When you select a Cosmos holiday, you’re choosing experience, passion, and perfection. Our dedication began almost a century ago when a young Antonio Mantegazza became inspired to share the stories of his home while using his family’s rowboat to transport lumber across beautiful Lake Lugano in Switzerland. He soon began transporting tourists instead, and what began on a spring day in 1928 blossomed into the worldwide name in travel.
When it comes to expertise in travel, you could say it runs in the family. Founded in Switzerland and family-owned for nearly a century, the Globus family of brands shares the world with travellers on expert-led vacations. With a deep-rooted passion for exploration, we offer the best in travel across a wide variety of travel styles, goals, and budgets. Whether you dream of a classic tour, a value-packed vacation, or a world-class river cruise, our family has the perfect way to make it happen. Spanning over 500 vacations across more than 70 countries, our legacy of excellence ensures you experience the world effortlessly with a trusted name in travel by your side.
Since 1928, Globus has built a reputation as the premiere escorted tour operator with interactions, inspirations, and insight that goes beyond the surface to connect with authentic experiences. Hassle-free planning, regional Tour Directors, Local Guides, Hand-picked and tested hotels and inclusions, seamless transportation, VIP access, and rare Local Favorites go beyond the guidebook.
For travellers who care more about spending an extra day in a new destination than having a fancy chocolate on their pillow, Cosmos is the perfect answer to value-minded travellers who love—travel. Backed by nearly a century of Globus' travel expertise, worldwide escorted tours by Cosmos are nothing less than big travel dreams coming true on a budget.
Discover the world along its great rivers and legendary waterways. Avalon’s Europe and Asia fleets feature our award-winning Suite ShipsSM, with the largest staterooms, widest views, the most modern amenities, included shore excursions, and more. Cruise through South America, and Egypt in relaxed luxury with Avalon. It’s the only time we approve of letting the world pass you by!