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If you know the tour company Globus , you already have a baseline for understanding Cosmos , since it’s the budget-traveler-minded arm of Globus. Like its sister company, Cosmos has been around for decades: it’s been offering tours for 60 years. It has a wide range of tours around the world and a strong Europe focus.

In addition to its standard coach tours, Cosmos also has a bunch of other, more specialized tour formats, including small group, “undiscovered” (going off the beaten track in popular destinations), and special-event focused tours. New for 2024, Cosmos is launching So Low pricing that waives the single supplement for solo travelers on select tours.

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Here’s a quick overview of Cosmos:

• Countries: 60 countries on 5 continents
• Tour Size Average: 38 (classic tours), 20-24 (Small Group Discoveries)
• Tour Type: Primarily coach 

How to Book

To book, you can pretty easily go direct through Cosmos via its website. You can also look for deals and help using an online travel agent like  Travelstride  or  TourRadar . Cosmos also has a t ravel agent locator tool on its website.

Credibility Check

Cosmos has solid credibility and satisfaction scores. As part of the Globus family of brands, it has BBB Accreditation and an A+ rating. On Trustpilot , its rating is 4.5 out of 5 (up from 4.3 last year), and its guest-review score on TourRadar is 4.2 out of 5. 

Tour Destinations

Cosmos has a wide reach, with tours in 60 countries on five continents. Among the most popular destinations on its more than 100 different itineraries are Britain and Ireland, Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. It also has a number of tours within the U.S.

Cosmos stands out for its affordability and variety of tour styles, even those who don’t necessarily see themselves as tour-type people. Here’s a rundown of tour types (but note that not every tour type is offered in every destination): 

• Small Group Discoveries :   Small Group Discoveries tours are sized between 20 and 24 people (versus the average traditional tour group size of 38). There are small-group tour options for every tour in Europe and North America, and for some dates on South Pacific tours. 
• Undiscovered Tours :   Both Cosmos and its sister-brand Globus offer these “Undiscovered Tours” designed to take guests off the beaten track and into lesser-known and traveled towns and villages with more time in destination. Born notes that these tours are great for “repeat travelers and for those looking for a more in-depth experience in their chosen destination.”
• Special Event Tours:   Cosmos Special Event vacations focus on large celebrations in North America (think Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta and the Calgary Stampede). These tours offer special benefits like better access, close-up views, and behind-the-scenes experiences. 

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• Faith-Based Tours :   Cosmos also offers a range of Faith-Based Vacations that highlight centuries of religious history.  These Christianity-focused tours include sacred locations in the Holy Land, Italy, Spain and Portugal. 
• Cruise and Land Tours : The tour company mixes land and cruise experiences on these tours to destination pairs like the Canadian Rockies and Alaska, and Greece and the Aegean Islands.
• National Parks Tours : Cosmos has about a dozen U.S. national park focused tours. Some mix train journeys or cruises into the tour itinerary.

You can also search tours that are particularly affordable by looking at its Dreams on a Budget section, which features tours under $1,600 per person. And of note for solo travelers is that the single supplement is waived on select departures each year.

Tour Guides

Cosmos tour guides receive extensive training that includes certification by the destination authority and proficiency in multiple languages. Most are from the country in which they lead tours, and all are selected for their passion for travel and their storytelling abilities. Cosmos tour directors average 20 years with the company. 

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In addition to the tour directors, Cosmos has a strong network of local guides, many of whom have worked with the company for years.

Inclusions/Extras

Cosmos was an early pioneer in value touring vacation travel, and focuses on turning people’s travel dreams into reality, even when a budget is tight. Cosmos gets to the lower price point by preserving experiences and finding more affordable (but still conveniently located and of good quality) hotels.  

Cosmos tours include experienced Tour Directors, pre-selected hotels, guided city sightseeing, transportation, and select meals, including breakfast each day.

Optional excursions can be purchased pre-trip.  Cosmos can also add flights to and from the tour, with schedules coordinated with the tour.  Flights include complimentary airport transfers to-and from the hotel.  And airport transfers can also be added for land-only guests.                                    

Typical Travelers

The average Cosmos traveler is in their early- to mid-50s. Guests come from a range of generally English-speaking countries, primarily U.S. but also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Cosmos travelers are an even mix of seasoned travelers and first-timers.  The majority are couples and families, but typically 20%+ are solo travelers.

Communication 

The standard pre-trip communication is made up of five emails, including the all-important Travel Packet, with has the detailed itinerary, schedule and flight information (if flights booked through Cosmos), destination information, tips and guidelines on pre-trip requirements and preparation for the destination, and information about booking optional excursions 90 days or closer to the departure date. Vacation planners are available by phone, email and online chat six days a week.     

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Cosmos also has the Cosmos GO app, which provides access to all tour components, including schedules, hotels, included features, destination information, optional excursions, interactive maps and more.  This access is provided pre-trip, 30-40 days prior to departure.

Loyalty Program

The Globus family of brands (Cosmos, along with Globus and Avalon River Cruises) offers a Welcome Back Credit loyalty program. Each trip earns guests up to $250 credit to use on a future trip with any of the brands. 

The per-person credit is based on the tour price:

• $2,499 or Less =   $100 credit
• $2,500 – $3,499 = $150 credit
• $3,500 – $4,499 = $200 credit
• $4,500 & Over =   $250 credit

Guests have two years to book/deposit a vacation using the credit. 

Private Options

Any Cosmos Europe tour can be converted into a Private Tour for between one and 24 people. There’s an additional premium, based on the overall number of guests, which is charged for each traveler in addition to the published tour price. Private tour groups get a dedicated tour director, private transportation and driver, and personal, and professional local guides, plus all of the visits and entrances in the original published itinerary. Private tours offer flexibility in both pace and experiences for you and your travel companions. To pursue a private tour with Cosmos, choose your tour from the Cosmos Europe lineup and then contact the company.  

Sustainability Efforts

Cosmos is part of the Globus family of brands. The company’s Lighthouse Project focuses on projects that benefit people, places, and the planet, with dozens of areas of focus within each category. Projects include support of The Ocean Cleanup, Trees4Travel, Landmine Design and dozens of other projects and initiatives worldwide.

Health and Safety Practices

Cosmos’ health and safety policy currently includes enhanced cleaning protocols on coaches, hotels, and ships. Cosmos also has a Travel Protection plan that includes a cancel for any reason benefit and covers expenses related to trip interruptions.

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Editoral Review of Cosmos

Cosmos promises to “turn your travel dreams into reality” by offering affordable tours in several parts of the world. Part of the Globus group of travel brands, Cosmos has been running escorted tours for five decades since the 1960s. It touts its clout with hotels and other travel providers as a way of keeping down costs, with savings passed on to their customers. Most expenses are included in the tours, though you may be on your own for some meals and optional excursions.

Cosmos started out offering value-priced European coach tours for budget-minded travelers, and now has added North American, South American, and some Middle East and North African destinations as well. Religious-themed tours of southern Europe and Israel as well as holiday season tours are all part of the mix.

The company emphasizes that when you tour Europe, for example, you’ll stay like Europeans do, eat like Europeans do, and “share the European view of Europe.” That generally means comfortable but not luxury hotels, well-chosen neighborhood restaurants, varied means of transportation, and guided sightseeing of all the “must-see” sites, with extended stays in key cities. Cosmos also offers plenty of free time to explore on your own, a way of personalizing your group tour a bit.  

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Since inventing the budget vacation over 50 years ago, Cosmos has offered savvy, value-minded travelers the most affordable travel packages to the world's most captivating places - from the City of Brotherly Love to the City of Light…from the Great White North to northern Africa…from tropical Hawaii to sub-tropical Lugano, Switzerland…from the rainforests of Brazil to the Lost "City of the Incas." Our incredible value helps travel buffs travel more often.

We understand that you want to get out and experience the world. And that you'd rather spend another day in London than have a chocolate on your pillow. That's why Cosmos vacation packages include comfortable, clean, and attractive pre-selected hotels; guided city sightseeing; a dynamic assortment of transportation…to make getting there half the fun; and many meals. Our clout with suppliers is concentrated…and we pass the savings on to you.

With Cosmos, you'll enjoy the benefits, security, and convenience of escorted travel, an expert Tour Director, a greater choice of activities and excursions, and longer stays in key cities so that you can truly immerse yourself in the local culture.

You can also personalize your getaway, thanks to well-designed itineraries that feature the must-see sites as well as significant free time to explore your destination the way you want.

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• Save $100 per person on select 2015 Cosmos Eastern Canada vacations.
• Receive a $100 per person Air Credit on 2015 Europe Tours.
• For under $1,000, you can enjoy the benefits of escorted travel.
• North America Tours for under $150/day
• With Cosmos, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

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Do it, you won't regret it

A well organised and extensive tour of the US national parks. A full and engaging agenda that always kept us amazed and excited. Although very hectic, it was also a lot of fun and in the end we were so happy we had done the tour. Big recommendation.

Date of experience : October 22, 2023

Only thing I am unhappy is luggage…

Only thing I am unhappy is luggage handling that I am 80 years old and is too much for me also hotels don’t have refrigerator, microwave and tea kettle in the room , I have medication that should be in the frig and I have difficulties . Also can’t have a cold water if I get thirsty .

Experience eastern europe

It wasn't just that one experience but also the person who took the money was hard to find.The representatives were hard to reach to and would not call me back when they said they would. One representative yelled at me when I wanted clarification on something I asked. Overall there was no good customer service. The people on the tour were not friendly at times as well as the director. As whole it was not a good tour.

Date of experience : September 21, 2023

Italy bus trip

My experience was made great by both my agent from Marvellous Travel being so helpful and informative. The guide on the bus was excellent and repeated information twice. He was a great communicator. I travelled to Italy for the first time by myself and was a little scared because of all the unknows. For me Cosmos is a great company. The pace was faster then was expected but I understand why because of the guides explanation. Now after this experience I feel that I could go this route and do more things on my own. It was for me the best trip I have ever experienced.

Date of experience : October 13, 2023

An extremely well planned tour visiting…

An extremely well planned tour visiting some amazing places. The included tours were good and the the additional tours/meals excellent. The travel time between stops -coffee, lunch, pm stop etc were well planned.

Date of experience : October 03, 2023

We loved this trip!

We loved this trip. We would rate it excellent! Our tour director Ken was all class. This trip exceeded our expectations as we had never traveled with Cosmos or done a trip like this before. We would definitely do a Cosmos trip again.

Date of experience : November 14, 2023

Very Good Tour

Tour leader and local tour guides were excellent. Most hotels were very good. Not a lot included, in terms of lunch/dinners and tours, but what was included was generally very good to excellent.

Date of experience : January 21, 2024

Venice- Slovenia - Croatia- Montenegro

I did the venice, slovenia, croatia, Montenegro tour. Some of the hotels were 2 star quality. Most were too far out of the main city's we visited. 3 hotels were good the rest were cheap and nasty.

Date of experience : June 23, 2024

Don’t hesitate to go on a tour!

The tour I went on was made that much better because of our tour director, Ken Hartford. He was extremely knowledgeable and could answer any questions our group had. I would absolutely go on another tour with Cosmos without hesitation!

Date of experience : November 07, 2023

Do you want to go on a tour not a vacation?

This Spain, Portugal and Morocco trip was fun and very interesting giving the tourist a wide range of experiences. The pace was hectic as our very good tour director told us at the first meeting: this is a tour not a vacation.

Date of experience : December 20, 2023

Good experience but there is room for Cosmos to improve.

The reservation process was great. Some hotels locations were not the greatest. You need to ask for stand-up showers as the bathups are high and slippery and can pose a danger. More choices for meals would be better. Overall, the experience was good.

Date of experience : October 29, 2023

The land part of the tour was great

The land part of the tour was great, a little hurried, but good. The part that was not good was the waiting for the ferry boat to arrive. We had to wait in the cold windy night for the boat to unload and then the escalators did not work, which meant that we had to carry some heavy luggage up some steep stair. We even had to help some senior citizens carry their luggage up the stairs. Our tour guide Francesco was great, some things were beyond his control. would not recommend that specific tour because of the ferry ride.

Date of experience : October 11, 2023

Our guide, Antonis, made the trip!! Cosmos did a fantastic job of getting our group to the sites first to avoid the enormous crowds. Very well organized - all the Cosmos staff and local guides were excellent.

USA National Parks Tour

This two week tour sounds great in the brochure, but the reality left us feeling very disappointed. On the first day, we arrived so late into Vegas, we had no time there at all. So you can forget Vegas! The National Parks are amazing and well worth it. However, some of the accommodation was extremely poor; dirty rooms and soiled sheets. During the first week no breakfast was provided and we had to source food from supermarkets etc.. On the second week when breakfast was provided it was of very poor quality. Eating out of plastic bowels and plates with plastic utensils is unacceptable. The sole coach driver drove the whole three thousand plus miles without a second driver; which was a concern.! Our concerns were realised by a couple of close shaves!! One of which involved a railway crossing and a train. If you book this trip be aware you will have far too many supermarket stops, fast food breaks, poor accommodation and poor breakfasts. I have written to Cosmos twice about our experience but received no answer. Needless to say we won't be booking another holiday with Cosmos.

Date of experience : October 02, 2023

The choices of hotel was a total…

The choices of hotel was a total disappointment and the airline booking through Cosmos didn't help. We cannot be provided our E tickets thus we cannot check'in on line. Total disappointment.

Date of experience : October 05, 2023

Southern music tour

Just came off the southern music tour. New Orleans to Nashville. This was our first coach tour and wow we had an amazing experience. Our tour guide Brenda was excellent and our driver Royce was great. We saw so much and experienced so many different places. All the other people on the tour were really great and we had a lot of fun. The only thing I’d say is that a group meet and greet at the beginning would be nice just to see everyone before our first excursion. Many thanks

Great Tour!

The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. He maximized our time throughout tour to ensure we had ample time for sightseeing. We got to see many points of interest throughout tour for an affordable price. We had a great time!

The people who represent the company Cosmos ,What made our trip great was our tour…

What made our trip great was our tour guide Patricia from cosmos, always helpful and informative, letting us know what to expect for each adventure and walking with us showing us various sites with her umbrella as a guide and using the ear piece communication supplied so she was with each and everyone of us. Truly a five star representative, as was Joinovie our bus driver who drove a new bus it appeared who's seating was eco friendly to my back, and drove following all the safety guidelines making us all feel safe. Numerous times receiving applause for handling the bus with eash in difficult situations. The hotels were outstanding, each with thier own charm and courteous staff to help us. Cosmos I believe is the best company to use for cost, scheduling, and I always felt safe in all the places we visited, with outstanding and beautiful views and experiences. Joe Farrell 4 November 2023

Date of experience : November 04, 2023

Amazing Experience

This was an 11-day tour of Ireland and the UK. The pace was excellent; we were not worn out at the end of the day. We had the opportunity to add many excursions to our tour, so we never felt that we missed out on any experiences. Our tour guide, Barbara, was outstanding. She was able to accommodate us when we wanted to go on a tour that was not offered nor planned in the tour package. I never had a bad meal and the hotels for the most part were very good. I received great value for the money.

Date of experience : October 19, 2023

Timeless Japan, late September 2023

Pros: Great tour, great tour guide, great bus and mostly nice hotels. Lots of great sites and it's wonderful to have someone knowledgable to help you. However keep in mind that Japan is actually not that hard to navigate as an English speaker! Don't be afraid to explore! Cons: Only one optional excursion that I had trouble setting up, unfortunately, Cosmos should look into that. Note that if something includes a walking tour it's probably your main guide, not a ton of "local guides" included. Also it's very hot and humid. I went the last week of Sept to the first week of October and it was still quite hot. If you don't like the heat try for maybe early November? Though I imagine the sites may also be very crowded at that time. Neutral: Very few meals included but that's probably a good thing if you are the type to want to explore and find your own places to eat. Lots of exercise, walking up steps to get better views, etc. The tour itself is expensive, but buying things in Japan is not, meals and shopping were a lot cheaper than I expected.

Date of experience : October 08, 2023

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Places You’ll See

• Explore the vibrant streets of London
• Cruise through Amsterdam's historic canals
• Witness Heidelberg's charming university town
• Stroll through romantic Verona's streets
• Discover ancient Rome and the iconic Colosseum
• Introduction
• Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
• Day 2 LONDON
• Day 3 LONDON–BRUSSELS–AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
• Day 4 AMSTERDAM–WIESBADEN, GERMANY
• Day 5 WIESBADEN–HEIDELBERG–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
• Day 6 LUCERNE
• Day 7 LUCERNE–VERONA, ITALY–VENICE AREA
• Day 8 VENICE AREA
• Day 9 VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME
• Day 10 ROME
• Day 11 ROME–POMPEII–SORRENTO COAST
• Day 12 SORRENTO COAST. EXCURSION TO CAPRI
• Day 13 SORRENTO COAST–FLORENCE
• Day 14 FLORENCE–PISA–ÈZE, FRANCE–FRENCH RIVIERA
• Day 15 FRENCH RIVIERA–ORANGE–GRENOBLE
• Day 16 GRENOBLE–BEAUNE–PARIS
• Day 17 PARIS
• Day 18 PARIS

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Customer Reviews

• Overall Rating Excellent 4.7
• Itinerary Average 2.8
• Guide Average 3.0
• Transport Good 3.5
• Accommodation Average 2.5
• Food Average 2.3
• Tour Operator Cosmos 4.9
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• A Mae Claire · 14th July 2023 I love our tour director Patricia. Though we have many challenges we encountered during our trip she handled it very well with a positive attitude. We learned a lot from Patricia during the tour. Her wealth of knowledge about each places we visited to... Show more Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Kyra · 14th July 2023 My first Euro trip has been made good because of Cosmos. Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Anonymous · 14th July 2023 Amazing service Trip date: April 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Gillian · 11th July 2023 Both the Tour guide and coach driver went above and beyond Coach was kept very clean. Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Penelope · 6th July 2023 The trip was well planned and our tour guide was so knowledgeable. Honestly she made the trip what it was because of her knowledge of the places we were visiting, her preplanning and anticipating saved us time, and her kindness always allowed me to feel... Show more Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Ng · 5th July 2023 To many optional tours for the seniors as it is quite hectic but to the younger ones they can cope with it. Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Clarissa · 3rd July 2023 We are much cared/looked after by our tour director. Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Kaye · 2nd July 2023 Very well organized. Ali was a terrific tour leader and Paolo a great coach driver Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Gail · 27th June 2023 Well organised and Tour Director was excellent. Couldn't fault. We had an amazing time. Thanks Cosmos! Trip date: June 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Louise · 10th June 2023 Absolutely loved it, was my first tour and now I will be saving again as soon as I get home for my next one. My guide Patricia and driver Rafaelle took away any stress making it a fabulous adventure that I will be telling many people about Trip date: May 2023 Review collected by Cosmos

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What our customers ask about this tour

The tour primarily uses coaches which are modern and comfortable, equipped for long journeys across various city transfers.

The tour welcomes a diverse age range, from young adults to seniors, ensuring a rich and varied experience for all participants.

Side trips can be arranged upon request. It's recommended to discuss your plans ahead of time to accommodate any additional logistics.

Full payment is typically required ahead of the tour's start. Various payment plans may be available, subject to approval.

Yes, modifications can be made but are subject to availability and any applicable fees. It is advisable to contact us as soon possible for the best outcomes.

Yes, a single supplement fee is applicable if you require a room to yourself. This ensures privacy and comfort.

Meals are typically included as part of the tour package, however, specifics may vary. Check your booking details for exact meal accommodations.

Group sizes can vary but are typically kept to a manageable size to ensure a personal and comprehensive travel experience.

Emergency assistance is available 24/7 throughout the tour. You can reach out for any urgent needs during your travels.

Accommodations for additional nights are available upon request only. Please confirm any additional nights at the time of booking.

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• Currencies € Euro France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands Fr. Swiss Franc Switzerland £ Pound Sterling England

As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L, J, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L, J.

• These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
• Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
• Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
• Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
• For any tour departing before 14th November 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 14th November 2024, a minimum payment of €250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
• Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
• The following cards are accepted for "Cosmos" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
• Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
• TourRadar is an authorised Agent of Cosmos. Please familiarise yourself with the Cosmos payment, cancellation and refund conditions .
• Insurance Unless otherwise mentioned, TourRadar does not provide travel insurance. We do however recommend purchasing it through our tried and trusted partner, World Travel Nomads .
• Accessibility Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team , who are ready and waiting to help you.
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