Trafalgar Tour Reviews

What a fantastic experience. Every detail was so well planned from the pick up right through to the drop off and everything in between. From the planning stages, Frances was so helpful and accommodating. I never felt as if I had too many questions. Graham, our tour director, was amazing. He made everyone feel comfortable and very much at ease. Nothing ...read more was ever too much bother. His knowledge about general things was appreciated and his ability to recall historical facts was mind-boggling. Roberto, our driver, was a sweetie. He greeted us every morning with a warm smile. We travelled with a great group of people which helped make this time so memorable. My husband & I and our 3 teenage daughters would certainly recommend Trafalgar.

This was my first overseas coach tour, and right from the start I was very impressed with Hannah's assistance and guidance over the whole booking process and follow-up. The 16 Day Grand Italian Experience was fantastic and I would recommend Trafalgar any time.

This was our first trip outside of Australia and our first coach tour. It was very well organised, excellent tour director, Amanda kept us well informed and amused with her stories. The coach driver Peter was excellent, give the guy a medal for some of the places he took us in that coach through Norway. Some of the hotels were not as nice as we had ...read more expected, however the food was really good every where we stayed. From our own point of view we didn't like the add on excursions that you pay for once the tour has started. We prefer to pay up front for everything before we start the tour. Yes we would tour with Trafalgar again and have recommended it to friends. Global Journeys consultant Georgie did all the bookings with no hassle and kept us informed.

Covered a lot of territory very quickly - good hotels and friendly fellow passengers, very well organised, generally good local guides. Excellent tour guide made the trips enjoyable.

This tour was really great, it gave a wonderful taste of the variety of American culture and its beautiful National Parks, cities and towns. Bob & Mike our tour director and coach driver were excellent. Unfortunately we had some illness on our tour - stomach virus - they both handled this very well and made sure we were all comfortable and looked after. ...read more Their knowledge of areas we visited was fantastic - it was so good to sit back and relax and let them do all the planning!! We would definitely recommend this tour and any Trafalgar tour. Thanks so much.

Thanks to Sarah, Tour Director, Mourad, our Coach Driver and the itinerary throughout France the trip was so enjoyable and the atmosphere so enjoyable . Thank you Global Journeys.

it was very fast paced but that was expected considering the distances and destinations. The tour guide, Deborah Wiggin was very thorough and quite unflappable, and kept up an interesting narrative. Hotels were mostly great. the locations were not so important to us because we did all the optionals and there was no time for anything else. Only a bit ...read more disappointed in some of the included meals - they were a bit poor. As lunches were usually rushed in a truck stop, dinner was a bit of a highlight and to get an average (but adequate) meal a bit of a letdown. That would be something the hotels could improve upon - I am sure the Trafalgar contract is lucrative for them. The hotel internet was also poor in many locations - nuisance only. The coaches were fine - roomy enough. All in all, my expectations were met and my first visit to Europe was amazing.

Tour was impressive in regard to the efficiently run program and also the tour director, Julien, who was always on hand to answer any questions or help with inquires about the towns were visiting (ie, places of interest, transport or shops). Julien put in 150% effort to ensure the guests were happy and looked after in regard to many aspects of their ...read more holiday.

We believe that all 'hidden' costs should be included from the outset and paid for up front and prior to departure. These include airport transfers, a glass of wine with evening meals and tips for the guide and driver. We had a great group of fellow travellers and our Guide, Ben Conte was one of the best that we have ever had (and we have had many). ...read more The itinerary would only be improved by more two night stopovers and extending the tour and increasing the price - we appreciate that cost of the tour is a prime factor in deciding to tour and that some may be deterred but there are many who would be attracted who appreciate a more relaxed pace to savour stop-overs enroute.

The coach tour was great. The guide was very competent and knowledgeable about the history and customs of the Devon and Cornwall area. Previously Frances had handled all our arrangements very well and had all our documents ready and delivered early so all was in place before our departure. We were very happy with all aspects of the tour and Global Journeys ...read more service.

We were very happy with Yvonne at Global Journeys and with our Trafalgar Tour Director (Simon). This was our first Coach tour ever. Overall we were disappointed. 1. Subtle pressure placed to take optional tours. If one chose not to participate one was left to his own devices to fill in time at a hotel, usually some distance from the sights and attractions. ...read more We went to hotel reception desk asked for a map and directions to a bus etc. We optimised our time and saw far more than most of the other passengers did. However we believe that this kind of situation should not arise at all when one is on a pricey fully escorted coach tour. 2. We have been to Assisi previously and were looking forward to revisit. Instead we were taken to a hotel quite a distance away from the old town perched on the hilltop. Nobody on the coach saw Assisi - what a magic place! 3. It was a total waste of time to be taken to the shopping outlets in Innsbruck, Florence and Grasse.

Global Journeys' booking process is good with Hannah responding quickly with information required. On arrival at the airport, Trafalgar staff met us promptly at designated time and place. Tour guide Richard provided an entertaining commentary and readily available for any queries, assistance or recommending activities. This was a tour going through ...read more a large distance in a short time, but did not seem rushed with a nice 2 day stop in Switzerland. Perhaps more airport pick-up and drop-off times would make things more convenient.

The problems were really only the coach seating was too tight (need more space)...and the hotels (good locations but problems with each e.g. mould in bathroom, air-con not working in some of the rooms, some rooms way too small for 2 people (but we are in Italy), no safe in one etc). Other than that everything else was good....great driver, tour director ...read more & local guides, plenty of choice with optional extra tours. Would have liked more time on some of the optional tours...but we are with a group & understand. Disappointed with one optional extra (but was not the fault of the Tour Director) as we were going to see the inside of a monastery prior to a dinner (this was our main reason for doing this option) & when we got there & couldn't go in (a death had occurred in monastery). As we said totally out of her control. Loved San Gimignano, St Peter's Basillica to name a few. Perhaps Insight Vacations would have been better for us (less people on coach, hotels etc). Thanks for all your help Georgie...you were wonderful.

The National Parks were amazing, and we enjoyed all other aspects as well. Loved the sightseeing in the city areas. Quite a hectic pace between San Diego & Las Vegas. We were all shattered by bedtime in Las Vegas. This was really the only downside. The Travel Director was very experienced & professional.

The tour guide Patrick was excellent, we consider he went above and beyond what a tour guide should do, the hotels were all very good and the driver, Luca, was also excellent, some of the roads in Europe he had to traverse were a drivers nightmare but he handled them all brilliantly. He was also a great help with peoples carry on luggage. (Ed: Review ...read more based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)

My 13 day Trafalgar tour was fabulous & exceeded my expectations. Our Tour Guide, Cindy Cartier was 100% the best! Would do it all again tomorrow & can't wait to plan my next trip... just deciding where to go next?!

The tour had a great itinerary and coverage of the National Parks. Meals and accommodation were good to very good depending, understandably, on the size of the town for the night. Pace was fairly demanding but was be expected because of the sheer distances that needed to be covered. And tour director and driver were excellent. Top marks to Trafalgar ...read more for getting the formula right!

I had a really good experience considering this was the first time I have ever taken a group tour. The tour guide was very knowledgable and helpful at all times. The accommodation at the hotels were excellent and would have loved to stay a little longer at some of the overnight stops. I found it a little annoying having to pack and unpack for such ...read more short stays in the hotels. The day tour for Vancouver city I found was too short and missed out as we did not get to stop at a few interesting locations but just drove past. As for the Rocky Mountaineer experience it was one of the highlights for me and would do it all over again.

This was my first time booking through Global Journeys and I have to say it was just so easy I have recommended the site to friends and family. I booked a tour with Trafalgar, the second time I have travelled with them, and I would do it again. If you are somebody, like me, who does a lot of research on tours, prices and you know what you are after ...read more then Global Journeys is great. Everything was organized, the prices were excellent, all documents were sent in plenty of time. Trafalgar are exceptional with their tours. They provide all the information you need but YOU need to read it. I never felt rushed on this tour and Peru is an Amazing country with so much to see. Trafalgar did an excellent job to make this experience unforgettable. Our Tour Director, Angel, was a passionate local and extremely knowledgeably who always kept you updated and informed and as travelling as a solo female I always felt comfortable, at ease and safe. Make sure you read all the information on the particular country, if you do that there will be no surprises, except for the fantastical, organized, unexpected ones. If you know what you are after and have done your research, Global Journeys is a great, hassle free, convenient way to book your tour.

It was very well organised. Tour Director Diego Campuzano did an excellent job. Good value for money. Covered lots of places I could only dream about. Good camaraderie all around. I would recommend it very highly to my friends and family.