Globus Reviews
The 843 Globus reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Globus. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 843 Globus reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Globus. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
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
Legacy of Japan with Hokkaido
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
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!
Wonderful trip around Britain and Scotland taking in all the attractions. 9
Essential Britain
Kathleen, NSW, Australia, May 2017
Very well organised holiday. The accommodation was excellent. Bill the tour guide was very knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. Dai our coach driver was equally good, and I hope his health is improving. I have travelled on a number of Globus tours because they are well organised and worry free, and I was not disappointed this time. I will read more definitely be booking another holiday with Globus in the near future.
Canada & Alaska 3
Spirit of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise
Chris & Leonie, QLD, Australia, May 2017
So much is said about the beauty of Canada and Alaska. Well, its true. The Canadian Rockies are fantastic, and seeing them by train and then coach was spectacular. Add to that a very good tour guide and coach driver along with the pleasant and experienced rocky mountaineer staff you have a great holiday. Our tour group was also fantastic, and we read more got along really well for a group of 20+.
Great Holiday 10
Spirit of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise
Karen & Rich, QLD, Australia, May 2017
Wow what a great trip! Having not been on a guided tour before I found the Globus staff to be helpful and friendly. As we traveled with another couple i requested we be placed together. Not only was our accommodation close to each other through each step but also our Rocky Mountaineer seats were side by side which made this spectacular excursion wonderful. read more Spectacular train journey and gold leaf was excellent. Staff were beyond excellent. Food superb! Alcohol generous!
Our bus tour guide Darcy was humble, knowledgeable and helpful, along with our bus driver Gunther we couldn't have asked for more fun bus journey. Spotting heaps of wildlife along the way it was never any trouble to stop for enough time so “everyone” could get a pic. All overnight accommodation was outstanding and could not have asked for better and again food was outstanding . Our only disappointment was there was never enough time at each overnight stop to explore the area.
Cruising on the Volendam was all we thought and more, sensational! Being our first cruise we loved the relaxed feel of the ship and I think it should be said that the gala nights on this ship in particular is nothing special. It's nice that everyone is dressed up but tuxedo and cocktail dress are not needed. The friendliness of the staff and the food, we could not fault. Awesome scenery not to be missed, we've ticked our bucket list.
Our bus tour guide Darcy was humble, knowledgeable and helpful, along with our bus driver Gunther we couldn't have asked for more fun bus journey. Spotting heaps of wildlife along the way it was never any trouble to stop for enough time so “everyone” could get a pic. All overnight accommodation was outstanding and could not have asked for better and again food was outstanding . Our only disappointment was there was never enough time at each overnight stop to explore the area.
Cruising on the Volendam was all we thought and more, sensational! Being our first cruise we loved the relaxed feel of the ship and I think it should be said that the gala nights on this ship in particular is nothing special. It's nice that everyone is dressed up but tuxedo and cocktail dress are not needed. The friendliness of the staff and the food, we could not fault. Awesome scenery not to be missed, we've ticked our bucket list.
14 days The Best of Eastern Europe 6
The Best of Eastern Europe
Adele Chan, VIC, Australia, May 2017
My husband and I enjoyed thoroughly the whole trip of the 14 days Eastern Europe in April 2017. Though I cannot say it is perfect but it had met most of our expectations.
The tourist consultant, Dino, was exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and responsible. The coach driver was also very polite and helpful. All the local tourist read more guides were also experienced and well presented. Out of the 43 tourists, I would say eighty percentage came from America, only 4 from Melbourne and two from New Zealand. We got along very well during our whole trip. The coach was very good except the wifi was sometimes very weak or disconnected. My husband and I joined in most of the excursions. Though they were not very cheap they were worth joining especially the concentration camp excursion. Most of the buffet breakfasts and the included dinners were of good standard. All the accommodations were centrally located so very convenient to find nice restatements, department stores and train stations.
I found your company , Global Journeys, trustworthy and well organised, and most importantly you offer good discounts to all tours and flights. I will definitely recommend your company to my friends.
The tourist consultant, Dino, was exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and responsible. The coach driver was also very polite and helpful. All the local tourist read more guides were also experienced and well presented. Out of the 43 tourists, I would say eighty percentage came from America, only 4 from Melbourne and two from New Zealand. We got along very well during our whole trip. The coach was very good except the wifi was sometimes very weak or disconnected. My husband and I joined in most of the excursions. Though they were not very cheap they were worth joining especially the concentration camp excursion. Most of the buffet breakfasts and the included dinners were of good standard. All the accommodations were centrally located so very convenient to find nice restatements, department stores and train stations.
I found your company , Global Journeys, trustworthy and well organised, and most importantly you offer good discounts to all tours and flights. I will definitely recommend your company to my friends.
Aboard the Pride of America 6
Keith & Christine Pereira, WA, Australia, Mar 2017
The cruise was the highlight of this tour. Globus doesn't really do much, we see their rep once in Honolulu for an hour and again for a few minutes as we leave the Princess Kailuani Sheraton to embark onto the Pride of America. It was our first cruise and the Pride of America island-hopped from Honolulu, Oahu to Muai, Hilo & Kona on the Big Island to read more Kauai and back to Honolulu. We sailed by night and docked by day. We got off the boat to sight-see and returned to eat and sleep.
Entertainment on the ship was great. Each night the Ship Director, Vincent, organised a couple of different shows that were well presented and quite professional. We loved most of these musical, dancing, magic shows and comedian presenters besides the local hula dancers who put on a splendid array of music and dance for our enjoyment. We ate at the buffet as well as the fine dining restaurants every morning and night, afternoons too, if we returned early from our tours. Everything was well organised. Roberts, Hawaii did our airport to hotel & ship to airport transfers, they took us on our city tour of Honolulu, we only saw Robbie Loo, the Globus Rep for an hour at the hotel where he gave us a breakdown in what we would be doing for the rest of our trip.
We made our own sight-seeing tour arrangements at each island. Roberts Hawaii offered a great 5-tour combo plus another tour that I researched and tied up with them independently. In Honolulu we did the Island Circle tour and the Polynesian Cultural Centre tour by booking online directly with the centre. I was disappointed that Globus did not make any of these sight-seeing arrangements at all. In fact their role in this tour was very minimal, we may as well have booked independently, not through Globus. We booked through Globus because we enjoyed the Cosmos across America Adventure the year before. There daily tours were organised, the tour director was amazing and that 23 day tour stands out as being excellent. Global Journeys made the bookings we requested and provided all the information we requested in a timely manner. Thank you Jemma Rosen for a job well done!
Entertainment on the ship was great. Each night the Ship Director, Vincent, organised a couple of different shows that were well presented and quite professional. We loved most of these musical, dancing, magic shows and comedian presenters besides the local hula dancers who put on a splendid array of music and dance for our enjoyment. We ate at the buffet as well as the fine dining restaurants every morning and night, afternoons too, if we returned early from our tours. Everything was well organised. Roberts, Hawaii did our airport to hotel & ship to airport transfers, they took us on our city tour of Honolulu, we only saw Robbie Loo, the Globus Rep for an hour at the hotel where he gave us a breakdown in what we would be doing for the rest of our trip.
We made our own sight-seeing tour arrangements at each island. Roberts Hawaii offered a great 5-tour combo plus another tour that I researched and tied up with them independently. In Honolulu we did the Island Circle tour and the Polynesian Cultural Centre tour by booking online directly with the centre. I was disappointed that Globus did not make any of these sight-seeing arrangements at all. In fact their role in this tour was very minimal, we may as well have booked independently, not through Globus. We booked through Globus because we enjoyed the Cosmos across America Adventure the year before. There daily tours were organised, the tour director was amazing and that 23 day tour stands out as being excellent. Global Journeys made the bookings we requested and provided all the information we requested in a timely manner. Thank you Jemma Rosen for a job well done!
We really enjoyed all of the trip. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We went to places that were interesting and we had enough time to look around when we were there. The pace was not to rushed but we got to see a lot. I would recommend this trip
The tour was very fast paced, there was not one morning for a sleep in if you took the optional excursions. I feel it would be better to have an extra night in each place to relax more. Enjoyed Maui and Big Island best. Kona accommodation was outstanding and would go back to stay there again for sure.
Professionally run tour 2
Robert, NSW, Australia, Nov 2016
Laura, our Tour Director, was very competent and professional. She ensured that all aspects of the tour went well coordinating with various tour providers in advance.
Glorious Global Journeys and Glorious Globus!! 2
KLM , VIC, Australia, Nov 2016
Thank you Yvonne for arranging my booking and making last minute changes for me. Everything was handled efficiently - will definitely book with you again. I can't speak highly enough about the tour itself. It was absolutely incredible. Laura our tour director was the most amazing tour director ever and Oscar our bus driver was simply wonderful. read more It was such good value for money and I would recommend it to everyone. 10/10 for everything!
Our 'WOW' Holiday Through Europe 1
Jan & Lynette, NSW, Australia, Nov 2016
Our "Europe in Depth" tour was fantastic. There were 39 travellers on this tour which was made up of one New Zealander, five Americans and the rest Aussies. We all got along really well and had the most amazing time. Our tour guide,
Leura, an Austrian who is fluent in five languages, was a wealth of information, had everything organised like clockwork read more and to top it off is the most beautiful individual. The coach driver, Italian Oscar, is a very accomplished and safe driver who kept the coach immaculate and was always the gentleman. WiFi on the coach was an added bonus. I have now been on two Globus tours and if I travel in the future Globus will be the company I choose. (Ed: Review based on a similar but longer itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
Leura, an Austrian who is fluent in five languages, was a wealth of information, had everything organised like clockwork read more and to top it off is the most beautiful individual. The coach driver, Italian Oscar, is a very accomplished and safe driver who kept the coach immaculate and was always the gentleman. WiFi on the coach was an added bonus. I have now been on two Globus tours and if I travel in the future Globus will be the company I choose. (Ed: Review based on a similar but longer itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
