Is the 29 August tour from Madrid ending Rome a definite departure please?

Unfortunately, the tour departing on 29th August - 10th September 2026 is not a guaranteed departure. There are 46 spaces available, subject to change.

Would you be able to handle this tour considering my mother is 76 and I have some problems with balance

All of our tours involve a fair amount of walking. On-foot sightseeing typically lasts 1-3 hours with at least one stop per hour. Should you feel the need to sit out for a strech of sightseeing, our Tour Directors can accommodate that. For our Europe tours, we do have some baseline mobility requirements that all guests are ambulatory and can use stairs.

Where can I check the pricing for excursions?

Check the costs of optional excursions via your MyCosmos account or on our website under the specific tour's section.

What is the procedure for late arrivals due to flight problems? Are the accommodations listed in the brochure subject to change? Could I get a summary listing of included and optional tours (with prices)?

You will either be able to purchase arrival or departure transfers along with your booking or you can arrange your own transportation to the start hotel and back to the airport. The list of hotels is subject to change. We do not guarantee the hotels until 30 days prior to departure. We provide a list of the optional excursions along with the cost approximately 60 days prior to the scheduled departure.

How can I request special room placements for multiple bookings?

To have rooms near each other and on higher floors, you should indicate this upon check-in at the hotel. Note that there may be additional costs paid directly to the hotel.

Is air fare included in price?

We do not offer air to the start and end of this tour. You will be responsible for booking your own flights.

can you get tickets to Sagrada Familia

Our tour includes a stop at Sagrada Familia, but it does not include an inside visit.

What is the procedure if I have a dairy allergy?

Please inform the Tour Director and hotel staff about your dairy allergy. While we can note your dietary preferences on the reservation, adjustments in meals depend on each establishment's ability to cater to dietary restrictions.

What is the standard procedure for a travel insurance claim?

For travel insurance claims, you should contact the insurance provider directly. If your insurance was arranged through a third party like TourRadar, contact them for assistance.

Is there an additional charge for optional excursions?

Yes, optional excursions do have an associated cost. You can view and purchase these through your MyCosmos account.

Mediterranean Flavors (20 destinations)

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From Madrid to Rome

4.9

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Operator: Cosmos
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Madrid
Start point
Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Hotel in)
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid
- Walk in Barrio de La Latina
- Tapas tasting at local bars
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Toledo to explore the old walled city
Landmarks
Barrio de La Latina
Day 3
Madrid to Valencia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Port Feria Valencia)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Valencia
Landmarks
Cuenca Hang Houses
Day 4
Valencia to Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Port Feria Valencia), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peñíscola Castle
Landmarks
Peñíscola Castle
Day 5
Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Barcelona
- Drive around Montjuïc and Olympic Stadium
- Visit to Plaza Catalunya
- Visit to Paseo de Gracia
Optional Activities
- Entrance to Sagrada Familia (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks
Montjuïc
Olympic Stadium
Plaza Catalunya
Paseo de Gracia
House Batlló
House Milà
Sagrada Familia
Day 6
Barcelona to Marseille
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed)
Included Activities
- Visit to Collioure
Landmarks
Collioure
Day 7
Marseille to Nice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed), Hotel (Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vieux Port in Marseille
- Stop in Cassis
Optional Activities
- Optional 'Monte Carlo by Night' excursion to Monaco
Landmarks
Vieux Port
Cassis
Day 8
Nice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port)
Included Activities
- Visit to perfume workshop in Èze
Landmarks
Èze
Promenade des Anglais
Day 9
Nice to La Spezia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port)
Included Activities
- Train journey through Cinque Terre villages
- Free time to explore Cinque Terre village
Landmarks
Cinque Terre
Day 10
La Spezia to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Poppi)
Optional Activities
- Optional evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal with dinner at local restaurant and night visit to St. Mark's Square
Landmarks
Verona
Day 11
Venice
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Poppi)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to St. Mark's Square
- Watch Venetian glassblowers create delicate objects
Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Day 12
Venice to Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Poppi), Hotel (American Palace Eur)
Included Activities
- Visit to Upper Basilica of Assisi
- Visit to Lower Basilica of Assisi
- View frescoes by Giotto
Landmarks
Assisi Upper Basilica
Assisi Lower Basilica
Day 13
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (American Palace Eur)
Included Activities
- Guided introduction to Rome's landmarks starting from St. Peter's Square
- Drive past Tiber River, Caius Cestius Pyramid, Aurelian Walls, and Caracalla Baths
- Walk from Circus Maximus to Arch of Constantine to Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner at traditional Roman restaurant
Landmarks
St. Peter's Square
Tiber River
Caius Cestius Pyramid
Aurelian Walls
Caracalla Baths
Circus Maximus
Arch of Constantine
Colosseum
Day 14
Rome
End point
Roma, Roma, Italy (Central location)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Barrio de La Latina

Landmarks
Cuenca Hang Houses

Landmarks
Peñíscola Castle

Landmarks
Montjuïc
Olympic Stadium
Plaza Catalunya
Paseo de Gracia
House Batlló
House Milà
Sagrada Familia

Landmarks
Collioure

Landmarks
Vieux Port
Cassis

Landmarks
Èze
Promenade des Anglais

Landmarks
Cinque Terre

Landmarks
Verona

Landmarks
St. Mark's Square

Landmarks
Assisi Upper Basilica
Assisi Lower Basilica

Landmarks
St. Peter's Square
Tiber River
Caius Cestius Pyramid
Aurelian Walls
Caracalla Baths
Circus Maximus
Arch of Constantine
Colosseum

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Transport

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Port Feria Valencia
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Catalonia Sagrada Familia
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9
Poppi
Hotel
Days 10, 11, 12
American Palace Eur
Hotel
Days 12, 13

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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 76 Reviews

Itinerary
3.8
Transport
3.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
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Jessica
July 11th, 2023
5.0
I greatly enjoyed traveling with COSMOS. Gabriel was very patient, nice, and informative on all the cities, food, and...
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Mary
July 10th, 2023
5.0
Well organized. Destinations were very interesting and some were places I had never heard about but thoroughly...
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Collette
July 9th, 2023
5.0
It was a fast paced tour but was organised perfectly.
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Diane
July 5th, 2023
5.0
We had a wonderful time, tour was well organized.
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Anonymous
July 4th, 2023
5.0
We had a wonderful time, our days were well organized whether we were participating in the extra excursions or not....
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Belinda
July 4th, 2023
5.0
Estefania was amazing. We absolutely loved our trip. She is very organised and Pedro our bus driver was fantastic...
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Collette
July 4th, 2023
5.0
Our tour guide was awesome. She was friendly and relaxed despite the pace of the tour
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Stacey
June 26th, 2023
5.0
This was a great tour, mostly made great by our tour guide, Gabrielle, and the group. There were a few things that...
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Jacinta
June 26th, 2023
5.0
The trip was something to write home about Enjoyed the hospitality, savored the amiability , made new friends ,...
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Leonie
May 31st, 2023
5.0
Very busy tour. All of the optional extra tours were very good value. The local tour guides were informative.
Traveled in May 2023
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Neil
Asked on October 4th, 2025
Is the 29 August tour from Madrid ending Rome a definite departure please?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2025
  Unfortunately, the tour departing on 29th August - 10th September 2026 is not a guaranteed departure. There are 46 spaces available, subject to change.
C
Claudia
Asked on January 5th, 2025
Would you be able to handle this tour considering my mother is 76 and I have some problems with balance
Tour Details
Travel Support
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2025
  All of our tours involve a fair amount of walking. On-foot sightseeing typically lasts 1-3 hours with at least one stop per hour. Should you feel the need to sit out for a strech of sightseeing, our Tour Directors can accommodate that. For our Europe tours, we do have some baseline mobility requirements that all guests are ambulatory and can use stairs.
S
Stephan
Asked on October 22nd, 2024
Where can I check the pricing for excursions?
Price / Availability
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
  Check the costs of optional excursions via your MyCosmos account or on our website under the specific tour's section.
M
Marc
Asked on September 17th, 2024
What is the procedure for late arrivals due to flight problems? Are the accommodations listed in the brochure subject to change? Could I get a summary listing of included and optional tours (with prices)?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2024
  You will either be able to purchase arrival or departure transfers along with your booking or you can arrange your own transportation to the start hotel and back to the airport. The list of hotels is subject to change. We do not guarantee the hotels until 30 days prior to departure. We provide a list of the optional excursions along with the cost approximately 60 days prior to the scheduled departure.
R
Ronald
Asked on August 1st, 2024
How can I request special room placements for multiple bookings?
Accommodation
- CosmosOperator•Written August 2024
  To have rooms near each other and on higher floors, you should indicate this upon check-in at the hotel. Note that there may be additional costs paid directly to the hotel.
P
Patrick
Asked on July 6th, 2024
Is air fare included in price?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
  We do not offer air to the start and end of this tour. You will be responsible for booking your own flights.
S
Sara
Asked on May 26th, 2024
can you get tickets to Sagrada Familia
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2024
  Our tour includes a stop at Sagrada Familia, but it does not include an inside visit.
M
Monique
Asked on May 25th, 2024
What is the procedure if I have a dairy allergy?
Meals
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2024
  Please inform the Tour Director and hotel staff about your dairy allergy. While we can note your dietary preferences on the reservation, adjustments in meals depend on each establishment's ability to cater to dietary restrictions.
I
Ilian
Asked on April 23rd, 2024
What is the standard procedure for a travel insurance claim?
Travel Support
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2024
  For travel insurance claims, you should contact the insurance provider directly. If your insurance was arranged through a third party like TourRadar, contact them for assistance.
I
Iris
Asked on April 8th, 2024
Is there an additional charge for optional excursions?
Price / Availability
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2024
  Yes, optional excursions do have an associated cost. You can view and purchase these through your MyCosmos account.

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F.
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Type C
Monaco
Type E
Monaco
Type F
Monaco
Type D
Monaco
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Monaco
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Cosmos" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Cosmos. Please familiarize yourself with the Cosmos payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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