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Mediterranean Flavors ( 6840)

14 Day Tour from Madrid to Rome

2024 Tour Details

From Spain to France to Italy, this affordable tour along the Mediterranean Coast, designed by our team of Tour Directors, features vibrant cities, historic sites, and amazing scenery. Visit Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Venice, and Rome, and experience the stunning Cinque Terre, named for its five medieval fishing villages by the sea. The area is noted for its natural beauty with terraces built into the mountainside on cliffs that drop down into the sea and for its breathtaking views. Spend time on the glamorous French Riviera, where you have the chance to visit a perfume workshop in Èze. Plus, enjoy picture-perfect scenery as you drive along the most fascinating landscapes and visit cameo villages such as Cuenca, Collioure, Cassis and iconic cities like Verona and Barcelona! Local Guides will reveal the must-see sights on your city tours of Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, and Rome. See Rome’s iconic landmarks on the guided orientation tour, such as the Vatican and the Colosseum. Get a taste of Venice with a boat ride to world-famous St. Mark's Square. In Assisi, marvel at St. Francis Basilica, burial place of the saint and home to beautiful medieval frescos by Giotto. This tour to Spain, France, and Italy is perfectly planned for value-minded travel lovers wanting a wonderful, yet affordable, Mediterranean vacation.

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 Tour Highlights

Sightseeing:

MADRID
Guided sightseeing

CUENCA
Visit

VALENCIA
Guided sightseeing

PENISCOLA
Visit the castle

BARCELONA
Guided sightseeing

COLLIOURE
Visit

MARSEILLE
Orientation drive

CASSIS
Visit

ÈZE
Visit a perfume workshop

CINQUE TERRE
Excursion

VERONA
Visit

VENICE
Canal boat ride, walking orientation, glassblower demonstration

ASSISI
Visit St. Francis Basilica

ROME
Guided sightseeing, see St. Peter’s Square

Guides:

Local Guides for city sightseeing in Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Rome; professional Tour Director while touring

Scenic Highlights:

Scenic Highlights:
Castilian Plains, Pyrenees, Côte d'Azur, Apennines, Po Delta

Notes:

December 21 Departure – Christmas in Barcelona and New Year's Eve festive dinner in Venice

UNESCO World Heritage

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • Assisi, the Basilica of St. Francis
  • Cinque Terre
  • Venice and its Lagoon
  • Historic city of Toledo
  • Works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona
  • Historic walled town of Cuenca
  • La Lonja de la seda de Valencia
  • Pyrenées
Transportation:

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi; canal boat ride in Venice; train Levanto-La Spezia

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily, 4 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN Check into your hotel. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Dinner Dinner

Day 2

MADRID Not only is Madrid the capital of Spain, but because it is situated 2,180 feet above sea level, the Spaniards rightly say it’s the nearest thing to Heaven. On the included guided city tour, discover the main sights and end the tour with a walk in the Barrio de La Latina and stop in one of the many bars to taste the typical tapas. Consider an optional trip to Toledo. The splendid setting of this old walled city was made famous in El Greco’s painting and, even now, it’s like a great open-air museum of Spanish history and art.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3

MADRID–CUENCA–VALENCIA Travel southeast to Cuenca, perched high above the precipices of the Jucar and Huecar Rivers, famous for its “hanging houses” that are suspended over the ravine. On to Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, for a guided sightseeing tour.
Today’s Distance: 230 mi/ 370 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 4

VALENCIA–PEÑÍSCOLA–BARCELONA Today, visit Peñíscola Castle in Castellon, built by the Knights Templar in the 14th century. The promontory on which the castle and town are located is a fine reminder of medieval times. Continue your journey through orange groves and seaside resorts past Tarragona to Catalonia’s lively and beautiful capital, Barcelona.
Today’s Distance: 227 mi/ 365 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 5

BARCELONA Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a drive around Montjuïc to see the Olympic Stadium and a great panoramic view of the port and city. Continue to the city centre of Plaza Catalunya and to Paseo de Gracia to admire the greatness and eccentricity of Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces in the Houses Batllò and Mila and the Sagrada Familia (entrance fees not included). Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6

BARCELONA–COLLIOURE, FRANCE–MARSEILLE Leave Spain today and cross the border into France to visit Collioure. This picturesque village is nestled in an idyllic place on the rocky Mediterranean coastline and is sheltered by the Pyrenees. Painters such as Matisse, Derain, and Picasso, have drawn inspiration for their paintings from these stunning views. Carry on to the oldest city in France, Marseille.
Today’s Distance: 342 mi/ 550 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 7

MARSEILLE–CASSIS–FRENCH RIVIERA Capital of Provence, Marseille was founded by the Greeks in 600 BC. See the city’s bustling ancient heart—the picturesque Vieux Port (old port), where elegant markets and handsome townhouses surround the boat-filled harbor. Follow the coastal route toward Cassis, a small fishing port lined with cafés and restaurants, and stop to explore the town before reaching Nice. Later, why not join the optional Monte Carlo by Night excursion?
Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 230 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 8

FRENCH RIVIERA. EXCURSION TO ÈZE Start the day with a visit to a perfume workshop in Èze. Continue to Nice and spend time at leisure to do as you please! Dabble in the Mediterranean Sea, stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais, or join our optional excursion to the artists’ town of St. Paul de Vence.
Today’s Distance: 19 mi/ 30 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 9

FRENCH RIVIERA–CINQUE TERRE, ITALY-LA SPEZIA Enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery along the French and Italian Rivieras as you travel toward the Cinque Terre. Take the train in Levanto and stop in some of the most enchanting villages of the spectacular Cinque Terre region, where the beauty of rugged cliffs and romantic fishing villages once inspired Lord Byron. There are several breathtaking trails carved into the rocks connecting the villages, affording dramatic sea views.
Today’s Distance by coach: 169 mi/ 272 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 10

LA SPEZIA–VERONA–VENICE AREA Travel through the agricultural areas of culinary excellence in the Po plains to reach the romantic city of Verona to visit the city centre at leisure. Continue to the Venice area.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

VENICE Venice is a city of unparalleled beauty and a feast of wonderful sights. Your included orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers create their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 12

VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME Cross the Po Delta and head into the verdant Apennines to medieval Assisi. Enclosed by ramparts, little has changed since the Middle Ages. This is the town of the deeply mystical and poetic St. Francis. Visit the Upper and Lower Basilicas dedicated to the Saint, featuring beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome.
Today’s Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 13

ROME The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive, exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths, and complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire.*
Breakfast Breakfast

* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Day 14

ROME Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

GIUSEPPE MOZZONI

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

" There's sage travel advice that "When in Rome, do as the Romans do!" That's my goal...to help every traveler experience Italy (and the Mediterranean) through an Italian perspective. We'll get to the heart and soul of each town-the sights, sounds, and flavors that make each place so unique. You'll definitely come away with a better understanding of why we say, "Italians do it better!""

Tour Director -  GIUSEPPE MOZZONI

ESTEFANIA CORTES ESCLAPEZ

Escorting tours for more than 5 years

" I didn't know what to do with my life till I met a man at University who brought me the light. I wanted to be like him, and he was a TD. I am from the southeast of Spain and I love to feel the breath of the Mediterranean Sea on my face, wandering aimlessly to anywhere and passionate about history and gastronomy. Being a Tour Director is a way of life - meeting new people from all over the world, doing my best to show them the wonders of this world and to turn their vacation into something unforgettable. Vamos?"

Tour Director -  ESTEFANIA CORTES ESCLAPEZ

 Accommodation

MADRID

HOTEL CHAMARTIN THE ONE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

VALENCIA

NH CIUDAD DE VALENCIA

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

BARCELONA

CATALONIA SAGRADA FAMILIA

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

MARSEILLE

IBIS MARSEILLE CENTRE EUROMED

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

NICE

IBIS STYLES NICE VIEUX PORT

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

CINQUE TERRE AREA

CDH LA SPEZIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

VENICE AREA

POPPI

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

ROME

BV OLY HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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