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.
We both really enjoyed the relaxed pace the tour had, it gave plenty of time to see the sites, take photos and actually appreciate the surroundings, rather than just flashing past in the coach. Some of the hotels were a little tired and in need of refurbishment. Our hotel in Olympia had one working power point, the other was hanging out of the wall read more by the wires and one light fixture that was hanging from the ceiling at head height. Most rooms only had two single beds and sometimes they were pushed together, but very rarely was it a double or queen size that we had asked for at the time we booked and when you are 190cm, a single bed is a little cramped. Due to their much more relaxed smoking laws, in some of the rooms it was very obvious they had been used by smokers and for non smokers like us, they were pretty foul. The location of some of the hotels was a bit far from town on occasion, which made it difficult to find somewhere to eat or drink other than the hotel restaurant and bar. Overall the tour was great, our guide was a walking, talking Google web page, so much information and great personality, she went out of her way on numerous occasions, for the entire tour group and made it a truly great time.
This tour was, by far, one of the best we have ever done! Our guide, Sandra, was a wealth of information and delivered her knowledge quite passionately. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone with even the smallest interest in Greece and it's ancient history.
Our Tour Director - Debra - had 27 yrs experience, so had vast knowledge about all the countries we visited. Everything was organised for us, beautiful accommodation, great optional tours - well worth doing. Plenty of free time to go shopping or exploring. Made many new friends from all over the world. Fantastic!
As this was the largest group we had ever travelled with, we found the seating was a bit cramped, especially if the passenger in front reclined their seat. (Obviously seats had been removed on our previous tours.) We did all the optional extras, so the pace was full on - but all good. Our accommodation was really good, even had an executive suite one read more night! The 'Discover Tapas and Old Seville at Night' was the biggest disappointment. The meal was nothing like we were expecting and certainly not worth the money. Most of us felt this way. The number of extra 'local expert' tour guides we had was rather excessive. Also the additional Moroccan guide we had to have was unexpected. This added extra costs which our fellow travellers were also unhappy about. FYI - the taxi fare from our last hotel in Madrid to the airport is a fixed price of 30 Euros. This might be handy for your future clients. Rafael Moreno, our tour guide - we cannot speak highly enough of his expertise and attention to detail. His assistance to those who needed some extra personal attention was first rate. Nothing was ever too much trouble and he did it all with a very pleasant manner. Overall it was a great trip!!!
Overall content was quite good. The coach did not provide much leg room when compared to other coaches that we saw. Some of the optional excursions should have been part of the base tour (particularly) Portugal's Coastline. Others places were actually passed along the way but became an optional experience. The feedback to us regarding the optional experience read more 'evening meals' (except one) was that they were not good value and not enjoyed. We did not feel that the 'Area Specialist' (in Morocco) and 'Local Specialists' were good value. We felt that the Tour Director had sufficient knowledge to fulfill these roles in most areas.
Comfortable, clean, modern coach with excellent staff 3
Highlights of Turkey
Ron Cameron, QLD, Australia, May 2015
The positives were of course Turkey, the coach was comfortable, clean, modern, the staff Tour Guide, Driver, and Butler were excellent, faultless in their service. Hotels were mixed in their quality of accommodation. The negatives were a couple of the hotels and the lively pace did have most of the tourists and staff, pretty tired by the end.
This was my first guided tour and it exceeded my expectations. Firstly, booking through Global Journeys was extremely easy, and Georgie answered any questions I had promptly. The itinerary was exactly what I was looking for. This was then enhanced by an excellent tour director, Ben, and very competent coach driver, Wali. Ben had great communication read more and people skills, and excellent knowledge of all places we visited. The highlights for me were Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Ottawa and Quebec City, as well as New York, which I was already familiar with.Our group was large, but friendly and considerate of others, and all tour members felt very included, so it was socially very enjoyable. Much fun was had during the tour's included dinners. Based on my experience I would highly recommend this Trafalgar tour, and would not hesitate to recommend and use Global Journeys in the future. Thanks Georgie.
Efficient tour guide 3
Best of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg
Jenny & Doug, VIC, Australia, May 2015
Our tour guide was particularly efficient and sensitive to individual needs. When we claimed that a particular option was poor value for money she negotiated a discount.
The pre-tour service provided by Emily Cran and Global Journeys was fantastic and despite doing everything over the internet/email, we could not have asked for better support and service. The Trafalgar Tour was outstanding with both our Tour Director (Julie Hanham) and Drive (Paolo) making our first trip to Europe a holiday of a lifetime that we will read more always remember. I can highly recommend Trafalgar 'Family Experience' tours and we will be back.
Weather was great. Scenery terrific 1
Spectacular Canadian Rockies
Keith & Alison Kennedy, NSW, Australia, Apr 2015
A great holiday. All went well the Travel Director and Driver were super. The weather was great. Scenery terrific. What more could you want. Thanks for your help in booking arrangements.
Guide and driver were excellent, pace was wearying 2
Best of Greece
Richard Peck & Diane Ingram, WA, Australia, Apr 2015
Time in Athens was too short. Quality of accommodation varied. Location of Athens hotel is good. Guide and driver were excellent. Pace was wearying for older members of tour ie the majority!
Wonderfully planned tour taking in as much of a country as one possibly could with all the hidden treasures. Giovanna was exceptionally professional & caring. She came around in the coach several times checking everyone was OK & comfortable.
Optional sites/experiences were very good 1
Spain, Morocco and Portugal
Vicente & Zenaida, NSW, Australia, Apr 2015
Included and optional sites/experiences were very good. However, a lot of times were spent travelling by coach to reach next destinations so quite tiring and uncomfortable. Optional experences were quite a significant cost in foreign currency so it will be beter if can be prepaid. I am glad I booked with Global Journeys this time because they were well organised.
Our tour director was superb! Our driver was superb! Both were absolutely top rate and a credit to Trafalgar. As tour newbies, the practicalities of getting personal washing done was a challenge!
Coach driver and tour guide were fantastic 1
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Noel & Vanda Murphy, QLD, Australia, Apr 2015
As the name says it was highlights so you were on and off the coach very quickly. It gave you a brief look at many things and makes you want to return to spend more time in certain areas. The coach driver and tour guide were fantastic. It was a great holiday.
We loved this tour, everything was excellent! The tour director was fantastic, the food was amazing and we loved meeting lots of new people on the bus trip.
Although having visited Paris on our own seven years ago and having seen the touristy sights, there is no substitute for having a tour director with a passionate love of his work and country. We consider we came across such a director in Mark (an Englishman living in France and married to a French lady) operating with Trafalgar on the 'Best of France' read more tour. Mark was exceptional with his knowledge and history of his adopted country. The tour covered most of the historical and points of interest in France and accommodation was always in the town/city centre where possible. Meals were of a high standard and the tour represented excellent value for money. Thanks to Hannah at Global Journeys for organising a hassle free holiday.
The cost was very good for what was supplied 1
Splendours of Japan
Sue Brown, SA, Australia, Apr 2015
We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was excellent and went above and beyond what was expected - we would like this feedback to be passed onto her. The cost was very good for what was supplied. We would recommend Global Journeys too.
We saw so many amazing sights 2
I & T Jones, Australia, Jan 2015
We had a fantastic trip. Our travel director's knowledge was fantastic and we saw so many amazing sights. The cruise along the Nile was wonderful and all of the Egyptians we met were so welcoming. Thanks to Michelle at Global Journeys for all her help and advice.
Recommend this tour to anyone wanting a hassle-free tour 2
Best of Greece (Winter)
Ariel Armarego-Marriott, WA, Australia, Jan 2015
An ideal way to see the main sites of Ancient Greece without the crowds. As one of the few tours operating in Greece over winter, we rarely had to share entire sites with anyone. The pace was great, allowing us time to properly explore the museums and sites we visited and not feel as though we were just glimpsing them as we drove by in the coach. Would read more highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a hassle-free and enjoyable tour around the main sites of Ancient Greece.
