France Tour & Trip Reviews

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Gary Cohen

Jan 2025

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European Highlights End Paris

A perfect tour of all four countries packed with great options and superb hotels. Tour director and driver were a great team. Going to the Moulin Rouge in Paris and ...

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Jan 2025

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I like the optional offers which minimize the price for the tour but since its winter time price of the european highlights could have been more affordable due to li...

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Jan 2025

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Wonderful trip! *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a fantastic guide and *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a fantastic driver! I will absolutely...

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Jan 2025

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We had a blast with this trip. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was amazing, very detailed every step of the way! Thank you Trafalgar for helping me to celebr...

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Jan 2025

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It was good as is

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Joshua Clausen

Jan 2025

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Gary Junge and driver Paul were excellent!!! They were helpful, had a goal of pr...

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Arlene Arnold

Jan 2025

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You will see 4 different countries in a short time and it is a wonderful experience. MJ is very knowledgeable about anything and everything you could possibly ask. ...

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Dec 2024

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The itinerary does provide with the main highlights of some of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe. It is hectic, but certainly worth it. As to the hotels in...

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Dec 2024

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I like the tour arrangements very much. In Switzerland, we rode on the horse carriage in the cold winter and had snacks in a farm where we saw cows. It's very inte...

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Jennie Gibbons

Dec 2024

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This was my inaugural journey to Europe, and it truly exceeded all my expectations! My friends and I embarked on the European Highlights tour from December 9 to Dece...

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Dec 2024

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It was my first time in Europe, and it was a really amazing experience with Trafalgar! Our tour director and coach bus driver were both excellent.. they went above a...

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Dec 2024

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The itinerary gives you fair insight of the cities you visit. I just wish we had more time in Heidelberg and a better hotel there. It definitely felt like it was jus...

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Lisa D

Dec 2024

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The tour director and driver made the excursion even ...

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Amelia Tully Knockwood

Nov 2024

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There’s a fair amount of driving between locations- that’s what you get when you do 4 countries in 7 days; however, this is the way to see a lot of amazing things in...

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Susan H

Nov 2024

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Although this is a fast-paced trip, there were many wonderful moments--such as the first-night dinner on a boat cruising the canals of Amsterdam; the wonderful home ...

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Editor’s Take

Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. 

Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country. 

Travelstride features over 2,000 reviews on trips to France. You can sort reviews by highest, lowest, oldest and newest rated with further refinements by tour company.  

Try starting with the highest rated reviews - they can be inspiring! Is it a trip to France or a multi-country trip that includes France? A river cruise or self powered by bike? A culinary or castle adventure? Just a quick scan of the review titles will get you on your way. They’ll also highlight some watch-outs; for example, how challenging it can be to ascend Mont Blanc. 

Guides - Indeed, some guides are good but quirky, some rub people in their group the wrong way and in a few cases, are simply unqualified. As you’ll read in so many reviews though, the vast majority love their jobs and are eager to share their passion for the region, its history, culture, food, etc. Read the most recent reviews on the tour company and the trip you are going on. 

Tour Company - Again, read the most recent reviews on the tour company. The majority of 1 and 2 star ratings are a few years old. They also tend to reflect experiences from just a few tour companies. 

Reviewers are quick to point out if they felt the trip was “worth every penny” or just the opposite: the trip was not as advertised whether it was the food, accommodations, attractions or other aspects of their experience that lacked in quality. Make sure the company is responsive to all of your requests pre-trip as this will likely reflect their level of responsiveness during the trip. 

Service Level - Tour company reviews will give you insight into service levels. Unexpected costs seemed to pop up often in poor reviews so ask your tour company if you should expect any. 

Poor to no communication with the tour company whether pre-trip, during or post-trip was also mentioned in several of those rating at the 1 or 2 star level. Three star reviews are largely recommendations for the tour company and trip but they lack descriptives like: “trip of a lifetime,” “outstanding,” and “unforgettable.” 

Itinerary - Some reviews commented on the itinerary being too packed. This was often the case in multi-country tours. If considering a walking tour, note that there is a high likelihood of  different pace levels. 

This can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if you prefer walking in a group and find yourself walking alone at a much slower or faster pace than the rest of the group. 

A few reviewers, in fact, felt like they were in a military boot camp. If considering a hike in the mountainous regions of France these can be strenuous, so be honest when it comes to your level of fitness.  

Accommodations - ask about the size of the rooms if this is important to you. By American standards, European accommodations can be cramped. In most cases, expect to pay more for larger rooms.

 Early booking sometimes means better room allocation so this is something you may wish to consider/inquire about. Also, you may wish to confirm that accommodations are within reasonable distance to the sites and attractions on your itinerary. More budget minded trips might mean a bit more travel to and, or more basic accommodations.

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