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Mediterranean Flavors
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Length
13 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Madrid (Spain)
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Ends in
Rome (Italy)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 9, 2026 to DEC 21, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Off The Beaten Path
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$3,067.55
Overview
From Spain to France to Italy, this affordable tour along the Western Mediterranean Coast, designed by a team of Tour Directors, features vibrant cities, historic sites, and amazing scenery. Visit Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Siena, and Rome, and experience the stunning Cinque Terre, named after its five medieval fishing villages by the sea. This 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 through the most fascinating landscapes and visit cameo villages such as Cuenca, Collioure, and Cassis! Local Guides will reveal the must-see sights on your city tours of Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Siena, and Rome. See Rome’s iconic landmarks such as the Vatican and the Colosseum. 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.
Visited During Tour
Barcelona (Spain) | Cassis (France) | Cinque Terre (Italy) | Cinque Terre Area | Collioure (France) | Cuenca (Spain) | Eze (France) | Madrid (Spain) | Marseille (France) | Orvieto (Italy) | Peniscola (Spain) | Rome (Italy) | Siena (Tuscany, Italy) | Valencia (Spain)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Private Touring
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Mediterranean Flavors tour dates available from Cosmos. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Cosmos Tour Code 6800
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1ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN
Check into your hotel. Start discovering the city with the help of the CosmosGO app, and tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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2MADRID
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.
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- Breakfast
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3MADRID–CUENCA–VALENCIA
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
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
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4VALENCIA–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: 224 mi/ 360 km
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- Breakfast
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5BARCELONA
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.
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- Breakfast
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6BARCELONA–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: 351 mi/ 565 km
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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7MARSEILLE–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. 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
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- Breakfast
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8FRENCH 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, and browse the charming stores. Today's Distance: 19 mi/ 30 km
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- Breakfast
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9FRENCH RIVIERA–CINQUE TERRE AREA, ITALY
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
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- Breakfast
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10CINQUE TERRE AREA–SIENA
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
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11SIENA–ORVIETO–ROMA
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
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- Breakfast
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12ROME
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.
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- Breakfast
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13ROME
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Cosmos in their Mediterranean Flavors tour:
Hotel Chamartin The One
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Exe Rey Don Jaime
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Olympia Hotel Events and Spa
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Catalonia Sagrada Familia
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior Tourist-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior Tourist-Class property)
Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior Tourist-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior Tourist-Class property)
Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior Tourist-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior Tourist-Class property)
CDH La Spezia
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Executive
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior Tourist-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior Tourist-Class property)
American Palace Eur
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Moderate First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Moderate First-Class property)
More Details
Cosmos is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Mediterranean Flavors tour:
Travelers Notes
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!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
Meals Included
12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Private Touring
Cosmos offers an optional paid upgrade if you would like to arrange for Mediterranean Flavors tour as a Private Tour. Here's a sample of the additional cost:
6 guests in a party: $3,571*18 guests in a party: $955*
Note: Private Tours must be booked with one of our travel advisors over the phone. Please contact us for additional details.
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Pricing listed above for tours is per person, in US Dollars, and is based on double occupancy. Pricing may change for other occupancy types. Pricing is based on the last time the vendor electronically sent us pricing data, which varies by vendor (usually occurs overnight or multiple times throughout each day).
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