Cosmos Tour Reviews
The 1,989 Cosmos Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Cosmos. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 1,989 Cosmos Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Cosmos. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Very good Fatima - Lourdes - Barcelona tour 8
Fatima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain
Tai, SA, Australia, May 2017
Our main purpose of this trip was spending most of our time at Fatima Church and Lourdes in order to absorb the atmosphere of other pilgrimages. Orientation of each place in the afternoon when we arrived allowed us to familiarise ourselves with the big place so we could participate on the event of the first night, but fully involved with all of the read more church activities on the second day.
Another point was both hotels were located about 150 meters from the main entrance, so between the events, we could quickly walk back to the hotel, have a shower, or get changed, or have a rest, or even a diner, then return back to the church to participate with other events in no time. Visiting other different places gave us a more interesting trip.
Another point was both hotels were located about 150 meters from the main entrance, so between the events, we could quickly walk back to the hotel, have a shower, or get changed, or have a rest, or even a diner, then return back to the church to participate with other events in no time. Visiting other different places gave us a more interesting trip.
Spectacular Tour to the midnight sun! 3
Manmohan & Sunita, VIC, Australia, May 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Finland was okay but Norway was interesting with Norcap and Fjords being clearly the highlight. Inclusive breakfasts and dinners were of a high standard. City excursions were interesting but the optional excursion especially the tour of Narvic was not worth the money.
This was my 5th tour with Cosmos, previous tours were in 1987 and 2001. They are fairly hectic at times especially if you go on the optional tours in the evening and there is an early start the next morning. I would highly recommend the optional evening tours as it is a really good way to mix with your fellow group members especially at the folklore read more and dinner evenings. My favourite is the Ziko's grill dinner in Berlin, this is the second or third time I have been there and it is a great fun evening with eating, drinking, singing and dancing. We did not want to leave when it was time to board the coach for the return trip to our hotel and on the coach the singing continued with the CD's played by our tour guide Anita. All the folklore and dinner evenings ended with everyone singing on the coach during the trip back to our hotel.
I found all the meals including breakfast and dinner (when provided) to be very good although some of the hotels were really busy at breakfast time with all the guests that were staying there. Our tour group consisted of people from the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, India, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Hungary (the tour guide) and Italy (the tour driver), so it was a good mix I think. The age range was in the 50's and 60's bracket and we all mixed well together and were one big happy family at the end of the tour and very sorry to go our separate ways.
I found all the meals including breakfast and dinner (when provided) to be very good although some of the hotels were really busy at breakfast time with all the guests that were staying there. Our tour group consisted of people from the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, India, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Hungary (the tour guide) and Italy (the tour driver), so it was a good mix I think. The age range was in the 50's and 60's bracket and we all mixed well together and were one big happy family at the end of the tour and very sorry to go our separate ways.
Wonderful trip. Hotels were good but the included meals left a lot to be desired. Tour guide was very caring and diligent. Actual tour gave us a good overview of France. Most enjoyable.
Global Journeys were very good to deal with. French cuisine was a great disappointment. Vegetarian diet was beyond their expertise. Due to the stated hotel in one place being full we went up market, great. One of the Ibis hotels hardly had enough room for a couple, but overall accommodation was good. The tour guide often departed from the schedule, read more which sometime was a benefit and sometimes was not. We had to pay 35 Euro for a cab for one stop that we skipped that we felt was important, as the one making the schedule also thought. The two bus drivers had incredible skill.
Lots to get through on this trip. Many friends made and our tour guide was helpful. Highlights were St Michel, Nice and the surrounds.
Great Journey on Route 66 with excellent tour director and driver - Excellent Value 11
Highlights of Route 66
Les & Dawn, ACT, Australia, May 2017
Our 16 day journey was really 14 days with only Checkin only on the first day and Checkout only on the last day. We were thrilled with all aspects of our Journey and believe it was excellent value. Starting from day 2 in Chicago the included and optional tours that we took all of expect the Hollywood optional tour were all great. The highlights for read more us were some of our optional extras such as the Sandia Peak Tram which was far better than we expected, the wonderful helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, the Las Vegas the Show was a great dinner and show night despite a few of the actors not being the best match for the character they impersonated.
The Hoover Dam trip was very interesting. In hindsight I may have missed the Warner Studio tour but it was still interesting. After the trip we went to Universal Studios for a day and that is far better. We were very appreciate of the wonderful efforts of both our driver and tour guide who were very professional as well as friendly and extremely willing to help and explain. There were a few minor initial issues with booking details but all bookings worked smoothly. The accommodation was very good for the tour price. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour to others.
The Hoover Dam trip was very interesting. In hindsight I may have missed the Warner Studio tour but it was still interesting. After the trip we went to Universal Studios for a day and that is far better. We were very appreciate of the wonderful efforts of both our driver and tour guide who were very professional as well as friendly and extremely willing to help and explain. There were a few minor initial issues with booking details but all bookings worked smoothly. The accommodation was very good for the tour price. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour to others.
Spectacular scenery. 4
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Sheila , WA, Australia, May 2017
The trip on the whole was definitely worth the money. The scenery was spectacular and I suspect we went at the right time of year. The snow still on the mountains, the ice half melted, not particularly cold and the sky as blue as you could wish for.The guides on various parts of the tour all said the weather was as good as they have seen it, so we felt read more very privileged.
The only thing to be aware of is that there are a number of one night stays and early starts so can be a bit tiring. However doing the train / coach first means that there is plenty of time to relax on the ship. Yvonne at Global Journeys made all the booking process easy and trouble free, even though I live on the opposite side of the country.
The only thing to be aware of is that there are a number of one night stays and early starts so can be a bit tiring. However doing the train / coach first means that there is plenty of time to relax on the ship. Yvonne at Global Journeys made all the booking process easy and trouble free, even though I live on the opposite side of the country.
Great holiday. Highly recommended 4
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Najla, NSW, Australia, May 2017
We had a fabulous time. Our tour director Vedrana, was amazing. She was so informative and knowledgeable about everything we saw. The weather was brilliant, which made all our photos look like postcards. The Rocky mountaineer (Silver Leaf) was fantastic. The girls, Bec, Alex and Hannah, really looked after us. The food and drinks just kept coming. Our read more first day in Banff was picture perfect so we went up on the gondola because Vedrana said the weather wasn't going to be very good the next day (which was the day we were supposed to do the gondola), well the 2nd day in Banff snowed, and we were grateful of 2 things, one that we went up on the gondola the previous day, and two, that we saw it snow. We loved it.
Great holiday, fuss free 3
New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC
Gail, NSW, Australia, May 2017
Great holiday, France tour director had done it all before, and handed out information sheets to all so we knew what was expected, well done. Niagara was amazing, had enough free time in New York to do some exploring. Hotel near central park was in good position, but like some hotels in USA had no fridge or coffee or tea making facilities. Washington read more tour and Philadelphia all excellent. Igor was a great coach driver, as it was coming up to memorial day weekend and extremely busy. We both thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Both our USA tours west and east coast booked through Jemma at Global Journeys, would recommend them, fuss free.
"Switzerland by Train" went far beyond our expectations. In a nutshell - breathtaking scenery, perfect weather, fantastic guide, great group.
First we want to thank Leanne from Global Journeys NZ, who had made our trip run smoothly. She was a well organised person. Every query was answered on the same day, If she couldn't get it, she would dig the information out from the tour operator, so we would feel relief. It wasn't a worry if she was not available, someone from Global Journey's Australia read more provided us the answer. Will certainly go back to Global Journeys for the future trips.
As for the Cosmos tour itself, we felt so delighted. Though it classified as budget tour, we didn't feel that. This was also a well organised tour. The hotels mostly provided 2 queen beds and big rooms. Only 2 were smaller and dated. But it's not a big deal as mostly we spent only 1 night to have a sleep. Along Denver to Las Vegas, on the road, mostly the views were lovely. If some were boring, you could take a nap. At every washroom stop, you would get something beautiful to photo. The included views were so stunning and breathtaking.
This tour would give extra stops for you to take beautiful views. The falls, lakes, mountains, snows,etc. The weather we had on that time were mixed: windy, snowy, cold, warm & burning hot, but we didn't complain as we loved these and we couldn't ask for perfection. A little disappointment was the tour guide always put us on the very back of the hotel isles, so we needed to turn and turn to find our room when we already felt tired, while the others always had better room locations. Anyway we would go back to this tour again maybe in 3 years time. Thank you Global Journeys & Cosmos, you made our holiday beautiful.
As for the Cosmos tour itself, we felt so delighted. Though it classified as budget tour, we didn't feel that. This was also a well organised tour. The hotels mostly provided 2 queen beds and big rooms. Only 2 were smaller and dated. But it's not a big deal as mostly we spent only 1 night to have a sleep. Along Denver to Las Vegas, on the road, mostly the views were lovely. If some were boring, you could take a nap. At every washroom stop, you would get something beautiful to photo. The included views were so stunning and breathtaking.
This tour would give extra stops for you to take beautiful views. The falls, lakes, mountains, snows,etc. The weather we had on that time were mixed: windy, snowy, cold, warm & burning hot, but we didn't complain as we loved these and we couldn't ask for perfection. A little disappointment was the tour guide always put us on the very back of the hotel isles, so we needed to turn and turn to find our room when we already felt tired, while the others always had better room locations. Anyway we would go back to this tour again maybe in 3 years time. Thank you Global Journeys & Cosmos, you made our holiday beautiful.
Enjoyed all the sights 12
New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC with Extended Stay in New York City
Raelene, WA, Northam, May 2017
Enjoyed all the sights I experienced on tour. Accommodation in New York was very good but the standard of the breakfast for $US20 was a disgrace. I feel that breakfast should be included in all tours - American hotels should be put on notice by large companies such as Globus, cost of rooms certainly up there surely this can be factored in. Overall read more I had a wonderful experience seeing a small part of America, thank you to your tour director & courteous driver.
The Irish Explorer was a fantastic trip. Our tour guide Hilary was a hoot and very knowledgeable about all things Irish. Jarek our driver was courteous and fun and ever so considerate, like driving really slow and circling a round a bout at a snails pace so we could all get the perfect photo. It was quite an easy pace tour with not a lot of walking. read more We were blessed with almost perfect weather too. Our days on the bus weren't really long and planned evening meals were at an early time giving those who wanted to kick on into town time to do so.
Our accommodation was either really good or really, really good and close enough to town. Our stops were a decent length - plenty of time to have lunch, find a bathroom and a little explore and shop. Stretches on the bus were no more than 2 hours before a bathroom stop. These stops were always planned in a great place with something to take in. We went many places in these two beautiful countries and most of them had you thinking "I'd like to come back here again". This is a well thought out, easy holiday and I thoroughly recommend it.
Global Journeys web site is a great place to research and compare holidays from many companies. It is so easy to use and the filters are brilliant. Jemma was a fantastic Consultant; gave good suggestions and always quick replying to emails. Thank you Jemma, you'll be hearing from me again for sure for my future travels.
Our accommodation was either really good or really, really good and close enough to town. Our stops were a decent length - plenty of time to have lunch, find a bathroom and a little explore and shop. Stretches on the bus were no more than 2 hours before a bathroom stop. These stops were always planned in a great place with something to take in. We went many places in these two beautiful countries and most of them had you thinking "I'd like to come back here again". This is a well thought out, easy holiday and I thoroughly recommend it.
Global Journeys web site is a great place to research and compare holidays from many companies. It is so easy to use and the filters are brilliant. Jemma was a fantastic Consultant; gave good suggestions and always quick replying to emails. Thank you Jemma, you'll be hearing from me again for sure for my future travels.
Overall good value for money! 3
Eastern Us & Canada Grand Vacation
Ah Khiang & Sau Chee, WA, Australia, May 2017
The tour was fast paced, which was what we wanted. A good bird's eye view of the eastern seaboard of North America. We particularly enjoyed Montreal, Niagara Falls, Washington and the visit to an Amish home. The tour director, Michael Gibbs, was excellent, so too was the driver Don. Overall good value for money!
This was our 2nd Cosmos trip [previously we travelled on Route 66] We had a fantastic tour director and driver on our 1st tour, so we wondered whether this could be replicated. It certainly was, our guide Ken and driver Randy worked beautifully together. Ken was a keen nature lover, so gave us in-depth explanations of the flora and fauna along the route. read more We were given a day by day trip planner, so we knew exactly what we were doing daily, and the arrival and departure times.
Yosemite and the Grand Canyon were trip highlights, but the quaint towns [and shopping] along the way were great too. Las Vegas also has a lot to offer besides gambling! All hotels were of an acceptable standard, the beds always comfy, and the free continental breakfasts at some were enough to satisfy! Most on our tour were over 55, but a family, a young married couple, and a gay couple also gelled into a cohesive group! A thoroughly enjoyable trip at an affordable price!
Yosemite and the Grand Canyon were trip highlights, but the quaint towns [and shopping] along the way were great too. Las Vegas also has a lot to offer besides gambling! All hotels were of an acceptable standard, the beds always comfy, and the free continental breakfasts at some were enough to satisfy! Most on our tour were over 55, but a family, a young married couple, and a gay couple also gelled into a cohesive group! A thoroughly enjoyable trip at an affordable price!
Overall, it was quite good, rating 8/10 except the mix up re: transfer from Frankfurt airport to hotel. and at one hotel, the aircon not working. I would recommend Cosmos to my friends, good value for money. We will book our next Cosmos holiday with Global Journeys.
Now for something completely different! 4
Jessie & Jake, QLD, Australia, May 2017
Wonderful people, flawless natural scenery and new cuisine experiences! I would do this tour again and again (and maybe never come home!) The Norwegian Fjords are simply stunning!
Wonderful trip through the Golden West 2
Golden West Adventure
Jennifer & David, NSW, Australia, May 2017
We booked this Globus tour because it offered us time to do our own thing during the trip. We were not disappointed, the tour inclusions gave us a good insight into each location but allowed us sufficient time to see things we wanted to see. We travelled during May and has terrific weather except for one very cold day at the Grand Canyon. The group read more we travelled with were a very friendly lot from five countries but were mostly Australians. The Tour Director Deanna and driver Jason were exceptional, offering great advice about every location we stopped at. They couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely travel with Globus again and have already recommended this tour company to others.
Well organised tour through the West Coast 2
Golden West Adventure
Geoff & Mary, Queensland, Australia, May 2017
Excellent support from Global Journeys. Good time of the year to travel May / June. Visits the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam. Think about stopping over in Honolulu on the way home for a little R & R.
