America's Musical Heritage

America's Musical Heritage

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America's Musical Heritage

10 Days Starting in Nashville, Tennessee and ending in New Orleans, Louisiana

Visiting: Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville, Memphis, Mississippi, Natchez, Louisiana, New Orleans

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

AS-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group, Special Events

Interests:

Cultural, History, Music

Activities:

Sightseeing

Private Available:

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From: $4014 $3700 Barrhead discount: -$314

NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a musical journey through America's rich cultural heritage with this immersive tour. Begin in Nashville, Tennessee, where you'll visit the historic RCA Studio B and enjoy a show at the Grand Ole Opry. Explore Memphis with tours of Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Delve into the blues at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale and the B.B. King Museum in Indianola. Experience Southern charm with a dinner at Magnolia Hall Mansion in Natchez and a tour of Frogmore Plantation. Conclude your adventure in New Orleans with a guided tour of the French Quarter and a farewell dinner. Enjoy stays in renowned hotels and savor local cuisine, making this a trip to remember.

Highlights

  • Arrive in Nashville, Tennessee - Welcome to Music City, USA!

  • Visit RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest recording studio

  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Nashville including Centennial Park’s full-size replica of Athens’ Parthenon

  • Reserved seats for a show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry

  • Visit Sun Studio and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis

  • Tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis

  • Explore the Delta Blues Museum and enjoy a special lunch at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale

  • Visit the B.B. King Museum in Indianola and dinner at Magnolia Hall Mansion in Natchez

Places You'll See

Gaylord Opryland Resort

The Guest House At Graceland

The Alluvian Hotel

Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel

Doubletree By Hilton Lafayette

Sheraton New Orleans

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Nashville,Tennessee

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Accommodation Name: Gaylord Opryland Resort

At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2: Nashville

Location: Nashville

Accommodation Name: Gaylord Opryland Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

NASHVILLE Studios, Stages & Stars Start your day with a visit to [LF] RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest recording studio. Then, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Nashville with a Local Guide, including Centennial Park’s full-size replica of Athens’ Parthenon. See the legendary recording and performing venues of Music Row and Honky Tonk Row—where music history was made and famous artists got their breaks. We then visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to see its collection of costumes, memorabilia, instruments, and photographs. Tonight, you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the mecca for country musicians. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURAL GEM The legendary RCA Studio B is a hallowed hall of recording history where legends like Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, and the Everly Brothers laid down classic tracks in Nashville’s oldest recording studio. Between 1957 and 1977, more than 35,000 songs were recorded here, making their mark on the musical landscape of America. Make your own recording for a priceless memory of your time in Nashville.

Day 3: Nashville,Memphis

Location: Memphis

Accommodation Name: The Guest House at Graceland

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

NASHVILLE–MEMPHIS Singing the Blues This morning, depart for Memphis, “Home of the Blues,” and visit Sun Studio, one of the most famous recording studios in the world and where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded. Then, visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, a celebration of the great Memphis soul music. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT MUSICAL LEGENDS Ever since the Father of the Blues, W.C. Handy, coined the phrase, ‘Memphis Blues,’ this Tennessee mecca for American musicians has produced soulful sounds of syncopated rhythms with a blend of early jazz, vaudeville, ragtime, and folk styles with deep roots in the Deep South of the early 1900s. Memphis is also a mecca for rock-and-roll and country music icons throughout history, including artists who’ve recorded at the legendary Sun Studio – by the names of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison – to name a few. Go deeper into music history with a visit to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music to discover the legacies of iconic artists from Otis Redding to Aretha Franklin.

Day 4: Memphis. Excursion To Graceland

Location: Memphis

Accommodation Name: The Guest House at Graceland

Meals Included: Breakfast

MEMPHIS. EXCURSION TO GRACELAND Goin’ to Graceland! See all the landmarks of Memphis today. A Local Guide will play and sing selections from the city’s rich musical heritage, along with generous amounts of comedy and interaction. We then travel to Elvis Presley’s Graceland for a tour of the King of Rock-n-Roll's estate. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Tour the mansion at Graceland with access to Elvis’ original business office, his enormous collection of gold records and awards, and the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. See Elvis’ collection of ornate jumpsuits and capes, the automobile museum, and his collection of airplanes.

Day 5: Memphis,Clarksdale,Mississippi,Greenwood

Location: Mississippi

Accommodation Name: The Alluvian Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

MEMPHIS–CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI–GREENWOOD Mississippi History Today, follow the mighty Mississippi River deep into the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the “Birthplace of the Blues.” From the cotton fields, street corners, and juke joints of the Mississippi Delta came a new kind of music—the blues. Visit the Delta Blues Museum, dedicated to exploring the history and heritage of this unique American musical art form and masters of the art, including Muddy Waters and Sam Cooke. Peruse historical images, artifacts, musical instruments, and the cabin where Muddy Waters lived as a sharecropper. Enjoy a photo stop at the “Crossroads,” where legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the best musical talent. Enjoy a [LF] special lunch with a local musician at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale. After lunch, continue to Greenwood, where many of its buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a guided tour to see the filming locations of the Oscar-winning film, The Help. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE TASTES & TRADITION Break bread in Clarksdale, the birthplace of the blues, with a special lunch served southern style at Ground Zero Blues Club. Co-owned by Academy Award winning actor, Morgan Freeman, this hopping juke-joint and restaurant is named for the historic town where blues first wailed and local musicians keep the blues cooking along with authentic southern-style dishes amid its eclectic down-home décor. TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy a special overnight stay at the historic Alluvian Hotel. Originally opened in 1917, the renovated hotel is a luxurious respite on the Mississippi Blues Trail in the heart of the Delta. Warm hospitality and charm in the heart of soulful South!

Day 6: Greenwood,Indianola,Natchez

Location: Natchez

Accommodation Name: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

GREENWOOD–INDIANOLA–NATCHEZ Slide Guitars & Steel Magnolias Visit the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, hometown of the legendary musician. Continue south to beautiful Natchez. Enjoy regional specialties while dining at a local restaurant tonight. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ARTISTRY & CULTURE Explore B.B. King’s 60-plus year career, from his time as a sharecropper and his time on Memphis’ Beale Street to the achieving international acclaim as a beloved force in Blues. Browse fascinating artifacts and images in the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, and a pick up an instrument to try your hand at the Blues!

Day 7: Natchez,Ferriday,Louisiana,Frogmore,Lafayette

Location: Louisiana

Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette

Meals Included: Breakfast

NATCHEZ–FERRIDAY, LOUISIANA–FROGMORE–LAFAYETTE Louisiana Legacies First stop today is the Delta Music Museum to hear intimate stories on a guided tour about Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley, Conway Twitty, and other Louisiana Delta musicians. Then, head through Louisiana into the heart of Cajun Country for a visit to the historic Frogmore Plantation. Continue to Lafayette and partake in a unique musical experience at [LF] Cypress Cove Landing on the banks of the Atchafalaya Basin. (B)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURAL GEMS Listen to rich Creole and Cajun music and storytelling by Yvette Landry and Soko Music. Learn the dances of Mardi Gras and Fais do do on the banks of the Atchafalaya Basin while enjoying live music. Ready to join the band? Play Cajun percussion instruments like the T-Fre or try the accordion and take part in the rich Louisiana French musical traditions. TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Learn about the trials and triumphs of American history with an enlightening tour of Frogmore Plantation. An 1800-acre working cotton plantation, Frogmore has 19 restored antebellum (pre-Civil War) structures that date from the early 1800's. Hear the history of the early Natchez planters and their slaves. A local guide tells of the evolution of history from the 1790's through the Civil War and the emergence of sharecropping. See a rare Smithsonian-quality steam cotton gin contrasting the historical methods with modern day planting, harvesting, and computerized ginning of cotton. A fascinating look at Southern history in Louisiana.

Day 8: Lafayette,St. Martinville-Houmas House Plantation,New Orleans

Location: New Orleans

Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Orleans

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

LAFAYETTE–ST. MARTINVILLE-HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION–NEW ORLEANS Southern History & Tradition Enjoy a morning visit to St. Martinville to see the famous oak tree named for the heroine of Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline. Then, cruise through the swampy waterways of the Atchafalaya Basin. Larger than the Florida Everglades, the picturesque yet mysterious Atchafalaya Basin is home to moss-draped trees, a wealth of wildlife, and gators, of course. On to the Great River Road, where wealthy plantation owners built their monumental homes. Visit Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, called the “Crown Jewel of the Great River Road.” Enjoy lunch at the plantation followed by a mansion tour, which is filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Enjoy free time to stroll the magnificent gardens, gift shop, or have a Mint Julep at the Turtle Bar. Continue to exciting New Orleans for a 2-night stay. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the Houmas House Estate allows visitors to experience the history of life on a sugarcane plantation. The mansion has been restored to the antebellum era, reflecting the opulence and wealth this sugarcane farm boasted in the 1880’s. The guided tour walks through the 250-year history, highlighting the architectural evolution from manor house to grand estate. See rare artworks and artifacts that explore life on the plantation.

Day 9: New Orleans

Location: New Orleans

Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Orleans

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

NEW ORLEANS Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! Let the good times roll in New Orleans with a guided sightseeing tour of the French Quarter. Stop at an above-ground cemetery and learn about the city’s unique funeral customs and drive along tree-lined St. Charles Avenue to see the stately homes bordering the historic Garden District. This afternoon is free to explore New Orleans on your own, shop for a favorite souvenir, listen to live music or relax with a fresh cup of café au lait and a beignet. Tonight, celebrate your musical journey with a festive farewell dinner at one of the famed local restaurants in New Orleans. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM World-renowned for its Jazz, Blues, and Cajun music, New Orleans is also the place for celebration – from Mardi Gras to the brass-band funeral processions. The French Quarter is so rich in French and Spanish Creole culture that it spills out from the wrought iron verandas onto the street where Bourbon Street swells with the sounds of kitchens, bars, and blues bands filling the fragrant Southern air. Down a hurricane glass of your favorite libation in the town that’s as resilient as its strongest winds.

Day 10: New Orleans

Location: New Orleans

Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Orleans

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodations

    Stay in renowned hotels such as Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, and Sheraton New Orleans.

  • Meals

    Enjoy breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners, including special lunches at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale and Magnolia Hall Mansion in Natchez.

  • Exclusive Tours

    Experience private tours of RCA Studio B, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Elvis Presley's Graceland, the Delta Blues Museum, the B.B. King Museum, Frogmore Plantation, and Houmas House Plantation and Gardens.

  • Live Performances

    Reserved seats for a show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and live music experiences in Lafayette.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Enjoy guided tours of Nashville, Memphis, the French Quarter in New Orleans, and more, led by expert guides.

What's Not Included

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Airfare

    International and domestic airfare are not included in the tour price.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and additional meals or beverages are not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are available at an additional cost.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Notes

The April 4 departure falls over French Quarter Fest in New Orleans.

Extend your vacation with 2 nights in New Orleans (Tour ASE). The ASX April 24 departure occurs during the world-famous Jazz & Heritage Festival. Your Jazz Fest package includes a 1-day pass to the Jazz & Heritage Festival plus transportation to and from the Jazz Fest Grounds.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

Accommodation

Stay in renowned hotels such as Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, and Sheraton New Orleans.

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably by coach through the heart of America's musical heritage, from Nashville to New Orleans, with guided tours and exclusive visits to iconic music landmarks.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in renowned hotels such as the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, and the Sheraton New Orleans.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners. Special lunches are provided at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale and Magnolia Hall Mansion in Natchez.

  • What exclusive tours are included in this package?

    The tour includes private tours of RCA Studio B, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Delta Blues Museum, the B.B. King Museum, Frogmore Plantation, and Houmas House Plantation and Gardens.

  • Will there be any live performances during the tour?

    Yes, you will have reserved seats for a show at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and enjoy live music experiences in Lafayette.

  • What guided sightseeing tours are included?

    Guided tours include Nashville, Memphis, the French Quarter in New Orleans, and more, all led by expert guides.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour price?

    No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Are airfare costs covered in the tour package?

    No, international and domestic airfare are not included in the tour price.

  • What personal expenses are not covered by the tour?

    Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and additional meals or beverages are not included.

  • Are there any optional excursions available?

    Yes, optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are available at an additional cost.

  • What happens on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, and meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink at 6 pm.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Graceland?

    You will tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland, including his original business office, gold records and awards, the Meditation Garden, his collection of ornate jumpsuits and capes, the automobile museum, and his collection of airplanes.

  • What unique experience is offered at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale?

    You will enjoy a special lunch with a local musician at Ground Zero Blues Club, co-owned by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, featuring authentic southern-style dishes and live blues music.

  • What is special about the accommodation in Greenwood?

    You will stay at the historic Alluvian Hotel, rated as one of the Top 10 Hotels in the United States by Condé Nast magazine, offering warm hospitality and charm in the heart of the soulful South.

  • What cultural experience is offered in Lafayette?

    In Lafayette, you will partake in a unique experience at Cypress Cove Landing on the banks of the Atchafalaya Basin, including rich Creole and Cajun music, storytelling, and learning traditional dances.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Houmas House Plantation?

    You will visit Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, enjoy lunch at the plantation, followed by a mansion tour filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork, and have free time to stroll the magnificent gardens or have a Mint Julep at the Turtle Bar.

  • What activities are planned for the last day in New Orleans?

    On the last day, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of the French Quarter, visit an above-ground cemetery, drive along St. Charles Avenue, and have free time to explore New Orleans on your own. The day ends with a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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