Cosmos Tour Reviews
The 2,012 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 2,012 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.
Wonderful scenery and very nice accommodation 2
The Magic of the Italian Lakes
Fred LaRose, Australia, Jun 2012
The Magic of the Italian Lakes coach tour was very good. Wonderful scenery and very nice accommodation. Tour guide was a bit difficult to understand at times, but his knowledge of the area was excellent and he was very helpful to all on the tour. I and many others thought the optional tour for a light lunch at Monte Tomaro was over priced @ Euro 50pp. read more I would also prefer Tour Director and Driver tips to be included in price. (Ed. These can be included, if requested at the time of booking).
Good accommodation and fantastic cruise 7
Grand Alaskan Adventure with Alaska Cruise
Lynda & Jeff Collyer, Australia, Jun 2012
Fantastic tour excellent tour guide called Karen, we had so much fun saw some amazing things and learnt heaps. The accommodation was good and the cruise fantastic. The Alaskan countryside was lovely and Denali National Park was absolutely awesome.
Excellent tour 1
Sam Gurusamy, Australia, Jun 2012
The tour went beyond my expectations.
Will definitely look into future trips 1
The Best of Britain & Ireland
Belinda Magritzer, Australia, Jun 2012
Great trip. Lovely staff, very helpful and didn't mind that I wanted to change a few things to suit myself. Will definitely look into future trips. Thanks.
Experience was excellent and value for money 2
Grand Tour of France
Robert & Chris Desmond, Australia, Jun 2012
The experience was excellent and value for money and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and well organised by our consultant Georgie. Our tour guide and coach drivers were very good, worked hard and best of all retained a sense of humour. If I had an adverse comment it would be that due to the itinerary and what has to be achieved by the tour directors read more for the tour program is that they also need to identify & consider the capabilities of the people on the tour, and the timeframes set for venues and for sightseeing. The pace was to fast for us for what we have previously leisurely done overseas, and most tiring for some other participants who were in their 80's due to their age. Being first time on conducted tours, personally we would look in future at tours where there are 2, 3 or 4 day stopovers so and there is more time to spend in locations to take in the scenery, galleries and architecture. I would also consider 1 or 2 days at the venue prior to the tour commence to refresh from long flights. The meals and accommodation were quite good but would have liked more time after the bus trip to refresh for provided evening meals (usally 1 hour or less from arrival to eating time). The morning breakfast was extremely good with 2 exceptions which I suggested to Globus that they should establish a policy with hotels for an established breakfast menu to remain consistent to take pressure of tour directors who do a great job and work hard. The scenery and architecture is brilliant. Dudonge, French Alps, Neice & Monaco are brilliant, Villages & Chateaus as you drive into them spectacular. If you want a fast pace and see a great insight into France I would recommend this trip. France is just picturesque.
Tour guide was a wealth of information 1
The British Isles in Depth
John Muller, Australia, Jun 2012
Flights with Royal Brunei OK but some maintenance problems such as videos not working, footrest not staying upright. Borneo airport not good place to be for any length of time. Check-in at London Airport was a shambles with a 1.5 hour wait in queue. Airport transfers were good. Hotels mostly good with some 'remote locations'. No A/C which would be problem read more in warmer weather. If all optionals taken (most included meals) the extra cost would be 733 pounds or $1,200. Included dinners good (some very good) except two where food and service left more than a bit to be desired. Most 'known' places included in tour which can be a bit boring especially in the first 10 days or so. Essential pre and post tour accommodation should be included in tour (as it is for US participants). Tour guide was a wealth of information, both historic and local.
Global Journeys went over and above what was expected 1
Seven Countries, Venice & Paris
Elaine chatterton, Australia, Jun 2012
We had a great time till Mum got ill and we had to leave the tour, but the service & help we received from your company was over and above what was expected.
We were never disappointed 2
Glenn Fitzpatrick, Australia, Jun 2012
We had great expectations of this tour and were never disappointed. It was almost as though our tour operator had planned a special event at each of our stops, just fantastic. Our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of both Spain and Portugal which made the otherwise uneventful bus travel very interesting. The coach driver read more was good and ensured that the ride was comfortable.
We 100% recommend Global Journeys 1
Sharlene Hewinson, Australia, Jun 2012
Short of time? What to see heaps of Europe? This is the tour for you. Brilliant service from our tour consultant through to the Tour manager and Coach driver. Value for money extra excursions and activities available to see or do more in cities. On this tour we took our 11 and 13 year old boys, which both enjoyed the hospitality the Cosmos staff showed. read more Even when there was a problem, out of Cosmos's hand, they showed professionalism in solving it with a minimum of fuss. We would 100% recommend Global Journeys and look forward to booking further trips with them. Thank you for such a wonderful trip. And thank you to our consultant Georgie - we would recommend your service to anyone. :) (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
Would do another trip with Cosmos in a heartbeat 1
The British Isles in Depth
Jeannie Suttie, Australia, Jun 2012
The trip was great and would do another one with Cosmos in a heartbeat. Motels were fine, some more special and memorable than others but all very high standard. Rooms were warm, staff very accommodating. Food/breakfasts were fabulous at all motels. Coach driver and Tour director were a heap of fun and we all (12 couples and 15 singles) bonded very read more quickly. Not a problem anywhere and would consider another one, be it coach or cruise without a doubt in the future. Thank you.
Some of the meals could have been of a littler higher standard 1
Lucia Petardi, Australia, Jun 2012
The one and only thought is that some of the places where we stopped for lunch and dinner included in the price could have been of a littler higher standard, but all in all it was great.
I'd happily front up for a Cosmos tour. Anywhere, anytime 1
The Canadian Rockies
Tina & Glenn Jones, Australia, Jun 2012
My husband said he'd never drive again after taking his first Cosmos tour. Canada threw everything she had at us and even after a record 11 hour drive on the first day due to a landslide blocking our original route, we still came up smiling. Although the weather was variable, it was clear and sunny for stunning photos of Lake Louise and Mt Robson, and read more turned on a snowstorm at the Athabasca Glacier. We saw a record 23 bears and plenty of other local wildlife. All our hotel accommodation was better than expected and although it might have been more convenient to have breakfast included, there were always many other options. Weather conditions forced the cancellation of several optional excursions but our payments were promptly refunded. In fact, the main reason for our tour being so successful was due in no small part to our tour guide Vedrana Ashcroft, and driver, Jim. Both were experts in their fields but went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure everyone's needs were met, cheerfully and competently. Vedrana was very compassionate to two passengers requiring medical intervention, as well as the many others on the coach who went down with flu-like symptoms, thanks to one who was overly enthusiastic about sharing his germs with everyone on board, myself included. Maybe a good spray of Glen 20 every morning might have helped prevent the spread! That aside, I'd happily front up for a third Cosmos tour anywhere, any time.
Really enjoyed the tour. The accommodation was good, except a couple of places could do with a clean. The coach was clean & comfortable. The guides, especially in Morocco, were great. We received history with a lot of humour. Met lots of nice people on the tour, whom we hope to keep in touch with. This was our second tour with Global Journeys & Cosmos read more and found everything went smoothly. We look forward to our next touring holiday!
The tour was excellent, especially made so by a fantastic tour guide and a great group of people. I think it was also helped by only having about 35 people on the bus, so plenty of room and opportunity for us all to chat with each other while travelling. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the tour and look forward to touring again with Cosmos.
Hotels were better than I expected 1
Paris, Normandy and the Loire
Chris Goldsmith, Australia, Jun 2012
Fantastic tour guide (Rickardo) and driver (Dominic), Great guys. Hotels were better than I expected. Good tour, great fun. I am now looking forward to my next trip in the future. Yvonne at Global Journeys was very efficient with the arrangements, and I will call on her again next time.
The whole trip was excellent. The most memorable experience of our lives. Thank you Frances for accommodating all of our needs and helping us make our dreams come true.
Thanks Frances for your great help and answering questions as required. Much appreciated. Great Company and a Great Tour of France. Napoleon Route from Provence to Grenoble was not fully followed. Lyon city was not seen. Both mentioned in the brochure and were highlights for me. Trip very very well planned. My hand baggage at Toulouse was mislaid. read more It was later located at the hotel and given to me with well packed bottle smashed. Our Tour Director, Timea Okors was very repetitive and rude to me at times. Marc (French) and Martin (German) the coach drivers were quite good. Many thanks I look forward to another Cosmos experience one day.
A fantastic way to explore Europe 1
Craig & Nicola Green, Australia, May 2012
We had a great trip on our Cosmos All About Europe tour (previously named European Masterpiece) . It was a fantastic way to explore Europe and everything was organised very well. We enjoyed our first experience with coach touring and have already planned and booked another Cosmos tour to Canada with Global Journeys in 2013.
We would definitely recommend this tour 1
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Judith & Geoff Street, Australia, May 2012
Great trip, amazing scenery, good value for money. Unfortunately Rocky Mountaineer trip cut short because of rail strike, but tour guides did their best to compensate. Loved Lake Louise and Banff. The only disappointment was the length of time in Whistler, we would have loved another day and night. Cruise was very relaxing, food and service excellent. read more Alaska scenery and Glacier fantastic. We would definitely recommend this tour. In fact friends of ours have booked this tour in August.
Would not hesitate to book again with Global Journeys 2
New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC
Lance Black, Australia, May 2012
I researched the different tours that were available and decided on this Cosmos tour with Global Journeys. I was not disappointed and we had a terrific time. I received great service from Yvonne, my tour consultant. Our guide Brett was very pleasant and showed a great knowledge of all facets of the tour. As with all coach tours there was a lot of travelling read more but the breaks and places we stopped helped to make the journeys go painlessly. The accommodation was of a very good standard with good facilities. I would not hesitate to book again with, or recommend, Global Journeys.
