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This tour is a decent trip for the value. The hotels were mediocre - not bad but not great , as were the breakfasts. The main thing that people should know is that there is a lot of walking and changing of trains. Our tour guide did a good job of getting everyone off and on the trains and no one got lost but we all anticipated that we would board a train every morning, go to a city, leave our stuff at a hotel and then tour the city.

Every day there were several trains - which provided beautiful views of the country and the trains were very nice. But if you had things like a lap top of a tablet that you did not want to put in your luggage - which was taken to the next hotel - you had to lug it. This was not great when we stopped at cities during the day. There was only one city where we had a bus from the train station to the hotel. In the rest we walked and a few times it was a bit of a hike. So be prepared to walk. The guide did get a cab for a couple of people who were struggling but the amount of walking should have been explained.

Food in Switzerland is very expensive. You will spend $30 for an average dinner - nothing special. I had an $18 tuna sandwich. Cokes and soft drinks are around $5.00 and tee shirts and hats are also very expensive. (None of my friends got gifts.)

We had a couple of included dinners - once again not bad but nothing great.

My friend ordered a bowl of soup on the train. They brought the soup and some bread but charged her 90 cents for some butter.

So if you take this trip, travel extremely light, bring a lot of money for food and remember if you can't put it in your bag you have to lug it all day.

The optional excursions were ok but I'm not sure they were worth the money.

We paid extra for a air port transfer and at the last hotel you could have gotten the hotel shuttle for three francs. The hotel transfer from Cosmos was nothing special - like they didn't take you to the desk or anything - just dropped you off. So I'm sure the hotel shuttle would have been the same.

My major point is that while this was a decent tour for the money, Cosmos should have given a better explanation. Once you got to the city, there were no tours of the city to give you an overview. The guide did a decent job, but a city tour by bus would have been nice.

Hi cellenc, if you came to this forum before paying for Cosmos tour, you would be selecting your preferred hotels ,meals and excursions at your own time, and meet your budget too. You may not need hotel shuttles even.

As for city bus tours, very few Swiss city would be big or expansive enough to warren a bus tour. Most city are on gradients which means steps, narrow and winding streets, and cobble stones. Old town worth a tour are mainly pedestrian precincts. One might be better buying a city zonal pass for a day, and all transports are hop-on-hop-off anyway.

In many hotels the in-room safe deposit box has plug for your laptop.

And be aware that in Europe , air-conditioning may be illegal in some localities.

My problem is that Cosmos didn't tell us about the walking and lack of air conditioning.

Well, walking is to be expected. So is changing trains. For us this is obvious.

Regarding the AC: we are experiencing unusual hot weather. That said, people usually cope just fine without. Just keep windows closed during the day, and open at night.

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Everything went well

Everything went well, as planned. The tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful, the hotels and staff were all responsive. Hotels were well-guarded and safe. Good healthy food for a vegetarian, and travel companions were fun. Saw lots of scenery and thousands of animals!

Date of experience : March 11, 2024

Exemplary customer service

We’re great fans of Cosmos tours which are outstanding value for money in terms of quality and service. Sadly we had to cancel our latest planned tour’Golden West Adventure’ for unforeseen health reasons. However Cosmos have been most understanding and will hold our £400 deposit against a future booking for 1 year in case we can take the trip later this year or next year. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Date of experience : April 05, 2024

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Thank you for taking the time to post this review, we appreciate your feedback and are truly delighted to learn that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to hosting you on your trip when the time is right for you

The tour was a trip of a lifetime.

The tour was seamless, wonderful knowledgeable tour guides, on time flights and great hotels. Only issue was we booked tour 1108, which had Brazil Amazon, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru with Machu Picchu. We were under the impression this was a complete tour package and were dismayed to find out our pre paid tip did not cover Peru. I’m not sure how this could be considered an extension when it was listed as part of the tour.

Date of experience : February 23, 2024

Important information for Fiji and New Zealand

I did the trip for my wife and grandchildren. My wife enjoyed the visit very much. We got information on penguins from our trip to Napier's Maritime Museum. I( toured NZ more comprehensively over 25 years ago. Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, and Lake Tekapo and Queenstown have changed over that time period. Milford Sound has not, which is a good thing. Fiji, the people were quite friendly but the group of island are 3rd world with little chance of becoming a developing nation. In Fiji you need to bring water tables or drink bottle water; New Zealand has one of the highest water qualities in the world. If you eat a good hearty breakfast, one more meal at dinner is adequate. Also enjoy the lamb - something we do not get to have that much in the United States.

Date of experience : February 06, 2024

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

Exceptional Service for a Double Birthday Celebration

I recently booked a meal for 14 people to celebrate two birthdays, and I must say, the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure our celebration was unforgettable. Firstly, the staff were incredibly accommodating. They were attentive to our needs and made sure our party was comfortably seated together. What truly impressed me was their flexibility in accommodating our request to drop off cakes and balloons earlier in the day. They handled everything with grace and ensured that our surprises remained secret until the perfect moment. When it came time to bring out the cakes, the staff truly shined. They not only presented the cakes beautifully but also gathered around to sing "Happy Birthday" with genuine enthusiasm. Their warmth and genuine excitement added an extra layer of joy to the celebration, making the birthday people feel truly special. Overall, the service provided by the staff was exceptional. Their attention to detail, flexibility, and genuine care made our double birthday celebration a memorable one. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking to host a special event or celebration. Thank you to the staff for making our celebration one to remember! Sincerely, Sarah

Date of experience : March 22, 2024

One of our best holidays

One of our best holidays. The tour was a seamless informative, pleasurable, layback adventure. We saw so many places in such a short while. The hotels were all unique, well placed to achieve everything in the time available. Providing a cosy bed, restaurants, shower facilities provided by friendly staff. Booking was easy, the Gocosmos App helpful but more important a brilliant tour guide and drivers.

Date of experience : October 20, 2023

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Deep South Tour Great time on this busy tour of Deep South USA. High points include Chicago, Nashville, Gracelands, and New Orleans. Professional service provided by Tour Director Susannah, and coach driver Leo. Great way to fit in sightseeing and origins of modern musical influences in short period of time.

Date of experience : October 17, 2023

Great Ocean Road and kangaroo Island

Our tour guide and bus driver made the trip top notch. Our driver had years of experience to add to our tour. Kangaroo Island needs another day and more experiences included. There are parts of the island we didn't get to see because of time constraints. A wildlife sanctuary experience is a must for foreign travelers. We missed seeing kangaroo.

Date of experience : November 15, 2023

This was my 18th trip traveling with…

This was my 18th trip traveling with Cosmos, in the US' & Europe too!! My recent trip to Central Europe for 15 days was excellent as usual!! We had a great & knowledgeable tour guide, Teama who gave excellent talks on each country we visited!! We also had an excellent & safe Italian driver, Sergio!! Our hotels were all excellent & clean, & buffet breakfasts were bountiful & delicious!! All optional tours were excellent too!! Cosmos always does an excellent job for their travelers!!

Date of experience : October 14, 2023

Cosmos travel experience

We loved how organized and professional the tour and its employees were. The fact that everything was organized for us allowed us to see and do more than if we had gone on our own. There was no worry about where we were going and how we were going to get there. In addition, the information and expertise of the tour guide was welcomed and appreciated. We got to learn intricate details of Italian culture which was so helpful and helped us have more of an authentic travel experience.

Date of experience : January 06, 2024

Good tour bad hotels

Pros: Great guide - Stefano was very knowledgeable and funny. Explained everything well. Local guides - both guides for excluded and paid excursion were great. On-time execution - Everything worked like a clock. Cons: Crappy hotels - all the hotels were old and rooms were tiny. Food - All included dinners were disgusting. Breakfast was good.

Date of experience : December 27, 2023

Do Not Buy This Cheap Product

Soon after the 1 year warranty expired the gas valve went out. We smelled gas and called the gas company which immediately told us we could not use the unit. He said the part was defective. So we bought another part from Cosmo and had a tech install. About six months later the rubber seal for the oven door began to fail, so we bought another lining and replaced it. The range units do not turn on properly if at all. Finally the oven just stops working - so Cosmo says we need another computer board - we order that - the tech installs it and the unit still will not fire up. The tech says it's a faulty computer board. So, we called Cosmo and had to fight with them to replace the Computer Board. The tech comes back again, installs the CB and the unit still does not work. The tech says everything is working but for some reason the unit will not fire up. I called Cosmo to explain and was hung up on by their customer service person - when I insisted on speaking with a manager. This unit is faulty and has poor craftsmanship. You would think for almost 2k the product would last longer than 1 year.

Date of experience : March 18, 2024

Bottomless brunch food great service at…

Bottomless brunch food great service at the start with a fantastic person dressed as shaggy excellent place got full no more drinks both tables each side get served we don’t first time last time for me sorry Newport friars walk if it wasn’t for shaggy it would be 1 star happy Halloween people

Date of experience : October 28, 2023

Great from start to finish, would use again

Jennifer Hennequant helped my mom and me plan our first trip together to Italy. We really appreciated all of the guidance and honesty Jennifer provided. It felt great to know we weren't fending for ourselves for any of it, whether we wanted advice on booking things ourselves or asking her go from A to Z with it. On our trip, our guide Gianpaolo was just perfect. He was knowledgeable and very kind. The provisions from Cosmos overall were amazing, and we would definitely use them again.

Date of experience : October 22, 2023

I Absolutely loved our tour guide

I Absolutely loved our tour guide, she made the whole trip that much more enjoyable. The tour bus driver was also the best. Bother were cordial, respectful and made sure everyone's needs wee met. Their knowledge of where we went help make the tour that much more pleasant. Hotels were very good, not great. Hotels in Madrid, Barcelona were exceptionally good, but the hotel in Venice --- not as nice. The destinations were perfect, although I would have loved more time at smaller towns. I do understand timing is everything, thus short period at smaller towns was hard. Breakfasts were amazing. Although some dinners were provided, they were not as good.

Date of experience : October 06, 2023

Italy's Best

The trip was very well organized and our tour guide, Gabriele, was fantastic. Our rooms at each hotel were nice and breakfast's were good. The only disappointment was not going into the Roman Coliseum, or having enough time to go up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

Date of experience : November 18, 2023

Fantastic Canadian Rockies tour

I took the Canadian Rockies, with Alaska Cruise tour, and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The Canadian leg in particular ran seamlessly, and most of the credit for that must go to Caterina (our tour guide) who constantly went out of her way to aim not just for customer satisfaction, but customer delight. I hope I'm lucky enough to meet Caterina again further down the line on a future (as yet unplanned) trip to Canada 🇨🇦. Also a special mention for Neil our driver.....so professional, safe, and courteous throughout 😊

Date of experience : July 18, 2023

Great historic journey

Great opportunity to learn so much about our nation’s history. Actually seeing places where important events took place is the best and most interesting way to learn. Our guide did a great job of informing us and helping us get the most from this historic journey. Cosmos did a good job of planning what we were to see and do to give us the opportunity to learn more of our nation’s history.

Date of experience : September 27, 2023

Super Team: Andrew and Jerry

Tour Director, “Andrew,” and Bus Driver, “Jerry,” make an incredible team that results in the ultimate touring experience. They are caring, patient, and the “best of the best” in their respective roles. Andrew made the long bus drives a joy by providing fluent, interesting dialogue, interspersed with music and videos. Jerry made the journey smooth in a spotless, comfortable bus. They went out of their way to make this an amazing experience.

Date of experience : October 30, 2023

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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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• Countries: 60 countries on 5 continents
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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.”
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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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Uncover bustling cities, chalet-dotted hillsides, and enchanting vistas on a Cosmos Switzerland tour. Feast on fondue in Gruyère, ride the highest open-air cog railway in Zermatt, and journey aboard the world-famous Bernina Express. From exploring the posh playgrounds of glitzy St. Moritz, sparkling Lake Lugano, and lively Lucerne to breathing in panoramic Alpine views on a world-renowned rail journey, there is so much to yodel about in sweet and scenic Switzerland.

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Everything went well

Everything went well, as planned. The tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful, the hotels and staff were all responsive. Hotels were well-guarded and safe. Good healthy food for a vegetarian, and travel companions were fun. Saw lots of scenery and thousands of animals!

Date of experience : 11 March 2024

Exemplary customer service

We’re great fans of Cosmos tours which are outstanding value for money in terms of quality and service. Sadly we had to cancel our latest planned tour’Golden West Adventure’ for unforeseen health reasons. However Cosmos have been most understanding and will hold our £400 deposit against a future booking for 1 year in case we can take the trip later this year or next year. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Date of experience : 05 April 2024

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Thank you for taking the time to post this review, we appreciate your feedback and are truly delighted to learn that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to hosting you on your trip when the time is right for you

The tour was a trip of a lifetime.

The tour was seamless, wonderful knowledgeable tour guides, on time flights and great hotels. Only issue was we booked tour 1108, which had Brazil Amazon, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru with Machu Picchu. We were under the impression this was a complete tour package and were dismayed to find out our pre paid tip did not cover Peru. I’m not sure how this could be considered an extension when it was listed as part of the tour.

Date of experience : 23 February 2024

Important information for Fiji and New Zealand

I did the trip for my wife and grandchildren. My wife enjoyed the visit very much. We got information on penguins from our trip to Napier's Maritime Museum. I( toured NZ more comprehensively over 25 years ago. Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, and Lake Tekapo and Queenstown have changed over that time period. Milford Sound has not, which is a good thing. Fiji, the people were quite friendly but the group of island are 3rd world with little chance of becoming a developing nation. In Fiji you need to bring water tables or drink bottle water; New Zealand has one of the highest water qualities in the world. If you eat a good hearty breakfast, one more meal at dinner is adequate. Also enjoy the lamb - something we do not get to have that much in the United States.

Date of experience : 06 February 2024

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 : 21 January 2024

Exceptional Service for a Double Birthday Celebration

I recently booked a meal for 14 people to celebrate two birthdays, and I must say, the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure our celebration was unforgettable. Firstly, the staff were incredibly accommodating. They were attentive to our needs and made sure our party was comfortably seated together. What truly impressed me was their flexibility in accommodating our request to drop off cakes and balloons earlier in the day. They handled everything with grace and ensured that our surprises remained secret until the perfect moment. When it came time to bring out the cakes, the staff truly shined. They not only presented the cakes beautifully but also gathered around to sing "Happy Birthday" with genuine enthusiasm. Their warmth and genuine excitement added an extra layer of joy to the celebration, making the birthday people feel truly special. Overall, the service provided by the staff was exceptional. Their attention to detail, flexibility, and genuine care made our double birthday celebration a memorable one. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking to host a special event or celebration. Thank you to the staff for making our celebration one to remember! Sincerely, Sarah

Date of experience : 22 March 2024

One of our best holidays

One of our best holidays. The tour was a seamless informative, pleasurable, layback adventure. We saw so many places in such a short while. The hotels were all unique, well placed to achieve everything in the time available. Providing a cosy bed, restaurants, shower facilities provided by friendly staff. Booking was easy, the Gocosmos App helpful but more important a brilliant tour guide and drivers.

Date of experience : 20 October 2023

Deep South Tour

Deep South Tour Great time on this busy tour of Deep South USA. High points include Chicago, Nashville, Gracelands, and New Orleans. Professional service provided by Tour Director Susannah, and coach driver Leo. Great way to fit in sightseeing and origins of modern musical influences in short period of time.

Date of experience : 17 October 2023

Great Ocean Road and kangaroo Island

Our tour guide and bus driver made the trip top notch. Our driver had years of experience to add to our tour. Kangaroo Island needs another day and more experiences included. There are parts of the island we didn't get to see because of time constraints. A wildlife sanctuary experience is a must for foreign travelers. We missed seeing kangaroo.

Date of experience : 15 November 2023

This was my 18th trip traveling with…

This was my 18th trip traveling with Cosmos, in the US' & Europe too!! My recent trip to Central Europe for 15 days was excellent as usual!! We had a great & knowledgeable tour guide, Teama who gave excellent talks on each country we visited!! We also had an excellent & safe Italian driver, Sergio!! Our hotels were all excellent & clean, & buffet breakfasts were bountiful & delicious!! All optional tours were excellent too!! Cosmos always does an excellent job for their travelers!!

Date of experience : 14 October 2023

Cosmos travel experience

We loved how organized and professional the tour and its employees were. The fact that everything was organized for us allowed us to see and do more than if we had gone on our own. There was no worry about where we were going and how we were going to get there. In addition, the information and expertise of the tour guide was welcomed and appreciated. We got to learn intricate details of Italian culture which was so helpful and helped us have more of an authentic travel experience.

Date of experience : 06 January 2024

Good tour bad hotels

Pros: Great guide - Stefano was very knowledgeable and funny. Explained everything well. Local guides - both guides for excluded and paid excursion were great. On-time execution - Everything worked like a clock. Cons: Crappy hotels - all the hotels were old and rooms were tiny. Food - All included dinners were disgusting. Breakfast was good.

Date of experience : 27 December 2023

Do Not Buy This Cheap Product

Soon after the 1 year warranty expired the gas valve went out. We smelled gas and called the gas company which immediately told us we could not use the unit. He said the part was defective. So we bought another part from Cosmo and had a tech install. About six months later the rubber seal for the oven door began to fail, so we bought another lining and replaced it. The range units do not turn on properly if at all. Finally the oven just stops working - so Cosmo says we need another computer board - we order that - the tech installs it and the unit still will not fire up. The tech says it's a faulty computer board. So, we called Cosmo and had to fight with them to replace the Computer Board. The tech comes back again, installs the CB and the unit still does not work. The tech says everything is working but for some reason the unit will not fire up. I called Cosmo to explain and was hung up on by their customer service person - when I insisted on speaking with a manager. This unit is faulty and has poor craftsmanship. You would think for almost 2k the product would last longer than 1 year.

Date of experience : 18 March 2024

Bottomless brunch food great service at…

Bottomless brunch food great service at the start with a fantastic person dressed as shaggy excellent place got full no more drinks both tables each side get served we don’t first time last time for me sorry Newport friars walk if it wasn’t for shaggy it would be 1 star happy Halloween people

Date of experience : 28 October 2023

Great from start to finish, would use again

Jennifer Hennequant helped my mom and me plan our first trip together to Italy. We really appreciated all of the guidance and honesty Jennifer provided. It felt great to know we weren't fending for ourselves for any of it, whether we wanted advice on booking things ourselves or asking her go from A to Z with it. On our trip, our guide Gianpaolo was just perfect. He was knowledgeable and very kind. The provisions from Cosmos overall were amazing, and we would definitely use them again.

Date of experience : 22 October 2023

I Absolutely loved our tour guide

I Absolutely loved our tour guide, she made the whole trip that much more enjoyable. The tour bus driver was also the best. Bother were cordial, respectful and made sure everyone's needs wee met. Their knowledge of where we went help make the tour that much more pleasant. Hotels were very good, not great. Hotels in Madrid, Barcelona were exceptionally good, but the hotel in Venice --- not as nice. The destinations were perfect, although I would have loved more time at smaller towns. I do understand timing is everything, thus short period at smaller towns was hard. Breakfasts were amazing. Although some dinners were provided, they were not as good.

Date of experience : 06 October 2023

Italy's Best

The trip was very well organized and our tour guide, Gabriele, was fantastic. Our rooms at each hotel were nice and breakfast's were good. The only disappointment was not going into the Roman Coliseum, or having enough time to go up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

Date of experience : 18 November 2023

Fantastic Canadian Rockies tour

I took the Canadian Rockies, with Alaska Cruise tour, and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The Canadian leg in particular ran seamlessly, and most of the credit for that must go to Caterina (our tour guide) who constantly went out of her way to aim not just for customer satisfaction, but customer delight. I hope I'm lucky enough to meet Caterina again further down the line on a future (as yet unplanned) trip to Canada 🇨🇦. Also a special mention for Neil our driver.....so professional, safe, and courteous throughout 😊

Date of experience : 18 July 2023

Great historic journey

Great opportunity to learn so much about our nation’s history. Actually seeing places where important events took place is the best and most interesting way to learn. Our guide did a great job of informing us and helping us get the most from this historic journey. Cosmos did a good job of planning what we were to see and do to give us the opportunity to learn more of our nation’s history.

Date of experience : 27 September 2023

Super Team: Andrew and Jerry

Tour Director, “Andrew,” and Bus Driver, “Jerry,” make an incredible team that results in the ultimate touring experience. They are caring, patient, and the “best of the best” in their respective roles. Andrew made the long bus drives a joy by providing fluent, interesting dialogue, interspersed with music and videos. Jerry made the journey smooth in a spotless, comfortable bus. They went out of their way to make this an amazing experience.

Date of experience : 30 October 2023

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Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Our first stop today is in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Martin Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the “Athens of Germany.” Continue through Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt all the way to Germany’s capital city, Berlin. Today’s Distance: 357 mi/ 575 km (Breakfast)

Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading districts, and admire its Renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km (Breakfast)

The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section. (Breakfast,Dinner)

Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the liveliest Eastern European capital. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the included guided city tour. (Breakfast)

Journey northwest and cross the border into nearby Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube, to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna. Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km (Breakfast)

Join the included city sightseeing tour for an introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own. (Breakfast)

Morning at leisure or join an optional excursion. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague. Today’s Distance: 208 mi/ 335 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock. Your Tour Director may suggest an optional evening excursion with traditional Czech music and entertainment. (Breakfast)

This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area. Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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• 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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• 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 WILLIAM · 10th October 2023 Excellent tour guide and driver; Location of some hotels should improve. I am a diabetic so hotels without in room refrigeration were reluctant to provide Ice, Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by Cosmos
• A Claire · 10th October 2023 some hotels were far from the shopping areas found having bathtubs that were high walled were difficult to step into especially for older adults Trip date: September 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 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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmos selects hotels with the best guestrooms (always with a private bathroom) and service for the money. We prescreen and select hotels that are mainly superior tourist-class (ST) and tourist-class (T), but we also feature moderate first-class (MF) and some superior first-class (SF) or moderate-deluxe (MD) hotels. In remote areas in North America, there may be no hotels available in these categories, so we choose the best available (BA) hotels. In this brochure you’ll find national park lodges and hotels followed by the abbreviation "(NP)."

In the cost of the tour you'll have all your accommodations, transportation as well as activities, included. All of your breakfasts as well as 5 dinners throughout your tour included. So as far as additional costs you will require funds for lunch, snacks, optional activities and souvenirs.

Cosmos Vacations offer airport transfers for an additional cost person.

Please find the description for these abbreviations below: ''We select hotels with the best guestrooms (always with a private bathroom) and service for the money. We prescreen and select hotels that are mainly superior tourist-class (ST) and tourist-class (T), but we also feature moderate first-class (MF) and some superior first-class (SF)".

If you are two travellers booking and travelling together you will be put in a room together on your own.

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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 18th June 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 18th June 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 50 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.
• 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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