11,059 Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
91% Recommend
Tour Reviews
SR
Siobhan Raisbeck
Our guide, Patrick, was one of the most thoughtful, knowledgeable, and articulate people we had ever met! January 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
NS
Nickael Singh
hotels was good, coach was good, experiences was good, tour guide and bus driver was great. January 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Sun Son
Best of Italy was excellent course. January 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
Kind and nice organized. I guess everybody was happy.
DZ
David Zinger
Well organized January 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Monica Salgado
It was great traveling with Trafalgar. January 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
GF
Gary Fields
Our tour guide was excellent! January 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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From Trafalgar
At Trafalgar, we passionately believe in the power of travel to broaden the mind and build bridges between people. By sharing with you the hidden places not mentioned in guidebooks, the local people you wouldn’t otherwise meet, and the traditions you may not have experienced by yourself, we ensure that you get the ‘insider’ view, an authentic and enhanced experience you simply could not have had on your own.
It is this dedication to taking our guests beyond the obvious sights that has helped us grow over the past 65 years into one of the most trusted and successful international guided vacation/holiday companies in the world. From Europe to the United States, South America to South Africa, and with the recent addition of Asia, we pride ourselves on uncovering the hidden gems, cultural highlights and not-to-be-missed attractions of the places you visit. We’ll help you delve deep into the heart of each city and capture the true essence of each new destination.
We are committed to establishing lasting relationships with our guests by exceeding their expectations the first time and every time, through consistently outstanding quality of service, experience and value.
We're proud to be the most globally awarded guided travel company. Every year, we win some of the most prestigious travel accolades around the world – from the Travel Globes to the Agents' Choice Awards. We've collected 46 major travel awards over the last five years alone, as well as the Gold Trusted Merchant Award from independent reviews provider Feefo.
Associations:United States Tour Operators Association, American Society of Travel Agents
Awards:
Country | Award | Category | Year |
UK | Telegraph Travel Awards 2015-16 | Best escorted tour operator | 2016 |
USA | Travvy | Best Escorted Tour Operator, Europe | 2015 |
USA | Travvy | Best Escorted Tour Operator, Mexico & Latin America | 2015 |
UK | Travel Weekly Globe Awards | Best Mainstream Touring Company | 2015 |
Australia | National Travel Industry Awards | Best Tour Operator - International: Trafalgar | 2013 |
Australia | Out & About with kids | Best of Family Travel | 2013 |
USA | Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards | Best International Tour Operator, Europe | 2012 |
USA | Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award | Best International Tour Operator | 2007-2011 |
USA | AAA Supplier Award | Best in Sales Support | 2011 |
USA | TravAlliance Awards: Leisure Travel Leaders Award | Best Tour Operator | 2010 |
Canada | Loyalty One - Package Vacation & Cruise | Best Supplier of the Year | 2009 |
UK | The TTG Awards | Rail, Road or Sea Operator of the Year | 2009 |
Trips & Specials
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Highlights
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 14 Breakfast (B)
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Alice Springs: Meet the Falzon family, who have entertained and informed visitors for over 20 years in the outback of Australia, for a Be My Guest Outback Dinner and Show. You will hear stories of ecology, culture and astronomy and learn about the sustainable lifestyle the family has created.
- Alice Springs: Join a local Aboriginal guide to learn about the culture and traditions of the Arrernte People at the Alice Springs Desert Park.
- Kakadu National Park: Get up close to Aboriginal rock art dating some 20,000 years in Kakadu National Park.
- Flinders Ranges: Your stay at Wilpena Pound Resort directly assists the future of the local Aboriginal people as well as the environment.
- Uluru: Your visit to Australia's National Parks helps contribute to protecting our wildlife and wilderness.
- : Explore Adelaide Central Market, Coober Pedy, Alice Springs Desert Park, and Nitmiluk National Park with a Local Specialist
- : Discover Adelaide and Alice Springs
- : Visit former rocket testing site Woomera, the Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air in Alice Springs, historic Daly Waters Pub
- : View an opal demonstration in Coober Pedy, sunset and sunrise at Uluru, crocodiles and birdlife, Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, and waterfalls in Litchfield National Park
- : See vast cattle properties, and Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)
- : Scenic Cruise on Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge), Yellow Water Billabong, and Darwin Harbour
- Coober Pedy: A family owned property that brings Coober Pedy dugout living to life, the Desert Cave Hotel offers guests an opportunity to gain insights into the town's opal mining heritage and the unique experience of sleeping underground.
- Uluru: Discover the stunning heart of the Red Centre at Ayers Rock Resort. Revealing natural beauty of this unique landscape, the accommodation offer incredible views of towering gums, flowering native shrubs and flowing red dunes.
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : All land transport shown. All transfers shown
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
Highlights
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 4 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- New York: Visit the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, the renowned museum is globally respected for its incredible curated collection of art and artifacts that span a 5,000 year history. Go on a tour to get to know the museum’s paintings, sculptures, architecture, and more.
- New York: Embark on a behind-the-scenes walking tour of Broadway. Learn how a show is created from the first rehearsal to when the curtain rises. You'll also have the chance to get up close and personal with a performer from a Broadway show.
- New York: Learn the poignant history of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
- New York City: The dazzling and newly constructed Summit One Vanderbilt, will bring you the most amazing views of the NYC there is. Take a walkthrough a five-part-story-driven immersive art experience that includes reflective glass, optical illusions and art installations meant to challenge your perspective.
- : Explore The Big Apple with a Local Specialist
- : Visit Battery Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Broadway, Lower East Side, Brooklyn.
- : See South Street Seaport, Chinatown, Times Square, the United Nations Building, The Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : All transport and transfers shown
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
Highlights
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Seville: Visit a horse ranch in the Andalusian countryside near the whitewashed village of Gerida, where you'll enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of traditional Sevillano cuisine.
- Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, where you'll have time to admire its extraordinary collection of European art dating from the 12th to early 20th centuries.
- Lisbon: Visit the Hieronymite Monastery, a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome and exquisite example of Manueline architecture.
- Barcelona: Take in the beauty and unique architecture of Barcelona on an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família.
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace.
- Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Specialist and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
- Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral's belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
- Lisbon: Explore with your Local Specialist, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
- : Explore Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon with a Local Specialist
- : Visit Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona, Prado Museum in Madrid, Church of Santo Tome and the Synagogue in Toledo, Plaza de España in Seville and Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon
- : View La Sagrada Família in Barcelona and the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville
- : See the Royal Palace, the Gran Vía, Retiro Park and the Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, Seville Cathedral and the Belém Tower in Lisbon
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
Highlights
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Seville: Visit a horse ranch in the Andalusian countryside near the whitewashed village of Gerida, where you'll enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of traditional Sevillano cuisine.
- Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, where you'll have time to admire its extraordinary collection of European art dating from the 12th to early 20th centuries.
- Lisbon: Visit the Hieronymite Monastery, a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome and exquisite example of Manueline architecture.
- Barcelona: Take in the beauty and unique architecture of Barcelona on an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família.
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace.
- Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Specialist and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
- Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral's belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
- Lisbon: Explore with your Local Specialist, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
- : Explore Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon with a Local Specialist
- : Visit Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona, Prado Museum in Madrid, Church of Santo Tome and the Synagogue in Toledo, Plaza de España in Seville and Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon
- : View La Sagrada Família in Barcelona and the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville
- : See the Royal Palace, the Gran Vía, Retiro Park and the Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, Seville Cathedral and the Belém Tower in Lisbon
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time