Cosmos Tour Reviews
The 1984 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.
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Had a wonderful time on the tour 2
Wendy Maher, Australia, Oct 2012
Had a wonderful time on the tour. We had a very large tour group of 48 people so well done to our tour director Patricia who was enthusiastic and had us all laughing a lot. Rocco our driver drove us expertly wherever we went and with a good sense of humour. We met some wonderful people and made new friends. Highlights for us at this time of the year read more were we got to see the Christmas markets and decorations in Austria, snow on the nearby hills and on the side of the road. We experienced dinner on the sidewalk in Rome, delicious kebabs at another little place in Athens. We took a river cruise down the Seine. We found that by taking only some of the optional excursions and doing some of our own we were able to experience a city better. Many of the optional excursions were too rushed especially the dinners and the Vatican, our tour guide was not one of the best. This tour doesn't visit the Eiffel tower - only stops for a photo. Travel time to Spain for only 2 days in Barcelona was a bit draining and nor does the tour see any of Nice which was disappointing. The tour doesn't stay long enough in Florence, only a few hours as arrival is quite late the previous evening. Four days of travel time including more than 48 hours on a ferry to see Athens was a definite low light. To get a better experience I would recommend combining a few different tours rather than one big one. Most of our hotels were close to the city and in some cases right in the centre which was good as its dark by 5.00pm at this time of year.
Professional tour guide kept us safe and informed 2
Pat Luscombe, Australia, Oct 2012
I thought the Niagara Falls stay was a little too long, the coach had WiFi which was a bonus. Hard to really judge the tour as we were evacuated from New York due to Super Storm Sandy. The tour guide kept us informed and made sure that we all departed to the tour safely. The tour guide was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and very approachable.
Not enough space to tell you how much we enjoyed our tours 4
Darryll Kennedy & Lynette Gibbs, Australia, Oct 2012
The England Scotland Heritage tour was an eye opener and as luck had it the weather put on a perfect show for the eight days we traveled. We loved England & Scotland and will go back one day to finish looking at what we missed, especially Scotland where a lot of my heritage is. Totally recommend it 100%. The All About Europe tour (previously named read more European Masterpiece) on the other hand was another story, absolutely flat stick from start to finish.
Our tour director Chris Muffett was excellent. Once everyone settled in to the tour and realized what an honest gentleman he was. Cosmos or most Tour Companies treat their Tour Directors with a sort of light contempt (my opinion) as they work damn hard and take on board the whingers and flack, short tempers and also put up with poorer accommodation in some instances. Around 14 countries in 27 days, 8000 km and 47 people, plus director and driver. Donato our Italian Driver was polite, courteous and an excellent driver. He looked after our luggage and extra's without one complaint.
The tour was mind blowing and overwhelming in the same breath. When you study history at school (52 years ago as we did), then to see it in real life was a sight and experience in a league of its own. To finish up with I got sick in Venice and for the last 10 days was battling the flu of some sort. I still finished and missed only a few things, but kept up with the tour. Would not have stopped for anything. Just to close I will give you an idea of how the tour ended up. Our last meal in Amsterdam was in a Michelin Star restaurant. We convinced our Chris & Donato to have dinner with us where we could thank them for their assistance, direction and above all honesty.
At Calais when we left Europe there was only one person out of 47 that did not either shake hands or hug and kiss either of them. We all arrived back at our hotel in London and once again all 47 people before going our own way said goodbyes with tears and hugs. I can honestly say that after 27 days of living in each others face there were 47 friends at the end. Once again thank you to Chris our Tour Director and a very special thank you to Michelle, of Global Journeys who organised our trip in less than a month, with very short notice and not one hitch or hiccup in the 6 weeks we travelled. Our accommodation in England was excellent and transfers were all looked after. That's about the shortest way I can describe and thank you for our holiday. Thanks a million. (Ed. Itinerary amended slightly in 2019)
Our tour director Chris Muffett was excellent. Once everyone settled in to the tour and realized what an honest gentleman he was. Cosmos or most Tour Companies treat their Tour Directors with a sort of light contempt (my opinion) as they work damn hard and take on board the whingers and flack, short tempers and also put up with poorer accommodation in some instances. Around 14 countries in 27 days, 8000 km and 47 people, plus director and driver. Donato our Italian Driver was polite, courteous and an excellent driver. He looked after our luggage and extra's without one complaint.
The tour was mind blowing and overwhelming in the same breath. When you study history at school (52 years ago as we did), then to see it in real life was a sight and experience in a league of its own. To finish up with I got sick in Venice and for the last 10 days was battling the flu of some sort. I still finished and missed only a few things, but kept up with the tour. Would not have stopped for anything. Just to close I will give you an idea of how the tour ended up. Our last meal in Amsterdam was in a Michelin Star restaurant. We convinced our Chris & Donato to have dinner with us where we could thank them for their assistance, direction and above all honesty.
At Calais when we left Europe there was only one person out of 47 that did not either shake hands or hug and kiss either of them. We all arrived back at our hotel in London and once again all 47 people before going our own way said goodbyes with tears and hugs. I can honestly say that after 27 days of living in each others face there were 47 friends at the end. Once again thank you to Chris our Tour Director and a very special thank you to Michelle, of Global Journeys who organised our trip in less than a month, with very short notice and not one hitch or hiccup in the 6 weeks we travelled. Our accommodation in England was excellent and transfers were all looked after. That's about the shortest way I can describe and thank you for our holiday. Thanks a million. (Ed. Itinerary amended slightly in 2019)
Exceptional tour guide. Compliments all round 1
Cathryn Kennedy & Allan Nothnagel, Australia, Oct 2012
Excellent tour guide and driver and interesting mix of fellow passengers. Optional tours mostly good value; most hotels good; included meals sometimes a let down. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable experience, due in most part to our exceptional tour guide (thanks Iris). Compliments all round. Good service from Global Journeys. Could not book extra night read more in one hotel through Cosmos (via Global Journeys), but easily able to do it myself on internet.
Thank you for an absolutely fabulous holiday 2
The British Isles in Depth
Meryl Julum, Australia, Oct 2012
I did the last British Isles In Depth tour of the season and had an absolutely fabulous holiday. The tour guide Matthew and driver Dai were the best. The accommodation was fabulous and we were lucky enough to have the best group of people to enjoy our holiday with. The itinerary was excellent. This was my fifth cosmos tour and have enjoyed every one read more of them so much that I am planning to combine 5 tours next year. I will not travel with any other group. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Very well organised and planned 3
Mark Davidson & David Bromley, Australia, Oct 2012
The tour was excellent, very well organised and planned. All the locations visited were wonderful and memorable. The staff on the tour were very friendly, experienced and efficient, even offering after hours transport when located in out-of-the-way locations and included ample advice on suggested local activities outside the organised tour. Accommodation read more was of a consistent standard with some quite basic hotels but still very comfortable and restful. Also we had a great fun on the tour and enjoyed travelling with the vast mix of other tour participants. Thank you very much Georgie for your excellent organisation and assisting us with booking the tour. Many thanks.
Surprising that the cost was so low for the experience we had 1
Moira Parr, Australia, Oct 2012
The tour was better than expected. The places the group visited were extraordinary. The tour guide was excellent - well informed, considerate and very professional. Accommodation was excellent. Overall, it was surprising that the cost of the tour was so low for the standard we experienced. Most definitely, I would recommend Cosmos.
Katie and I both enjoyed this tour. The accommodation was overall good, some hotels were much better than others. We had a last minute tour guide who was excellent. Katie speaks fluent Spanish and commented 'I have never heard a Spaniard speak such good, clear English.' His knowledge of Morocco was also excellent. The coach was great as was our driver read more and apprentice driver. All of the city tour guides were also excellent. I wish I could go again as Morocco was an amazing experience.
I loved the tour but pace abit too fast 1
Focus on Scandinavia
Elizabeth Shalders, Australia, Oct 2012
I loved the tour but some of the stops were too short when there was a lot to see. I recorded this on my feedback sheet at the end of the tour. Tour guide and driver deserve medals!
Tour was what I had expected and met all my expectations 1
The Best of Britain & Ireland
Joyce Yiu, Australia, Oct 2012
The tour was what I had expected and met all my expectations. Tour guide director was very informative and with plenty of knowledge to share with the tour group. His name was Ian Walker and he made the tour very memorable as he was patient with the group and always approachable.
Weather in October was just perfect for touring 1
Margaret Adamson, Australia, Oct 2012
Germany is such a beautiful country. Cosmos took us to all the number one tourist attractions at each location. The hotels exceeded our expectations. The weather in October was just perfect for touring.
Overall the tour exceeded our expectations 1
Margaret Adamson, Australia, Oct 2012
Our Tour Director was very average. Some extra time in Nuremberg to enter the Court House would be nice. Overall the tour exceeded our expectations. Cosmos took us to all the number one highlights associated with the stops. We are booking another Cosmos Tour for 2013 and will recommend Cosmos to all our friends. Great job!
Found it extremely difficult in New York to find Gluten Free food 1
Eastern US & Canada Grand Vacation with Extended Stay in New York City
Katelyn Hocking & Natalie O'Keefe, Australia, Oct 2012
We had a good time, I (Katelyn) found it extremely difficult in New York to find Gluten Free food as no one knew what it was and requested on the trip that a fridge be put in our room so that I could buy a few things to put in it since I struggled so much. Frank tried his best to accommodate this. Apart from that we had a good time.
Fantastic trip. Was on the go but loved everything. John our tour director and Jason our driver were both fantastic. Would definitely go for another tour with Cosmos.
Great choice of places to visit & activities. Most of all an absolutely fantastic tour director Rae. She is witty, very knowledgeable, great organiser & tactful and in fact lovable at the same time. Not kidding. And because of Rae's people skills, everyone was on time to board the coach at every stop & this means there was no delay at all in reaching read more our destination. Check in and baggage to room went amazingly smooth. Kudos to Rae and not forgetting the driver too. And compounded with excellent scenery and weather the tour is rated excellent!
Better than I had imagined 1
Jacqueline Radan, Australia, Oct 2012
The Cosmos 27 day tour was better than I had imagined. Our tour director, Xenia, was absolutely fantastic. She was informative, funny, caring and incredibly organized which made our tour one that I will always remember with great fondness. It was a very busy tour, lots of walking and plenty of variety. I thought the optional excursions were well researched read more and very much appreciated by all who participated. Loved every country we visited, the history, the uniqueness, the people, the food. I thought the daily distances in the bus were manageable and I appreciated the rest stops along the way. A 27 day tour gives tourists opportunity to get to know each other and enjoy each others company. This we did extremely well and much to my delight, I have made some lifelong friends. Things to consider - the hotel in Bordeaux, really disappointing. The ferry trip to Greece - too long, isn't there a boat that takes less time? Then we could spend more time in San Merino. Maybe an extra night or extra time in Florence. Honestly, a great tour, an excellent tour director who really knew her stuff. Thank you Georgina, thank you Cosmos, thank you Xenia. I would definitely recommend you all to my friends, family and work colleagues. I will be travelling in the future and I will definitely use your services again. Thanks. (Ed. Itinerary amended slightly and name changed from European Masterpiece to All About Europe in 2019)
I will always book through Frances as she is kind and supportive. Overall it was a great experience. Many thanks to Frances/Noel and the people I met on the coach. It's hard when you haven't travelled alone before and all these expections. I appreciate your services and being open to feedback.
We would DEFINITELY go with Cosmos again 1
Susie, Australia, Sep 2012
We were initially a bit nervous about taking a tour as we had heard stories from other people/reviews. However, the tour was wonderful and we were lucky to have really great people in our tour of 48. We all got along really well. The tour director (Marianna) and bus driver (Antonio) were a great team. Marianna was very knowledgeable and helpful, she read more would point out a few main points for us to explore during our free time. We would definitely recommend the tour to first timers as it was a great way to see Europe in a short amount of time and some of the lesser known places were real gems we wouldn't have discovered. It was so good to skip the queues too! The local guides also really added to the experience as we got to hear the history behind the sites which we wouldn't have if we just did the trip ourselves. A few of the hotels were not that great but on the whole we can't complain. At times the tour felt a bit quick, but overall the pace was great. The optional tours did add up, but really enjoyed them to bond with our group and to see more than just the main attractions. A shame that one of the Eiffel tower lifts were broken so we didn't get the optional excursion to go up the Eiffel tower. Our coach was really comfortable and you could definitely feel the lack of space when we boarded the local buses. We would DEFINITELY go with Cosmos again as we didn't have to worry about bookings etc. Georgie from Global Journeys was really helpful and answered all our questions.
All aspects of this bus tour were very good - the tour leader and bus driver were supremely professional; the hotels (and their beds) were very comfortable, the activities and sightseeing were well chosen and very well paced, and, lastly and most importantly, travelling on the bus for 10 days was as good as lounging on one's sofa at home. Bliss.
The driver was great, felt very safe all the time 1
Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
Richard & Sonia Gamble, Australia, Sep 2012
A great tour. Tour guide was execellent with any question, she was able to answer if not she find out the answer. The driver was great, felt very safe all the time.
