Trafalgar Reviews
The 1,795 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 1,795 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.
Enjoyed the tour itinerary, but found some of the hotels poor 1
Best of Turkey
Rob Paull, Australia, Apr 2013
We enjoyed the tour itinerary, but found that the air conditioning in some hotels was not working correctly. The food quality and food service in the hotel at Cappadocia was very poor. The tour guide, Altay, was very good at his job.
Our first organised tour and it exceeded our expectations 1
Wonders of Turkey (Small Group)
Patricia Ainge, Australia, Apr 2013
This was our first organised tour and it exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Dahan was great, his general knowledge of his country and his particular knowledge of every site we visited was amazing. The tour was busy but it had to be to see everything, the people were lovely, the hotels excellent and the food very good. We will visit Turkey again read more on the strength of this tour, we were so impressed with the land and the people. Thank you Insight, Global Journeys and especially Georgie for organising everything for us. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
We stayed in excellent hotels and saw a lot of California 1
Northern California with Yosemite National Park
Jeanette & Brian Swan, Australia, Apr 2013
We stayed in excellent hotels and saw a lot of California. Patrice Dias was an excellent guide and very caring. I had to go to a dentist when I broke a tooth and she arranged that. Another man had to go to hospital and she handled that very well. The tour was not too rushed and there was free time to do your own thing. We liked that.
Totally amazed how well organised the tour was 1
Grand Italy & Sicily
Lynette Torrisi, Australia, Apr 2013
This was my first overseas tour - 16 Day Grand Tour of Italy & Sicily. I was totally amazed how well organised the tour was and how everything ran so smoothly. The Insight tour coach was so very comfortable and as we were told, extra leg room was fantastic. Our Tour Guide, Chris, was so helpful in every way and very informative. Our coach driver Michele read more was an amazing driver - considering traffic in Italy can be very tight. Special mention to Georgie who was so helpful in every way organising our amazing trip, all professionally organised. I would highly recommend Global Journeys to organise your travel and I definitely would travel with Insight Vacations again.
Another great Insight tour (our third) 2
Eastern Capitals & Dalmatian Riviera
George Crank, Australia, Apr 2013
Interesting countries visited and lots of variety. An interesting feature of this trip was that for the first three days we were accompanied by John Boulding, CEO of Insight and by Brett Tolman, CEO of the Travel Corporation, of which we were told Insight is one of 15 companies. These men particitated in all our activities and shared meals with us, read more they questioned us on all our opinions of the tour. It was surprising to find that such serior executives really wanted to find out how their business operated at the consumer level.
The drivers were excellent and the Guide was great. Passengers were excellent company and we had a terrific time.
Great sights, great adventures, great scenery and history 3
Britain and Ireland Experience
Caroline Cox, Australia, Apr 2013
The tour was excellent. Great sights, great adventures, great scenery and history.
Our Tour Director was fantastic, informative and helpful, fellow travellers were friendly and enjoyed each others company. Will definitely do similar trips in near future. Would recommend this type of travel to friends and others.
Would definitely choose to book again through Global Journeys 2
European Traveller
Sarah Jordan, Australia, Apr 2013
My tour consultant Hannah was extremely helpful and always provided very timely responses to my queries. Hannah was extremely helpful in suggesting a solution when I had advised I had booked my tour but on the incorrect flights/itinerary (very silly of me!). My 8 day tour from London to Rome was amazing. Our tour guide was amazing, his knowledge, professionalism read more and genuine care for the groups experiences was second to none. He spoke 5 languages which was a bonus and it definitely was an asset in resolving any issues experienced by the group. The Tour guide was able to manage 40 of us with ease....no-one got lost, and if they were late, he would bend over backwards to make sure they weren't lost. On our final day, we received the most amazing and thoughtful gift from our Tour guide, not chocolates, or a travel voucher etc....but an amazing limited edition souvenir from the Vatican. During the tour we had other local guides join us, they were equally as enthusiastic about there job and oozed a pure passion for their home city. Would definitely choose to book a tour again through Global Journeys. Thank you!
So pleased we went on this tour. The itinerary was perfect for us. Our guide Eddie was a wonderful host - very knowledgeable & entertaining. The accommodation was comfortable, clean & well-presented. Breakfasts were amazing and included meals very good. Coach comfortable with frequent enough stops for comfort. Most of the tourers were mature travellers read more with a few younger people - all were pleasant company. Would not hesitate to recommend both Global Journeys (thanks Hannah) and Trafalgar tours.
The tour targeted the very best areas of the UK 5
England and Scotland Heritage
Kay Pepper, Australia, Apr 2013
The tour targeted the very best areas of the UK; hotels good to excellent; the excellent service provided by both tour guide and driver; brand new state-of-the-art coach. Didn't think that it was possible to see England, Wales and Scotland in only 8 days (I am originally from England) but I disagree after this really great tour.
A trip to remember! 2
Vanessa & David, Australia, Feb 2013
We decided to go on this tour for our honeymoon. Frances from Global Journeys was very helpful and lovely to deal with. She was also able to price match another quote we obtained, which was fantastic! The tour itself is exactly as described, that is, a Whirlwind Tour of Europe. It gives you a taster of the highlights at each country. We travelled in read more winter, which meant it was very cold (snowing, and below zero temperatures), but the snow capped scenery is really quite beautiful and different. We had the added bonus of not having to compete with peak season crowds. Our tour director, Emile (pronounced 'A-Meal'), was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable on each destination we travelled to, and where time permits, he was able to show us a few extra local spots (called 'hidden treasures'). These are spots not mentioned in common travel guides and we would have not otherwise visited them had we travelled by ourselves. He was also very humourous and did a great job of answering our questions, looking after us, and keeping the tour running smoothly. Our driver Jorgo was very friendly and professional.
We had a mix of 4 and 5 star hotels, most of which were in fairy central locations (short public transport ride to the city). A few hotels were a bit further from the CBD, however it is a compromise between location and hotel quality. All the hotel rooms were of a large and comfortable size (a nice surprise, given we're talking about Europe!). The tour is very fast paced, and you have a short period of time at each location. There are some windows of free time, where you get to walk around and explore (or shop!) Get ready for 6am wake up calls, and hours of traveling on the coach. This is of course, what is required to cover the number of locations that this tour provides. The tour showcases the best sights and sounds each country has to offer.
We ended up taking part in all but one of the optional excursions, and they were worth every cent. Rather than spending time shopping, the optional excursions are additional sights and activities, which I think really adds to the tour and I would highly recommend them.
We travelled with a great bunch of people of all ages, from all around the world. At the end of the tour, I must say we were tired from the packed schedule but we had a fantastic time. Looking back, I cant believe we covered 6 countries (and even more cities) in just 12 days. We have visited some amazing places, had wonderful food and met lovely people - it is a trip to remember! With Trafalgar, you do pay a bit more for the tour itself, but the tour is top quality and highly professional.
We had a mix of 4 and 5 star hotels, most of which were in fairy central locations (short public transport ride to the city). A few hotels were a bit further from the CBD, however it is a compromise between location and hotel quality. All the hotel rooms were of a large and comfortable size (a nice surprise, given we're talking about Europe!). The tour is very fast paced, and you have a short period of time at each location. There are some windows of free time, where you get to walk around and explore (or shop!) Get ready for 6am wake up calls, and hours of traveling on the coach. This is of course, what is required to cover the number of locations that this tour provides. The tour showcases the best sights and sounds each country has to offer.
We ended up taking part in all but one of the optional excursions, and they were worth every cent. Rather than spending time shopping, the optional excursions are additional sights and activities, which I think really adds to the tour and I would highly recommend them.
We travelled with a great bunch of people of all ages, from all around the world. At the end of the tour, I must say we were tired from the packed schedule but we had a fantastic time. Looking back, I cant believe we covered 6 countries (and even more cities) in just 12 days. We have visited some amazing places, had wonderful food and met lovely people - it is a trip to remember! With Trafalgar, you do pay a bit more for the tour itself, but the tour is top quality and highly professional.
An unforgettable experience for all three of us! 3
Best of Italy (Winter)
Chris Ha, Australia, Jan 2013
'Best of Italy' by Trafalgar was indeed the best of the best for experiencing every bit of Italy, especially for the first timers like us! Not only it included gems of Italy, but of hidden treasures of Italy as part of optional excursions at a very affordable price. Global Journeys was the only travel agent in Australia, offering such a package in January read more (Winter) and my tour consultant, Frances was also able to tailor flights and other travel needs to suit us and attended to many of our inquiry professionally and kindly. It was just an unforgettable experience for all three of us!
Insight were extraordinary in every way 4
Treasures of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Julie Kurkcu, Australia, Dec 2012
This was the first coach tour company that we had been on as we normally do it on our own. We have high expectations of the quality of our vacations which are twice a year. Insight were extraordinary in every way - service, comfort, organization, and the accommodation were all top notch. The knowledge of our talented Tour Guide and Coach Driver whom read more we always felt safe with. They also accommodated for our boys 12 and 13 years of age, one of their best trips they said. Daniel our Tour Guide always made sure they felt included. We had 32 on our trip, Max is 40 people anyway so loads of leg room, and our personal belongs on the coach were always safe as the driver is with the coach the whole time, if not its locked up. So good - we finished this tour on Jan 9th this year (2013) and already booked next one to Turkey in September. So confident I'm taking the boys on my own as I feel in safe hands on this tour . Thanks Frances for all your patience and assistance.
A lively itinerary but did not detract from the overall experience 1
Christine & Mark Smyth, Australia, Dec 2012
The tour director Gerry Baines was excellent, his attention to detail, consideration for everyone on the tour was magnificent. We truly were spoilt having Gerry as our tour director. The bus driver Rudi was also great, we were never lost and never ran late, all this and he never referred to a GPS. The tour was advertised as having a lively itinerary read more this was certainly true but did not detract from the overall experience. It has only served to make us want to go back and spend more time experiencing certain regions.
We loved every single moment of the trip 1
European Whirl
Shayne & Jenita Black, Australia, Dec 2012
Lots of variety, weather was great, sunshine and snow what more could we have asked for. Thank you Georgie for helping me organise our fantastic trip. I can highly recommend Trafalgar tours.
Far exceeded my expectations of a coach tour 1
Best of Italy (Winter)
Kerry & Caitlin Davidson, Australia, Dec 2012
This tour far exceeded my expectations of a 'coach tour'. Would do another Trafalgar tour without hesitation. The guide we had, made the whole experience a pleasure. The help I received from Global Journeys was excellent and we would also book with Frances again.
My only recommendation is to do this trip in the winter 6
European Cavalcade
Seb Vecchio, Australia, Dec 2012
Three of us went on this tour starting on 12 December 2012 and we had a great trip and saw lots. When reading about the trip we were a little concerned about the amount of time we would spend on the coach in particular we were concerned about day 2 and 3 but we were pleasantly surprised as they turned out to be one of the better days. The travel on read more Christmas Day was an absolute bore though. The tour had a good mix of ages - 5 schoolies of which my daughter was one of them, a few in their 20s, 30s, 40s,50s etc which made the trip better as we met others. Our first coach driver Mario was a scream and added to our entertainment, he was worth his tips as he cleaned the coach regularly so everyone was made as comfortable as possible as we were on it for 18 days. However, he had to be replaced with another coach driver while we stayed in Sorrento, the new coach driver seemed to want to stop regularly to have a smoke which irritated everyone, he cleaned the bus less than Mario and at times did not secure the coach when were stopped leaving other tourers stuff at risk. Needless to say he was not tipped. The coach on the driver side was quite comfortable however on the passenger side was quite cramped as it had another door and toilet in the middle of the bus to contend with so instead of removing one row of seats they overcame the problem by providing absolutely no leg room. Luckily there was only 34 on the trip when the capacity is 49 allowing everyone to spread when it was their turn on that side of the bus. I would hate to do this trip in summer with a full coach load. A winter trip is brilliant - not to mention every European city was decked out in Christmas decorations which were brilliant. Well done Europe. I have left the best to last - our tour director Ester she has been with Trafalgar for 30 years the first 20 years as Contiki tour director. What a scream she was. Very informative, entertaining and cared lots for her group and made sure everyone was having a good time. You could always find her at the office (she spells it B A R) it was obvious she loves her job and what ever Trafalgar pays her as a base salary before any tips should be doubled. All in all we had a great time with a great bunch of tourers and a great Travel director, the first coach driver was good value. My only recommendation is to do this trip in the winter.
Wonderful time, great atmosphere 1
Best of Italy (Winter)
Ross & Margie Goodchild, Australia, Dec 2012
Had a wonderful time, great atmosphere. Our Tour Director, Maria, was wonderful, polite, friendly and always there to help. She also had an amazing amount of knowledge of every where we went. This was our first organized trip and we would highly recommend it.
We had the most wonderful holiday 1
Lorraine & Ransfield Davis, Australia, Dec 2012
First day we were on the coach at 5.15am - early I know, but from there on it was the most fascinating wonderful holiday we have ever had. The group of people on the coach ranged from young to older and we all mixed well. Our Trafalgar tour director Peter made each day wonderful, fitting in extra surprises to please us. The hotels where very nice, clean read more comfortable and nice pillows to lay our heads for a good sleep. The breakfasts where wonderful to get us started for a new day of adventure but by the 13th breakfast I could not look at scrambled eggs. A wonderful tour and I would recommend it to any one. I must also thank Yvonne for organising our tour. First time I have every booked a holiday online and to start with was a little worried with not having face to face contact, but must say everything went so smoothly. Thanks!
