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.
Worry free adventure across Eastern Europe 3
Bohemian Highlights
Ryszarda Krystyna, WA, Australia, Aug 2016
Our tour trough five countries was very memorable, mostly due to fantastic travelers. Besides beauty of the cities we visiting, it was fun and enjoyable time after day's tours. Local guides was very professional and enthusiastic when showing us their city. Accommodation was very pleasant and in high standard. The real highlight was dinner on the boat read more on Danube in Budapest, after it was sky-show! I left my new friends in Prague and travel back to Poland by train.
Spectacular Holiday 4
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada
Peter & Dot Anderson, SA, Australia, Aug 2016
The scenery on this tour was spectacular. The entire tour was perfect. Everyday just got better and better. Trees, rocks and water. Fantastic. Trafalgar's Travel Director( Ben) and driver (Dan) were brilliant. They went well beyond of what was expected. Ben Hutchinson's handling of the tour was outstanding. He was so passionate and he is a proud Canadian. read more He made our experiences so much better because of his desire to please. Thank You Ben. Global Journeys once again provided us with faultless handling of our booking. Thank you Michelle, loved it.
Trafalgar was a very good tour - visited all the key places in UK and Ireland. Tour Director was excellent. We shared the coach with a total of 46 passengers so it took a bit of time getting on and off the bus at each stop. But all our fellow passengers were nice. There was a fair bit of necessary travel by bus each day and not always enough time read more to see what we wanted at each stop but that was a consequence of doing a 20 day tour across all of the UK and Ireland. All the accommodation was nice and most of the optional tours were good. Only negative was that at times the coach was too cold. Global Journeys provided a cheaper price than booking direct with Trafalgar and no problems booking through them.
A Wonderful Tour Experience 3
Susan & Paul, ACT, Australia, Aug 2016
The Best of Finland, Russia and the Baltic States Tour was a wonderful tour experience! We had a very experienced and knowledgeable Trafalgar Tour Director, a very professional and hard working coach driver, and a happy, warm and friendly tour group. The Tour admirably covered all the highlights of the countries we visited, immersing us in their history read more and development. Hotels were all first class, and the included breakfasts and dinners were very good, especially the 'Be My Guest' dinner. We saw so much more than we expected. We still had a great balance between organised touring and free time, and a good range of excellent included and optional excursions. There were lots of pleasant surprises and unanticipated experiences along the way! Michelle from Global Journeys took care of our bookings and arrangements very efficiently and professionally, and we would happily book with Global Journeys again.
We had the best tour director ever in Jason who shared his passion for these countries to us in every way. All aspects were covered to help us understand each country from cultural, economic, gastronomic, music, art and geographical. The optional extra excursions that went with this tour were the best I have experienced. Any minor problems were well read more handled and my overall impression was an excellent glimpse of life in the Iberian peninsula.
Were fortunate to have very good weather for entire tour commencing in August. Hotel standard on occasion exceeded expectation - although some did not offer free wifi. Some optional excursions were very expensive. Transfers offered to airport on last day of tour should be extended to rail /bus / ship.
USA Western Discoverer 1
Mrs Harjit Kaur, NSW , Australia, Aug 2016
Happy with the itinerary. Optional tours - highlights were Grand Canyon helicopter ride and Walk on the Golden Gate Bridge. Definitely worth taking these two extra optionals. Hotels were great, road trip to so many different landscapes just amazing. However, about the group photo it was simply poor photography! We were 54 fellow travellers in two long read more rows, so our faces are barely recognised. There was no date and place mentioned on the photo.
Worry free holiday 1
Richard & Barb, VIC, Australia, Aug 2016
August is a very good time to travel, Trafalgar is a very good to tour company, and our guide Jay was excellent, it was a amazing trip.
Wonderful trip full of experiences of Western Europe. 2
Grand European
Jenny & Andy, NSW, Australia, Aug 2016
Being in Western Europe in August was very busy, but the tour was very well organised, with access and entry into tourist sites being organised in such a way that the group did not waste any time in queues etc - very impressive. The tour covered as many experiences as possible, but we liked that - not for those wanting a leisurely holiday! Debra, the read more tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, about all the sites and hotels, and the background and history of the areas. She provided a wealth of information, in paper handouts, as well as videos, and her own anecdotal commentary from time to time on the coach. She was fluently multi-lingual, which inspired confidence. The local experts were also very good. The driver was also very good. Accommodation was better that I expected, but on such a tour you really want to be out of the hotel room!
The only disappointing part was the very short time in Wales. We arrived to late to buy souvenirs and left before the shops opened. The meal at the vineyard was good but badly timed.
Slower pace tour. Beautiful scenery of the alps. 4
Best of Switzerland
Anita & James Davies, WA, Australia, Jul 2016
One again Hannah was a great help in booking this tour back to back with the 15 Day Bohemian tour. Best of Switzerland was at a much slower pace, with views of the magnificent alps and lakes. Our tour director Woolfgan, a pleasant and happy person, although being bilingual, the different ascents and dialects of tour guests caused him minor problems. read more Unfortunately his time management skills weren't good, and we relied on each other to work out our daily schedule. He was not always available when questions needed to be addressed. Needless to say the coach drivers did an excellent job as usual. Negatives were arriving in the Hilton Hotel Evian at the end of the day, having to wait an hour in the coach, as our rooms weren't ready. This happened again when we arrived in Zermatt, personally my husband and I waited for 1 1/2 hours for our room to be ready! Highlights of this tour were taking a cable car to 3779m to Klein Matterhorn - then taking oldest mountain railway and Cabrio cable car to reach 1900m on Mt Stanserhorn, and the train from Triano to St Mortiz.
Great short trip - amazing landscapes and beautiful scenery 4
Best of the Canyonlands
Melisa , VIC, Australia, Jul 2016
Booking is always easy and seamless, Hannah was efficient as always and prompt to respond and provided exceptional service. Korie our Trafalgar Travel Director was a local, so she was very knowledgeable and informative. Our Coach Driver was friendly and personable and kept the coach to a very high standard. You wont be disappointed when you visit this read more spectacular canyon country, so many highlights and awe inspiring landscapes. Each destination is completely different, and the terrain seems so surreal you would think it was a painting! But to fully understand the scale of the Grand Canyon, take the helicopter ride - its spectacular!
Not sure why there's a requirement to bring a torch as we never have a need for one, but a wide brimmed hat and lots of water is a must, especially with the high altitude. However, I was surprised to find out that this tour was actually joining the Scenic Parks tour group that started in LA, so it was little awkward joining a this late stage. In addition, the two final days is Vegas were free time and any optional tours were arranged via third party tour groups - no Trafalgar Travel Director or Coach required - it was unfortunate as I had already prepaid my gratuities. Ideally, I would have liked the tour to include Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park however the existing group had already visited these parks before we joined the group in Denver.
Overall, a great short trip that was breath taking and magical.
Not sure why there's a requirement to bring a torch as we never have a need for one, but a wide brimmed hat and lots of water is a must, especially with the high altitude. However, I was surprised to find out that this tour was actually joining the Scenic Parks tour group that started in LA, so it was little awkward joining a this late stage. In addition, the two final days is Vegas were free time and any optional tours were arranged via third party tour groups - no Trafalgar Travel Director or Coach required - it was unfortunate as I had already prepaid my gratuities. Ideally, I would have liked the tour to include Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park however the existing group had already visited these parks before we joined the group in Denver.
Overall, a great short trip that was breath taking and magical.
This trip is not for the faint hearted, on the go 24/7, but it was fantastic with more "WOW" moments than you can count on both hands. Just when you think nothing could top the recent experience, another one pops up to equal or better it! The trip was made even better by the weather, which was good to hot all the way round, but the tour director - Vicki read more Townsend was, in one word Sensational! Her knowledge & timing of history, music, & bad jokes, made this trip a complete standout, she is in every sense of the word "a true professional " so much so, that if we were to take another trip with Trafalgar (which is most likely ) we would attempt to follow her itinerary.
A magical experience travelling through Bohemia 2
Bohemian Highlights
Anita & James Davies, WA, Australia, Jul 2016
Firstly booking our trip with Hannah Campbell was so easy, Hannah answered the many questions we put to her, always giving us positive responses. She is at the height of her profession. Bohemian Highlights was a busy, full on tour, everything went perfectly, city tours, regional meals, be my guest dinning, and hidden secrets. This only happened because read more of the super efficiency of our wonderful tour director Bill Jones. His time management skills kept the tour on track, historical knowledge was exceptional and captivating. Wonderful people skills, showed consideration for the older members of the group, making himself available for any questions or requests, plus keeping us informed of our daily schedule by email, making for a happy contended tour group.
Excellent local city guides, proud to be showing off their relevant cities, also the expertise of the two coach drivers, who kept us on time, and more importantly safe. Successful Optional Highlights to name just two, were the Farmhouse Dinner and Polka Party, which was a fun night with plenty of vodka and lots to eat, in contrast to Dinner & Viennese Concert with the music of Strauss and Mozart. Not forgetting our Farewell Dinner, where we congratulated Bill on the success of the tour, accompanied by jokes, poetry and lots of good cheer.
Excellent local city guides, proud to be showing off their relevant cities, also the expertise of the two coach drivers, who kept us on time, and more importantly safe. Successful Optional Highlights to name just two, were the Farmhouse Dinner and Polka Party, which was a fun night with plenty of vodka and lots to eat, in contrast to Dinner & Viennese Concert with the music of Strauss and Mozart. Not forgetting our Farewell Dinner, where we congratulated Bill on the success of the tour, accompanied by jokes, poetry and lots of good cheer.
Trafalgar tour director was excellent, could not do enough for us. His knowledge of Europe was amazing. Global Journeys were very helpful in organising our tour - especially Michelle White.
This was a well organised tour which enabled us to see a lot of the main cities in Germany in a short space of time. The tour director ( Esther) was fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. Each time we arrived at an hotel, all we had to do was collect our key from Esther and head off to our room. All the check in was already sorted and in most cases read more our cases were already in our room waiting for us. We have been on these kind of trips before with other companies, and we've enjoyed them all but I can't rate Trafalgar highly enough. We will definitely be travelling with them again.
The scenery was beautiful. Maria, the tour director and Wayne, the driver were excellent. This is the third time we've booked through Global Journeys. Many thanks to Hannah for great help in the booking.
Our holiday was all we expected and more 5
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
Cliff & Jennifer Bancroft, New Zealand, Jul 2016
The Travel Director, Jenn Payne was efficient and professional in in all aspects of our holiday, including ensuring we followed the prescribed itinerary fully, her attention to the needs of all 48 travellers, and her knowledge of the significance and history of each place visited. The coach driver Gastus, ensured that we arrived at each location and read more hotel on time enabling us to get the best value of each visit. The hotels selected were good, to very good, given the locations visited. Our Global Journeys travel consultant Leanne Duffield provided excellent customer service in terms of booking, ticketing and general communication.
We would recommend this trip highly. Simple booking process thanks to Yvonne Brooks at Global Journeys. Tour guide Justine was simply outstanding in every facet, she made our journey even the more memorable with her attention to detail and nothing was too much trouble.
If you are going to Hawaii leave Waikiki as soon as you can and make for the hills! The beauty is in the natural environment not the tired built one! This tour covered the four islands as was relaxing with multiple nights in each resort, but make sure you are cashed up for the 20% tipping on meals and the high cost of everything.
