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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This was a really great tour, one of the best we have done. The scenery, particularly in Norway where we spent most of our time, was spectacular. Our Trafalgar tour guide was very organised and had great knowledge of the countries we visited. He provided very helpful information on the tour which helped us choose very interesting optional excursions read more and gave us a great local knowledge of the countries we visited.
A good trip overall 1
Mahesika & Family, VIC, Australia, Jun 2017
We had a tight schedule from the start and were on the move every day. A lot of long distance travel and some days were exhausting. It was always late afternoon when we reached our hotel and there was no time to relax. The optionals were good but when you chose to do it there was no free time left to explore the places on our own. The hotels were read more of good standard. A couple of the chosen dinners were average. Tour Director, Christy was great, well informed, enthusiastic and took a lot of care in our comfort and requests. Don was the best coach driver. We had good company in our tour group and it was a pleasure to meet them all.
Fantastic tour that was well organised and hassle free 7
Grand European
Deb & Caitlin, SA, Australia, Jun 2017
We saw so much of Europe and every day had wow factor. The itinerary was perfect for us! This is a fast paced tour, we covered 6,970 kms from London to London in 22 days but we saw so much, it was great value! You do need to have a reasonable level of fitness as there is a lot of walking at times on uneven ground. We handled this with ease but a few read more on our trip struggled to keep up at times so thought it was worth a mention.
Our tour director Bernie was excellent and informative. He was very well organised and our tour ran like clockwork. His knowledge and passion for Europe shone through and we felt well cared for and in safe hands. Our driver Claudio was also very competent and the bus was kept spotless. We really appreciated VIP access into many of the main attractions to miss the crowds and queues. We did most of the optional excursions and enjoyed them. We took the Eurostar return option and it was good to get back to London from Paris in 2 hours & 15 mins after sitting on a bus for 21 days.
Accommodation standards varied a little from country to country, but overall the standard was satisfactory to high with the rooms being comfortable and clean. We would certainly recommend travelling with Trafalgar and booking tours through Global Journeys. It was a hassle free trip from start to finish. It was easy to book online, the Global Journeys staff were very efficient in answering all our queries and they also appeared to be the most competitively priced for this tour.
Our tour director Bernie was excellent and informative. He was very well organised and our tour ran like clockwork. His knowledge and passion for Europe shone through and we felt well cared for and in safe hands. Our driver Claudio was also very competent and the bus was kept spotless. We really appreciated VIP access into many of the main attractions to miss the crowds and queues. We did most of the optional excursions and enjoyed them. We took the Eurostar return option and it was good to get back to London from Paris in 2 hours & 15 mins after sitting on a bus for 21 days.
Accommodation standards varied a little from country to country, but overall the standard was satisfactory to high with the rooms being comfortable and clean. We would certainly recommend travelling with Trafalgar and booking tours through Global Journeys. It was a hassle free trip from start to finish. It was easy to book online, the Global Journeys staff were very efficient in answering all our queries and they also appeared to be the most competitively priced for this tour.
Great time of year to travel and great way to see Britain and Ireland in a short time. We thought the hotel choice could have been better, location wise and comfort. Would have liked time to shower and change for dinner. Tour guide very good and driver absolutely amazing!
We thoroughly enjoyed the best of Ireland tour. Tour director very good providing extensive knowledge on the history of both countries. The local guides were also outstanding. Would also recommend the inclusions and optional which provided some outstanding scenery (Atlantic Coast) entertainment, hospitality and humour.
Would recommend this tour to all.
Would recommend this tour to all.
At short notice decided to book a tour of the Balkans with Trafalgar for my daughter and myself. Madeline at Global Journeys was a tremendous help throughout this process and her level of professionalism was outstanding. The tour went extremely well. I have travelled with Trafalgar previously and as always, the quality of the tour was very good, offering read more a high standard of accommodation, food and tour direction. The itinerary was well planned and well paced, allowing us time to enjoy the destinations at our leisure. Having also travelled with Globus and Cosmos, I would rate Trafalgar as the best choice and would certainly book future holidays through Global Journeys because of their knowledge and level of service with was first class.
Very well organised and both he travel director and coach driver were very friendly, knowledgeable and went "went -the -extra -mile" to make the experience enjoyable.
I loved this trip to Italy. It was absolutely wonderful and would highly recommend it. It was quite fast paced but we got to see everything! Trafalgar is the way to go. I was a little disappointed having to pay for the additional excursions but chose which ones we wanted to go on. Had a couple of rest days when we didn't attend the excursions though. read more Loved everywhere we went, what we saw and the hotels where we stayed. Sorrento and Venice were my favourite spots.
Trafalgar Spectacular Rockies Tour 1
Spectacular Canadian Rockies
Kerry & Lorraine, NSW, Australia, May 2017
Kerry and myself really loved this spectacular Rockies tour, this is our third Trafalgar tour and we loved each one, we totally enjoyed walking on the glazier with the snow falling and drinking baileys, each day was special with different activities, tour guide and bus driver were wonderful, would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you Trafalgar.
It was a fantastic experience to see a fair bit of Europe, not a lot of free time though due to covering a lot of interesting places. The fantastic Tour Director made the trip A- Grade and a lot of fun as did the nice coach driver. I would recommend Global Journeys again for there great price and service and also Trafalgar for putting together a great tour, very professional.
The train journeys through Switzerland highlighted the spectacular scenery of the mountains, lakes and countryside. Stopping at cities like St. Moritz and Zermatt gave the most beautiful sights of snow-capped mountains, including the Matterhorn, while Lucerne showcased the beauty of the lakes as well as the history of the country with its incredible read more buildings. It was a wonderful and unforgettable journey. Travelling on the train allowed us to to stand and wander, giving us the opportunity to view the landscapes from either side and behind the train. The only drawbacks were having to change trains and not having enough time to explore Geneva. But otherwise, a great experience!
The trip was a non stop adventure through Southern Ireland. Experiencing local cuisine, beautiful countryside, history and so much more. I found all the staff from Trafalgar extremely helpful, from before I even left for my holiday to the shuttle dropping me off at the airport to come home. A truly wonderful holiday.
Great tour for a week long journey through Scotland. Covered all the big highlights and had some great optional excursions. The guide and bus driver were excellent.
We had a fast paced and busy trip. Little time to relax but excellent for updating knowledge of places we have never been before. Morocco was a little confronting but our tour director Raymond and driver Pedro were able to handle any problems in a relaxed manner making it a pleasant journey for all. A little more time in Portugal would have been nice. read more We did most of the optional extras and would recommend these to get the best from the trip. I would not hesitate to recommend Trafalgar as a coach tour company.
Holiday of a lifetime 12
Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Debra & Lance, QLD, Australia, May 2017
My husband and I booked our Canada and Alaska tour through Global Journeys and it was absolutely the best holiday we've ever had. We started with the Alaskan cruise then toured the Rockies with Trafalgar. Everything was so well planned and exactly what we'd been hoping for from this long dreamed of trip.
The accommodation everywhere was excellent, read more the food was incredible, the sites visited are bucket list worthy and we've made heaps of news friends. We took up a lot of the extra options available on both the cruise and Trafalgar tour and they were all worth every cent. Even without the optional extras though the trip would have been brilliant. I doubt we would have seen or experienced half as much if we weren't on the tour.
I would recommend one change for most though which is tour first then cruise. The land tour is fairly fast paced with early starts.
The accommodation everywhere was excellent, read more the food was incredible, the sites visited are bucket list worthy and we've made heaps of news friends. We took up a lot of the extra options available on both the cruise and Trafalgar tour and they were all worth every cent. Even without the optional extras though the trip would have been brilliant. I doubt we would have seen or experienced half as much if we weren't on the tour.
I would recommend one change for most though which is tour first then cruise. The land tour is fairly fast paced with early starts.
Stayed at some very nice hotels and were given lovely inclusions on the tour. Our tour guide and coach driver were excellent and gave us a smooth and worry free experience. The tour was at times fast paced, but we did have some distances to cover in certain areas. Highlights included Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yosemite and meeting some wonderful fellow travellers.
Wonderful trip to Britain & Ireland 2
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Jessica, NSW, Australia, May 2017
First time travelling with tour company - Trafalgar, I'm impressed. Our tour guide Paul is very professional and knowledgeable. Also hats off to all the coach drivers - Richard and others. It's fast paced given the time and places visited, but Trafalgar arranged timing very well. The only slight disappointment was the visit to Guinness Brewery in Dublin. read more It isn't a brewery and not everyone drinks beer, so I would suggest including it as an optional experience. Everything else is wonderful. It's also my first time booking the tour with Global Journeys. I highly recommend their service. The staff - Hannah and others are very efficient. They responded my queries almost on the same day. I definitely will look to book with them again for my next holiday.
Well planned and stressless holiday 5
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada
Learna, QLD, Australia, May 2017
Holland American Line's cruise to Alaska was outstanding. Glad we chose the on land excursions through them as it was hassle free and seamless. Trafalgar was well organised and the hotels outstanding in both location and comfort. The early morning starts were great as we often gained access to sites before the main tourist crowds came.
Only downside read more was we were not aware of the very large group size they Trafalgar run in USA and Canada. Did not expect a group of 52! This was a bit annoying. This did take some of the shine off the trip; it's a lot of people getting on and off the coach, sitting in Restaurants, trying to squeeze into viewing areas etc. Had not read that on the promotions ( which seems to base a lot of their spiel and information on its Europe tours- 40 to 45 people). Next time we'll look at the fine print a lot more and maybe not even travel with Trafalgar.
Only downside read more was we were not aware of the very large group size they Trafalgar run in USA and Canada. Did not expect a group of 52! This was a bit annoying. This did take some of the shine off the trip; it's a lot of people getting on and off the coach, sitting in Restaurants, trying to squeeze into viewing areas etc. Had not read that on the promotions ( which seems to base a lot of their spiel and information on its Europe tours- 40 to 45 people). Next time we'll look at the fine print a lot more and maybe not even travel with Trafalgar.
Celebration of the majesty of the Canadian Rockies 5
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada
Alison, NSW, Australia, May 2017
The itinerary and the enthusiasm, organisational manner and knowledge shown by our Trafalgar's Tour Director, Dan Wilson, were excellent. Many highlights: breakfast in the Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island, and its early morning light in the glorious spring-time gardens; walking through the village of Whistler led by Wendel and a visit to the First read more Nations Cultural centre; driving along mountain roads confident in the care and skills of Trafalgar's driver, Bill; early morning gondola ride to the peak at Sulphur Mountain, Banff; travelling up to and onto the Athabasca glacier; experiencing the snow in Jasper and wild-life sightings.
The Gold-Leaf Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Jasper to Vancouver does not represent value for money. Having an aisle seat on the train was a significant disadvantage, and I have written to the Rocky Mountaineer company with my specific comments. There were 52 passengers on the coach, and I would have preferred a smaller group. We all seemed to get on well enough and I was very happy with my seating companion on the coach.
The Gold-Leaf Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Jasper to Vancouver does not represent value for money. Having an aisle seat on the train was a significant disadvantage, and I have written to the Rocky Mountaineer company with my specific comments. There were 52 passengers on the coach, and I would have preferred a smaller group. We all seemed to get on well enough and I was very happy with my seating companion on the coach.
This was the best of Ireland, tour director was totally inspiring with the history of both countries and the local guides outstanding. Optional extras a real treat and highly recommended! If you only choose a few of the extras make sure you do the Inishowen peninsular and the giant causeway trip, the Irish Ceilidh evening, the jaunting cart ride through read more the Bourne-Vincent National park and the Kilkenny afternoon pub visit with an introduction to hurling and a great sing along!
Highlight of the holiday was the 'Cabbie trip' in Belfast for a ride through the recent past and a look into both sides of the 'troubles'.
You will be entertained and more than amused to experience that unique Irish hospitality and humour wherever you go.
Highlight of the holiday was the 'Cabbie trip' in Belfast for a ride through the recent past and a look into both sides of the 'troubles'.
You will be entertained and more than amused to experience that unique Irish hospitality and humour wherever you go.
