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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We had an incredible time away in Europe, what a whirlwind! A fantastic company, well organised, great accommodation, wonderful places and fabulous itinerary. Thank you again to Yvonne who always does a magnificent job in organising everything from accommodation, flights etc. Thank you again!
We had snow for the first time on New Years Eve which was great, had a great trip but I think I prefer to have everything included so you don't have to take a lot of extra money and everyone on the trip does things together. The accommodation was good, a couple could have been better, and the location at the beginning and end of Trafalgar's trips I read more notice, as this was my second one could be in the CBD so it is easier to get to and from airport.
Traveling through Central Europe with Trafalgar was an all round excellent experience. The number of destinations was appropriate to the tour length (keeping travel times to a minimum), the accommodation (including a Hilton in Vienna) was excellent and the tour director was just a joy to travel with. The tour director was a good mix of informative, read more friendly and efficient. She dealt with any hiccups (e.g. luggage delivered to the wrong room) without any trouble, and quickly, and was always conscious of special dietary requirements or requests. The local guides in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg were welcoming, entertaining, knowledgeable and able to respond appropriately to any questions asked. Highlights included the Be My Guest dinner at a vineyard in Budapest, Budapest By Night, the classical concert in Vienna and the tour in Salzburg with Sound of Music highlights. My only suggestion is that maybe an optional could be offered in Bratislava, Slovakia as it seemed an interesting location, perhaps worthy of a longer stop. We had a diverse range of people on our tour from 10 to 60something which made the travelling experience good fun. An excellent tour, and experience overall, and I would have no hesitation recommending Trafalgar.
Peru trip was good, well paced. The accommodation at Easter Island could be better, but understood the difficulty in this remote island.
The tour took in many interesting and amazing sites of Britain. The sites were interesting as well as the background information supplied by the guide. The pace was constant and the group worked well to ensure we stayed on timetable. The drivers were very skilled winding the large coach through streets that were designed for horse and cart travel. The read more only issue was how quick the sun disappeared in the winter afternoons.
Amazing Christmas market tour, well organised 2
Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Tom Holloway, WA, Australia, Dec 2015
A well organised tour with excellent information provided by our guide Arne. A good selection of markets presented to us and there was something in the markets for everyone, be it hot food and drinks or any one of a thousand Christmas mementos or ornaments. Having a group photo taken was a nice touch and the use of headsets during city and the Schonbrunn read more Palace tours was excellent. Highly recommended.
Excellent tour of Spain, Morocco and Portugal 5
Spain, Morocco and Portugal (Winter)
Colin & Robyn, Australia, Nov 2015
We booked our tour through Yvonne Brooks who was extremely helpful, efficient and guided us through all our questions. The tour was of an exceptional standard, with our wonderful tour director Richard who was informative, patient, professional and covered every aspect of our journey including making sure that the lone vegetarian was well catered for. read more Accommodation was excellent , as were most locations. Attractions ,cultural insights, history from Richard and local guides were fantastic. We would highly recommend this tour.
I would opt in future for a smaller tour 1
Imperial Europe (Winter)
Desmond , WA, Australia, Oct 2015
Firstly, in my opinion, the tour was good value for the money asked. Hotels are good quality although I would have paid more for them to be closer to city centres. The food was classic 'tourist' food, with two exceptions during a Be My Guest and a concert evening. By the end of the tour I was hanging out for vegetables, particularly of the green variety. read more Naturally, catering is done to a budget in respect to included meals and it's well worth considering doing some research for local restaurants that offer more than the included fare.My overall impression of the tour was that Trafalgar offers a broad sweep of attractions and places of interest that can be viewed on the outside, rather than including attractions where one goes inside and experiences what they have to offer. Free time is often not long enough to gain some depth on one's own initiative. The tour is more of a 'sampler' that allows the traveller to decide which destinations to come back to to see in more depth.
The coach comfort was my issue. Two reasonably sized people (not tiny, nor large) find it difficult to sit in the seats with spines vertical, an important issue for those who are post 55, and either one or both must either lean towards the window or the aisle when seated. Long periods of travel between cities were an excruciating experience for me, solved when the tour director offered me the only single seat available. Having experienced a Trafalgar tour where the coach was almost completely full with 47 (I think) passengers, I think I would opt in future for a smaller tour.
The coach comfort was my issue. Two reasonably sized people (not tiny, nor large) find it difficult to sit in the seats with spines vertical, an important issue for those who are post 55, and either one or both must either lean towards the window or the aisle when seated. Long periods of travel between cities were an excruciating experience for me, solved when the tour director offered me the only single seat available. Having experienced a Trafalgar tour where the coach was almost completely full with 47 (I think) passengers, I think I would opt in future for a smaller tour.
For this tour, our tour guide was Colette Endstrum. Colette was an absolute mine if information about Germany, it's history, culture and politics. This was of great interest to both my sister and myself. Colette made the group feel as if it had been her best tour and this is areal skill. Petre, the driver was a very skilled , and was very courteous read more and helpful - especially as my sister had some physical struggles. Germany was a great country to visit.
Excellent experience 2
Tarek Abdullah, VIC, Australia, Oct 2015
The best thing about the tour was it elaborated the Irish culture and history very well. Excellent experience. I'd surely recommend to others.
Would not hesitate to use Global Journeys again 2
Best of Britain
Wayne & Vicki Donnelly, NSW, Australia, Oct 2015
Although the tour pace was hectic it needed to be as the amount covered in sights and experiences was wonderful. We would highly recommend Trafalgar. Global Journeys did a fantastic job of taking care of all our arrangements and we would not hesitate to use them again.
The tour was very good, although a bit busier than I expected. Quite a few early morning starts. The tour guide was excellent, very informative. Hotel accommodation was generally good, although the Belfast hotel had very cold bedrooms. Some of the others complained as well. I requested extra bedding. The hotel we were booked into at the beginning and read more end of the tour had us booked into a double instead of a twin room. They were not happy that a mistake had been made, and blamed Global Journeys for it. (MD. Oh aren't they naughty blaming us!) The coaches were generally okay, but the seats were not really comfortable for those of us who are height challenged. On the whole, it was a good trip, and I would recommend Trafalgar and Global Journeys to anyone.
Our first guided tour and we do not regret it 3
Tastes and Sounds of the South
Ingrid & Herbert Pajonk, QLD, Australia, Oct 2015
This tour was very well conducted and went along without a hitch. The tour guide made sure everyone was comfortable and fully informed about upcoming events or activities. This was our first guided tour and we do not regret it.
Excellent tour taking in all major highlights and a couple of extras! Would definitely recommend. Our tour guide was very well informed and helpful. A great tour.
Very satisfied with the overall experience 5
Best of Devon and Cornwall
Lana, VIC, Australia, Sep 2015
Very satisfied with the overall experience, but as l have traveled on other UK journeys l felt that this tour did visit quite a number of sites l had already seen. Would have really liked to visit more of what Devon & Cornwell had to offer that other tour don't. Such as all those small seaside villages, more of Dartmoor etc. More sightseeing could read more have been included on some of the days as well as some of the visits to places were too long eg; St Ives & Bath. One must also be mindful that some travelers are still quite fit and able to cope with greater paced days.
Great trip with amazing scenery. Only downside the bus coach too crowded with 52 passengers and only one exit. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and the communication with Global Journeys was excellent. Thanks Hannah.
Emily at Global Journeys was fantastic this was our first trip to Europe and our 1st organised tour, she patiently answered all our questions and provided all the information that was required, our documents all arrived well within our departure date. The tour itself was amazing the tour director, driver and of course all the fellow passengers made read more this trip something we will never forgot we have made some great friends from all over the world. The sights, sounds, experiences I cannot describe expect to say amazing, spectacular, incredible.
Length of the tour was just right 4
Britain and Ireland Grandeur
Mohinee & Krishna Deo, NSW, Australia, Sep 2015
We had a wonderful time on the trip. The length of the tour was just right, but a bit more free time on our own would have been lovely. Improvements would be to include dinner in places where the accommodation is not centrally located and perhaps have a smaller group. Most of the accommodation was great but there were a few places where it could have read more been better. The itinerary covered all that we expected. Definitely value for money. Looking forward to our next trip somewhere else with Trafalgar.
Places visited on this tour were wonderful 2
Enchanting Canadian Maritimes
Carolyn P, WA, Australia, Sep 2015
The places visited on this tour were wonderful as were the tour inclusions. While the coach driver was excellent I did not find the coach particularly comfortable (perhaps I was spoiled on the European tour). It would have been good if there could have been more short breaks to stretch eg photo stop but with 51 people on a coach with only one door this read more would not have been practical. I found the pace of this tour a bit exhausting perhaps because of the long stretches in the crowded coach. The tour guide was efficient but not really what I would call a 'people person' and was not inclined to give us much extra information above what she was really required to do. I notice that this exact tour is not offered in the new season but has been replaced by a similar one which is slightly longer. Perhaps this would have a more leisurely pace. (ED. That's right Carolyn, it's now an 11 day itinerary, has been updated and is named 'Enchanting Canadian Maritimes' - thanks for your feedback.)
Already recommended to my friends and family 1
European Wonderland
Yedan Feng, VIC, Australia, Sep 2015
It was very good experience for us as family with children at different ages (16,9,7). I believed each of my kids has brought home with their own unique memory. Excellent time management of the tour guide and reserve time of the important sites was wonderful. Have already recommended to my friends and family. Looking forward to travel with Trafalgar. read more (It was my second time to attend Trafalgar European tour and both were impressive.)
