through her professionalism, knowledge and friendliness I was put at ease. Over the last 6 months Yvonne has always answered my questions, always got back to me straight away either by phone or email and kept me advised of any changes or updates we needed to know. I have no hesitation in recommending Yvonne or Global Journeys to anybody who is wanting to travel to Europe on a coach tour.Donald & Kerry MacDonald (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 01/06/2011 |
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17 Day European CavalcadeWe had the most fantastic time touring UK with Cosmos on the 'British Panorama' from 32 to 28 May, 2011. We drove though the very lovely green British country-side & visited many cathedrals, quiant little pubs, towns & historical places. It was a great experience. The Cosmos driver & the tour director were so friendly yet very professional in their approach. The second tour which was of the continent, 'European Cavalcade', a 17 day jam packed tour of 10 countries was also great. We saw & experienced so much in 17 days. We were able to beat the crowds in the mornings due to early starts hence first ones to get to many places & sites without having to stand in along queues. ie the Eifel Tower etc. Met some lovely people from all over the world. I would book my tours with you folks, Global Journeys, anytime, you are very professional & yet relaxed.Uma & Gurmej Singh (Europe Multi-Country Coach Tour) Tour Date 23/05/2011 |
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16 Day Highlights of Spain Morocco & PortugalMy wife and I loved Spain, you have to go to experience the magnificent scenery. history, culture and beautiful sunshine to appreciate it. Morocco, was extremely interesting but a bit too scary for my wife especially at the Medinas. We can describe our experience as 'we are glad we went', but probably 'will not return'. Portugal, saw just a fleeting glimpse but we thoroughly enjoyed the visit. We were very fortunate to have the best tour director that we have come across so far in our adventures, David Nadal, he possesses a wonderful passionate for his country (Spain) and worked tirelessly to satisfy all of the tour passengers. He made the tour very special. This was a wonderful tour. This has been our third trip with Relaxing/Global Journeys and our tour consultant on all occasions has been Georgie - very professional and extremely helpful. [More+] Value For Money Accommodaton Tour Guide Tour Pace Global Journeys ExperienceLes & Janet Griffiths (France, Spain, Portugal & Morocco Coach Tour) Tour Date 22/05/2011 |
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8 Day Britain & Ireland DelightTour itinerary for 8 days was great, covering so much in a short period of time and has whetted our appetite for more holidays in the UK. York, north of England fantastic. Scotland, Ireland we loved. The weather was not too kind to us and we did not see to much sunshine, however, we believe it could have been a lot worse. The Tour Director very knowledgeable, however he tarnished his performance by making subtle references throughout the trip regarding the expectations of gratuities to himself and the driver. Trafalgar were limited in providing transfers to and from their nominated hotels - other tour operators we have been with have been much more accommodating. Good value for money, we enjoyed immensely. [More+] Value For Money Accommodaton Tour Guide Tour Pace Global Journeys ExperienceLes & Janet Griffiths (UK Coach Tour) Tour Date 14/05/2011 |
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19 Day Britain & Ireland ExplorerWe really enjoyed every part of this great tour, we met & made friends from all over the world at the same time as enjoying the best organised holiday we could have wished for. The hotels that we stayed in and the meals that they served were all highly rated and they really looked after us. The Tour Director and the Coach Driver were first class and they both knew everything about all the places including the history to keep us entertained through the entire 30 days of the tour. They even had optional highlight tours on almost every day or evening. All the optional highlights were a extra cost and they included special Dinners when on the particular night a hotel dinner was not included in the tour, plus visiting out of the way places where you would not know existed. We also took an 11 day Cosmos European Highlights Tour, and saw the great cities of Venice, Rome, Paris, Florence and Amsterdam plus a optional boat tour down the Rhine River. The optional highlights of this tour were all exceptional and the Tour Director and Coach Driver both looked after all our needs. We both highly recommend these tours which are highly organised to anyone wishing to explore Britain and Europe. Thank you Global Journeys and Trafalgar.Roy & Rosemary Matthews (UK Coach Tour) Tour Date 10/04/2011 |
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8 Day Italian DreamOur tour was fantastic. It was well organised and the tour guide was exceptional in his knowledge of the country and history past and present.And he was unbelievably supportive when we unfortunately had our passports stolen. We would so recommend this tour to others as it gives a perfect snapshot of such a beautiful country while feeling safe in the hands of a very capable and friendly bus driver and excellent local tour guides,enjoying the pleasure of meeting new friends and having fun and taking in the breathtaking scenery. Thanks again Yvonne.Mary Carter (Italy & Sicily Coach Tour) Tour Date 09/04/2011 |
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