Mediterranean Flavors - 13 Days

• Spain
• France
• Italy

Your Tour Includes:

• Guided sightseeing in Madrid with tapas tasting and city highlights
• Orientationtour of Cuenca, featuring its hanging houses
• Guided sightseeing in Valencia
• Visit to Peñíscola Castle
• Guided sightseeing in Barcelona
• Orientation tour of coastal Collioure
• Orientation drive in Marseille and historic Old Port
• Orientation tour of Cassis with scenic ocean harbor walk
• Perfume workshop in Eze
• Scenic train ride through Cinque Terre
• Guided sightseeing in Siena with main square
• Visit to Orvieto
• Guided sightseeing in Rome, featuring St. Peter’s Square

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:

• Cinque Terre
• Historic Centre of Rome
• Historic Centre of Siena
• Historic walled town of Cuenca
• La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
• Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
• Pyrenées
• Vatican City
• Works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona (See only)

With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation. Please note: This may not be your actual tour director on your tour.

ROSA PEREZ

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

Working as a Tour Guide is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, because it consists sharing. Sharing experiences and knowledge with people from different parts of the world, showing them the legacy left by the different civilizations in Iberia, recommending the best sunsets or the most popular tapa of that city. For me, it is a pleasure to welcome you to my country. I am ready to share with you my knowledge. Are you?

Madrid
Hotel Chamartin The One

• WiFi/First-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, ATM, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Desk, Phone, Television, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Air Conditioning

Valencia

Olympia Hotel Events and Spa

• WiFi/First-Class

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HOTEL AMENITEIES

Spa Services, Business Center, Fitness Room, Elevator, Laundry Available, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Pool, Bar/Lounge, Hot Tub

ROOM FEATURES

Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning 

Eurostars Rey Don Jaime

• WiFi/First-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Fitness Room, Elevator, Laundry Available, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Pool, Bar/Lounge
ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Barcelona

Catalonia Sagrada Familia

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Smoking Rooms, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning

Marseille

Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Complimentary Newspaper, Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Smoking Rooms, Iron/Ironing Board, Wake-Up Calls, Window Opens, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Complimentary Toiletries, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning

Nice

Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, In-Room Safe, Window Opens, Internet Access, Climate Control, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning

La Spezia

CDH La Spezia

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Siena

Executive

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Rome

American Palace Eur

• WiFi/ModerateFirst-Class

• Hotel as shown or similar

HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Fitness Room, ATM, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Wake-Up Calls, Window Opens, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Pay Movies, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning

From US$ 3,189

*prices per person, based on double occupancy for 1 August 2026 departure

*Contact Us for Dates and Prices

Notes:

For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

This tour requires navigating stairs to board the Cinque Terra train which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.

Special departures:
Departure December 21 includes Christmas lunch in Barcelona and New Year's Eve festive dinner in Venice

DAY 1 Arrive in Madrid, Spain(D)

Check into your hotel. Start discovering the city with the help of the CosmosGO app, and tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

DAY 2 Madrid (B)

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 to explore the splendid setting of this old walled city, made famous in El Greco’s painting. Today, Toledo resembles a great open-air museum of Spanish history and art.

DAY 3 Madrid-Cuenca-Valencia (B/D)

Travel southeast to Cuenca, perched high above the precipices of the Jucar and Huecar Rivers, famous for the “hanging houses,” suspended over the ravine. On to Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, for a guided sightseeing tour.

Today’s Distance: 260 mi/ 420 km

DAY 4 Valencia-Peniscola-Barcelona (B)

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: 224 mi/ 360 km

DAY 5 Barcelona (B)

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.

DAY 6 Barcelona-Collioure, France-Marseille (B/D)

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: 351 mi/ 565 km

DAY 7 Marseille-Cassis-French Riviera (B)

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. Tonight, rub elbows with high-rollers and roll the dice with an optional “Monte Carlo by Night” excursion to experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco.

Today’s Distance: 146 mi/ 235 km

DAY 8 French Riviera, Excursion to Eze(B)

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, and browse the charming stores.

Today’s Distance: 19 mi/ 30 km

DAY 9 French Riviera-Cinque Terre Area, Italy (B)

Enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery along the French and Italian Rivieras as you travel toward the Cinque Terre. Take the train in Sestri Levante 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: 180 mi/ 290 km

DAY 10 Cinque Terre Area-Siena (B/D)

A scenic drive into the celebrated Italian region of Tuscany, with its olive groves and vineyards that extend over the rolling green hills. Reach Siena and join your Local Guide for a fascinating sightseeing walk. The focal point of the town is Piazza del Campo, a special square, famed all over the world for its medieval-style Palio horse race.

Today’s Distance: 140 mi/ 225 km

DAY 11 Siena-Orvieto-Roma (B)

Journey into Umbria, the “green heart of Italy.” Stop in the charming hill town of Orvieto, perched dramatically on a plug of volcanic rock and dominated by the striking black basalt and travertine cathedral, an excellent example of Italian Gothic architecture. Enjoy free time to explore Piazza del Duomo and the surrounding narrow streets. Continue south to Rome, Italy’s iconic capital.

Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km

DAY 12 Rome (B)

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.* When in Rome...! Tonight, do as the Romans do and enjoy an optional farewell dinner at a traditional Roman restaurant.

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

DAY 13 Rome (B)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.