Trafalgar vs Globus – What are the Differences?

Let’s begin by saying escorted tours provide holiday experiences of a lifetime.  It’s not just about discovering new places, cultures or history, its also about helping create memories that will stay with you always.

Because both Globus Journeys and Trafalgar Tours are some of the world’s best known tour companies, we are often asked…

Trafalgar vs Globus – What are the Differences?

A brief history…Globus has been in business for more than 85 years.  Trafalgar has been in business for more than 68 years.  The Globus family of brands owns Cosmos Vacations (budget tours,) Globus Journeys, Avalon Waterways River cruises and Monograms independent vacations.  TravCorp owns Trafalgar Tours, AAT Kings, African Travel, Brendan Vacations, Contiki Holidays, Insight Vacations, Red Carnation Hotels and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, in addition to several other specialized travel companies.  Clearly both companies are very established and reputable.

Travel Styles:

Trafalgar Tours offers more travel styles than Globus.  Both have guided vacations (budget and first class options,) independent travel packages and river cruises, but Trafalgar also offers family travel, youth travel for 18 to 35 year-olds and small group travel (for no more than 26 guests,) for those that want a more personalized experience. Globus does offer Faith based vacations in Europe, which Trafalgar currently does not offer.

What’s Included:

The difference are more evident when you start comparing specific itineraries.  It’s always a good idea to speak to a travel specialist who can help you go through 2 itineraries side by side, and understand what is and isn’t included in the price, as well as compare optional excursion costs and the location of the hotels. For this example, they compared several Trafalgar and Globus trips, and here were the findings.

This does not mean that on every trip Trafalgar offers more than Globus.  This is a small sampling of some popular trips.

Dining:

Globus includes some local dining experiences on tour, but Trafalgar normally includes both local dinners and a Be My Guest dinner which is an opportunity to get to know the locals and regions better.  Food tastes so much better when it’s shared with local people who have a story to tell.  You’ll dine with local families in their homes, learn how to cook regional dishes and share a glass or two with winemakers at their vineyards; giving you a deeper understanding of their lives and history.  Here are some examples of Trafalgar Be My Guests insider experiences.

Hotels: 

Which uses better hotels – Globus vs Trafalgar?

Consistently, they both use hotels with the same level of service. When comparing itineraries, look out for unique authentic accommodations or hotels locations in the major cities to determine which one is using the best properties for you.  Notice we point out that is a matter of taste – do you prefer a hotel that is centrally located no matter what so that you can walk out of your hotel room and be in the heart of the city, or do you prefer perhaps a nicer, more unique hotel like a villa for example, but you are located outside of the city center.  You will find that Globus and Trafalgar typically offer a mix of each while you are on tour.  Again this is a great opportunity for your travel agent who gets to know your likes and dislikes, and exactly what you are hoping for out of your vacation, so they can help you pick the best trip.

Thousands of passengers each year travel the world with Trafalgar and Globus and come back ready to plan their next trip.

An escorted tour is a wonderful way to travel.  It takes the pressure off of the planning and let’s you focus on enjoying your vacation.  Save money and travel with professionals that will get you into the must see sites without having to stand in line so you have more time to see what each destination has to offer.

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