Escorted Tours

Explore North America with Cosmos in 2027

From the soaring Canadian Rockies to the cities and coastlines of eastern Canada, Cosmos has released its new 2027 North America collection, with a range of journeys across Canada and the USA.

A couple of standout Canada itineraries include:

The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
20 days | Vancouver round trip

Explore Whistler, Banff and Jasper National Parks before embarking on a seven-night Holland America Line Alaska cruise. The itinerary also includes a Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer experience and admission to Butchart Gardens.

Ontario & French Canada
8 days | Toronto to Montréal

Discover some of eastern Canada’s best-known cities with guided sightseeing in Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montréal, along with a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise and a Thousand Islands cruise. An extension by train to Halifax is also available.

There are also current savings available across the Cosmos collection, including $500 per couple off all 2027 North America tours, with selected journeys starting from $368 per person, per day.

Thinking about Canada or the USA for 2027? Get in touch with Shore Travel and we can help find the Cosmos itinerary that suits you.

New 2027 Europe & UK Tours with Globus and Cosmos

Europe is calling for 2027, and Globus and Cosmos have released their latest Europe & UK collections, including new touring styles designed to let you unpack once and explore more.

One of the highlights is a selection of hub-and-spoke tours, combining the ease of a guided holiday with the convenience of staying in one hotel. Rather than packing and moving every few days, you can settle in and use one destination as your base for exploring the surrounding region.

New Algarve Explorer
Stay in Lagos and discover Portugal’s beautiful Algarve region, with visits to Tavira, Faro, Sagres and Cape St. Vincent. Along the way, experience local food, culture and the relaxed character of southern Portugal.

New Split & Dalmatian Coast Explorer
Make Split your base while exploring Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Highlights include historic Trogir, Diocletian’s Palace, local wineries and the waterfalls of Krka National Park.

New Gourmet Rome
Spend seven nights in Rome with a group of just 28 guests, giving you plenty of time to experience the Eternal City while also venturing further afield. Included excursions take you to Civita di Bagnoregio, Orvieto and the Castelli Romani region.

Gourmet Tuscany
For food and wine lovers, Gourmet Tuscany celebrates the flavours of one of Italy’s most loved regions. Enjoy wine tastings, cooking classes and visits to Lucca, Vinci, Bolgheri and the Chianti wine region.

There are also current savings available across selected Globus and Cosmos touring, including a $500 per person air credit on all 2027 Europe & UK Globus tours when airfare is booked through the applicable air service, while Cosmos is offering $500 per couple off all 2027 Europe, UK and North America tours. Terms and conditions apply.

Ready to start planning Europe for 2027? Get in touch with Shore Travel and we can help you find the Globus or Cosmos tour that suits you.

Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

12 Days | Tokyo to Kyoto - 12 days from $7,829.00 per person, Mar - Nov 2027.

This Japan tour is perfect for value-minded travel lovers who enjoy history, beautiful settings, and fascinating architecture. You’ll start in Tokyo, end in Kyoto, and overnight along the way in the Mount Fuji area, Osaka, and Hiroshima.

Highlights of this tour through Japan are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites you’ll visit. Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, has long been worshipped as a sacred mountain; you’ll enjoy views of majestic Mount Fiji and Lake Kawaguchi during your cable-car ride (weather permitting). In Hiroshima, visit Itsukushima Shrine, built over water and known for its iconic floating Torii gate, and Peace Memorial Park to see the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, the only remaining structure from the first atomic bomb in 1945. In Kyoto, visit the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple covered in beautiful gold leaf, and participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. In addition to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous shrines, and other historic sites, this tour includes visits to two of Japan’s premier gardens dating back to the 1600’s. 

Walk the tranquil Koraku-En to enjoy the ponds, bridges, waterfalls, and tea house and the Shinjuku Gyoen or “Imperial Garden,” formerly a feudal lord’s property and home to one thousand cherry blossom trees. You’ll enjoy a local lunch and taste the “Japanese pizza”, the legendary okonomiyaki dish. Plus, you’ll ride on the famous bullet train, or shinkansen. History, scenery, culture, cuisine, and fun experiences…this Japan vacation has it all!

Highlights

• Take a cable-car ride for panoramic views of Lake Kawaguchi and majestic Mount Fuji, or Fujisan as the locals call it, Japan’s highest mountain. You’ll also visit Chureito Pagoda for a chance to snap your own iconic image of the pagoda with Fujisan in the background!
• In time-honoured Kyoto, visit the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple covered in beautiful gold leaf, and participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
• In Hiroshima, a full day of sightseeing includes Peace Memorial Park, Memorial Museum, lunch featuring the country’s authentic dish of okonomiyaki (a delicious Japanese-style savory pancake), followed by a ferry ride to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine, known for its beautiful floating Torii Gate.

Pricing

12 Days 

from

$7,829*

per person, twin share

Price based on 30 August 2027 departure.

What's Included

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your tour includes:

• Guided city sightseeing of Tokyo including admission to Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Arcade
• Admission to Mt. Fuji ropeway and Chureito Pagoda
• Bullet train ride from Mt. Fuji area to Osaka
• Guided city sightseeing of Osaka including admission to the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses, Osaka Castle, and Koraku-en Garden
• Guided city sightseeing of Hiroshima including admission to Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island and visit to Itsukushima Shrine
• Pottery workshop
• Admission to Himeji Castle
• Guided city sightseeing of Kyoto including admission to the Temple of the Golden Pavilion and Sanjusangendo
• Guided walking tour of Nishiki Market
• Traditional Japanese tea ceremony

Why Cosmos?

Adventure is Knocking.
For more than 60 years, Cosmos has done something remarkable: Bringing the world to people; and people to the world. By pioneering value touring holidays, Cosmos enjoys a long and storied history of turning travel dreams into reality.

We make possible “never thought I would” or “never imagined I could” moments by making travel attainable and easy. And in doing that, we help you expand your horizons, clear your head and open your heart to the world around you.

Cosmos understands that adventure is waiting for us – all of us – out in the world. And there simply is no better time than the present to discover new sights, new sensations and new experiences. That’s why we pride ourselves in turning “what if” moments into “I did” realisations by providing wayfarers and wanderers unparalleled access to the globe with value-centric holidays in 67 countries, on six continents. 

Let the unexpected begin. Let awe-inspiring take over. Adventure is knocking. Cosmos travellers are answering by exploring the world that’s always within reach.