Jun 29, 2013 · I went to Italy with Cosmos many many years ago. The company has 3 levels of tours. Globus - the most expensive - usually better hotels Brendan - mid level Cosmos - the …

May 24, 2018 · Of the other tour companies listed, Globus and Cosmos are the same company with Cosmos being the budget division. A little secret.....by the time you add up all the …

Jan 25, 2025 · Cosmos and Globus are the same company. Back in the days before there was an internet or cell phones or when we had to use calling cards to call back to the US, I worked as …

May 17, 2025 · We go on the big bus tours with Globus/Cosmos. Whenever we go to a new city, there's a city guide and tipping at the end of their tour. Are those guides dependent on tips, …

Aug 26, 2018 · You're asking this question on a Rick Steves Europe forum whose business model is providing tours whose tour guides are NOT tipped as the tour guide's compensation is …

Apr 27, 2011 · I have traveled with Globus and Cosmos (Cosmos is just the budget arm of Globus) in the past. The company has been around a long time, and has a pretty good …

Mar 7, 2019 · For two weeks, with a $3000 budget, you will most likely be limited to the 'big bus' tours - Globus, Cosmos, Trafalgar, etc. Small group tours or custom individual tours will be …

Sep 29, 2024 · I ran tours for Globus decades ago. They are a middle level tour company and every tour is different. Some tours are rushed, some are slower. If you share which tours you …

Jan 14, 2024 · I’m kinda locked into the group I signed with, Cosmos/Globus because I paid for my tour and in the confusion following October 7th changed tours rather than waiting for them …

May 6, 2025 · We also like to book local tour guides wherever we are for history tours, food tours, etc. We have found Get Your Guide a good source. We did this style of trip in 2023 and drove …