Globus Reviews
The 813 Globus reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Globus. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Austria and Switzerland magic. 5
The Best of Austria & Switzerland
Vincent & Clare, NSW, Australia, Jun 2017
Our tour of Austria and Switzerland was magic. Among our highlights were visits to Vienna, Salzburg, Zermatt and Berne. Among optional tour highlights were visits to Hitler's Eagle's Nest, the Matterhorn Glacial Paradise, Trummelbach Falls and Mount Pilatus. I would recommend this tour to everyone. The tour operator, Globus, as always did a marvellous read more job. I would recommend Global Journeys for their professionalism and competitive prices.
Tour was up there with the best 4
Mike & Margaret, SA, Australia, Jun 2017
The tour was up there with the best. The tour director was very knowledgeable of the route and its history and was very helpful with all requests, large or small. The driver was quite excellent and experienced with the roads in alpine areas. Hotels were adequate, the ski lodge type stuff a bit rougher. There were too many optionals on offer, about one read more a day, which diluted the actual tour. Fellow travellers very friendly and an interesting grouping of nations and origins. No major hassles.
Great trip! 1
Rob, NT, Australia, Jun 2017
An easy way to take the stress out of travel. Good hotels, good inclusions and some great extra excursions. Seeing Swan Lake in St Petersburg was an unforgettable highlight. The tour guides were knowledgeable and very friendly and the bus driver was a legend. The Baltic Countries were fascinating but I loved Russia and would recommend it in a heartbeat, read more despite the insane traffic!
From beginning to end the tour was just a pleasure to be part of. We had excellent group of folk...all willing to make it good for everyone else. Our tour guide,Gail, was just perfect. Making everything so clear so as to not be in doubt as to the schedule and very clear in giving the history of places on the tour. We have no regrets whatsoever. This read more trip will always have good memories for us.
We had a great tour through the Canadian Rockies 6
Spirit of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
Amanda, QLD, Australia, Jun 2017
We wanted to see the Canadian Rockies and we selected the 12 day Rocky Mountain tour with Globus as it met our wish list of places to visit. This was our very first ever guided tour, we are normally independent travellers. We decided to go with Globus after reviewing a few other companies and chose to use Global Journeys as they offered a good price, read more lower than the Globus catalogue. Global Journeys were extremely easy to deal with and only a phone call away if we had a query. We also chose the tour that provided the majority of our accommodation in Fairmont hotels, these were mostly beautiful, well located hotels.
Our tour was made all the more special by the care and dedication of our guide Mark Love, he was absolutely fabulous. Mark went above and beyond in ensuring every person on the tour, all 37 of us was well cared for. His attention to detail with daily planning was fabulous. We just don't know how he managed to get the snow to fall at exactly the time we visited Medicine Lake. At the lake he shoveled snow to make a path so our shoes wouldn't get too wet. Our coach driver was also a great asset to the tour providing comic relief as well as very safe driving. It also should be said our coach was brand new! Thanks GJ for your attention to detail we certainly had a fabulous journey, one we will remember for a long time.
Our tour was made all the more special by the care and dedication of our guide Mark Love, he was absolutely fabulous. Mark went above and beyond in ensuring every person on the tour, all 37 of us was well cared for. His attention to detail with daily planning was fabulous. We just don't know how he managed to get the snow to fall at exactly the time we visited Medicine Lake. At the lake he shoveled snow to make a path so our shoes wouldn't get too wet. Our coach driver was also a great asset to the tour providing comic relief as well as very safe driving. It also should be said our coach was brand new! Thanks GJ for your attention to detail we certainly had a fabulous journey, one we will remember for a long time.
What a tour, the places you go are fantastic, however some place you need more time, but it gives you a idea where to go when you go back by your self and not on a tour. The coach crappy seats and some days you done a lot of kilometres. Booking with Global Journeys (Yvonne) made it easy, they sure you had nothing to worry about in booking with them. read more Global Journeys discount is the best in Australia.
As this was our first ever guided tour we were uncertain what to expect. There was a lot to commend plus some to suggest a change to. The whole trip was very worth while but my wife & I found the constant church visits very trying. Neither of us are religious and although we found the various murals, fresco's and mosaics wonderful, we found that the read more religious descriptions far too detailed. After about 5-6 church visits we cried enough and opted out. on occasions we were joined by other clients who also felt that they had enough too. After all just how many murals and fresco's etc do we need to see? (One of our party was a Hindu so you can imagine how interested she was)
Overall we are glad we went. Although we had visited Italy on day trips from both Austria and Switzerland this was the first time we had actually stayed in the country. This trip enabled us to see so much of the towns and cities we visited we could not have done it alone. The quality of both the tour director and the various guides was fantastic. One thing this tour has confirmed for us is that we much prefer independent travel.
Overall we are glad we went. Although we had visited Italy on day trips from both Austria and Switzerland this was the first time we had actually stayed in the country. This trip enabled us to see so much of the towns and cities we visited we could not have done it alone. The quality of both the tour director and the various guides was fantastic. One thing this tour has confirmed for us is that we much prefer independent travel.
A fantastic way to see the Rocky Mountains 6
Majestic Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
Stephan & Gary, NSW, Australia, May 2017
We had an fantastic trip through the Rockies, led by a most experienced, knowledgeable and entertaining Tour Director, Tarek. Hotels were good and scenery was spectacular. Highlights included Fairmont Chateau (Whistler), Flying Fox Adventure (Whistler), Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island, Maligne Canyon, Columbia Icefields/Athabusca Glacier, Banff read more National Park/Icefields Parkway, and Lake Louise). The group we traveled with were great fun, and we exchanged many laughs.
This was an outstanding trip, the hotels were all excellent and in great locations. The courier Tarek, was outstanding, an extremely knowledgeable and helpful person. It was a very well run trip with a well thought out itinerary and I would love to travel Globus again. The trip gave us time to explore by ourselves and the excursions were all excellent, read more especially the Peak to Peak in Whistler. The included dinners and breakfasts were all of a high standard. The included excursions were also wonderful and our favourite was the breakfast at the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff.
Overall, the trip was excellent. My husband and I had a great time. We found Greeks to be very friendly and kind. Food was superb. Our tour guide was very good. She would advice us as to what to expect especially as we had flying and ferry ride included so everything went alright. Local guides were really knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
A good trip through through stunning places 1
Northern California's Finest
Ann & Brian , NSW, Australia, May 2017
We wanted to see Yosemite and some sequoia groves. The tour covered these plus Lake Tahoe and the coast around Monterey. Overall a good tour but it really needs an extra day. There were no very early mornings but there were some late arrivals, eg Lake Tahoe after 7.00 pm. At times it felt rushed but the destinations were excellent. Accommodation was read more overall good but some locations were a little below par. Globus should review these. The coach was very good but only had one door which made loading and unloading tedious. Also there were no seat back pockets for our bits and pieces while on the road. This is not acceptable for long tours. The driver was excellent.
Japan - What a delightful experience 6
Tony & Helen , New Zealand, May 2017
May was the right time to travel - up to 30 degrees some days in the Tokyo area but only two wet days throughout the tour. June starts the wet season. Good group size of 33; buses could have larger seats and a few more amenities e.g. seat trays etc. No problem with frequent stops during the bus rides for snacks and toilets. Guide Yuki was excellent read more in all respects, and Mr Asano very good driver. Of the four hotels two were excellent and 2 very good; all with hassle-free check-in and check-out procedures.
The Japanese gardens are well worth the visit as are the other included attractions. Enough shrines and pagodas! Really liked the inclusions such as Tea ceremony, calligraphy and cooking class. Sake tasting was a disappointment as most of the group thought we would see he manufacturing process - we just stood in a courtyard and tasted two different classes of sake. Overall a good tour of the right length.
The Japanese gardens are well worth the visit as are the other included attractions. Enough shrines and pagodas! Really liked the inclusions such as Tea ceremony, calligraphy and cooking class. Sake tasting was a disappointment as most of the group thought we would see he manufacturing process - we just stood in a courtyard and tasted two different classes of sake. Overall a good tour of the right length.
A diverse tour featuring exciting cities and amazing scenery 3
Majestic Montana & Yellowstone
Christine & Martin, NSW, Australia, May 2017
A well paced tour that highlights the west coasts major cities and attractions as well as it's natural beauty as in the impressive Grand Canyon and the scenic Yosemite National Park. This tour provided a good balance in travel, attractions and free time. We enjoyed the bright lights of Las Vegas and the many attractions of San Francisco. Globus, once read more again for us, provided a fun, informative, professional and hassle free holiday.
Fast Paced and got to see alot 1
Annabell & Leonardus , SA, Australia, May 2017
Second tour with Globus. As per the first tour, this one went very smoothly with no issues. This tour was pretty fast paced but we got to see a lot. Good tour director and driver. The coach was excellent, clean and very roomy.
Italy and Sicily were absolutely old world and beautiful. So much history. Food was mostly very good and accommodation was read more a mix of good and excellent. Definitely a must do tour for anyone seriously wanting to see a lot of Italy in a short time.
Italy and Sicily were absolutely old world and beautiful. So much history. Food was mostly very good and accommodation was read more a mix of good and excellent. Definitely a must do tour for anyone seriously wanting to see a lot of Italy in a short time.
Tour was very good, accommodation exceeded expectations and the guide was excellent. I was particularly impressed with the comfort of the coach and also the pace of the tour. Having at least two nights in each destination was what convinced me to do this trip as a tour rather than organise it myself.
My only criticisms were that the price of the read more optional excursions were significantly over priced. I was able to do the activities easily by myself and often for about a third of the price. Also I didn't like the pressuring of customers to make a tip at the end of the journey. I'm sure this is quite commonplace for American travelers and part of their custom, however, many other countries it is not and this should be respected more.
My only criticisms were that the price of the read more optional excursions were significantly over priced. I was able to do the activities easily by myself and often for about a third of the price. Also I didn't like the pressuring of customers to make a tip at the end of the journey. I'm sure this is quite commonplace for American travelers and part of their custom, however, many other countries it is not and this should be respected more.
Rocky Mountineer overrated. 4
Spirit of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise
Dorothy & Gerard, NSW, Australia, May 2017
Rocky Mountaineer overrated. Food OK, nothing special, in retrospect we would have been happy with a road trip with same scenery. Of course that is a personal thought. Hotels excellent. Pace good. Included meals nothing special. Guide and driver superb. Coach always clean. Would travel with Globus family again, but feel Cosmos better value. Happy with read more Global Journeys as always.
Switzerland was a great trip. The tour director, a Erik, and driver Franko were wonderful to all the guests. They were polite and friendly. All the hotels were not great especially when compared with this in Asia and Turkey. Tour guides used during the tour were very knowledgeable.
The Scandinavian tour was also very good and I recommend it to read more future travellers. A suggestion is that a night and day us spent in Gothenburg as it is so beautiful but we did not have an opportunity to see the city. Again the tour director, Chris, and driver pieto, were good, friendly, courteous and helpful.
The Scandinavian tour was also very good and I recommend it to read more future travellers. A suggestion is that a night and day us spent in Gothenburg as it is so beautiful but we did not have an opportunity to see the city. Again the tour director, Chris, and driver pieto, were good, friendly, courteous and helpful.
Scotland should be on everyone's bucket list! Scenery was outstanding & we were very lucky with the weather with only a few days of rain. We travelled in May.
Terrific Trip 5
Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre
Annabell & Leonardus , SA, Australia, May 2017
First time travelling with Globus. Everything was organised well and spot on. The Tour Director, Giuseppe, was very knowledgeable and patient and kept a close eye on all of us in the tour group. He was quick to notice if one of us was missing and went looking. The coach was immaculate. The driver, Vito, was excellent and very skilled and he kept the read more coach in tip-top condition. The entire trip went very smoothly and is good value for money. Food was a culinary delight. Definitely a trip to remember.
Fantastic trip! 5
Parks & Canyons Spectacular with Denver
Erlinda & Alfred, VIC, Australia, May 2017
The tour director, Andrew and our driver Clay are both awesome. They would go out of their way to make our trip memorable. We were stranded in Yellowstone due to snow but the situation was handled very well by the staff and Globus. We were supposed to miss out on seeing Old Faithful as a result but Globus made a decision to drive us back again from read more Jackson Hole to Yellowstone which we are very grateful! The helicopter flight in Grand Canyon is a must; no pictures can describe the beauty of this place! Will definitely travel with Globus again. Thank you!
