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  • Experience a world beyond your expectations. Choose from our award-winning vacations on virtually every continent with local favorites and off-the-beaten-path experiences only Globus can share.

  • We know why you travel. You’d rather have an extra day exploring than a fancy chocolate on your pillow. Enjoy VIP inclusions and world-class experiences at budget-friendly prices.

  • Happiness flows on an Avalon river cruise. From Asia to South America and Europe to the Nile, you’ll cruise in relaxed luxury with river cruising’s widest views of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.

Our Stay and Explore escorted tours are designed for you to make the most of your destination. Return to the same base every day - you'll stay in just one centrally located hotel. Perfect if you don't want to move locations every couple of days!

Each itinerary is designed to get you closer to the destination with just the right balance of included excursions and free time. We've taken care of everything so there's no planning, hassles, or queues. And as always, our expert Tour Director and local guides are on hand to help you make the most of your time. 

Highlights

 

  • Travel to the dramatic Isle of Skye, ferry back to the mainland and stand before the famous Glenfinnan viaduct on the Scottish Highland Explorer. 
  • All of our UK Stay and Explore tours have an average group size of only 24 guests, promising you room to roam while getting up close and personal to the sights. 

National Express

Thanks to our partnership with National Express coach services we are able to offer customers a direct link to their booking site, just click below to see tickets and prices.

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    Transport

    Private first-class coaches (most with free Wi-Fi), spectacular cruises, scenic day ferries - Cosmos offers a wonderful variety of transportation for a memorable travel experience. As well as a free car park stay on selected UK Stay and Explore tours.

    Sightseeing

    Our Stay and Explore tours include guided sightseeing and scenic highlights that reveal the best of your chosen destination. We've also included enough free time for you to explore the destination on your own. Enjoy inside visits of the must-see sites with knowledgeable Local Guides who bring each destination to life.

    Accommodation & Meals

    On our Stay and Explore tours breakfast is always included as well as a welcome dinner so you can get acquainted with your fellow travellers and Tour Director. You'll also find our hotels are centrally located making it easier for you to sample your destination’s gastronomic delights on your own. As mentioned we have selected centrally located hotels at a 4* rating. 

    Flexibility

    We build free time into every Stay & Explore tour, so you can eat, shop, and explore the way you want. We give you the freedom to truly personalise your trip with optional excursions that are meaningful to you. 

    Peace of Mind

    All our holidays are covered by a scheme of financial protection through ABTA or ATOL.  We're proud to be the first escorted touring company to become Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended, giving you extra peace of mind about your holiday choice. Plus all of our 2022 departures are covered by our On Trip Assurance and Peace of Mind travel plans. 

    The Best Tour Directors

    At the heart of every great Cosmos tour are the friendly, knowledgeable Tour Directors and Local Guides who show you around and help you get the most out of the place you visit. We only work with the best: our expert Tour Directors have a 96% customer satisfaction rating.

    Scottish Highland Explorer

    Rolling hills and rugged coastlines, mythical creatures and elusive monsters – this Highland holiday is a study of wild beauty in the most beautiful of classrooms. Travel to the dramatic Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Highland towns and discover Inverness, the Highland capital.