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Mediterranean Flavors 2025
14 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, Venice, 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 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, 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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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 02 May 25 — Friday 16 May 25 | Starting at $3,199 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 23 May 25 — Friday 06 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,329 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 06 Jun 25 — Friday 20 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,329 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 20 Jun 25 — Friday 04 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Jul 25 — Friday 18 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Jul 25 — Friday 01 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,329 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 01 Aug 25 — Friday 15 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 15 Aug 25 — Friday 29 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 Aug 25 — Friday 12 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 05 Sep 25 — Friday 19 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 12 Sep 25 — Friday 26 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,399 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Sep 25 — Friday 03 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 26 Sep 25 — Friday 10 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 03 Oct 25 — Friday 17 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Dec 25 — Saturday 03 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,499 | 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. And that's not all! Enjoy the Cinque Terre by train and journey on a boat along the Giudecca Canal to the centre of Venice.Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Special departures:Departure December 21 includes Christmas lunch in Barcelona and New Year's Eve festive dinner in Venice
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.
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.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
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
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
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: 230 mi/ 370 km
Day 4
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
Day 5
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
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
Day 7
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: 143 mi/ 230 km
Day 8
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.
Today’s Distance: 19 mi/ 30 km
Day 9
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
Day 10
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. Do you believe in magic? An optional evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal, dinner in a local restaurant, and St. Mark’s square at night will remove all doubt!
Today’s Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km
Day 11
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
Day 12
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
Day 13
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 14
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Madrid | Valencia | Barcelona | Marseille | Nice | Cinque Terre Area | Venice Area | Rome |
Hotel Chamartin The One
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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.
