Mediterranean Flavors 2024
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
68404
Start City:
Madrid
End City:
Rome
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Budget
Tour Length:
14 days
Physical Rating:
3 - Explorer
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| Saturday, May 04, 2024 | Friday, May 17, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
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Tour Itinerary
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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Day 1
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAINCheck into your hotel. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D)
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Day 2
MADRIDNot 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. (B)
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Day 3
MADRID–CUENCA–VALENCIATravel 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 (B,D)
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Day 4
VALENCIA–PEÑÍSCOLA–BARCELONAToday, 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 (B)
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Day 5
BARCELONASightseeing 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. (B)
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Day 6
BARCELONA–COLLIOURE, FRANCE–MARSEILLELeave 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 (B,D)
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Day 7
MARSEILLE–CASSIS–FRENCH RIVIERACapital 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 (B)
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Day 8
FRENCH RIVIERA. EXCURSION TO ÈZEStart 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 (B)
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Day 9
FRENCH RIVIERA–CINQUE TERRE, ITALY-LA SPEZIAEnjoy 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 (B)
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Day 10
LA SPEZIA–VERONA–VENICE AREATravel 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 (B)
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Day 11
VENICEVenice 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. (B,D)
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Day 12
VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROMECross 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 (B)
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Day 13
ROMEThe “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.* (B)* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
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Day 14
ROMEYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Meals: Breakfast
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The tour was a great experience, the only thing was that some of the hotels, especially the ones in france, nice was not so great. the meals included in the tour were not tasty but other than that the trip was amazing.
Its a busy tour but see and do lots. Was very good and would recommend to others.
Too fast pace for senior citizens many hills and steps to climb there is not enough time after breakfast to relax and get to the bus I didn't realize that morning call was between 6 and 7ami was too tired to walk and have leisure time to browse the stores it was not a relaxing trip one day the bus drove 10 hours to Rome the extra excursion were great and food was very good except too much chicken the trip was too high pacePlus plus the language barrier was hard to Understand the tour guides I would not go on another tour if you paid me
Cristian, our tour director was very organized. This trip is quite tough and has many itineraries but he managed to get us all together well. Everything went very well that everyone in the group got along great that we are all looking forward to travel again together if possible. Giordano, the driver was great too! We felt very safe. I am so glad I booked his trip with cosmos.
Billy, our tour guide and our driver Anthony ( Anthonello) are both awesome!
Our tour director was outstanding and although a couple of the hotel were not to our liking, overall the tour was a successful and enjoyable one.
Some of the optional tours should have been included in the regular tour like the Vatican museum.
I have used Affordadable Tours to book Cosmos tours on several occasions and it has always been seamless. This trip was an excellent itinerary with knowledgeable guides. I always feel safe and informed on my trips with Cosmos, and it is an amazing value for the money.
My husband and I had a wonderful time :-) we will strongly recommend this tour to our friends and family.
The tours offered on this trip were amazing!
We had a very nice trip. We met people from different countries. Our tour director checked everyone departure flights. Made sure they were on time. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
The tour director and driver made our experience complete. Cosmos is very lucky to have such amazing staff members.
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Excellent itinerary that matched the description. Knowledgeable, helpful, patient & courteous tour director, competent driver. Coach had ample leg room. Most hotel rooms were better than expected for this discount tour operator.