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I have seen great reviews of CIE tours on here so think I should talk to my travel agent about them. Meanwhile she has suggested Globus or Collette (perhaps because we are in western Canada?) Has anyone on here ever used these companies? We were hoping to travel in September for our first time so need to get booked quickly.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186591-i88-k4321840-o10-Globus_Tours-Ireland.html

(Perhaps you could also send a Private Message for further details to the poster from Regina in the above link).

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186605-i90-k5765145-Globus_tours-Dublin_County_Dublin.html#43663463

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186591-i88-k4142160-Globus_Scenic_Ireland_Tour-Ireland.html

No personal experience of either Globus or Collette. However, had two family members (in their late 60s) who traveled to China, Egypt and Italy with Collette Tours and were very pleased with them all. I believe they choose the smaller group options.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187147-i14-k5550685-Avoid_any_collette_tours_which_include_Paris-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

http://seniortravel.about.com/u/reviews/tourgroups/Tour-Operator-Reviews/Avoid-Collette-Vacations-Tours.htm

http://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Collette-rebranding-emphasizes-focus-on-escorted-tours/

This post details the Pros and Cons of a different Tour Group but the points are well made about tours in general, although the particular one involved was not an escorted tour:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186591-i88-k3863188-Sceptre_Tours_Dooley_Vacations_Some_Pros_and_Cons-Ireland.html

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• A Michael · 27th September 2022 Everything was great! We saw so much in such a short time! Trip date: March 2022 Review collected by Globus
• A Marcella · 18th April 2022 Our first time with Globus. We were not disappointed. It was a wonderful experience and we look forward to our next adventure with Globus! Trip date: March 2022 Review collected by Globus
• A James · 14th April 2022 The driver and tour host were incredible! They made the trip fantastic. Trip date: March 2022 Review collected by Globus
• A Tammy · 11th April 2022 As always all of the details of the itinerary are so well taken care of that I feel free to enjoy the experience of my trip without any worries about the details. Trip date: March 2022 Review collected by Globus
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Your tour ends at 'Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House' or similar after breakfast on the last day of the tour. As there are no activities planned you can choose to leave at any time you wish in the morning.

The tour generally starts from 'Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House' or similar. As the first day is an arrivals day there are no activities planned until you meet your fellow travellers and tour manager in the evening at approximately 5pm.

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My fantastic experience

Very pleasant and they knows their stuff fast and very friendly service and reasonable prices as well.

Date of experience : April 15, 2024

This is a review of our Globus tour

This is a review of our Globus tour: 16 days to Spain, Portual and Morocco in April 2024. Itiniery was good and attractive hence we joined in. Globus tour director, Benjamine was great , knowlegeble, courteous, helpful and kept us motivated and interested with his sense of humor. All the local guides were also great, knowledgeble and courteous. Coachs were comfortable and clean since we all followed strict insturctions to not eat in the coach. Which are some postives of the tour. Globus tour was a bit disappointing in terms of Hotel accommodations. Some hotels were really below average, which was not at the acceptable level, dirty and not even with some basic amineties. Some hotel crew mentioned that with bulk rate negotiated with Goblus, you only get rooms where you have to walk far till the end, smaller rooms and no views and no consideration of guest's age or health. Water bottles were not provided under their current initiative of saving the planet, which we respect. However we all had to buy our own plastic bottles anyways since there was no provision of water to fill in your own reusable bottles. Hence defeated their own initiative. Which was highly disappointing. I would have preferred to use tap water but we were told not to use it as it may not be a good health choice, plus water was not easily available otherwise. The included excursions were sometimes a joke, repeating the same location twice for no appatrent reasons made us do certain things on our own, and incurred addtional costs. Each excursion time was also not alloted appropriately, that is, not enough time given at certain places. Gibraltor visit was one, as an example. I would really study Globus tour carefully before signing up next time. If you can get past the accommodation requirements, overall tour was good. Hope this helps to improve the itinerary to some extent. Thank you!

Date of experience : March 28, 2024

Very pleased with my recent Globus tour! The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable & very friendly. The tour was well organized and we had the opportunity to see lots of great sights. The hotel accommodations were great. Would definitely recommend Globus to other travellers.

Date of experience : March 11, 2024

Read this before booking a Globus Tour in Italy

I don’t normally complain, but I’ve been mislead by Globus Tours marketing. We are currently on the Northern Italy & Cinque Terra tour. The guides and driver are good and the bus stops at local farms/factories and old town walking tours are nice (even if they make you have your bags ready at 7:30am and rush you through breakfast to get on the bus at 8:15am). The hotels are acceptable nice quality but the location of the hotels is not good. To enjoy old town Italy in each location you have to take a taxi because the hotels they put you in are in not great feeling areas and not easily walkable locations. I believe this is because they want to force you to feel like you have to purchase their dinner excursions. Italy is fabulous and when signing up for this tour I was under the impression the hotels would be in lovely walkable areas in the towns/cities. Boy was I wrong! Please let readers know that what is advertised is not what is delivered. When booking, they ask your preference of hotel (budget or luxury and only share hotels booked weeks before your departure. Turns out their luxury hotels average cost is $125USD a night for double occupancy and are not in great areas.) Our “Cinque Terra” tour does drive us to Cinque Terra one day with the day scheduled and planned by Globus, but the hotel they have us staying in that night is an hour and a half from any of the towns of Cinque Terra (so no free time to have dinner or walk Cinque Terra). That stinks, since it is advertised as the main focus of the tour. I’m so disappointed because I’m traveling with my elderly mother who is fit but who can’t walk 30 minutes each way to dinner. So disappointing her only trip to Italy in her lifetime is with Globus who chose their bottom line margin over booking hotels near the center of the ancient cities for their guests to enjoy the Italian ambiance I was hoping would be easily accessible. Globus has planned the tour to create frustration. (Getting their chosen hotels to organize a taxi is painful and expensive and they don’t have shuttle service and there isn’t enough time to figure out the public transportation.) I had higher hopes.

Date of experience : April 19, 2024

Vietnam Globus Tour

First and foremost, our tour guide Dinh was outstanding. He knows his stuff, excellent customer service and he made our tour great! He even met us at the airport in Hanoi at 1:00 a.m. to get us to our hotel when we first arrived!! Second, our accommodations (including food and beverage services) were all excellent. Third, our daily excursions/activities were all very good and as promised, and more, in the information we received ahead of time. Fourth, the communications by Globus with us was excellent. Confirmations, Travel Documents, Travel Packet and the app were all really good and very useful for us.

Date of experience : March 03, 2024

go with the flow

the awesome tour guide made it most wonderful. she was very knowledgeable and had a sense of humor. Things had to change due to circumstances out of anybodys control, everyone was polite and just went with the flow

Date of experience : February 16, 2024

It was a great trip

It was a great trip. The airport transfers were great. We are very glad we arrived a day ahead of time, which allowed us to adjust to the time difference. We also greatly enjoyed our 2 day extension in Prague. Our tour guide was very nice, and provided historical information during our bus trips. Our bus driver was a gem,and really knew how to navigate the city traffic. We loved that our tour allowed for enough free time to explore on our own. We took advantage of optional tours in each city visited, and enjoyed those. The local guides provided a great orientation to the cities, and provided great historical insights.

Our tour director

Our tour director, Christine was absolutely fabulous. She was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, friendly, and went above and beyond to accommodate everyone. Christine really tried to get to know everyone on the tour, their likes and needs. She frequently shared her own personal experiences. It is obvious that she really enjoys her job and also enjoys working with people. The tour took us to fabulous places and the hotels were located in central areas, allowing us to walk to many points of interest.

Fantastic Journey to Cuba!

It was a very well-planned tour with impeccable precision, experiences, and details. Globus and Cuban guides/directors were superb. Loved the experiences. I did contact Globus after we returned with one problem. At our MKE airport they mandated we give them our immigration papers...said we couldn't fly without the QR code...lady at counter finally gave us the website...Globus needs to prepare people for that.

Date of experience : January 10, 2024

Highlights of the South Pacific: New Zealand and Australia

We selected this tour based on the itinerary- it hit all the key spots we were interested in seeing . The online Globus portal allowed us to submit all required docs for international travel and gave details on the hotels and event on our tour. Our tour director Leonie was FABULOUS! She was very knowledgeable, funny, and kept us on schedule. She created a WhatsApp group so we could easily communicate with everyone in the group and share photos. Highly recommend Globus tours!

Date of experience : February 01, 2024

Our travel guide Ronan was awesome

Our travel guide Ronan was awesome! Unfortunately we got stuck in New Zealand because of a visa problem and the global emergency line never would get back with us to help. We had to figure out and book our own flights to get caught up with our tour. The tour was five stars long as you didn’t have any problems if you are on your tour and you have an emergency problem, you are definitely on your own never heard back from them.

Globus provided the most amazing service

Globus were absolutely brilliant! Even when things didn’t go to plan (went from two of us travelling to just one) they were really helpful at every step of the way. Whilst on holiday I was given contact details for a local travel company who could help with anything I needed, which was vital in helping me feel safe travelling alone. Their app is amazing, with a day by day guide, as long as other really useful features like temperature, currency exchange, helpful phrases etc. I highly recommend this company and I plan to use them again in the future!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review, we are delighted that your holiday exceeded expectations. Your very kind comments will be shared with all involved.

This was my second Globus tour

This was my second Globus tour. Michael the tour guide was very knowledgeable, personable and helpful as well as Barry the coach driver, they were both great! Definitely enjoyed this trip. The price was excellent I checked out several tour companies and Globus had the best deals. Booked another trip in November to Ireland. I would definitely recommend Globus Tours.

We had the most wonderful tour…

We had the most wonderful tour guide/tour director, Robert Marks. He knew so many things and treated us with great respect. We would recommend Globus just based on Robert. In addition we had great accommodations and a small (6 people) group of congenial people.

Marvelous Egypt

In February, my husband and I visited Egypt 🇪🇬 for two weeks, staying at five-star hotels. I cried due to seeing great temples of history such as Karnak, Luxor, pyramids of Giza, catacombs at Alexandria, sarcophagus of famous pharaohs, Egyptian museum (relics, art, chariots, masks, tombs, etc. from 3,000 years ago), Aswan, additional pyramids, Lake Nasser, a Nubian village, the Valley of the Dead, Tutankhamen’s mummy and treasures, hieroglyphs, place where Moses was supposedly plucked out of the Nile river, and so much more. This trip exceeded my wildest expectations. It’s one of the best ever and I have recommended it to my friends. The Egyptian people are friendly, helpful and we felt safe. Our tour director was so knowledgeable and helpful too. Wish I could go again.

Date of experience : March 10, 2024

Beautiful Spain

I really enjoyed all the beautiful places we went and the amazing hotels. Our guide, Jose, was spectacular, and always shared with the group, historical facts about the places we were visiting. The food was very delicious, though I was hoping for some Paella and succulent pig.

Date of experience : March 01, 2024

Ireland is Great

Recently, toured with Globus on the Irish Escape. My sister and I had a ball. The tour was very organized as always. The Republic of Ireland was welcoming. The people were nice and helpful. We used the public Tran in Dublin and found the people to be hospitable and kind. I would definitely go back. Our guide, Julian, was the perfect host and guide. He was able to to enhance our tour with his vast knowledge.

Date of experience : February 25, 2024

The Spanish escape was excellent

The Spanish escape was excellent. Loved all the places we visited and our tour director, Benjamin, made it so much fun while also being informative. We lucked up with excellent weather which made all the sightseeing easier. Will definitely use Globus again.

Globus has been disappointed from the…

Globus has been disappointed from the beginning to the end. I will never use this travel company in future. First, they were so unorganized. Yes, unforseen situation happens but I would expect more from a professional travel company. The Paris globus representative, Molly who doesn't greet people with a smile, but with a snobby and arrogant attitude. I asked about the ticket valid date because it said Oct 2023. She said "honey, we wouldn't give you an invalid ticket." 1. My name isn't honey. 2. What the heck with her tone? Of course, I can't read French and that's why I asked. You are there to explain things. But apparently, she doesn't seem to like her job to help people. When we transferred from Paris to London, I could write a whole page of what went wrong. We got there early but they put us aside and made us wait for 30 mins. And of course they were double booked the seats. It was a huge mess to figure out where to seat because my seat was occupied by someone else already. When we arrived in London, our representative didn't bring a roster. She kept saying there were supposed to be 22 people but she only counted 19. We literally waited an hour until she figured out what to do with us. That was a waste of time. Also, when we checked into London hotel, some of us were in a different floor. I was only single person who was on 2nd floor. Everyone else was on the premium floor - 6th floor. I paid the same amount for the less service. I'm just so annoyed how everything went using globus as our travel agent. I'll never ever use them again.

Date of experience : April 17, 2024

Everything was great as always with…

Everything was great as always with Globus. The only thing I would say is that it should offer a vegan or vegetarian selection, and of course a diabetic selection. The tour guide was great and accommodated everyone with these issues, but as she did not get notice ahead of time it just adds stress. To the people with the issues. And it’s something that should be told to the tour guide before she has to deal with it last minute or he.

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No rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, or four-leaf clover can bring the good fortune that awaits on this grand and mostly undiscovered vacation to Ireland. On our most in-depth tour of this rolling green paradise, you’ll experience the luck of the Irish at every scenic turn. Making a full loop around the Emerald Isle—including Northern Ireland—you’ll see the cliffs, castles, and thatched-roof countryside Eire is known for as well as its coastal ports, medieval villages, and soulful cities. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience where the ill-fated ship was built, and soak in the atmosphere in the lively pubs of Dublin where Irish history is still the topic du jour. Your stroke of luck continues as you stop to bake scones at a quaint Irish farm, take a private boat to beautiful Garinish Island, and meet the legendary crystal makers in Waterford. The fun that awaits is crystal clear.

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With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

PETER DUNDON

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" A traveler once asked me if I'd actually given birth to Ireland. I told him I hadn't - as far as I was aware - but I do feel very passionate about my country, its people, its stories, and its magic. I absolutely love introducing people to Ireland's many wonders, which is why I love what I do so much! "

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The Enchanting Emerald Isle

Dreaming of an Irish getaway? You’re in luck. From the dramatic vistas of the Causeway Coast to the staggering seascapes along the Ring of Kerry, there’s many reasons why Ireland should be at the top of your to-visit list. Travel with Globus and immerse yourself in the island's soulful cities, incredible history, and celebrated countryside, for a holiday that goes beyond the expected. Gaze out from the Cliffs of Moher, stroll the streets of Galway, and sample world-famous Guinness. From Donegal to Dublin, Choice to Classic, there’s an Irish adventure with your name on it.

Ireland Highlights

Ring of kerry.

Explore the emerald tapestries of green fields and ocean views that make other coastlines green with envy. The Ring of Kerry begins and ends in Killarney, taking you on a trip along the southwest coast of Ireland. Discover a paradise of panoramic cliffs, lush landscapes, and breathtaking beaches.

“In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty”, you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares and 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Titanic Belfast Experience

Explore the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience for an in-depth look at the history and mystery of the iconic ocean liner. See artifacts and amazing accounts of Belfast’s boom in shipping whilst learning about those whose lives were impacted by the ship’s infamous maiden voyage.

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Introduction to Ireland

Dublin, Galway

• Dublin : Orientation drive; welcome dinner
• Kildare : Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
• Rock of cashel: Take photographs of this famous landmark
• Limerick: Orientation drive
• Cliffs of moher: Savor the spectacular views

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North of Ireland Escape

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Irish Escape

Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny

• Dublin: Welcome dinner; orientation drive
• Galway: Orientation
• Cliffs of moher: Savor the spectacular viewsADARE
• Ring of kerry: Scenic peninsula drive
• Killarney: Visit the popular resort town

Celtic Highlights

Belfast, Blair Castle, Britain, Derry, Dublin, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Galway, Glasgow, Inverness, Lake District, Liverpool, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Snowdonia

• Blair atholl: Visit Blair Castle
• Edinburgh : Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace (excluding August and other occasional dates)
• Grasmere: Visit Wordsworth’s village, try original Grasmere gingerbread
• Liverpool : Visit The Beatles Story
• Caernarvon : Admire the impressive castle

Essential Britain & Ireland

Bath, Belfast, Britain, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Hadrian's Wall, Kilkenny, London, Stonehenge, York

• Stonehenge: Visit the prehistoric monument
• Bath : Visit the Roman relics
• Newport : Welcome dinner
• Cardiff : Orientation drive, guided tour of Cardiff Castle
• Pembroke–rosslare: Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry

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• London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Stonehenge : Visit the prehistoric monumentDARTMOOR
• Cornwall : Take pictures of St. Michael’s Mount, visit St. Ives; Plymouth Sound cruise
• Fishguard-rosslare : Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry

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Barcelona, Bilbao, Lisbon, Oporto, Oviedo, Pamplona, Porto, San Sebastian

• Lisbon : Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos MonasteryFÁTIMA
• Porto : Guided sightseeing, visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange; Port wine tasting at Sandeman & Co.
• Vigo : Walking tour
• La toja island: Enjoy a coffee and the spectacular view at the Gran Hotel La Toja and admire the shell-covered church
• Santiago de compostela: Dinner with wine at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral

The Sicilian

Agrigento, Catania, Mount Etna, Palermo, Sicily, Syracuse

• Palermo: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Norman cathedral in Monreale, and the cathedral; lunch at Focacceria San Francesco
• Erice: Visit the hilltop town and try the famous almond biscuits and Marsala wine
• Motya: Boat cruise; visit museumMARSALA AREA
• Sciacca: Take pictures from the panoramic viewpoint
• Agrigento: Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples

Sicilian Escape

Agrigento, Catania, Mount Etna, Palermo, Sicily, Syracuse, Taormina

Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy

Agrigento, Bari, Lecce, Matera, Mount Etna, Naples, Palermo, Pompeii, Rome, Sicily, Sorrento, Syracuse

• Rome : Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
• Castel gandolfo: Guided visit of the Papal Palace and the Barberini Gardens
• Sorrento–capri : By jetfoil
• Capri: Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride
• Pompeii : Guided walking tour of the excavations

Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Santiago, Ushuaia

• Santiago : Visit Santa Rita Winery with a wine-making experience; Santiago sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit La Vega Central Market and a local pub
• Puerto natales : Visit Milódon Cave
• Torres del paine national park: Stay inside the national park; Torres del Paine National Park sightseeing, view Lago Grey; see Los Cuernos, Salto Grande, Laguna Azul, Cascada Paine, and Laguna Inges; Organic cocktail demonstration
• El calafate : Cruise Lago Argentino, see Upsala Glacier, and visit Estancia Cristina; visit Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier
• Ushuaia : Cruise the Beagle Channel to Martillo Island; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park

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