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Mediterranean Flavors 2026
13 Day Tour from Madrid to Rome
Tour Description:
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.
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 08 May 26 — Thursday 21 May 26 | Starting at $3,479 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 May 26 — Thursday 04 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,489 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 05 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,489 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Jun 26 — Thursday 02 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,479 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 03 Jul 26 — Thursday 16 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,479 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 17 Jul 26 — Thursday 30 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,489 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 31 Jul 26 — Thursday 13 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,289 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 14 Aug 26 — Thursday 27 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 28 Aug 26 — Thursday 10 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,389 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Sep 26 — Thursday 17 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,689 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Sep 26 — Thursday 01 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,559 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 25 Sep 26 — Thursday 08 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,559 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 02 Oct 26 — Thursday 15 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,389 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Dec 26 — Saturday 02 Jan 27 | Starting at $3,489 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe 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
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
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
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE 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. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 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 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. (B)
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BreakfastDay 3 MADRID–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 (B,D)
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Breakfast DinnerDay 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: 224 mi/ 360 km (B)
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BreakfastDay 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. (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 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: 351 mi/ 565 km (B,D)
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 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. 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 (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 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, and browse the charming stores.
Today’s Distance: 19 mi/ 30 km (B)
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BreakfastDay 9 FRENCH 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 (B)
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BreakfastDay 10 CINQUE 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 (B,D)
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 11 SIENA–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 (B)
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BreakfastDay 12 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.* When in Rome...! Tonight, do as the Romans do and enjoy an optional farewell dinner at a traditional Roman restaurant. (B)
* For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 13 ROME
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Madrid | Valencia | Valencia | Barcelona | Marseille | French Riviera | La Spezia | Siena | Rome |
Hotel Chamartin The One
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
