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An amazing tour of Ireland with a wonderful tour leader Bob. He was just so knowledgeable of every aspect of Irish culture, history and geography. Our 8 day tour crammed in so many highlights and although every day was full of new sights we never felt rushed. The hotels were of a reasonable standard (3 to 4 star) and mainly in very convenient locations. ...read more Fellow tour members were very friendly and everyone seemed to get on well. Thoroughly recommended if you want to see Ireland’s highlights without the hassle of driving.
The accommodation for this trip was fair to good, what we expected. Our guide Brad was excellent and very knowledgeable, he shared lots of interesting things with us about the people and places. The scenery was spectacular and the optional excursions we went on were very good.
This was a very fast tour of Germany with lots of places visited and lots of walking. Not really suitable for anyone with walking difficulties as some of the sites had large number of steps. Most of the hotels were fine apart from the one in East Berlin which was in a seedy area and was extremely basic. It was a 2 night stop which would have been much ...read more better in a decent hotel. There was nothing provided other than linen and towels and the rooms were extremely small. Maybe Cosmos should look at accommodation in West Berlin for this tour. The same applies to the hotel in Munich which was the only other 2 night stay. It was a long way from the city involving a train and a bus to get back to the hotel.
The tour guide was very professional and informative and knew a lot about the areas we visited. Some lovely medieval towns which were the highlight of the trip for us. Booking through Global Journeys was easy and I would book through them again for our next trip. Not sure whether we would go with Cosmos again (this was our 9th tour with them) as the service (no porterage) has certainly dropped since the pandemic and some of the hotels leave a lot to be desired.
The tour guide was very professional and informative and knew a lot about the areas we visited. Some lovely medieval towns which were the highlight of the trip for us. Booking through Global Journeys was easy and I would book through them again for our next trip. Not sure whether we would go with Cosmos again (this was our 9th tour with them) as the service (no porterage) has certainly dropped since the pandemic and some of the hotels leave a lot to be desired.
This trip through Milan and the lakes district provided so many highlights. It is such a picturesque area and well worth visiting. Cosmos tours did a great job of putting in so much of the area for us to see. From coaches, ferries and cable car rides. Accommodation was always at its best except for the Lake Como accommodation. This needs to be reviewed ...read more for future travellers.
We had great communication with Sam from Global Journeys and hopefully this continues for all future enquiries.
We had great communication with Sam from Global Journeys and hopefully this continues for all future enquiries.
Cosmos Scenic Switzerland by Train is a great way to see all the best that Switzerland has to offer in a short time. Everything is taken care of and their host guide was both informative and knowledgeable. You'll travel 1st class on all the train journeys and the overnight accommodation hotels are all within 15 minutes walk from the train stations. ...read more The optional excursions were excellent and I highly recommend doing these. Overall a fantastic trip in all respects.
There were 48 on the coach yet it was always on schedule and it was a relaxed pace tour. Hotels varied but only one was a bit underwhelming. Tour leader Beatrix is not Norwegian but had great knowledge. The highlights were unquestionably the 3-4 days at fjords. We took an extra night in Oslo which was worth it.
The booking experience with Global Journeys was very smooth and the post-booking support was excellent. The tour was run by Cosmos. The tour leader was very friendly and responsible, keeping everyone aware of the tour itinerary and timing but was lacking knowledge of the toured cities and areas. He wasn't a local in Scandinavia. So we were not given ...read more much suggestions on what to do during the free time. The local tour guides were a mix, some were good and some were ordinary. I guess with such a big tour group of 42, it was difficult for the one tour guide to manage. The coach driver was perfect, with very good driving skills and helping with luggage and people getting on/off. The hotels were not in good locations, need to take public transport or taxi to/return from touring the cities. A fair bit of time was wasted. Most of the hotels were lower 3-star. The welcome dinner was ordinary and the farewell dinner was poor. It gave everyone on-tour a rather poor perception. Overall, we did enjoy the tour with the beautiful sceneries and different kinds of local food.
This had been a trip we had planned before covid, although not using Cosmos. I am so glad we changed our operator. Alma, our tour director and Bruce our driver were some of the best we have ever had. Passionate and so knowledgeable about their country, and nothing was too much trouble. The Rockies by road was excellent and nothing like pulling up quickly ...read more and reversing to catch those glimpses of the locals. We were lucky to see so much wildlife and the weather was perfect! Well organised and the itinerary flowed well.
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16 June, 2020
Healthy and Safe Travel: Cosmos’ On-Trip Assurance programIn response to current times and with the safety and comfort of their guests having the highest priority, Cosmos have established their worldwide On-Trip Assurance program. This ensures enhanced protocols and procedures are practised on each trip so that guests can travel confidently and...
30 October, 2019
Guests Share Praise for Cosmos’ Tour Directors & DriversCosmos brings a range of hassle-free holidays to destinations across Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the UK, North America and South America. Their itineraries take care of all the necessities from comfy stays to the must-sees, with plenty of freedom to holiday the way you please....
26 September, 2018
Introducing Cosmos Lite – A More Independent Style of TouringIf you are looking for the features of a guided tour but want free time to explore each destination you visit independently, you will love the new Cosmos Lite itineraries. On a Cosmos Lite holiday your city to city transportation, comfortable accommodation and daily breakfasts are all...
Cosmos Tour FAQ's Frequently asked questions for those considering travelling with Cosmos
When can I expect to get my travel documents?
Cosmos provide e-documents (electronic docs) as an eco-friendly alternative to printed travel documents to strengthen their commitment to environmental sustainability. Three to four weeks prior to take off (once full payment and emergency contacts have been received) we will email through your documents. ...read more Am I expected to pay gratuities?
Gratuities are not included in the trip price and are discretionary. Cosmos offers you the ability to pre-pay your Tour Director and Driver gratuities before departure in select destinations. A base per-person gratuity rate is calculated for each holiday in North America, South America, Africa, and Asia to conveniently...read more provide gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver. Local Guides and other personnel, however, are not covered in this amount. You can pre-purchase gratuities at the time of booking or they can be added after you've already booked up until the final payment due date.Note: Tips to Local Guides are included in pre-paid gratuities in South America. Europe, Australia and New Zealand tours are not eligible for pre-paid gratuities, but you are welcome to offer tips directly on tour.
How much luggage can I bring?
Our coaches (and often your airline carrier) limit passengers to one 22kg suitcase per person. Your airline may also have other restrictions relating to the size of luggage. A good rule of thumb is suitcases with a maximum size of 76 x 53 x 28cm and 30 x 28 x 14cm for hand luggage. Don’t forget the tags...read more – even on hand luggage – so they can always find their way home. Can I book optional excursions before travel?
Sure can. You can lock away the options that jumps off the page and puts a shiver of excitement down your spine between 90 and 4 days prior to your tour start date. We will provide you with more details once your booking is confirmed.What is SafetyNet Protection?
Cosmos is dedicated to ensuring your trip is worry and hassle free, even when booking. Should you be uncertain what your commitments will be leading up to your departure, Cosmos offer an optional SafetyNet Protection policy for an additional fee. We've provided more details on ...read more class="u-link" target="_blank">SafetyNet Protection hereWill I be travelling with people from other countries?
Cosmos is an international company. As such, you will be travelling with like-minded enthusiasts from countries as diverse as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as Europe and Asia regions.What are the standard bed configurations?
Every effort is made to reserve only twin-bedding room. Occasionally, some hotels will only provide double-bedded rooms. These rooms will be allocated to couples where possible. If your preference is for a double bed, please request this at time of booking. Please note that as Cosmos do not own the hotels, and...read more it is the hotels themselves that undertake the room allocation, double rooms are only a request and cannot be guaranteed.Is there Wi-Fi on the coach?
Cosmos coaches offer free wireless internet connection whilst touring. This allows you to browse online and share your experience with your friends and family back home. Please note that free wireless availability in coaches is not offered on local coaches used for transfers or occasionally for sightseeing tours....read more Wireless service is also not available in some countries and certain regions that do not have Wi-Fi service coverage. Downloading is not available on the coaches but you can do this in the hotels. Please check with the hotel reception or concierge where the free Wi-Fi is located in each hotel.Do Cosmos provide transfers?
Airport transfers can be added to your reservation with Cosmos at an additional cost. Airport transfers for Cosmos are often group transfers operated by motorcoach and may have pre-set departures times. Missed transfers are non-refundable. Transfers are not provided in North America. Terms & Conditions All the boring small print. We recommend you read them, as no one likes surprises!
- Please read Cosmos Terms & Conditions (Operator Website)
- Please also read Global Journeys' Terms & Conditions if you haven't already.
