Trafalgar - Reviews and experiences

So, we had three tour directors and two drivers in the first 6 days of our trip. The first director was a bit of a letdown - not very helpful, gave wrong information, and was pretty unprofessional by oversharing personal details like who they hooked up with at a rest stop. It took forever and multiple asks before he finally gave us his phone number. And, he didn't really try to help everyone on the bus get to know each other, so we ended up in little cliques without mingling much.

Then, there was this sick couple on the tour who didn't do much to stop their germs spread, and when they asked for medical help, the director didn't really do anything. The accommodations were just okay - mostly 3 star and not always close to the city centers. Some places were pretty dated, too. A bunch of us missed out on optional activities because we were sick, and one got cancelled altogether with no other plans made.

The tour was too big, some stops dragged on too long, and it was just a bit of a mess until the third director, Pat, and the second driver, Hugo, tried to turn things around. They did their best to make a pretty rough tour better, and for that, we're thankful.

The tour of Greece was just amazing. Our guides Moraig and Dimitri were absolutely incredible, giving us top-notch service the whole time. They really paid attention to all the little details and made sure we had an amazing trip. Everything was well-planned, with lots of fun things to do, and definitely worth the cost. The local experts were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Greece, making our tour the ultimate Greek adventure.

My group tour with Trafalgar wasn't the best because of the tour director. Tour Director Maja was really rude and made the trip not so great. I wouldn't suggest Trafalgar if Maja is in charge.

My recent trip to Italy with Trafalgar was even better than I imagined. Our tour guide, Juliet, was amazing and super knowledgeable, which really made the whole experience special. The places we stayed at were all top-notch, from fancy to really nice to pretty good. The food they served us was always delicious, especially this one dinner we had in the beautiful Tuscany Hills that I won't forget. The bus we rode in was super comfy and clean, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. I've traveled with another company that starts with a "G" before, but Trafalgar totally blew them out of the water. This was my second trip with Trafalgar, and I can't wait to go on more in the future.

Let me tell you, this trip to South America was such a disappointment. The guides were hard to understand, the buses were dirty, and that bus ride was way too risky for my liking. The schedule was so boring, there was hardly anything fun to do. Peru was okay, but Chile and Brazil were just not great. The only reason Argentina wasn't terrible was because we've been to Buenos Aires a few times. The guide in Bariloche was as boring as can be. I've taken trips with this company before, but this one was lacking in every way. What really bothered me was that after I wrote a detailed review pointing out all the issues, no one even said sorry or tried to fix anything. That's why I'm writing this review now.

I recently went on a guided tour of Scotland, and let me tell you, it was the best travel experience I've ever had. Our tour guide was amazing, making sure we had a jam-packed schedule full of different activities every day. Plus, our driver was top-notch, reliable and skilled, making the trip even more enjoyable. Despite a few unexpected hiccups like lost luggage and a guest getting injured, the tour company really stepped up to make sure everyone was okay and having a great time. The group vibe was super positive, and we all had a blast together, even throwing in some extra experiences along the way.

My recent trip to Northern Spain with this tour company was pretty disappointing. Despite staying at some nice hotels and eating good food, I wasn't too happy with the overall experience. The tour director had us rushing around so much that we couldn't really enjoy the places we visited. We barely had any time to explore, take photos, or even go to the bathroom. It felt like we were always in a hurry and it was tiring. I felt pressured to keep up with the group, and it felt more like a competition than a relaxing holiday. Even though there was plenty of wine, I just wanted more time and freedom to really soak in the culture and beauty of Northern Spain. I was honestly relieved when the tour was finally over.

I just finished up this exhausting 12-day whirlwind tour of Europe and man, let me tell you, I will never do another one like this again. Our tour guide, Caroline, she was something else. She kept talking down to us, being all rude and making us feel small. I had told them about my special diet when I signed up, but I had to keep on asking for dairy and meat free options. The optional stuff they offered? It didn't feel very optional, Caroline pretty much forced us to do them, which made me feel really awkward and trapped. There were a couple things I didn't want to do, I just wanted to go off and explore on my own, but Caroline just shot me down and made me feel like I had no say in the matter.

And then, it gets even worse. Apparently the rules said we should only tip if we were happy with the service. But get this, me and my cousin had already paid for our right home at the end of the trip, yet Caroline still made us fork over more cash before she let us on the bus to the airport. Honestly, the only good thing about this whole experience was the cool folks I met on the trip. But otherwise? I was just patiently waiting for the clock to finally run out on this tour.