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.
“An ancient path leads to new roads.
10 Walking By Faith THE YEAR OF ST. JAMES Each year, Cosmos welcomes travelers from around the world to join us in Madrid, Spain, and embark on the Camino de Santiago—a historical pilgrimage on the French Way of St. James. Pilgrims set out on a 6-day walk from the town of Sarria to Santiago de Compostela (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to worship at the shrine of the apostle St. James (see page 28). Cause for Jubilation 2021 is also a Jacobean (Latin, meaning St. James) Holy Year, commemorating Saint James Day (July 25) when it falls on a Sunday. Only during Holy Years the Porta Santa (Holy Door) of the Santiago Cathedral remains open, and pilgrims may receive a full plenary indulgence (absolute remission of sin) by taking the sacrament of reconciliation and attending Mass in the cathedral during the Jacobean year. Holy Jacobean Years follow a pattern of 6-5-6-11 year increments due to Leap Years. The most recent Jacobean Year prior to 2021 occurred in 2010; the next will arrive in 2027, 2032, and so on. You will visit Santiago de Compostela on “Fatima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain,” Spiritual Highlights of Iberia, Lourdes & Italy,” and “The Camino, a Walking Journey for the Soul.”
ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA JUBILEE YEAR In 2021/2022, we also celebrate the year of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. The Ignatian Year commemorates two important moments in the life of this religious Order. The first is the 500th anniversary of the conversion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola after he was wounded at the Battle of Pamplona (1521-2021). The second is the 400th anniversary of the canonization of its founder, together with St. Francis Xavier (1622-2022). The Jesuits of the Society of Jesus Join Cosmos in Loyola, Spain, during this jubilant year of Saint Ignatius and contemplate his trials and transformation that led to founding the Society of Jesus. You will visit Loyola on “Fatima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain;” and “Spiritual Highlights of Iberia, Lourdes & Italy.”
OBERAMMERGAU 2022 PASSION PLAY Postponed until 2022, the once-a-decade performance of the Passion Play offers a second chance to see this spectacular reenactment of Christ’s passion and death originally planned for 2020. The Bavarian village of Oberammergau continues this epic tradition—today performed by a theater company of 2,000 local residents—which was first performed in 1634 as a vow to God for sparing the village from the plague. Book early and join us for an unforgettable experience to see the magnificent 2022 Oberammergau Passion Play, included on select Cosmos and Globus religious and secular vacation tours. See page 6 on the flip side of this brochure for more information.
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This faith-based vacation provides the opportunity to discover genuine alpine pilgrimage sites in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Travel through spectacular mountain scenery, appreciate the gift of nature and life, and reflect on the greatness of creation.
NEW! Shrines of Alpine Europe
7 DAYS From Zurich to Vienna
PRICED FROM $1,869CA
TOUR AT A GLANCE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS LUCERNE Visit the Old Town EINSIEDELN Attend the Divine Office Vespers and Salve Regina at the Benedictine Abbey, home of the Black Madonna OBERAMMERGAU Passion Play theater visit MUNICH Admire Marienplatz ALTÖTTING Guided visit to the Sanctuary and Panorama Museum; candlelight procession SALZBURG Visit the Old Town MELK Benedictine Abbey visit VIENNA Guided city tour and Mass in St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Mass Services: Einsiedeln, Altötting, Vienna ALTÖTTING (all in local language and venues subject to change) PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR Transportation: Touring by private, first-class, air- Day 1, Wed. ARRIVE IN ZURICH, in Switzerland. Visit the magnificent Baroque conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi SWITZERLAND. Check into your hotel, then Monastery and Chapel that is home to the the rest of the day is free to explore on your Black Madonna, made out of black marble. Hotels: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with own. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director Spend some time in prayer and then celebrate private bath or shower, hotel and city taxes, required and fellow travelers, and prepare for your the Divine Office Vespers and the Salve local taxes, porterage plus any mandatory service upcoming spiritual journey. Welcome dinner at Regina , before returning to Zurich. (B) and resort fees your hotel. (D) ZURICH Züri by Fassbind (F), OBERAMMERGAU Today's Distance: 93 mi / 150 km Wittelsbach (ST), ALTÖTTING AREA Gasthof Zwölf Apostel (ST) at Altötting, VIENNA Roomz Vienna Gasometer (F) Day 2, Thu. ZURICH-LUCERNE- Day 3, Fri. ZURICH-OBERAMMERGAU, EINSIEDELN-ZURICH. This morning travel to Meals: Buffet breakfasts (B) daily, 2 dinners (D), GERMANY. Leave Zurich and travel east to Lucerne, a picturesque town built along the including dinner at a local restaurant in Vienna cross briefly into Austria, skirting scenic Lake shores of a shimmering lake and at the foot Constance, and continuing into Germany CosmosGO Get our mobile app for trip information of majestic peaks. Spend some time visiting through the farmlands of Bavaria and the HEADSETS: throughout the tour the town center and take advantage of the alpine landscapes of Oberammergau, famous CosmosGO Beyond devices available optional excursions available. In the afternoon, for the once-a-decade Passion Play. This visit the Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln, a performance is staged every 10 years since MyCOSMOS: Personalize your tour ahead of time major station on the Way of St. James and 1634 when it was initiated as an oath to give with additional excursions. Visit our website for one of the most important pilgrimage sites details and conditions. thanks for the village having been spared from
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