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.
Canadian Rockies & Alaska Inside Passage Cruise 2
The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Ian & Melly, QLD, Australia, May 2017
This tour was by coach from Vancouver all the way through the Rockies and back. We believe we saw more of the interesting countryside & smaller towns between Vancouver & Banff, with stops for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea than if we had travelled by the Rocky Mountaineer train. The scenery through the mountains was beautiful. Lake Louise & Maligne read more Lake were still frozen over due to Spring being colder this year.
Our hotels were generally very good, only let down by the Sandman Hotel Vancouver and Marmot Hotel Jasper. Although no breakfasts were included originally in this tour, a complimentary breakfast was included for the 2 days we were at the Listel Hotel Whistler, which was a nice surprise.
Our tour director Sandra provided useful information on the major towns and their attractions we stopped at. We would have liked to have had more information about the history of the smaller towns, their people and what they do to make a living in some of these isolated areas. The coach used during the whole trip was brand new and our driver JP was excellent.
Our cruise to Alaska was on the Holland America Lines MS Volendam. Our cabin attendants were very friendly and efficient. Meals at dinner were interesting some nights, as the servings for starters or mains were quite small, although you could ask for seconds. The entertainment provided on the ship was ok. Disembarkation from the ship was well organised and went smoothly for us. Thank you to Madeline at Global Journeys for all her assistance with our booking and questions we asked prior to our departure.
Our hotels were generally very good, only let down by the Sandman Hotel Vancouver and Marmot Hotel Jasper. Although no breakfasts were included originally in this tour, a complimentary breakfast was included for the 2 days we were at the Listel Hotel Whistler, which was a nice surprise.
Our tour director Sandra provided useful information on the major towns and their attractions we stopped at. We would have liked to have had more information about the history of the smaller towns, their people and what they do to make a living in some of these isolated areas. The coach used during the whole trip was brand new and our driver JP was excellent.
Our cruise to Alaska was on the Holland America Lines MS Volendam. Our cabin attendants were very friendly and efficient. Meals at dinner were interesting some nights, as the servings for starters or mains were quite small, although you could ask for seconds. The entertainment provided on the ship was ok. Disembarkation from the ship was well organised and went smoothly for us. Thank you to Madeline at Global Journeys for all her assistance with our booking and questions we asked prior to our departure.
We had an awesome time in Europe! This was made possible by two wonderful people, the Coach Driver Oscar - for making us feel safe and secure with his exceptional driving skills and loading/unloading our luggage! and the Tour Director Patrizia Weijring for making us feel like a family from day 1 - from organizing our hotel room keys in every destination read more even before we arrived at the hotels, taking last minute changes in our optional excursions, making sure everyone was safely on board, taking care of our dietary requirements as well as going beyond her call of duty of finding our lost property by locating and organizing it to be delivered to our next hotel! Her humour and smile made our journey in the Coach much easier! She is an amazing person and an asset to Cosmos. Please pass our warm wishes to Patrizia and Oscar.
A taste of Thailand 3
Alan & Pamela, NSW, Australia, May 2017
This trip provided us with a comprehensive insight into the country its people, its history and the contrast between the Australian and Thai way of life. Mr Perez our guide was very knowledgeable on all aspects of his country and its history and was also a very good organizer and handled all the different visitor needs very well. One suggestion we read more would make to Cosmos is that they include a visit to see the Elephants in this tour as they have been a big part of life in Thailand all through history.
Excellent Tour! 1
Manmohan & Sunita, VIC, Australia, May 2017
We had a very good time. Both the tour director and driver were excellent. The tour was fantastic with incredible sights, wonderful scenery and history thrown in to appreciate and inspire.
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The tour guide was extremely helpful and very friendly. The driver was well skilled and went out of his way to help with our drop-offs and pick-ups i.e he would drive as close as possible to the venue so we didn't have to walk very far from and to the bus, particularly when it was very cold or raining.
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1. The hotel in Copenhagen was too far from the city and the hotel restaurant had a very limited menu consequently most people on day one had to catch public transport into the city to have some dinner. Similarly with the hotel in Stockholm. Many people on the tour stayed extra nights and there were no restaurants or cafes around. The hotel was next to the domestic airport and there was a lot of traffic noise. I suggest in cases where travelers have to find their own meals, hotels should be within walking distance of a choice of cafes or restaurants, considering many people have limited choices because of food allergies.
2. Many of the hotels did not have tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms which was disappointing. A couple of hotels had tea and coffee making facilities on another floor consequently we couldn't relax in our rooms before or after dinner with a cup of tea. A few of the tour group were disappointed about this, particularly on long days when everyone was fairly tired.
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1. The hotel in Copenhagen was too far from the city and the hotel restaurant had a very limited menu consequently most people on day one had to catch public transport into the city to have some dinner. Similarly with the hotel in Stockholm. Many people on the tour stayed extra nights and there were no restaurants or cafes around. The hotel was next to the domestic airport and there was a lot of traffic noise. I suggest in cases where travelers have to find their own meals, hotels should be within walking distance of a choice of cafes or restaurants, considering many people have limited choices because of food allergies.
2. Many of the hotels did not have tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms which was disappointing. A couple of hotels had tea and coffee making facilities on another floor consequently we couldn't relax in our rooms before or after dinner with a cup of tea. A few of the tour group were disappointed about this, particularly on long days when everyone was fairly tired.
Great trip through Israel and the side trip to Jordan (mainly Petra) was excellent. 8
Biblical Israel with Jordan (Protestant Itinerary)
Carol, NSW , Australia, May 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour of Israel and the tour director was fun and entertaining. Our tour left our hotel by 7.45 each morning and didn't return until around 6'ish so it was quite hectic. I would have appreciated if the tour was a day longer with a free day or half day to do my own thing. All breakfasts and dinners were all included in the tour read more cost which was really good.
I was disappointed in the optional excursion to the Dead Sea as this a part of the trip I was really looking forward to but by the time we had lunch and spent time shopping (which none of us were really keen to do) we only had 1 hour to enjoy our experience of the Dead Sea. Also, and my fault entirely, I didn't realise how religious the tour was going to be. I thought there would be a bit of religion as were visiting the Holy Land but it was full on with quite a few extremely religious people on the tour. I should maybe have booked an historical or archaeological tour.
Petra in Jordan was fantastic, but again, my travelling buddies and I, would have enjoyed an extra day in Petra.
I was disappointed in the optional excursion to the Dead Sea as this a part of the trip I was really looking forward to but by the time we had lunch and spent time shopping (which none of us were really keen to do) we only had 1 hour to enjoy our experience of the Dead Sea. Also, and my fault entirely, I didn't realise how religious the tour was going to be. I thought there would be a bit of religion as were visiting the Holy Land but it was full on with quite a few extremely religious people on the tour. I should maybe have booked an historical or archaeological tour.
Petra in Jordan was fantastic, but again, my travelling buddies and I, would have enjoyed an extra day in Petra.
Action packed adventure.... enjoyed the National Parks, cities excellent insight to USA 6
Trans-American Adventure
Ross & Sandra, New Zealand, May 2017
The fellow travelers were a good mix, lot of laughs and friendships made my most. We did all but one of the Optionals and enjoyed them all. In regard to the weather it is changeable all over the world so always pack thermals and dress with layers. Disappointed that there was no return bus from the Mall of America this was an inclusion of the tour. People read more had to get 2 trains to return back or taxis. Seat rotation was up to Jason's discretion hence some people got the front seats others were moved out of sequence and missed the front seats twice. Very disappointed and saddened for the elderly people who missed the front seat.
Mystery of China enlightened. 1
Maria, SA, Australia, May 2017
Enjoyed the tour immensely. Would recommend to others who are curious about China. The tour took in the icons of China but was a lot more as it revealed how far China has progressed and how fast that progression is continuing. The Crane (mechanical) is certainly the bird emblem. Our national tour guide - Ivy - was absolutely brilliant and made sure read more we all enjoyed everything on offer.
Thoroughly loved this tour and my tour guide Philip Walker was great as was our driver Jay (Nick name). The tour offered a lot of history about Texas and New Orleans. If your looking for a tour that offers you with a tonne of stuff to do and see then this is the tour for you. History buffs and travellers looking for information about Texas should pick read more this tour to do. Totally enjoyable. Would do again.
A great trip exploring Slovenia and Croatia 1
Scenic Slovenia & Croatia
Chris & Royce, VIC, Australia, May 2017
A well organised trip. Thank you Yvonne for your attention to detail and your communication with us through out the planning stage.
The tour was perfect in every way..amazing scenery and very well organised by Hannah at Global Journeys. Our Tour Director Mihaela went above and beyond in her efforts to make this enjoyable for everyone on the tour.
The mountain roads, the train journeys and the optional excursions were fantastic to experience.
The mountain roads, the train journeys and the optional excursions were fantastic to experience.
Very well organised from the start with Georgie Walpole at Global Journeys always on hand to answer questions, as this was our first coach tour. Our tour director Sharon was excellent, knowledgeable and kept the tour going smoothly. She went out of her way to be helpful. The driver, Janusz was also fantastic. The tour was paced well, with enough free read more time to do our own thing. We saw so many beautiful sights and felt it was well worth the cost.
Heart of the Rockies 4
Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Teresa & Lisa, NSW, Australia, May 2017
The tour was good overall. The scenery of the rocky mountain was breathtaking, the mountains were covered with snow. The highlight for Lisa and I was the helicopter ride over the Rockies, though was a bit scary when the helicopter dipped down, it flew very close to the mountain top. Riding on the icefield was a new experience. We all got on well as read more a group.
The only negative aspect of the trip was no breakfast included especially there weren't any toaster in the hotels to make toast when we had to be on the road early in the morning. The tour guide did explain that it would have cost more if breakfast was included. I think most people wouldn't have minded to pay extra!
The cruising in Alaska was good. The Holland America Line staff were very efficient and friendly especially the embark and disembark procedures. I thought the on shore excursions were generally expensive in US currency. The entertainment on the ship was ordinary, shopping was pretty good and cheap. The view of the glacier bay was stunning.
The only negative aspect of the trip was no breakfast included especially there weren't any toaster in the hotels to make toast when we had to be on the road early in the morning. The tour guide did explain that it would have cost more if breakfast was included. I think most people wouldn't have minded to pay extra!
The cruising in Alaska was good. The Holland America Line staff were very efficient and friendly especially the embark and disembark procedures. I thought the on shore excursions were generally expensive in US currency. The entertainment on the ship was ordinary, shopping was pretty good and cheap. The view of the glacier bay was stunning.
Great title 2
Jo, NSW, Australia, Apr 2017
Loved every minute of this tour. Saw lots of Italy and its lifestyles from quiet Tuscany to busy Naples. Our tour guide Ursula was amazing. Great trip around beautiful Italy.
Exciting, stimulating trip, loved so much of it, especially arrival in Munich to blanket of snow in spring. Each country had something new to offer. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
Great snapshot of Spain and Portugal 2
Lisa , VIC, Australia, Apr 2017
I really enjoyed this tour- well organised itinerary and helpful tour guide. There were some long travel days but they were usually broken up with visits to various medieval towns. Hotels were fairly comfortable, some were a bit old but nearly all were in good locations. The group was a mix of couples, families and single travellers. Overall a very enjoyable tour.
We always book online and have found our trips run very well. Flights and tours go together without problems. Tour itself run perfectly with Ken Hartman at the helm. Perfect time to travel as weather was good and the snow was still melting in places.
A very well organised tour travelling through the Balkans 10
Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
Linda & Kingsley, QLD, Australia, Apr 2017
A very well organised tour travelling through the Balkans. Beautiful scenery, incredible history and enchanting folklore. The meals including the themed/organised dinners were entertaining and plentiful and never rushed. The tour itself was well planned and a good pace, we also had ample time to explore with the included activities, optional tours and read more on our own. We were pleasantly surprised at the standard of all the hotels on this tour as we were expecting 3 star but actually stayed in 4-5 star in great city locations.
Our tour director, Orshi, was excellent, she was a young Romanian lady who not only did a wonderful and professional commentary throughout our tour, she also told us of her life as a child growing up in communist Romania. Our driver Bollage was incredible and he made us feel very safe as he skillfully maneuvered his coach along some narrow, steep and winding roads.
A huge thank you to Georgie at Global Journeys for not only booking this amazing tour for us, but Georgie also organised our documentation much earlier than normal as we were leaving Australia two months before the commencement of our tour. Georgie also went out of her way to follow up our past travellers membership which we were having trouble obtaining.
Our tour director, Orshi, was excellent, she was a young Romanian lady who not only did a wonderful and professional commentary throughout our tour, she also told us of her life as a child growing up in communist Romania. Our driver Bollage was incredible and he made us feel very safe as he skillfully maneuvered his coach along some narrow, steep and winding roads.
A huge thank you to Georgie at Global Journeys for not only booking this amazing tour for us, but Georgie also organised our documentation much earlier than normal as we were leaving Australia two months before the commencement of our tour. Georgie also went out of her way to follow up our past travellers membership which we were having trouble obtaining.
Great Tour with Some Fantastic Travellers 2
Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri
Darryl & Jenne, WA, Australia, Apr 2017
Our experience with Global Journeys was excellent. Hannah kept us up to date with our booking and our paperwork arrived well before we departed which meant we could check it over and research optional tours. Cosmos was also very good and we were lucky enough to have a group of travellers that got on extremely well and we now have several contacts in read more the USA and Canada. The tour inclusions were excellent and well planned. A couple of the hotels were a little out of the way but that is to be expected with a budget tour operator. We would definitely use Global Journeys again and have already recommended them to friends.
The pace was fast but that was expected. The tour guide was knowledgeable, professional and experienced. I enjoyed the trip and gained a wonderful insight into the area.
