Cosmos vs. Cosmos Lite

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Cosmos Lite presents a first in land tour travel, the a la carte’ tour package. While offering all the hassle-free features of a Cosmos vacation, Cosmos Lite provides custom tailoring at each destination, leaving the itinerary, pace and budget up to the traveler. Sleep late or start early, it’s your way every day. Choose from a list of optional excursions from biking to cooking classes. Explore amazing cities in Europe without having to worry about driving.

What includes in a Cosmos Lite itinerary?

  • All city to city transportation in deluxe motor coaches with complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Clean and comfortable hotels
  • Breakfast daily
  • Professional tour director between cities to help you select dining options, shopping, activities and sightseeing based on your interests
  • Local information is at your fingertips with the CosmosGo mobile app
  • MyCosmos optional excursions are ready to purchase

Join a group or set out solo. With all of the logistics taken care of and no set itinerary, travelers can fully enjoy the landscapes and cityscapes on their timeline. Cosmos Lite offers freedom, flexibility, affordability and fun.

In 2020, is offering 10 itineraries in Europe:

  • Spanish City Explorer (9 days, priced from $899)
  • Spanish Heritage Explorer (8 days, priced from $699)
  • Portugal Explorer (7 days, priced from $699)
  • Italian Explorer (8 days, priced from $899)
  • Northern Italy Explorer (8 days priced from $899)
  • Veneto Explorer (7 days, priced from $899)
  • Danube Explorer (8 days, priced from $899)
  • England Explorer (7 days, priced from $899)
  • Ireland Explorer (7 days, priced from $849)
  • Scotland Explorer (7 days, priced from $899)

So what is the main difference between Cosmos tours 2020 & Cosmos lite? Cosmos tours are more comprehensive. Although they do offer lots of free time as well, you will find some additional meals & sightseeing included in the up front package price.

Group Voyagers, Inc. sells the Globus family of brands within the United States.  Globus Tours 2020, Cosmos, Cosmos Lite, Monograms and Avalon Waterways 2020 offer travelers unparalleled tour, independent travel package, river- and small-ship cruise options. 

If you’re comparing budget tour options, also see our comprehensive guide to Globus vs Cosmos: Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Travel Adventure — the parent brand of Cosmos — for a full breakdown of which traveler each brand is built for.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo
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Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.

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