Religious Travel SMALL-GROUP DISCOVERIES 2021 2-IN-1 BROCHURE FLIP FOR GLOBUS Adventure is knocking.SM CosmosVacations.ca Your dreams of experiencing the legendary religious sites of Europe and the Holy Land come true with Cosmos. We’ll turn “Wish I had...” to “Glad I did!” “And just like that, My bucket list got shorter.” 2 A World of Inspiration For more than 50 years, Cosmos has shared the world’s most fascinating places with budget-minded travelers. We help make your dream of visiting the sacred sites of Europe and the Holy Land a reality. Enjoy superior itineraries, seamless transportation, comfortable accommodations, expert Tour Directors, and Local Guides who live where you travel. Cosmos turns faith- based travel from “someday” into “right now.” SMALL-GROUP DISCOVERIES All Globus and Cosmos faith-based vacations are Small-Group Discovery tours with an average of just 24 guests per departure—small groups equal big experiences. ◼ GERMANY 7 days NEW Shrines of Alpine Europe 5375 ........................................12 ◼ ITALY 9 days Shrines of Northern Italy & Rome 5360 ...................................14 9 days Spiritual Highlights of Italy 5300 .............................................16 NEW Medjugorje extension 5305 .............................................17 14 days Shrines of Italy 5365 .................................................................18 ◼ FRANCE, SPAIN & PORTUGAL 12 days Fátima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain 5310 ...............................22 20 days Spiritual Highlights of Iberia, Lourdes & Italy 5315 ................24 11 days The Camino, a Walking Journey for the Soul 5390 ...................28 6 days Pilgrimage to Lourdes 5350 ......................................................30 ◼ ISRAEL & JORDAN 8 days Holy Land Discovery 5320 ........................................................32 8 days Biblical Israel 5340 ....................................................................34 Get details about Air-Inclusive Vacations, Travel Insurance, and Terms & Conditions on pages 28–33 on the flip side of this brochure. As the standard in first-class escorted travel for over 90 years, Globus shares the world with travelers worldwide. Since our first tour in 1928, Globus has made a few friends along the way—local partners who welcome our guests with expertise and exceptional hospitality. Learn more about Globus and view our complete faith-based itineraries on the flip side of this brochure or online at GlobusJourneys.ca. Adventure is knocking.SM CosmosVacations.ca 3 “Each journey begins with a single step. 4 Trusted, Tried And True. The world of travel may have changed, but one thing remains the same. Cosmos is still the trusted travel expert—making it easy and hassle free to maneuver through each new landscape. As our guest, you don’t have to worry about many of the “touch points” of travel—including luggage handling, or check-in/check-out contact. Our carefully screened hotels are required to meet our high standards for health and cleanliness practices. Our motorcoaches and airport transfer vehicles are maintained to the highest level of cleanliness with your comfort, safety, and health in mind. Regular sanitizing and cleaning protocols mean you can sit back and relax, enjoy the view, and arrive at each destination safe and sound. With more than 50 years of escorting travelers around the world, Cosmos has perfected the art of travel planning. Our global network of travel partners and suppliers keeps us up to date on any and all travel guidelines, protocols, safety measures, and local laws in each destination. All you need to know is where you want to go! ON-TRIP ASSURANCE SMALL GROUPS, BIG EXPERIENCES. Cosmos makes it easy to explore the world with calm and confidence thanks to Small-Group touring. With an average of 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 with fascinating attractions. For 2021, all Globus and Cosmos faith-based vacations are Small-Group Discoveries with an average of just 24 guests per departure—small groups equal big experiences. CosmosVacations.ca 5 Enjoy your adventures in faith-based destinations with the peace of mind knowing Cosmos takes care of all the details. All you focus on are your travel dreams coming true. “I’ve always dreamed of doing this.” 6 Everything You Need TRANSPORTATION SIGHTSEEING Cosmos offers a wonderful variety of Our religious packages take in the most transportation for a memorable travel treasured highlights of each destination. experience. And with Cosmos, you never They are carefully planned to include visits to have to worry about getting there on time, buying tickets, places of religious interest and panoramic drives through or waiting in long lines. Just enjoy the ride! areas of natural beauty. Your knowledgeable Local Guides will introduce you to unique locations throughout MEALS your journey. Visit Assisi, home of St. Francis; spend time When it comes to meals, Cosmos strikes a in Lourdes; walk in Jesus’ footsteps in the Holy Land; and perfect balance. We include some meals to so much more. save you time and money, yet we also leave enough free time so you can sample your destination’s LEISURE TIME gastronomic delights on your own. See individual No one enjoys a vacation where every second itinerary pages for specifics about which meals are is spent on a schedule. We build free time included on your vacation. into every Cosmos vacation, so you can relax, pause to reflect, or explore the way you want. Your Tour ACCOMMODATIONS Director and Local Guides can also offer suggestions for After a day of traveling, you want to relax things to see and do. in a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel. We select hotels with the best CosmosGO guestrooms (always with a private bathroom), service, Our free CosmosGO mobile app puts the and food for the money. See individual itinerary pages world at your fingertips. Log in to check for hotel names. flight, hotel, and airport transfer information, and review your itinerary up to 45 days prior to your GUIDANCE Cosmos vacation. While traveling, get entertainment, At the heart of every great Cosmos tour are sightseeing, dining, and shopping suggestions for most the friendly, knowledgeable folks who show destinations. With built-in GPS navigation, you’ll have the you around and help you make the most of direction you need. your spiritual journey. We go to incredible lengths to find the most professional Tour Directors and Local Guides. RELIGIOUS SERVICES/MASS They deliver commentary in English, but are multilingual Cosmos Religious Vacations not only have so they can navigate your destination with ease and give time set aside for personal reflection, we also you the richest experience possible. include Mass/Religious Services throughout many of our journeys. Just look for the on the itinerary pages. Where services are not included, they may be available during free time and are often not in English. CosmosVacations.ca 7 Stories of faith and miracles we hear throughout our lives are waiting to be experienced in sacred places throughout Europe and the Holy Land. Now is your time to walk in the footsteps of faithful figures of devotion and inspiration with Cosmos Religious Travel. “I just turned someday into today.” 8 Sharing Our Expertise JUST THE RIGHT PACE To give you an idea of the way time is planned on each itinerary, we include a scale that ranges from Leisurely to On The Go. Indicators are based on a variety of factors, including the number of over- nights in each city, the number of included activities, and the amount of leisure time you’ll enjoy. THE TRIP SCALE: LEISURELY ON THE GO PERSONALIZE YOUR VACATION WITH MyCOSMOS Cosmos lets you enhance your tour with optional excursions that are meaningful to you, giving you the freedom to truly personalize your trip. Best of all, you can make your selections, and even prepay for most of them, in advance online at CosmosVacations.ca/MyCosmos. FREE WI-FI ACCESS Cosmos’ state-of-the-art motorcoaches feature free wireless Internet (where service is available). You’ll also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access in the lobby of most hotels. CosmosGO BEYOND Our CosmosGO Beyond device is a personal headset delivering clear commentary by your expert Local Guides. It can also be used a personal wireless hotspot that delivers Internet to your mobile device for an extra charge. Standard headsets without Internet connectivity are provided on tours 5320/5 and 5340/5. Devices are not provided on tours 5390 and 5350. CUSTOM TOURS Cosmos offers religious vacations to the most popular faith-based destinations—and when there’s a special trip or destination which Cosmos does not offer, we can customize a religious vacation for your group of 20 or more people (see page 12 on the Globus side of this brochure for more details on Custom Tours). GUARANTEED SHARES “Guaranteed share” reservations that match up solo travelers of the same gender in twin-bedded rooms may be available on request. And if no other traveler books “guaranteed share” on your chosen vacation, we’ll set you up in a single room at no extra charge (not available for tour 5325 and 5345)! If you are a solo traveler who prefers the privacy of your own room, single accommodation can be re- served. Single room supplements are available upon request. SPECIAL DEPARTURES: The schedule of activities might need to be modified on special departures due to various events taking place. CosmosVacations.ca 9 There is cause for celebration this year in Spain to follow the paths of Saint James and St. Ignatius of Loyola. Take a walk of faith on the Way of St. James or visit the Sanctuary of Loyola to be awed and inspired by the lives of the saints. Also make plans to witness the passion of Christ in the Bavarian town of Oberammergau to see the once-a-decade performance of the Passion Play. Now rescheduled for 2022.