Mediterranean Flavors 2027 — Your Travel Quote
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Mediterranean Flavors

the trip you've already said yes to

13 Days  ·  Spain, France & Italy  ·  May 22 – June 3, 2027

A Note From Erica

Close your eyes for a second and picture it: tapas and city lights in Madrid, the hush of Gaudí's Sagrada Família overhead in Barcelona, golden hour on the French Riviera, the cliffs of Cinque Terre dropping into the sea, and your final toast in Rome under a sky you'll remember forever. That trip isn't a someday-maybe — it's sitting right here, fully planned, ready for your yes. I don't send these quotes to just anyone; when I built this one, I built it because I could already picture your group living it. Everything you need is laid out below — the day-by-day, where you'll rest your head each night, and everything that's included. Take your time with it, but don't take too much — the savings built into this offer won't sit open forever. I'm holding this itinerary for you. Let's make it real.

with so much love, Erica
Travel Dates
May 22 – Jun 3, 2027
Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Travelers
4 Guests
Route
Madrid → Rome
Your Investment

Mediterranean Flavors — Cosmos Tour 6800

Broken down, this is 13 fully guided days across three countries for about $310 per person, per day — hotels, touring, transfers, and protection already folded in. The version of you that books this is already living it.

DescriptionCountPriceTotal
Vacation — Mediterranean Flavors 20274$3,669.00$14,676.00
Arrival Transfer — MadridAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport4$55.00$220.00
Departure Transfer — RomeFiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport4$55.00$220.00
Start Now, Go Later SavingsTwin Adult Promotion4($150.00)($600.00)
Trip ProtectionTravel Protection4$399.00$1,596.00
Total$16,112.00
Deposit to confirm: $2,596.00 (non-refundable)  |  Final payment due: March 23, 2027
Savings applied: $300 per couple off select 2027 Cosmos land tours — booked & deposited between 5/1/2026–8/31/2026 (code PRMX1272)
Flights: Airfare isn't included in the total above yet. Once we finalize this itinerary together, I'll add flight options departing from Greenville, SC (GSP) and get you updated pricing.
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Picture yourself moving through all of it — thirteen days tracing the Western Mediterranean coast, from Madrid's tapas bars to the cliffs of Cinque Terre to Rome's ancient heart. This is what it looks like when you decide to say yes to yourself.

1
Gran Vía, Madrid

Arrive in Madrid, Spain

Check into your hotel and start discovering the city with the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Dinner
2
Madrid streets

Madrid

Guided city tour of Madrid's main sights, ending with a walk through Barrio de La Latina and a stop for tapas.

Breakfast
✦ Optional add-on available: Discover Toledo — 5h, price range $$
3
Cuenca hanging houses

Madrid – Cuenca – Valencia

Travel southeast to Cuenca, perched above the Júcar and Huécar rivers and famous for its "hanging houses," then continue to Valencia for a guided sightseeing tour.

BreakfastDinner260 mi / 420 km
4
Peñíscola coastline

Valencia – Peñíscola – Barcelona

Visit Peñíscola Castle, built by the Knights Templar in the 14th century, then continue through orange groves and seaside resorts to Barcelona.

Breakfast224 mi / 360 km
✦ Optional add-on available: Flamenco evening — 3h 30m, price range $$
5
Sagrada Família, Barcelona

Barcelona

Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a drive around Montjuïc, the city centre of Plaça Catalunya, and Passeig de Gràcia to admire Gaudí's Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and the Sagrada Família (exterior). Afternoon at leisure.

Breakfast
✦ Optional add-on available: Beautiful Barcelona — 3h, price range $
6
Collioure harbor, France

Barcelona – Collioure, France – Marseille

Cross into France to visit Collioure, the picturesque fishing village that inspired Matisse, Derain, and Picasso. Continue on to Marseille, the oldest city in France.

BreakfastDinner351 mi / 565 km
7
Calanques of Cassis

Marseille – Cassis – French Riviera

See Marseille's bustling Vieux Port, then follow the coastal route to the fishing port of Cassis before arriving on the French Riviera.

Breakfast146 mi / 235 km
✦ Optional add-on available: Monte Carlo by Night with Dinner — 6h, price range $$
8
Èze village, French Riviera

French Riviera — Excursion to Èze

Start the day with a visit to a perfume workshop in Èze, then enjoy leisure time in Nice — stroll the Promenade des Anglais and browse the charming shops.

Breakfast19 mi / 30 km
✦ Optional add-on available: French Riviera with Saint-Paul de Vence — 4h, price range $
9
Colorful Cinque Terre village

French Riviera – Cinque Terre Area, Italy

Enjoy the coastal scenery of the French and Italian Rivieras en route to Cinque Terre. Take the train from Sestri Levante and stop in the enchanting fishing villages that once inspired Lord Byron.

Breakfast180 mi / 290 km
Please note: boarding the Cinque Terre train requires navigating stairs — may pose a challenge for guests with mobility limitations.
10
Torre del Mangia, Siena

Cinque Terre Area – Siena

A scenic drive into Tuscany, with olive groves and vineyards rolling over the hills. Join a Local Guide in Siena for a sightseeing walk through the Piazza del Campo.

BreakfastDinner140 mi / 225 km
11
Orvieto Cathedral

Siena – Orvieto – Rome

Journey into Umbria, the "green heart of Italy," stopping in the hill town of Orvieto with its striking black basalt and travertine cathedral. Continue south to Rome.

Breakfast155 mi / 250 km
✦ Optional add-on available: Jewels of Rome with Aperitif — 3h, price range $$
12
The Colosseum, Rome

Rome

Included introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with a Local Guide, plus a drive past the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, the Caracalla Baths, and the Colosseum.

Breakfast
✦ Optional add-on available: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel — 3h, price range $$
✦ Optional add-on available: Arrivederci, Roma — Farewell Dinner — 3h, price range $$
For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.
13

Rome

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast
Where You'll Rest

Your Hotels

Imagine waking up in each of these — hand-selected so every night of this trip feels as good as the days do.

Madrid · 2 Nights

Hotel Chamartín The One

First-Class
Agustín de Foxá s/n, Madrid, Spain
378 bright, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, minibar, and safe. Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on-site. 15 minutes from the airport with easy access to the city center.
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Valencia · 1 Night

Olympia Hotel Events And Spa

First-Class
Maestro Serrano 5, Alboraya, Valencia, Spain
167 spacious, thoughtfully updated rooms in the vibrant town of Alboraya. Heated indoor pool, squash courts, full gym, and an on-site restaurant serving Mediterranean flavors.
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Barcelona · 2 Nights

Catalonia Sagrada Família

Superior Tourist-Class
C/Aragó 569 Bis, Barcelona, Spain
Comfortable hotel 500 meters from the train station and 2 km from the city center, with easy access to El Prat Airport.
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Marseille · 1 Night

Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed

Superior Tourist-Class
25 Boulevard de Dunkerque, Marseille, France
192-room hotel in the heart of a modern, dynamic district, with an on-site restaurant serving fresh, authentic dishes and an outdoor lounge bar.
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French Riviera (Nice) · 2 Nights

Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port

Superior Tourist-Class
8 Rue Emmanuel Philibert, Nice, France
114 spacious, fully renovated, air-conditioned rooms with an enclosed car park, just steps from the Old Port.
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Cinque Terre Area · 1 Night

CDH La Spezia

First-Class
Via XX Settembre 81, Cinque Terre Area, Italy
Located in the heart of the city facing San Giorgio Castle, with 66 modern, air-conditioned rooms just a short walk from shops, restaurants, the station, and the port.
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Siena · 1 Night

Hotel Executive

Superior Tourist-Class
Via N. Orlandi 32, Siena, Italy
70 modern, air-conditioned rooms in a quiet residential district next to a large green park, with a restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine and a terrace bar. About one mile from Siena's historic center.
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Rome · 2 Nights

American Palace Eur

Moderate First-Class
Via Laurentina, 554, Rome, Italy
196 modern guest rooms near the EUR business district, well connected via the Laurentina subway station. On-site bar, restaurant, and free 24-hour gym.
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All This, Included

Your Tour Includes

Guided sightseeing in Madrid with tapas tasting and city highlights
Orientation tour 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 the historic Old Port
Orientation tour of Cassis with a scenic ocean harbor walk
Perfume workshop in Èze
Scenic train ride through Cinque Terre
Guided sightseeing in Siena, including the main square
Visit to Orvieto
Guided sightseeing in Rome, featuring St. Peter's Square
Also included: hand-selected accommodations, an expert Cosmos Tour Director and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, and the CosmosGO mobile app to explore like a local on your free time.
Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

World
Heritage
Site
  • Cinque Terre
  • Historic Centre of Siena
  • La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
  • Pyrénées
  • Works of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona (see only)
  • Historic Centre of Rome
  • Historic Walled Town of Cuenca
  • Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro
  • Vatican City
Before You Book

Good to Know

  • Deposit & Final Payment: A $2,596.00 non-refundable deposit confirms this reservation. Final payment is due March 23, 2027.
  • Savings Applied: The "Start Now, Go Later" promotion (code PRMX1272) saves $300 per couple on the land price — this offer relies on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
  • Flights: Not yet included in this quote — once we lock in the itinerary, I'll add flight options departing from Greenville, SC (GSP) and share updated pricing.
  • Optional Excursions: Everything flagged above is available to add for an extra cost and is purchased separately — not included in the package price shown. These become available for purchase 90 days prior to departure.
  • Cinque Terre Accessibility: Boarding the Cinque Terre train requires navigating stairs, which may be a challenge for guests with physical limitations or mobility devices.
  • Rome Program: For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.
  • Pricing & Availability: Subject to change until a deposit is placed.

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$2,596.00 non-refundable deposit · Final payment due March 23, 2027