Cosmos Tour Reviews
The 1,999 Cosmos Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Cosmos. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 1,999 Cosmos Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Cosmos. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
We found that the early starts became wearing. The hotel in Zadar was too far from the town centre, but we were happy/lucky to be upgraded to a very nice hotel in Dubrovnik. Our guide Osman Kadic was very good.
I personally wouldn't travel with another tour company 3
Trans-American Adventure
Tracy McDonnell, Australia, Sep 2012
The tour was excellent. Our Tour Director Jason was great, a lot of fun and really informative. He said that we had gone at the best time of year, weather wise. We had beautiful weather, with many places having the autumn leaves turning, which made for some great photos. As a solo traveller, if you can afford to pay the single supplement for your own read more room, it is well worth it. Unlike the European tours where you get a single bed, this tour gives you at the minimum a queen size and sometimes a king sized bed. The accommodation was great (3.5-4 stars). Its just a shame breakfasts weren't included each day as I think a lot of people would have paid a little bit more to have that. In Philadelphia as soon as I got off the coach I grabbed a taxi which took me to the Art Museum so I could run up the 'Rocky' steps and then have my photo taken with the Rocky statue. Corny, I know, but it was fun. I jumped back in the taxi and was taken back to the old area for some historical browsing. Chicago is a city that surprised me. I don't think I would have ever considered visiting it, but it was a part of the tour. It was beautiful. The parks had some amazing sculptures in them and it was so clean. Its definitely worth a look.
You are very much on the go, but because you are on the tour you don't really have to line up for anything you just go straight in and its so well organised that you see more in the limited time that you're there, than if you were to spend time there by yourself. This was the third Cosmos tour I've done. In 2011 I did the 16 day Best of Europe followed up with the 12 day Best of Great Britain and Ireland. I know that Cosmos is considered to be a budget tour, but the people you get on the tours are so much fun to be around and its such good value for money, that I personally wouldn't travel with another tour company.
You are very much on the go, but because you are on the tour you don't really have to line up for anything you just go straight in and its so well organised that you see more in the limited time that you're there, than if you were to spend time there by yourself. This was the third Cosmos tour I've done. In 2011 I did the 16 day Best of Europe followed up with the 12 day Best of Great Britain and Ireland. I know that Cosmos is considered to be a budget tour, but the people you get on the tours are so much fun to be around and its such good value for money, that I personally wouldn't travel with another tour company.
We had incredible customer service from Frances Carr, right from the beginning, dealing with our queries, through to booking and finalisation. Nothing was too hard. Our trip went off with no issues at all. Including extra nights accommodation and airport transfers. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour, The Best of Italy. It truly was the 'Best of Italy'. read more This tour covered everything we wanted to see, across all of Italy. Our tour director, Mattia, was knowledgeable, funny, courteous, polite. He made our trip very enjoyable. The coach was spacious, modern and comfortable. And the coach driver was friendly. The pace of the tour was moderate, with a good mix of local tours and free time to explore on our own. Hotel experiences varied greatly. From very old, outdated and small, some were average and one was very luxurious. Though all were clean with a hot shower and comfy bed. That's all that matters. Over all, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this Cosmos tour and the incredible services of Frances Carr made it so very easy to organise the trip. Thanks again Frances.
To do this on your own would cost a lot more 1
The British Isles in Depth
Wayne Tregonning, Australia, Sep 2012
I spent a great 21days touring England and Ireland a trip that was filled with excitement each and every day. The hotels were great except the one in Plymouth and Brighton. A great bunch of people on the tour and everyone got on well. The Tour Coordinator Rosanee gave us a running commentary on each place that we visited, I must commend her as her knowledge read more was vast and to now have that knowledge is even better. We will go back to Bath and Edinburgh exciting places. I am now going to go ahead with the 19 Day Tour of Europe. Global Journeys are a great company and we received excellent service and assistance from my Tour Consultant Yvonne. To do this on your own would cost a lot more and then again you would not get the knowledge from people like Rosanne.
Fantastic tour with a fantastic tour guide passionate about the region visited.
Loved the whole experience, it's the only way to travel 3
Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
Angelina Bloxsome, Australia, Sep 2012
Excellent, no way could we have seen and experienced so much in such a short time, trying to navigate, roads, finding hotels, organising meals, trying to read to find out historical information, getting directions. And just wondering whats worth seeing. On a tour you have great company, so there is always someone to talk to other than you partner so read more you don't get bored or frustrated with each other. I must mention our tour guide and driver knew their stuff so well that made life so easy for us. Doing it in a high coach we were able to see over the million hedges. Right through the UK, they love hedges, so if you were touring in a car you would have been totally robbed of the amazing views we had in the high coach. Some other tour companies did not have such high coaches and would have missed out. Of the 12 or so hotels there was only one that was shabby and that was mainly in the hallways the room was not too bad, when you travel in UK things are often very English and sometimes very old and historical, and of course maintained to the decor the hotel was built in which I think is nice, if I wanted Ikea style modern I would have gone to elsewhere. We loved the whole experience, it's the only way to travel. Thanks Yvonne, well organised.
We are now converted and have nothing but praise for Cosmos 1
Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
Colleen Schelfhout, Australia, Sep 2012
Reluctantly my husband and I booked a Cosmos tour of Turkey last September, we are adverse to organised tours, hence the negativity. We thought our worst nightmare was about to unfold when the tour consisted of 40 plus. Well we are now converted and have nothing but praise for the tour! The content was extremely comprehensive, tour guide charismatic, read more who knew his stuff and the 40 plus pax not a problem - a delightful mix. We have been singing Cosmos' praises to all our Grey Nomad Friends and would book with Global Journeys again. Thank you.
Excellent travel experience! 1
Dianne Karnaitis, Australia, Sep 2012
My daughter and I both had an amazing time! This is a fantastic tour, our whole bus group loved our experience. Will definitely book with Cosmos again, affordable, professional, knowledgeable, tour company who took us everywhere and we saw everything and more!! Excellent travel experience! Thankyou!
Very impressed with our Cosmos tour 1
Rue Buik, Australia, Sep 2012
I was very impressed with our Cosmos tour, which was from Rome to London. I had little expectations, due to the cost in comparison with other tour companies, but it certainly exceeded my expectations! The hotels were great, the bus was brand new, the included and the optional excursions were fabulous! I was impressed with all of the above! The only read more thing I found disappointing was the tour seemed as though it ended at Calais, France. We said farewell to our Tour Director and Coach Driver in Calais and departed for England. We were told by our Tour Director we would be met by another Cosmos Representative in Dover, which we were, but this was only to direct us to the right bus for London. We were then driven from Dover to London with no Tour Director and even no communication, straight to our hotel. I felt this was a let down on Cosmos' behalf because London was not included in our tour whatsoever. Besides the London part of the tour, it really was an amazing journey. We were lucky to have some great people on tour with us, who made it even more special. Thank you to Global Journeys (Yvonne especially!) for helping us book our holiday, and making it so easy to relax and enjoy the beautiful sights!
I had an absolutely fantastic, brilliant holiday 1
Grand Tour of Switzerland
Carolyn Coe, Australia, Sep 2012
Thanks heaps Frances and Global Journeys for all your assistance. I had an absolutely fantastic, brilliant holiday. This was my first trip overseas and honestly Switzerland was just gorgeous. Marco and Michele were the best tour director and coach driver one could have hoped for. They could not do enough for all of us. The distance travelled each day read more was just right and the sightseeing, hotels, dinners, etc. etc. were organised thoughtfully and with consideration for all on board the 'Cosmos'. I am 60yrs young and travelled on my own but not once felt alone. I now have email friends from London, Ireland and America. WOW! Anyone thinking of going just get up and go! Trust me you will love it. What incredible memories I have for the rest of my life!
Absolutely wonderful tour 1
Lesley Dyer, Australia, Sep 2012
Absolutely wonderful tour. Saw and learnt so much that my head is still spinning!
Good value for money, will use Cosmos again 1
England, Scotland & Wales
John Smailes, Australia, Sep 2012
Judi and I considered the tour with Cosmos to be good value for money, and we found the hotels, excursions, breakfasts & designated evening meals all at a good standard and will use Cosmos again.
The Scottish Highlands were my highlight, such amazing views 1
England, Scotland & Wales
Yvonne, Australia, Sep 2012
I did a Cosmos tour of the UK Scotland and Wales and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The Tour Director Pat was a wealth of knowledge and funny too! Our driver Lee was very capable and at all times I felt confident in his driving. The Scottish Highlands were my highlight, such amazing views. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this tour to family and friends.
We have not long returned from our Trans-America Adventure Tour which took us from New York to LA with 42 other fantastic Aussies. Doris, our Tour Director was an absolutely delightful lady who was highly knowledgeable of the places we visited, kept us informed and entertained and looked out for our every need whilst on this 23 day tour. Michael our read more bus driver was also great, greeting us daily with a warm smile, keeping us safe whilst travelling and ensuring our luggage was delivered to and from our overnight accommodation. Accommodation was varied from 4 star hotels down to quaint log cabins but all were great to stay in, comfortable, clean, well located and memorable for all the right reasons. If you want a holiday that takes you from one side of the USA to the other with everything from big cities to magnificent canyons, forests, lakes, mountains and deserts and the bonus of seeing wild life in their natural habitat then you won't be disappointed. Finding Global Journeys on the internet was also a bonus for us. We have never experienced better customer service than with this company and we cannot thank Frances Carr enough for her professionalism and great service. If I needed to ask a question my emails would be answered within minutes and if I chose to call she always returned my calls as soon as she was able. On top of the fantastic service we received from Global Journeys, their prices are heaps cheaper than if we had gone to a local travel agent. Our documents arrived well before our departure and all details correct. Thank you so much Frances and Global Journeys.
Tour was a little rushed in some places 1
England, Scotland & Wales
Yvonne Morgan, Australia, Sep 2012
Tour was a little rushed in some places, e.g. Stratford on Avon and Grasmere, and too much time in others, e.g. Coventry - nothing there! Would have loved to spend more time in Bath, so much to see there. Tour Guide and Driver were excellent. A very enjoyable, informative tour and one I would recommend to anyone who is considering touring the UK.
As this was my first tour I wasn't sure what to expect but was very pleased with everything on tour. I traveled alone, twin share, but found everyone to be very friendly and I felt comfortable at all times. In every town or village, I felt I was given a history lesson as the tour guide gave lots of interesting info about each place visited. The tour read more was such that I now feel I would know what places I would like to revisit in the future.
Tour itself was well beyond my expectations 1
Highlights of Germany
Leanne Dwight, Australia, Sep 2012
It was a last minute decision to book this tour and Frances organised everything completely fuss free. The tour itself was well beyond my expectations, I couldn't believe my luck. Despite being a relatively low cost tour the hotels were of a very good standard (only a couple not as good as the others but certainly good enough and a couple were 5 star). read more Some meals and tours were also included, adding to the value for money. The destinations were spectacular, my fellow passengers a good mix nationalities and ages with everyone mixing well. The tour guide and driver were excellent (Lisa & Philippe, a big thank you). This experience was a winner, I'll be a repeat customer. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
Overall it was a great tour. Very hectic given the distance we needed to travel but well worth it if you want to see a lot in a short period of time. Only complaints would be that the use of local maps at each destination would have been valuable (especially Amsterdam where we didn't get one) and the accommodation in Rome was very average - especially read more compared to the other hotels we stayed at during the trip. Thanks to all who helped make our trip enjoyable!
Just loved everything about Canada and Alaska 1
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Wendy Mackenzie, Australia, Sep 2012
OMG...what an awesome trip. We just loved everything about Canada and Alaska. The Rocky Mountaineer was fantastic, the coach tour unforgettable and the cruise up to Alaska was breathtaking! I would recommend this tour to anybody who is thinking of visiting Canada and Alaska. Georgie was extremely helpful and I will be contacting her again when I'm read more considering my next overseas trip!
I had the most wonderful time, our tour director Adam van der Heijden was a very informative director with lots of local knowledge. He had everyone's well being at heart. We had the experience of one of our travelling companions becoming very ill, Adam handled that with great care and concern we were very impressed. Everything was explained very well. read more Accommodation was excellent and we as a group had a good time together.
