Trafalgar Reviews
The 999 Trafalgar reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Trafalgar. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
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Maya is a great Tour Director, very friendly, approachable and full of knowledge about the history and current details of Germany. Would love to travel with her again! Peter the driver was a caring person, excellent driver and always helpful. Trafalgar - reintroduction of name tags for fellow passengers please!
Great trip through Britain & Ireland 8
Britain and Ireland Grandeur
Noeleen, QLD, Australia, Jun 2019
This was a great trip. We booked with Jemma and everything flowed very smoothly. The tour was full on but we expected that and saw some amazing scenery and historical sights. Our tour guide, Kevin, was amazing, going out of his way to ensure we saw as much as we could and provided lots of extras along the way. My husband was very keen to see the Falkirk read more Wheel and was not disappointed. There were many highlights on the trip, I particularly like Scotland, rugged but beautiful. We did most of the optional excursions and enjoyed them.
May is the perfect time to visit Eastern Europe, beautiful weather and no crowds. Regensburg, Prague and Budapest at night were the highlight. Travelling single felt safe and although it goes at a very fast pace, if you don’t have much time, this is perfect. We had a good group of fun people on the trip which made it very special.
There could be read more more fun and dancing/singing entertainment in general. Although we were on a more mature Trafalgar group, it does not mean we do not want to laugh and sing and dance. I was very happy with Madeline organising my trip. Thank you and looking forward for another great fun trip in 2021.
There could be read more more fun and dancing/singing entertainment in general. Although we were on a more mature Trafalgar group, it does not mean we do not want to laugh and sing and dance. I was very happy with Madeline organising my trip. Thank you and looking forward for another great fun trip in 2021.
We did the Nordic Adventure with Trafalgar. We travelled through 4 countries and were most impressed with the amazing beauty of Norway. Highlights were travelling through the most beautiful fjord at Geiranger and then North Cape to see the midnight sun. Friends said our photos looked like paintings.
Thanks to Yvonne for once again making our bookings read more easy. This is the 4th trip she has arranged for us.
Thanks to Yvonne for once again making our bookings read more easy. This is the 4th trip she has arranged for us.
Great Tour of Greece & Aegean cruise 1
Catherine & Michael, NSW, Australia, May 2019
A great short tour of the most important ancient archaeological sites of Greece & the islands we visited. Tour guide was excellent, as was our driver. It’s a holiday for those interested in ancient antiquities, and you need to be fit as there is a lot of climbing uphill. It was very warm to hot when we did the tour (27/5/19 - 10/6/19) so wouldn’t recommend read more doing it mid-summer, with the heat & the hordes of tourists.
Paul Wonmsbaecher made an ordinary trip great 2
Best of Germany and Austria
Anita & Jim, WA, Australia, May 2019
Thank you Hannah of Global Journeys for your help with our booking.
Paul Wonsmbaecher our tour director was outstanding, he melded the guests together, making for a fun coach. His local knowledge, history and care for his guests was beyond reproach.
We were disappointed that the excursion to Eagles Nest was cancelled and replaced with a Sound read more of Music Tour which was boring. Having travelled with Trafalgar many times, believe they need to review some of their excursions as they have become stale.
A concern that was raised by other guests was the cost of the optional excursions. It was suggested that this should be advised at the time of booking enabling people to budget accordingly.
(GJ. We agree with you, however "Optional Excursions" by their very nature are optional. Guests do not have to do any of them (and therefore there is no cost). Trafalgar could include all "optionals" in the itinerary, but then the price would go up, and you may end up paying for excursions that you're not interested in. Think of them as a way to tailor the trip to your interests.
Optional Excursions are listed in the final documentation that guests receive three weeks prior to travel to allow them to budget accordingly before they leave. Listing optional excursions before then is not possible as they are not set and priced until the season starts - remember many clients book these trips up to 12 months in advance.)
Paul Wonsmbaecher our tour director was outstanding, he melded the guests together, making for a fun coach. His local knowledge, history and care for his guests was beyond reproach.
We were disappointed that the excursion to Eagles Nest was cancelled and replaced with a Sound read more of Music Tour which was boring. Having travelled with Trafalgar many times, believe they need to review some of their excursions as they have become stale.
A concern that was raised by other guests was the cost of the optional excursions. It was suggested that this should be advised at the time of booking enabling people to budget accordingly.
(GJ. We agree with you, however "Optional Excursions" by their very nature are optional. Guests do not have to do any of them (and therefore there is no cost). Trafalgar could include all "optionals" in the itinerary, but then the price would go up, and you may end up paying for excursions that you're not interested in. Think of them as a way to tailor the trip to your interests.
Optional Excursions are listed in the final documentation that guests receive three weeks prior to travel to allow them to budget accordingly before they leave. Listing optional excursions before then is not possible as they are not set and priced until the season starts - remember many clients book these trips up to 12 months in advance.)
The whole tour was wonderful. The Trafalgar guide and the individual guides in France and Italy were lovely. Very informative. The Global Journeys staff (Hannah) was very helpful and reduced my anxiety levels as I have never planned a trip to Europe before. Having the accommodation, air fares and passes into the venues was great.
I struggled to remember read more everyone's names on the tour and felt name tags, especially for the first couple of days, would have been helpful. I did not know I had the option of meeting a Trafalgar representative at the hotel where I was booked. I found out after I checked in and was fortunate to still see her. The relationship between the hotel staff and Trafalgar seemed a bit disconnected with misinformation but I had a wonderful start to the journey starting with the Eurostar and ending in Amsterdam.
I struggled to remember read more everyone's names on the tour and felt name tags, especially for the first couple of days, would have been helpful. I did not know I had the option of meeting a Trafalgar representative at the hotel where I was booked. I found out after I checked in and was fortunate to still see her. The relationship between the hotel staff and Trafalgar seemed a bit disconnected with misinformation but I had a wonderful start to the journey starting with the Eurostar and ending in Amsterdam.
We had a wonderful time in Hawaii, the people were very friendly and sang beautifully. The trip was excellent, and ran smoothly. Our fellow companions were great and we had a lot of fun. Our guide Tom was a lot of fun, and very informative. Once again Hannah was the best, answered my emails promptly, and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Hannah. read more Global Journeys we will book again.
Well thought out itinerary and informative tour 1
Best of Turkey
Fredrick & Liesl, WA , Australia, May 2019
A good itinerary, the guide was knowledgeable, however was too patient with some of the guests who were continually late or went missing. The restaurant choices were also good however I did not appreciate dining with cats running under the tables and begging for food. The Turkish countryside was green, mountainous and ever changing which made for pleasant driving through.
A nice tour although a bit fast paced 2
Bernadine & Peter , VIC , Australia, May 2019
The cruise ship is a bit dated and in need of some TLC. The cruise director was very good and knowledgeable. The first day in Athens was uneventful as it only includes a meeting in the evening with one of the tour directors. Also the welcome dinner was delayed and rushed as the tour director needed to organise this for two groups from different hotels. read more The transport from hotel to airport was delayed although a representative did keep us informed.
Excellent service from Georgie of Global Journeys, very pleased that we use Global Journeys to book our holidays.
As for Trafalgar's Nordic Adventure, we had a very good Tour Director. We enjoyed the tour with a few adjustments that would make this tour worth our recommendation. The ferry ride between Copenhagen and Oslo was not a good experience, read more long wasted time, crowded, no place to sit. Travelling by coach would have been better or a better ferry, just a overnight, not being boarded at 3pm and off at 11am. Lapland down to Helsinki needs to see how it can be improved as we had 2 days of Pine and Birch trees on flat land as scenery.
As for Trafalgar's Nordic Adventure, we had a very good Tour Director. We enjoyed the tour with a few adjustments that would make this tour worth our recommendation. The ferry ride between Copenhagen and Oslo was not a good experience, read more long wasted time, crowded, no place to sit. Travelling by coach would have been better or a better ferry, just a overnight, not being boarded at 3pm and off at 11am. Lapland down to Helsinki needs to see how it can be improved as we had 2 days of Pine and Birch trees on flat land as scenery.
Excellent trip with a fantastic driver and guide 2
Scenic Parks Explorer
Peter, NSW, Australia, May 2019
Excellent trip through USA National Parks with good side trips when weather did not permit for arranged trip for that day. The guide and the driver were fantastic and the coach comfortable. There was a lot of snow for the end of spring but the guide found other things that were just as good.
All up it was an excellent trip apart from the rain and read more snow but for Australian travellers the snow made the scenery fantastic and it only stopped us from seeing Mt. Rushmore and that was it. Can't predict the weather. Would like to suggest adding Yosemite to this trip.
All up it was an excellent trip apart from the rain and read more snow but for Australian travellers the snow made the scenery fantastic and it only stopped us from seeing Mt. Rushmore and that was it. Can't predict the weather. Would like to suggest adding Yosemite to this trip.
Terrific tour of UK and Ireland 12
Britain and Ireland Grandeur
Robert & Caroline, QLD, Australia, May 2019
Trafalgar are an excellent company to travel with, good organisation, special extra surprises, exceptional knowledgeable tour director and safe competent drivers. The locations visited were really well selected and very comprehensive. We really felt like we saw a great deal of all five countries visited.
Very appropriate itinerary with good selection of optional extras and free time. Very competent drivers. Knowledgable tour guide with 24/7 attention to detail for all passengers.
Fabulous and thought provoking 6
Highlights of Eastern Europe
Julianne & Edward, WA, Australia, May 2019
This was a wonderful trip with a great group of people and a fantastic guide. I was not fully prepared for the emotional journey I was about to undertake, visiting Hungary, Poland and Berlin in Germany was particularly enlightening. I think everyone should make the journey to Eastern Europe at some stage, to learn about the horrors of the holocaust read more and the difficulties of communism. It certainly made us appreciate our blissful lives in Australia, having never had to deal with such terrible pain.
The guide through Auschwitz was particularly sensitive and she really brought home the ordeal and terror that the Jewish community and others, endured under the Nazis. As I said, it really is a must for us all who enjoy freedom.
The accommodation was all good and our guide, Dean, worked so hard to make the journey memorable. I would recommend travelling with Trafalgar, and certainly booking through Global Journeys, specifically Hannah, who made all the arrangements for us without a hitch.
The guide through Auschwitz was particularly sensitive and she really brought home the ordeal and terror that the Jewish community and others, endured under the Nazis. As I said, it really is a must for us all who enjoy freedom.
The accommodation was all good and our guide, Dean, worked so hard to make the journey memorable. I would recommend travelling with Trafalgar, and certainly booking through Global Journeys, specifically Hannah, who made all the arrangements for us without a hitch.
Our Tour Director Dominic, wow, what can I say, Knowledgeable, helpful, very funny and approachable. He made this trip a memorable experience. Driver Fabio, very skilled at negotiating the Italian traffic and conditions! Tour was pretty full on, lots of walking. Name tags for fellow travellers would have made it a LOT easier to mingle, I found it read more embarrassing to repeatedly ask someone their name.
All that Italy Has to Offer - Not too Rushed, Not too Slow 1
Best of Italy
Sarosh & Kashmira, VIC, Australia, May 2019
Very happy with the Best of Italy tour that my wife and I did in May, we were concerned about being in a tour for 13 days, but the pace was very manageable with free time. Our Tour Director was just fantastic! That added to our enjoyment, I'm sure. Jodie at Global Journeys was patient and worked with us to ensure that we got the package we wanted and read more kept us up to date with any changes.
Happily recommend Global Journeys and the Best of Italy (Trafalgar) tour to persons interested in a good immersive experience into the Italian way of living. Can suggest keeping a couple of extra days in Rome or to another excursion after the tour to cool it off Italian style before leaving.
Happily recommend Global Journeys and the Best of Italy (Trafalgar) tour to persons interested in a good immersive experience into the Italian way of living. Can suggest keeping a couple of extra days in Rome or to another excursion after the tour to cool it off Italian style before leaving.
It is a fast paced 12 days with wake up calls at 6.45am. You see a lot of places but also spend a lot of time sitting in a coach. The optional excursions are expensive but to get the best value out of the tour you need to do most of them. The Tour Guide and the local guides were very good and knowledgeable.
This was my first time doing any sort of organised tour as I've always in the past organised all my own holidays. I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday and we had a great driver in Carlo and a great tour guide in Barbara. The only thing I found a bit misleading was the days of the tour - it says 15 days. The first day is in the evening where everyone meets read more & introduced to the guide & the last day nothing is done with an attraction as that's the day everyone has to leave. Also the itinerary should say we have to pay tips for other city tour guides as well. But being my first time I know what to expect next time.
An excellent journey with a wonderful group, tour director and driver. Unfortunately due to an emergency we had to leave the tour two thirds of the trip. Despite that we had enjoyed our time seeing several magnificent cities, scenery, with fantastic commentaries of culture and history.
