Trafalgar Reviews
The 1,795 Trafalgar reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Trafalgar. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 1,795 Trafalgar reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Trafalgar. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Great experience UK Ireland 2
Britain & Ireland Discovery
Lynn and Bruce, Feilding , New Zealand, Jun 2023
Great trip. Well organized by Georgie and Global Journeys. Insight ran a very good tour and Jim the Director was very good. Made the trip. Alf the driver was fantastic. Real gentlemen and a very good driver. We will be booking with Global and Insight again - Europe next trip!
Best of Devon and Cornwall 5
Best of Devon and Cornwall
Elizabeth and Stuart, TAS, Australia, Jun 2023
This tour is the best of Cornwall and Devon. We needed to adjust our expectations as we were disappointed that the we did not spend 2 days/1 night in Cornwall. There is a lot of time on the coach where you double back which adds about an hour per day on the coach and less time available for the stops. As an example, we visited Bath (which was fantastic) read more but then drove through Bath to the hotel (30 min drive each way to Bristol) then back through Bath the following morning to set off on the journey with a return back through Bath to the hotel in Bristol and then back through Bath the following morning.
I would suggest that the trip perhaps reduces the number of stops (farms and villages) to enable time at key tourist attractions - many people on the tour wanted to tour the Windsor Castle but we didn't have enough time. My expectation was perhaps unrealistic - Stop at Windsor, Bath and head down to Cornwall. St Ives was great, it would have been good to have had an overnighter in Cornwall and perhaps even include St Isacc which is well known and would give us a good feel of two coastal villages in Cornwall. St Michael's Mount was amazing but 2 1/2 hours on the coach for a 20 minute stop - not really enough time to do anything.
I have done many tours in the UK over the course of the last 6+ weeks and was surprised to be told about the expectations of gratuities each day. They were not mentioned in my other tours by other operators. The hotels were good, but as mentioned above I would have preferred to have stayed in Cornwall and would have been happy to stay in an airBnB to enable an overnighter in Cornwall. Overall, the trip was ok, most likely I will hire a car and head off down to Cornwall on my next visit.
I would suggest that the trip perhaps reduces the number of stops (farms and villages) to enable time at key tourist attractions - many people on the tour wanted to tour the Windsor Castle but we didn't have enough time. My expectation was perhaps unrealistic - Stop at Windsor, Bath and head down to Cornwall. St Ives was great, it would have been good to have had an overnighter in Cornwall and perhaps even include St Isacc which is well known and would give us a good feel of two coastal villages in Cornwall. St Michael's Mount was amazing but 2 1/2 hours on the coach for a 20 minute stop - not really enough time to do anything.
I have done many tours in the UK over the course of the last 6+ weeks and was surprised to be told about the expectations of gratuities each day. They were not mentioned in my other tours by other operators. The hotels were good, but as mentioned above I would have preferred to have stayed in Cornwall and would have been happy to stay in an airBnB to enable an overnighter in Cornwall. Overall, the trip was ok, most likely I will hire a car and head off down to Cornwall on my next visit.
Having a huge fascination with Nordic countries this was my dream holiday. Tracey at Global Journeys was very helpful with my booking. As this was my first time travelling solo overseas, Tracey was very helpful with my queries beforehand. Thank you! The tour guide and 2 coach drivers were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and they regularly went read more over and above to ensure everyone's needs were met and all were happy. I can highly recommend this holiday.
Great trip well organized and great tour guide. Our coach driver was also fantastic. Great options and we had a good mix of travellers with us.
We were happy with the tour albeit Europe is very expensive and will impact on any future travel to Europe, Asia looks more affordable going forward. Insight managed the tours well. The tour director for Greece David Price is the best Tour Director we have ever had. He was very organised, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Insight management read more of both tours were good, but they need to be more transparent with representation of excursion costs. We recommended to Insight name tags for people on the tour as it’s difficult to remember names of 35 people in a short period of time.
Magnificent Norway and neighbours 3
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
Sandra, VIC, Australia, May 2023
A sensational trip with the highlight a week in Norway sailing the beautiful fjords and travelling through snow clad mountains. The entire trip was a joy, with a very knowledgeable and energetic tour guide, skilled driver, lovely hotels and good meals including many included dinners. Hannah made booking trouble free.
Global Journeys made booking my first tour with Insight seamless. Rachael, our Travel Advisor with Global, was always helpful, available to answer questions and responded promptly. The Country Roads tour was a great mix of experiences that enabled us to enjoy the history and geography of Scotland. Our Insight On-Road team (Travel Director Ian, and read more Driver Arthur) were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure things ran smoothly. The combination of the great customer service and beautiful country, made my vacation a wonderful one.
Well organised from start to finish 4
Best of Devon and Cornwall
Susan and Anthony, New South Wales, Australia, May 2023
This is the 2nd time we have booked through Global Journeys and our contact Hannah has been wonderful! It is always great to get the same person to deal with again.
The tour with Trafalgar was our first time and we found the short tour to Devon & Cornwall to be exactly perfect. Our Tour director Hannah and bus driver Steph were absolutely the best read more to deal with and they looked after the whole bus load of 47 tourists really well. I wouldn’t hesitate to travel with Trafalgar again. There was a good mix of people from Australia, US, UK and NZ.
The tour with Trafalgar was our first time and we found the short tour to Devon & Cornwall to be exactly perfect. Our Tour director Hannah and bus driver Steph were absolutely the best read more to deal with and they looked after the whole bus load of 47 tourists really well. I wouldn’t hesitate to travel with Trafalgar again. There was a good mix of people from Australia, US, UK and NZ.
Well Organized Trip, Exactly as Described. 4
European Experience
Martha, VA, United States, May 2023
Our tour was very smooth and predictable. The tour director and driver were both very professional, easy to get along with, patient, and organized. The tour director was very knowledgeable of history and culture and her comments added a lot to the tour. I loved that the group of 44 people was very diverse with many various ages, ethnicities, and read more nationalities represented. The coach was a very comfortable brand new Mercedes coach that made travel great.
Booking process was smooth and efficient and documentation informative. Registering process was also ok. Trip with Costsaver was generally very good with an experience guide and driver. Accommodation was generally very good. Some optional excursions were grossly overpriced. Some good advice was offered by the guide. Overall trip was enhanced by unbelievably read more good weather and participants who were universally friendly and punctual. Two days in the trip were generally wasted and revolved around ceramics and tweed factories - could have been used better in so many ways. Many participants expressed disappointment at not seeing anything in Northern Ireland other than the ceramics factory a couple of hundred metres over the border. A poor claim to be visiting a fifth country.
I would certainly recommend this tour. It covers the whole country and it is a country of contrasts, from the Algarve in the south to the Duoro valley in the north. They are two very different geographies. The hotels were comfortable and there was plenty of food. There was also plenty of walking. Bring comfortable walking shoes with you.
There were read more many highlights, even if some were a bit of a challenge: try wine tasting at 9.15 am. The three that stood out for me were the Capela dos Ossos with its skulls, bones and the mummified remains of a young women and a child; the cork factory; and the Templar Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar. The local guides were excellent, especially the local guide in Tomar.
Criticisms are few. The time in Lisbon was limited and our tour director probably spent more time talking about his real estate adventures and the unreliability of Portuguese tradesmen than was necessary. And if you use a face washer (or face cloth), bring one with you, because they aren’t supplied in the hotels.
Jemma Rosen, as always, provided the service I’ve come to expect from Global Journeys, but excelled when it came to a major problem with Lufthansa’s cancelled flights and difficulties with alternative flights. She had the problem sorted in a very short time.
There were read more many highlights, even if some were a bit of a challenge: try wine tasting at 9.15 am. The three that stood out for me were the Capela dos Ossos with its skulls, bones and the mummified remains of a young women and a child; the cork factory; and the Templar Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar. The local guides were excellent, especially the local guide in Tomar.
Criticisms are few. The time in Lisbon was limited and our tour director probably spent more time talking about his real estate adventures and the unreliability of Portuguese tradesmen than was necessary. And if you use a face washer (or face cloth), bring one with you, because they aren’t supplied in the hotels.
Jemma Rosen, as always, provided the service I’ve come to expect from Global Journeys, but excelled when it came to a major problem with Lufthansa’s cancelled flights and difficulties with alternative flights. She had the problem sorted in a very short time.
Trafalgar European Supreme 2
Lynn, WA, Australia, May 2023
Absolutely exceeded expectations. Fantastic trip from booking with Tracey to getting home . So much to see and do with a fantastic Tour Director - Rhi Smith. Will definitely do another one.
It was my first Insight Vacation and it was even better than I thought it would be. Exceptional accommodation, an awesome tour director and for me, just long enough at 11 days. It was more full on than I thought, we were shattered by the end of each day but will know to really study for next time. Our tour group were fun, from across the globe and read more for many it was their 4th, 5th or more tour. I will definitely book again!
So a combination of a fabulous itinerary, excellent tour director, great driver, reasonable accommodation, a good mix of people, & great weather all made for a near perfect tour. I was surprised that the tour commenced in Las Vegas with the most spectacular attraction (The Grand Canyon) a very high bar for the other stops to match but each of the parks read more had something different to offer and I was disappointed in none (although the last couple of days we were in the coach for very long periods). One of the "optional" tours to Badlands NP should be part of the standard itinerary as it's not to be missed (and there's no alternate - except to do nothing). So all in all a great tour.
Also pleased to say all of the pre-tour work from the initial enquiry, quote, bookings, pre-tour information provide by Rachael (Global Journeys) and by Costsaver (Tour operator) were also seamless with timely and full responses leaving little to worry about except what the weather will be or what to pack.
Also pleased to say all of the pre-tour work from the initial enquiry, quote, bookings, pre-tour information provide by Rachael (Global Journeys) and by Costsaver (Tour operator) were also seamless with timely and full responses leaving little to worry about except what the weather will be or what to pack.
Trip of a lifetime full of wonderful discoveries 2
Best of Croatia and Slovenia
Dave and Debbie, NSW, Australia, May 2023
Well paced tour with Trafalgar with multiple 2 night stays. Our tour guide was energetic and knowledgeable and had a great passion for the two countries. The tour group were a great mix and added to the fun of the trip. Slovenia was an incredible surprise with the stunning Lake Bled and the capital of Ljubljana. The Plitvice Lakes in Croatia and its read more entire coast line is absolutely stunning. And for Games Of Thrones fans like ourselves Dubrovnik old town (aka Kings Landing) was the icing on the cake. It is our second overseas tour we have booked with Global Journeys and both times the attentiveness of their staff is much appreciated.
This tour was a Trafalgar tour and was the best tour we have been on. Trafalgar really know how to run a tour. Our Tour Director and Driver were faultless, both providing an excellent service. The Tour Director (Terry Blanchflower) needs a special mention. His attention to detail was first class. He provided us with each days activities the eve before read more and ensured that we all knew what was happening and when it was to occur. He made great recommendations for things to do when we had free time.
Ireland is a fascinating country to visit. The people are so friendly and welcoming. Everywhere we went we met locals who welcomed us with open arms. The social scene experienced at each of the Pubs we visited was nothing like what we see here in Australia. The history and scenery are both very interesting and well worth the effort to visit. The tour itself is a leisurely pace that allows enough time to relax and explore cities at an acceptable pace. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Ireland is a fascinating country to visit. The people are so friendly and welcoming. Everywhere we went we met locals who welcomed us with open arms. The social scene experienced at each of the Pubs we visited was nothing like what we see here in Australia. The history and scenery are both very interesting and well worth the effort to visit. The tour itself is a leisurely pace that allows enough time to relax and explore cities at an acceptable pace. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Spectacular Switzerland and Austria 2
Switzerland and Austria
Glenda and Glenda, VIC, Australia, May 2023
This was such a wonderful 13 day Trafalgar tour of Switzerland and Austria in May 2023. The Alps were stunning, and the towns and villages we visited were beautiful, with so much history. I thought the optional tours that I did were well worth doing, even though they were pricey, but then Switzerland is a very expensive country to visit. The itinerary read more on this tour was great and I loved everywhere we went. Also, I think it's well worth spending a few days before or after the tour in Zurich, as there is so much to see there, and also a beautiful city, especially the Old Town and lake/river areas.
Our Trafalgar travel director, Dr Q, was absolutely fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable, and always there to help. The coach driver was excellent, and a very safe, cautious driver, especially when he was navigating our coach around the many narrow hairpin bends in the spectacular Alps. The hotels were great and well located, which is important. Thank you again, Tracey and Georgie from Global Journeys, with your help in organising yet another wonderful holiday.
Our Trafalgar travel director, Dr Q, was absolutely fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable, and always there to help. The coach driver was excellent, and a very safe, cautious driver, especially when he was navigating our coach around the many narrow hairpin bends in the spectacular Alps. The hotels were great and well located, which is important. Thank you again, Tracey and Georgie from Global Journeys, with your help in organising yet another wonderful holiday.
This trip is a combination of two tours, basically the south of Spain (starting in Barcelona and finishing in Madrid) and the north of Spain (starting in Madrid and ending back in Barcelona). This gives you plenty of time in Barcelona and Madrid. The southern portion of the tour is highlighted by the big attractions of Spain including Barcelona, Granada, read more the Toledo optional day and Seville, which were absolutely fantastic. The local your guide in Granada and Toledo was just fantastic, bringing alive the Alhambra and Toledo history. The time in Madrid includes a changeover of groups (although the tour director Maria, who was very experienced, was the same). The northern part of the tour is not quite as spectacular , but still very interesting, Santiago and San Sebastian were delightful, as was the optional tour to Biarritz. If you are looking for a comprehensive tour of Spain, at a reasonable pace, with very good accommodation, then consider this tour.
Oh my goodness I just got back from my first tour with Trafalgar exploring Portugal and saw so many wonderful things that I would not have gotten did it on my own. Our tour guide was so creative within the structured itinerary. For example she organised opportunities for people to speak one on one to vintners or to see an amazing bookstore. And the read more passion that she has about Portugal brought the history and culture to life. Having said all of this, without Jemma's wonderful guidance and support during the whole booking process, it would not have been possible. Jemma has such wonderful experience and made the whole process seamless. thanks for such am amazing holiday and can hardly wait until September for the Greek Islands.
Would absolutely recommend the Best of Italy tour. This was my first tour and although I knew it would be good, it exceeded my expectations. We were told it was a popular tour and considering the number of beautiful places you visit and the great accommodation where you stay, you can see why. From the great team including the professional TD and driver read more to the local specialists it was all so well organised. It was so much fun. Special thanks to Georgie for booking my tour with such ease and I look forward to booking another in the near future.
