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.
Some great memories and some new friends as well 1
Grand European
Robert & Robyn Brightwell, NSW, Australia, Jun 2015
The Grand European tour was just fantastic. Our itinerary kept you moving, but allowed you to see the real highlights of Europe in a relatively short period. The tour Director, Brendan was outstanding, best I have experienced by far, he really couldn't do enough for you to make the tour a great experience for all. The fellow passengers were also just read more great, most around our age and all keen to enjoy themselves. We have already met up with one couple and have a planned get together with about a dozen next month. Some great memories and some new friends as well. Thanks to Trafalgar and Global Journeys!
Places we've seen will be always in our memory 1
Classic China
Ryszarda Matuzik & Eulalia Wiejata, WA, Australia, Jun 2015
The whole China and HK experience was amazing. First, our Tour Guide, Hubert was very professional, very well organized, never were there any hiccups, delays etc. Always been informed about next day program, when in the coach. He always tell us many things about each country we were in, it's culture and tradition. China Mainland was also an amazing read more place. Guilin and it's surroundings - astonishing, even the weather couldn't ruin it! Hotel Bravo was much better than Novotel in Hong Kong / no wardrobe, very small room for 2 people, no desk. In Bravo it was all that we were used to. All places we've seen will be always in our memory. Thank you. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
Gave us more than we would be able to do alone 2
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Leonie Cornell, NSW, Australia, Jun 2015
We had the best tour director and driver. They went out of their way to make us welcome, and also to make sure we had the best time. The number of people on the bus is a bit overwhelming. 51. Fortunately, Matt had loads of experience in makeing sure we all had the front of the bus at least once and that we kept to the time tables so we didn't lose read more too much time . This was important as this is not a leisurly trip by any means. If you want a slow gentle trip then try a less ambitious itinerary, and or a longer trip time. Having said that, we had free time in York, Edinburgh (almost 5 hours), Grasmere in Lakes District, Statford on Avon, Killarney (I think, somewhere between Dublin and Waterford), Belfast, Dublin (again up to 4 hours or more), and Bath, and at nights if we wished, as the day light stayed until 9pm at least. Mind you, I was pretty exhausted by all the things we did each day so no night life for me. I don't usually do guided tours, but combined with a lot of other free travelling, Trafalgar really fitted into what we wanted to accomplish and gave us more than we would be able to do alone.
Saw much more than we ever could have on our own 2
Real Britain
Linda & Noel Hopkins, NSW, Australia, Jun 2015
We saw so much more than we ever could have driving ourselves. We had a relatively small group on the bus of 27 and this made it so much more enjoyable and personal. Trafalgar run a good tour and had excellent time management. Wonderful itinerary and we were blessed with sunny skies every day so very lucky there. For my husband and I 6 days, 5 nights read more was just the right length for a coach trip. Accommodation was comfortable, included meals and breakfasts very good and included sightseeing excellent.
Plenty of photos and memories 6
Britain and Ireland Grandeur
Michael & Heather O'Loughlin, VIC, Australia, Jun 2015
The best way for us to see as much of the UK and Ireland as possible. After doing 6 days of self drive and trying to find parking in many small English towns we appreciate the convenience of being dropped off then picked up later. Also we know that we saw and gained a lot more information about places and general information than we did whilst self read more driving. Both the tour guide and driver were excellent. Eddie (tour guide) was phenomenal with his knowledge and passion. He always had an anecdote or factual info to share with the group. Slawek our driver was amazing. His expertise ensured all felt comfortable and safe, even when driving down tiny country lanes and having to negotiate past other traffic. His parking and reversing skills showed perfect precision. A wonderful holiday shared with a fantastic group of fellow travellers. Thanks Georgie for all your help, we probably didn't utilize you as much as we could have but if we are lucky enough to travel in the future will remember you and Global Journeys and get in touch. Plenty of photos and memories.
Overall a value for money tour. Saw many sights which not be possible if we were to do it on our own. Tour pace was just nice. Plenty of leisure time for shopping or resting in the hotel. Hotels were of a good quality except for the one in Salzburg which is on the highway. Food included was not the best but what can one expect for the price paid. read more I would recommend this tour if you want to take in as many sights as possible within a limited period of time. Prague is absolutely amazing and a few more days would be perfect. Will take a Trafalgar tour again without any hesitation.
Great time on our tour with Trafalgar 1
Spectacular Canadian Rockies
Gail & Carmel, VIC, Australia, Jun 2015
We had a great time on our tour with Trafalgar. Our coach driver Tim was amazing keeping us entertained and he is the best coach driver I have ever seen. Nathan our tour director did a fantastic job as well. The Canadian Rockies are incredible. We would recommend Trafalgar tours to anyone. This was my second tour with Trafalgar and now we are planning read more a third. Hannah was brilliant to deal with from Global Journeys and will definitely be booking through Global Journeys again.
First time and extremely impressed 1
Spectacular Canadian Rockies
Tony & Christine Antoniou, SA, Australia, Jun 2015
This is our first ever tour using a tour guide and touring firm. We were extremely impressed. We had a fantastic tour guide (Nathan Scott), he knew his country (Canada) and shared it with us and we enjoyed every moment. Life on the bus was fun and we stopped at every chance to either see a lake or falls or animal, even if it was not included on the read more tour. I commend both Tim the coach driver and Nathan for showing us the best time. The tourists who travelled with us were also a lot of fun and our Canadian experience is one which will live in our hearts forever.
Very good tour for those who like to see maximum sights 1
Britain and Ireland Panorama
Tony, VIC, Australia, Jun 2015
The coach tour was very good and the Tour Director was excellent providing historic information, local knowledge and excellent organisation skills. The coach was comfortable and the driver demonstrated magnificent driver skills especially on the narrow winding roads. The accommodation and provided meals were good, providing value for money. All in all read more a very good tour for those who like to see maximum sights and have everything organised for them.
Enjoyed everything about this tour 2
Wonders of Britain and Ireland
Liz Stewart, QLD, Australia, May 2015
I loved this tour. It was at a leisurely pace, which I enjoyed, as I had just completed The Grand European 21 day tour which was a very fast paced tour. I enjoyed everything about this tour from the hotels, the places we visited, the scenery which was amazing, the people we met and the great weather. Our tour director Gary and bus driver James were read more fantastic and certainly contributed to making this a great holiday. I loved The Ring of Kerry, Edinburgh, Oxford, York and absolutely everything. No complaints at all. A big thank you also to Georgie who organised my 6 week holiday, without a hitch. Thank you Georgie. I will be contacting you next year to help with more travel plans.
Excellent value for money 1
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Geoff & Jo-Anne, NSW, Australia, May 2015
Trafalgar Tour was excellent. Travel Director James Payne and driver Paul made everyone welcome and ensured an interesting and informative tour took place. Great locations both mainstream and off the beaten track. Excellent value for money. Global Journeys handled booking without a problem. Great service. Highly recommend both.
We had a great tour . I can't think of a negative! Tour guide and driver were both great. No issues, motels, meals etc all great. Very smooth trip. Booking through Global Journeys was so easy, so helpful, will recommend them to anyone planning a trip. Michelle White was lovely & went the extra mile and got a refund on accommodation for us (post tour) read more because Trafalgar changed hotels at last minute that didn't suit our travel needs. Thank you will definitely be return customers with Global Journeys.
My wife and I had the most amazing experience/holiday. We could not have imagined how smooth and organized the tour operated. The tour Guide, Emile and the Coach driver, Massimo were excellent and both of them made the experience better with their humour, knowledge and personalities. We were very lucky also to have a great and diverse group of people read more on the coach and everyone got along with each other. We were treated like royalty and made to feel very special. Our Tour Guide constantly added extra experiences so as to make our holiday even more special. The only negative was that we were not properly informed of the costs involved in partaking of the Optional Excursions. Luckily we did all of them and found them worthwhile. I cannot find any fault with Global Journeys in the organisation of the holiday as they answered all my questions and arranged accommodation and transport to and from airport.
The whole trip was excellent 5
Highlights of Eastern Europe
Davies Australia, NSW, Australia, May 2015
The whole trip was excellent. We are 'cruisers' rather than 'coachers' but we would certainly recommend this tour very highly. The fact that we stayed in each town for 2 nights was a big bonus, rather than some tours where you are travelling on the bus every day. The countries we visited were beautiful and the local people very friendly and welcoming. read more We had very little problems with the language as most spoke English, or knew enough for us to understand. This is not a shopping tour, it is to see the beautiful sights of Eastern Europe. Our tour director and driver were first class professionals, we had a great group of fellow travellers from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and Asia. The hotels were all first class and close to the town, the food was first rate. We arrived a day early in Vienna to get over our jet lag which I would suggest to do. The only negative would be the cost of the extra optional tours, which prevented us from joining in all of them.
Disappointingly Hilton Danube was cancelled and stayed in another hotel in Vienna. Novotel Centrum hotel in Budapest in very bad, derelict filthy smelly part of town with old men sleeping and urinating everywhere in street, disgusting part of town. Misleading information on brochure "Dine tonight at your hotel in the beautiful 'city of Salzburg'. read more This hotel was miles from the 'city of Salzburg' in the middle of nowhere with nothing to see and nowhere to walk. It had no air conditioning and it was a very hot day and night and many people requested fans and there was an outcry from all on the tour about this so-called 'hotel'. I, amongst many others, requested to be relocated to another hotel in the city but could only get a different room away from the road noise but had to suffer the extreme heat with no relief. The tour guide knowingly ordered that we complete the assessment forms the day before we arrived at this hotel and told us which boxes to fill in - nothing under very good - and many people asked for their forms back so they could be amended.
He was very authoritarian, rude, bossy and under no circumstances was to be interrupted while he kept continually telling us how wealthy he is, is a lawyer (but only practiced for five weeks and been a tour guide for 25 years!!!, calling himself Doctor Q). We heard a terrific bang underneath us on the coach and talking amongst ourselves who was going to tell him no-one had the courage to do so and put up with his wrath for him being interrupted , as one man said 'don't say anything as you know what he's like when he gets interrupted', he'll find out soon enough when the bus breaks down - which it did eventually and a mechanic had to be called - so Dr Q our tour guide had quite an interestingly tyrannical personality and I certainly wouldn't like to have him as a tour guide on any of my future tours. Overall it was a tour of very interesting places.
He was very authoritarian, rude, bossy and under no circumstances was to be interrupted while he kept continually telling us how wealthy he is, is a lawyer (but only practiced for five weeks and been a tour guide for 25 years!!!, calling himself Doctor Q). We heard a terrific bang underneath us on the coach and talking amongst ourselves who was going to tell him no-one had the courage to do so and put up with his wrath for him being interrupted , as one man said 'don't say anything as you know what he's like when he gets interrupted', he'll find out soon enough when the bus breaks down - which it did eventually and a mechanic had to be called - so Dr Q our tour guide had quite an interestingly tyrannical personality and I certainly wouldn't like to have him as a tour guide on any of my future tours. Overall it was a tour of very interesting places.
Not as leisurely as we expected 5
Northern Italian Lakes & Countryside
Graham & Caroline, SA, Australia, May 2015
The Italian Lakes tour was not as leisurely as we expected. Although we spent 5 nights at Lake Garda (which is a beautiful location), we did spend quite a lot of time on the bus travelling to each days attractions which quite often meant starting earlier and returning late in the day. It might have been better for the tour to have stayed 3 nights in read more Lake Garda and 2 nights in Verona which would have cut down the bus travel time and allowed more time at each days attractions. One of the main attractions for many on the tour was the Ferrari Museum but because of the distance from Lake Garda, we only had one hour there which was disappointing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and did his best to accommodate everybody's wishes and concerns. There was an issue at Lake Garda where for some reason the tour accommodation had to be split across 2 hotels although both were within 50 metres of each other. The planned tour hotel was of a good standard but the other hotel was in my opinion below the standard which was expected on a Trafalgar tour and left some of the other passengers disgruntled.
My wife and I enjoyed the tour very much. The tour guide was exceptional displaying great knowledge and time management skills. The itinerary was as described, accommodation great, overall a trip I would highly recommend.
This was a fast-paced tour that packed a lot into a short time over a considerable distance. Consequently, crucial timing was often hampered by traffic restraints resulting in less time at our destinations. On our visit to Buckfast Abbey, motorway gridlock prompted our driver/director to take a previously untried route along B roads through beautiful read more countryside and villages - a serendipitous detour, but then just half an hour or so at the Abbey. St Ives and Polperro were a joy to visit in glorious sun that brought crowds of half term holidaymakers to their beaches. Beware the aggressive seagulls, though, that were ever ready to swoop on unguarded food. We were warned! Plenty of time in Bath was a bonus for my Jane Austen loving daughter who indulged her Sense and Sensibilities in the dedicated museum. There is never enough time to absorb all this beautiful small city has on offer, but a very formal wedding in the cathedral and some strangely dressed male dancers performing something between a Morris dance and a cheer leaders' routine were welcome extras.
The stunning and contrasting scenery of the South West makes this a must-do tour for anyone wanting an informative and in-depth overview of the area. I can highly recommend it. Not wanting to be 'picky' about this and understanding that tour directors have the ongoing issue of getting everyone back on the coach on time, I didn't feel it necessary for our director to have us all chant the return time, parrot fashion, after her before disembarking. We were, after all, pretty much sensible adults and not a bunch of primary schoolchildren. Thanks to Yvonne at Global Journeys for her efficient handling of our travel and tour bookings - done on fairly short notice. Much appreciated.
The stunning and contrasting scenery of the South West makes this a must-do tour for anyone wanting an informative and in-depth overview of the area. I can highly recommend it. Not wanting to be 'picky' about this and understanding that tour directors have the ongoing issue of getting everyone back on the coach on time, I didn't feel it necessary for our director to have us all chant the return time, parrot fashion, after her before disembarking. We were, after all, pretty much sensible adults and not a bunch of primary schoolchildren. Thanks to Yvonne at Global Journeys for her efficient handling of our travel and tour bookings - done on fairly short notice. Much appreciated.
This tour is an efficient (for time and cost) way to get an overview of Germany, to see some of its main cities, learn about the war crimes, get a sense of the former East, and drive through 2,200km of farmland and forests and wind turbines. Budget for the approx $500 of optional experiences however, as most of the good stuff is on them. The hotels read more were comfortable 4 star with a new one almost every day. However, some did not have decent WiFi (bad signal strength or costing up to 25 per night).
Excellent tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the attractions and sensitive to everyone's needs in the tour group. She really made the tour enjoyable and worthwhile.
