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If you have never taken a package holiday, consider this: travelling with Cosmos is less expensive, more comfortable and far easier than going it alone. For more than three decades, Cosmos has opended up the world for independent-minded, smart, practical travellers. Our expertly planned tour packages combine all the benefits of group travel with much of the freedom of an independent tour to create a balanced experience for each and every traveller. You travel hassle-free knowing that we’ve taken care of all the details. Once you have discovered the special advantages of Cosmos, you’ll never want to travel any other way again. Cosmos turns your dreams into reality.
Your Cosmos coach is a quiet smooth-riding high cruiser, equipped with soft, semi-reclining lounge seats, huge pan windows, a high-fidelity sound system, and air-conditioning. There is a no smoking policy enforced on the coach, but there are plenty of opportunities to smoke during the frequent stops. Cosmos uses the custom of daily seat rotation which gives every tour member a variety of vantage points to see the passing countryside and city scenery.
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The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. When it comes to escorted touring, Globus offers the finest first class tours throughout Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Read More> |
Experienced travellers agree that a small ship or river cruise is one of the most enjoyable and hassle-free ways to explore the wonders of Europe, Egypt, China and the Galapagos. However, regardless of the continent you choose to explore, your opportunities to discover the very best these destinations offer are endless with Avalon Waterways. Read More> |
About CosmosIt all began more than 80 years ago when a young man purchased a rowboat to transport visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that this single rowboat would launch one of the world’s leading travel companies? By 1950, Globus Viaggi had grown to a fleet of 33 coaches and featured overnight excursions to Rome, Venice, the Dolomites, and the French Riviera. Gradually, these became regularly scheduled tours and grew longer to cover more ground. Later that decade, under the leadership of Werner Albek, Antonio's business partner, Globus pioneered the concept of Grand European Touring by offering first-class European tours to North Americans. By 1961, the company launched its Cosmos arm, which featured affordable, budget-priced European touring for the cost-conscious British traveler. Under the flagship of Sergio Mantegazza, current president and son of Antonio, the company began expanding its markets beyond Great Britain and North America. Starting in the 70s, the company expanded its tour offerings, introducing travelers to more countries than any other tour operator with packages to Africa, USA, Canada, Europe, the South Pacific, and Asia. Today, the Globus family of brands is a global company reaching every corner of the world. Combined, Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways carry about 500,000 passengers a year making the organisation the leading operator of guided touring worldwide. At the core of the company are Antonio’s ideals of passion, hard work, innovation and love for travel. These values are the cornerstone on which Cosmos was built and will continue to grow for generations to come. |
Life on Tour
Accommodation Cosmos hotels are always located in good neighbourhoods, some more centrally located than others in residential areas. Especially in large cities, we sometimes prefer good hotels in residential areas on the outskirts to less desirable or overpriced downtown hotels.
Meals Meals in Europe A full cooked breakfast is provided daily in Britain (except London). In London and on the Continent, buffet breakfast is included daily and consists of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, orange juice, cold and hot milk, cereals, yogurt, two types of bread, croissant, jam, butter, and cold cuts (cheese, ham, salami). Many dinners are also included. They are three-course meals and feature perhaps soup or pasta, a main course with vegetables or salad, and dessert. Regional specialties are often offered. We don’t include hotel dinners where they clash with show times or where dining out at local restaurants is a major attraction. We don’t want you to have paid for a meal that you then skip to take advantage of the best a city has to offer. Your Tour Director knows the local scene and can guide you to restaurants, nightclubs, and other places of entertainment in an affordable price range. Most lunches are not included, and your Tour Director will prove invaluable in showing you where you can lunch inexpensively. He or she will point out small cafés and restaurants where the locals eat. Perhaps you’ll want to sample one of the local cheeses or sausages. Buy some crisp fresh rolls, and wash it all down with inexpensive local wines and beers. Eating “European-style” can be a lot of fun and a truly memorable experience. Meals in North America At most lunch stops, your Tour Director will have information on local restaurants. When your itinerary includes a special event, such as a cruise on Prince William Sound, lunch will be included. Dinnertime is your chance to sample local cuisine. Sometimes your Tour Director will offer an optional dinner outing. At other times, he or she will recommend a restaurant. Years of research have taught us which establishments reliably serve a good choice of dishes at down-to-earth prices. All provided meals are clearly stated CoachesYour Cosmos coach is a quiet smooth-riding high cruiser, equipped with soft, semi-reclining lounge seats, huge pan windows, a high-fidelity sound system, and air-conditioning. There is a no smoking policy enforced on the coach, but there are plenty of opportunities to smoke during the frequent stops. Extra nights before and after your tour |
