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By Cosmos
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Visits
Albuquerque, Chicago, Las Vegas, Santa Fe
Themes
50 plus, Cultural
What travelers are saying
"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing. don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected "
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By Cosmos
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Albuquerque, Arizona, Bryce Canyon National Park, California, Chicago, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Monument Valley, St. Louis, Texas, Utah, Zion National Park
Themes
50 plus, Cultural
What travelers are saying
"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing. don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected "
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By Tauck
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Chicago, Mackinac Island, Toronto
Highlights
- The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores...Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard a beautiful Ponant yacht
- plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario
- Erie
- Huron and Michigan
- calling on destinations including Detroit
Themes
Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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By Tauck
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Chicago, Toronto
Highlights
- The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores...Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard a beautiful Ponant yacht
- plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario
- Erie
- Huron and Michigan
- calling on destinations including Detroit
Themes
Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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12 days From$9,490
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By Tauck
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Chicago, Toronto
Highlights
- The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores...Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard a beautiful Ponant yacht
- plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario
- Erie
- Huron and Michigan
- calling on destinations including Detroit
Themes
Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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By Tauck
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Chicago, Toronto
Highlights
- The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... and our new 12-day small ship cruise invites you to explore their storied waters – and some of the unique cities and towns that have grown along their shoresEnjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard the beautiful yacht Le Champlain
- plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario
- Erie
- Huron and Michigan
- calling on destinations including Detroit
Themes
Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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By Tauck
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Chicago, Toronto
Highlights
- The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores...Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard the beautiful yachtLe Dumont d'Urville or Le Bellot
- plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario
- Erie
- Huron and Michigan
- calling on destinations including Detroit
Themes
Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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12 days From$8,990
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By Tauck
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Chicago, Toronto
Highlights
- The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores...Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard the beautiful yacht Le Dumont d'Urville or Le Bellotplus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario
- Erie
- Huron and Michigan
- calling on destinations including Detroit
- Mackinac Island
Themes
Small Ship Cruise
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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