Trafalgar Reviews
The 1,011 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 1,011 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 tour of the UK with all the sights 2
Britain and Ireland Grandeur (Reverse)
Kevin, TAS, Australia, Aug 2017
We did this tour in August 2017, the first guided coach tour we have ever done. We enjoyed this so much we will be using Trafalgar again for our next tour of Eastern Europe. The pace was good, sightseeing was as good as we would expect with no fuss or stress... with some great options... and the tour director and coach drivers were amazing. Thanks Trafalgar.
This is the 2nd time I have booked Trafalgar with Global Journeys. Both trips arranged by Yvonne have been trouble free. Mike from Trafalgar made sure we had a great trip around Hawaii.
Lovely and relaxed trip around Tuscany 3
Rome and Tuscan Highlights
Pauline & Elizabeth, NSW, Australia, Aug 2017
Despite it being a slow paced tour there were some early starts and there is a lot of walking. There were a few on the tour who could not cope with the amount of walking (which was compounded by the August heat). For the price of the tour and length there should not have been two full days that Trafalgar did not include some sort of sightseeing as part read more of the day, you were expected to go to on the optionals. On the last day in Montecatini there should have been an included excursion up to Montecatini Alto and therefore you had the choice of also going to Lucca in the afternoon as an optional.
I was surprised the amount of people on the tour who chose this for their first trip to Italy. The included tour of Rome missed many sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and many more. Trafalgar should not use such a small hotel for the first night in Rome having two large groups stay causing chaos in the morning for breakfast. Also the last hotel used was in the middle of nowhere (it was chosen for proximity to the airport) which did not allow travellers the option of sightseeing some more on their own during any free time.
I was surprised the amount of people on the tour who chose this for their first trip to Italy. The included tour of Rome missed many sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and many more. Trafalgar should not use such a small hotel for the first night in Rome having two large groups stay causing chaos in the morning for breakfast. Also the last hotel used was in the middle of nowhere (it was chosen for proximity to the airport) which did not allow travellers the option of sightseeing some more on their own during any free time.
I had a few fears about being on a bus with a gaggle of strangers for 29 days, but what a great bunch of fellow travellers. The tour director was excellent and very experienced. Nearly everything was done - the only responsibility I had was to have my bum on a seat at a nominated time. It is a long tour. i doubted myself in that I could make it - but read more then it was ending too soon!
We were on the go from day one. The 4:30 am start out of London was a surprise. This is a pretty fast paced tour and I enjoyed every bit of it. We were on the go from day one. There were several hotels a bit out of the city although I took all the options and so that was not really a problem for me. (There was a bug going around and I did need to return to the hotel. I was going to have to find my own way back but our tour driver was awesome and took a few of us back.)
I learnt heaps on this trip, visited some amazing places and great people.
Tour guides took us around all the major cities and they knew their stuff. Airport transfers and Eurostar train option were organised and pretty much went like clockwork. I took this tour because it included Athens and also a three day Greek Island Cruise as an option. In looking back, it was a good choice. I was happy to return home satisfied I had more than enough away from home.
I was given advice that Mourlin Rouge was not worth going to. My advice - don't miss out because of someone else's opinion - I thought it was great and I am glad I did not miss it. This could apply to 99% of the Trafalgar optionals.
We were on the go from day one. The 4:30 am start out of London was a surprise. This is a pretty fast paced tour and I enjoyed every bit of it. We were on the go from day one. There were several hotels a bit out of the city although I took all the options and so that was not really a problem for me. (There was a bug going around and I did need to return to the hotel. I was going to have to find my own way back but our tour driver was awesome and took a few of us back.)
I learnt heaps on this trip, visited some amazing places and great people.
Tour guides took us around all the major cities and they knew their stuff. Airport transfers and Eurostar train option were organised and pretty much went like clockwork. I took this tour because it included Athens and also a three day Greek Island Cruise as an option. In looking back, it was a good choice. I was happy to return home satisfied I had more than enough away from home.
I was given advice that Mourlin Rouge was not worth going to. My advice - don't miss out because of someone else's opinion - I thought it was great and I am glad I did not miss it. This could apply to 99% of the Trafalgar optionals.
Trafalgar tour was great value with great places visited such as Lisbon, Cascais and Porto. Accommodation was excellent overall, nice hotels in good locations, good breakfasts and facilities. Majority of fellow travellers were retirees, kept to themselves, the only drawback. Hannah at Global Journeys was great, provided excellent service, helpful and read more prompt to answer questions, would definitely recommend and use again despite living in a different state. Thank you!
The Lakes and Bath were stunning. The military Tattoo was mind blowing. The weather held and it was an awesome evening of performances. Disappointed in Ireland as it was very wet and too much on past history. And too many festivals we came across, leaving out some of our scheduled add ons. Weather can't be helped, and people should read what is expected read more in the itinerary with regards to the amount of for walking and steps to ensure they can stay with the flow.
Everything is dealt with so you can sit back and go with the flow. A packed tour with an amazing number of things included. Struggled with information overload and no time to chill.
The Trafalgar Bohemian Highlights tour was outstanding. From the start, the Tour Director, Jon O'Reilly was both professional and personable with all members of the group. Our driver, Christof, got us to all locations on time and assisted with those needing help to alight from the bus as well as delivering our bags to the lobby on arrival.
All hotels read more that we stayed in were superb. The cities that were visited on the itinerary were breath-taking and although we only stayed for 2 days in each, it made you want to go back for more. The optional tours were excellent and a lot of fun. While the inclusions were outstanding and brought the group together more. I travelled as a solo but made many friends with both other solo travellers or other couples. There was a good range of Australian and overseas people on the tour.
My favourite destinations were Berlin, Budapest, Vienna and Prague. I will definitely be travelling with Trafalgar again. Their organisation and accessibility into the prominent sights is superb and you will always attain value for money on their tours.
It was a great experience.
All hotels read more that we stayed in were superb. The cities that were visited on the itinerary were breath-taking and although we only stayed for 2 days in each, it made you want to go back for more. The optional tours were excellent and a lot of fun. While the inclusions were outstanding and brought the group together more. I travelled as a solo but made many friends with both other solo travellers or other couples. There was a good range of Australian and overseas people on the tour.
My favourite destinations were Berlin, Budapest, Vienna and Prague. I will definitely be travelling with Trafalgar again. Their organisation and accessibility into the prominent sights is superb and you will always attain value for money on their tours.
It was a great experience.
We had a very interesting trip with pleasant companions, a delightful, diligent guide and a careful bus driver. We enjoyed the tour through England and Scotland with comfortable accommodation and luxurious breakfasts. The stops at historical or picturesque sites were well chosen and we appreciated the information about them from the guide, the relevant read more 'funnies' and tastings (shortbread, fudge, whisky/ local soft drink) passed around and music related to the area.
Everything is taken care of when you travel with a tour company. No need to worry about missing trains or carrying heavy suitcases. You have enough time to look around each place you stop. Touring with new friends you meet was my highlight. Global Journeys took care of everything, highly recommend this company. They keep you informed. Jemma was very professional.
This was a really great tour. I enjoyed the various places we visited in Denmark, the incredible scenery in Norway and the tours of interesting places in Stockholm. Everything went without a hitch, from the booking with Global Journeys to the travel with Trafalgar.
We loved this tour 1
Ross & Patricia, NSW, Australia, Jul 2017
We loved this tour and the Maritime cruise at the end was relaxing. It was interesting exploring the French area of Canada and the towns and restaurants were excellent.
Fantastic trip. saw all the things that were important to us plus more. The tour guide was very informative and the bus was clean and comfortable. The days were full but had more optional experiences than regular ones which were part of the tour. This was unexpected as we had previously done the best of Britain tour which had more planned tours as read more part of trip and less optional ones where you had to pay extra for. (something to be aware of when selecting a tour) we certainly had a lot of free time with this tour as decided against some of the optional experiences, that seemed pricey.
We could not have had a more relaxed trip. Over all we would certainly recommend Trafalgar to anyone. The one negative I do have is the quality of the meals provided, were a bit below average, Not much choice of what we ate and quite often the entree could have been part of the main course, but was separated just to appear like you were having another course! eg: frozen mixed veg entree, and chop and potato main course. Part of the pleasure of the holiday is the food, so was disappointing at times, along with the cheaper wines.
We could not have had a more relaxed trip. Over all we would certainly recommend Trafalgar to anyone. The one negative I do have is the quality of the meals provided, were a bit below average, Not much choice of what we ate and quite often the entree could have been part of the main course, but was separated just to appear like you were having another course! eg: frozen mixed veg entree, and chop and potato main course. Part of the pleasure of the holiday is the food, so was disappointing at times, along with the cheaper wines.
Fantastic holiday touring Eastern Europe 3
Highlights of Eastern Europe
Debra & Alan, VIC , Australia, Jul 2017
Everything went like clockwork. The tour director was fabulous, attentive, extremely organised, very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. The itinerary was excellent and the sights and experiences will remain life long memories. Global Journeys was once again fantastic to deal with. Hannah was always professional and efficient even when sometimes read more I asked ridiculous questions and 2nd guessed her answers, I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again. Thank you Hannah.
Our Trafalgar tour of Italy took us to all the places we wanted to go, without the hassle of arranging our own transport or hotels. It was a huge advantage to skip the long lines at attractions and also to know our luggage was taken care of while in transit. The tour director was super friendly and knowledgeable and our very capable driver made us feel read more safe and comfortable. The hotels were of a much higher standard than we expected, apart from the last one right at Rome airport. There were some early mornings but overall the pace was great and made sure we saw as much as possible. There was still plenty of free time on your own - especially if you didn't do all the optional extras. Italy is a fabulous destination - the sights, the food, the wine - when can we go back?
The trip was fabulous. People friendly. The tour director and driver were outstanding. Thanks Hannah again for the fast and easy booking.
A Memorable and Educational Canadian Adventure 17
Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise
Robin & Geraldine, VIC, Australia, Jul 2017
Over the past fortnight, since returning from our wonderful adventure, we have had a marvellous time sorting through the thousands, literally thousands, of photos and videos we took of this spectacular part of the world. There were many highlights in the three weeks but the day spent in Glacier Bay stands out for me. Possibly because we visited in mid read more summer, or more likely because of good luck, we experienced excellent visibility this day ( after the early morning fog lifted! ) as we did in the Rockies too, viewing peaks and summits not seen for weeks prior to our visit. Glacier Bay was a definite prerequisite for our trip because of friends' advice. Now we strongly recommend choosing an itinerary including Glacier Bay when cruising the Inside Passage.
We have been regular overseas travellers but this was our first experience of a fully organised tour. This Trafalgar tour met all our expectations. The organisation was seamless, with punctuality, cleanliness and comfort featuring. The Tour Director and Coach Driver were both outstanding. The passion and knowledge of the Tour Leader was a special feature of the tour. We learnt so much of the history, geography, geology and anthropology of Western Canada while at the same time being entertained with humour and an easygoing caring manner. It was especially wonderful to have luggage organised each day, to find it waiting in your hotel room, and not once was there a hitch with our luggage. This is a great help for us seniors!
All the accommodation was of a high standard. We enjoyed the variety of styles and appreciated the convenient position of the hotels in the towns.
Thank you Yvonne for your work in planning and booking our trip. We found the online booking process quite seamless too and really appreciated your quick responses to any queries and your immediate availability. The written information we received certainly covered every detail of the tour and every component was met. On hindsight we would choose to do the cruise part of the tour last rather than the Rocky Mountaineer. Cruising is very relaxing and although the luxury of the Gold Class Rocky Mountaineer experience was breathtaking, and an experience I fully recommend to others, we encountered some bad luck. A four and a half hour delay at the beginning of day one resulted in all passengers leaving the train at 7pm and completing the journey, a three hour trip, in buses. Train delays are common, we learnt, but the length of this delay was exceptional. We have since received an email from the Rocky Mountaineer offering us $300.00 pp compensation which we accepted but as yet we have not received it. Had this delay occurred on day two our flight home may have been jeopardised. In light of this we believe it would be wise to suggest travellers spend a night in a hotel at the conclusion of the train journey rather than going directly to the airport for the long flight home.
In conclusion let me say the tour you booked provided us a magnificent experience. We will wholeheartedly recommend Holland America Line cruises, superb, Trafalgar Tours and the unique Rocky Mountaineer experience. Global Journeys will definitely be included in our recommendations and if we are fortunate enough to travel again we will be back in contact.
We have been regular overseas travellers but this was our first experience of a fully organised tour. This Trafalgar tour met all our expectations. The organisation was seamless, with punctuality, cleanliness and comfort featuring. The Tour Director and Coach Driver were both outstanding. The passion and knowledge of the Tour Leader was a special feature of the tour. We learnt so much of the history, geography, geology and anthropology of Western Canada while at the same time being entertained with humour and an easygoing caring manner. It was especially wonderful to have luggage organised each day, to find it waiting in your hotel room, and not once was there a hitch with our luggage. This is a great help for us seniors!
All the accommodation was of a high standard. We enjoyed the variety of styles and appreciated the convenient position of the hotels in the towns.
Thank you Yvonne for your work in planning and booking our trip. We found the online booking process quite seamless too and really appreciated your quick responses to any queries and your immediate availability. The written information we received certainly covered every detail of the tour and every component was met. On hindsight we would choose to do the cruise part of the tour last rather than the Rocky Mountaineer. Cruising is very relaxing and although the luxury of the Gold Class Rocky Mountaineer experience was breathtaking, and an experience I fully recommend to others, we encountered some bad luck. A four and a half hour delay at the beginning of day one resulted in all passengers leaving the train at 7pm and completing the journey, a three hour trip, in buses. Train delays are common, we learnt, but the length of this delay was exceptional. We have since received an email from the Rocky Mountaineer offering us $300.00 pp compensation which we accepted but as yet we have not received it. Had this delay occurred on day two our flight home may have been jeopardised. In light of this we believe it would be wise to suggest travellers spend a night in a hotel at the conclusion of the train journey rather than going directly to the airport for the long flight home.
In conclusion let me say the tour you booked provided us a magnificent experience. We will wholeheartedly recommend Holland America Line cruises, superb, Trafalgar Tours and the unique Rocky Mountaineer experience. Global Journeys will definitely be included in our recommendations and if we are fortunate enough to travel again we will be back in contact.
The trip was well organised, long trip on the bus sometimes but it was bearable. Tour director and bus driver were very nice. The hotels were good but the locations of some hotels were inconvenient, far from the centre of the city. To make the trip great, we did most of the optional tours with extra cost. Overall it was great holiday so I'll travel with Trafalgar again.
Russia, first time 3
Doug & Jenny, VIC, Australia, Jul 2017
We visited two main cities St Petersburg and Moscow. The former was relaxed and beautiful. The latter was crowded and hectic, but well worth the visit. Our guide was most helpful when my wallet was stolen in St Petersburg. Global Journeys was very helpful with the rather torturous process of getting a visa.
Well planned and full of delightful outings. 16
Best of Britain
Helen and Stuart, VIC, Australia, Jul 2017
Fantastic trip. saw all the things that were important to us plus more. The tour guide was very informative and the bus driver was as good as they get. The days were full but for the areas we covered and things we saw, we could not have done it on a more relaxed trip. Would certainly recommend Trafalgar to anyone.
The one negative I do have is the read more quality of the meals provided, were a bit below average, Not much choice of what we ate and quite often the entree could have been part of the main course, but was separated just to appear like you were having another course! eg: frozen mixed veg entree, and chop and potato main course. Part of the pleasure of the holiday is the food, so was disappointing at times, along with the cheap wines. We went on another tour after this one and we learnt to buy our own food instead of going on the optional experience with the meals provided so at least we had some say in quality and choice of our food & wine on those nights.
The one negative I do have is the read more quality of the meals provided, were a bit below average, Not much choice of what we ate and quite often the entree could have been part of the main course, but was separated just to appear like you were having another course! eg: frozen mixed veg entree, and chop and potato main course. Part of the pleasure of the holiday is the food, so was disappointing at times, along with the cheap wines. We went on another tour after this one and we learnt to buy our own food instead of going on the optional experience with the meals provided so at least we had some say in quality and choice of our food & wine on those nights.
