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On the quest for the most authentic pizza and legendary espresso coffee, visit Naples and enjoy a pizza lunch. Spend two nights on the legendary island of Capri. You may bump into some celebrities in the famous piazzetta! Spend time gazing at the mesmerizing water and enjoy the marvelous Mediterranean climate. You will be able to steal the hotel chef’s secret “torta caprese” recipe, so you will be able to impress your friends at home. In the laid-back town of Sorrento, take part in a gelato making experience and tasting in a local shop and see how real Italian ice cream is made. Enjoy an excursion to scenic Positano, on the Amalfi coast, and enjoy a local pastry and coffee along with spectacular views of the gulf. Following the natural course of the coastline, the winding road features coastal mountains plunging into the sea, dramatic cliffs, inlets, and bays interspersed with picturesque towns—all with the deep-blue water as the background.
This affordable Cosmos Gourmet Italy tour offers value-minded travelers a unique and unforgettable vacation along with the opportunity to learn about Mediterranean cuisine.
Small Group Discovery
Select Cosmos 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY.
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring this great city. Take advantage of your CosmosGO app to explore on your own before you meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers in the evening.
ROME
Day2
This morning, wear an apron and become chef for a day. Attend a cooking class and learn how to prepare a sumptuous Italian lunch. Judge the results of your fruitful morning by sitting around a table enjoying this meal with your fellow “masterchefs”. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to discover the fascinating city of Rome.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
ROME–NAPLES–CAPRI.
Day3
Naples is the capital of espresso coffee and pizza, among many other delicacies. This morning you’ll have the opportunity to see the main, highlights, including a stop to visit the St. Clair Monastery Cloister with a Local Guide. After the sightseeing tour, enjoy a pizza lunch at a restaurant. Later, take a short ferry ride to Capri, the legendary island of glitz and glamor.
Today’s Distance: 140 mi/ 225 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CAPRI
Day4
Enjoy free time to relax or discover this spectacular island on your own. On the optional island tour, focus on all the main sights and enjoy a light street food lunch of local specialties, as well as a limoncello tasting session. Tonight, after the included dinner, you will be served Torta Caprese for dessert. The hotel chef will explain how this special cake is made, and you will be able to “steal” his personal recipe.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAPRI–SORRENTO AREA.
Day5
Take the ferry to Sorrento. Few places in the world match the very special charm of Sorrento. This picturesque resort overlooking the Bay of Naples boasts a marvelous climate, beautiful views, trendy shops and boutiques, interesting museums, and a vibrant nightlife. This morning, spend some time learning about gelato. There will be a demonstration on how gelato and sorbet are prepared, and some hints on how to make it at home. You will, of course, have the opportunity to taste some of the many flavors available in the shop. This evening, we suggest an optional dinner at a local farm, featuring dishes prepared with traditional ingredients.
Today’s Distance: 19 mi/ 30 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SORRENTO AREA. EXCURSION TO POSITANO.
Day6
Today, set off to discover the spectacular Amalfi coast, a winding coast with many clifftop villages and unbeatable views. Stop in jet-set favorite Positano, a pastel-colored cascade of chic boutiques and sun-kissed sunbathers. Savor a typical pastry with coffee as you admire the breathtaking shimmering bays.
Today’s Distance: 19 mi/ 30 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SORRENTO AREA–ROME
Day7
. Say goodbye to the Sorrentine peninsula and drive back to Rome. Enjoy some time sightseeing on your own, or join the optional food tour to discover some hidden treasures of the capital city of Italy, as well as some of its signature gourmet specialities.
Today’s Distance: 165 mi/ 265 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME
Day8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Some tours may operate with overnights in Sorrento on Days 3 and 4, followed by two nights in Capri on Days 5 & 6.Capri boat transfer possible luggage restrictions
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Ele Green Park Pamphili
Moderate First-Class
Sourrounded by a beautiful private park, Green Park Hotel Pamphili is located in a strategic and quiet area that connects one of the main highways or the city, 'GRA', to various streets leading to the city centre in few minutes. It is located only 5 minutes away by bus or 15 minutes walking from the closest subway station 'Cornelia' and 10 minutes drive from the Vatican City while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 minutes drive.The hotel provides 153 rooms. All Rooms are conditioned and furnished with a classic and elegant design; they are very spacious, sunny and comfortable. The Hotel also provides a free parking, a cozy bar, an italian restaurant and a brand new 34 sq gym equipped with the latest generation Technogym machines.
Location
Largo Lorenzo Mossa 4, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
Grand Fleming Hotel
First-Class
Modern hotel offering popular amenities and comforts, restaurant and bar is located 40 km from FCO Airport; staff is multilingual.
Location
P.Za M.Leone Spoleto, 20, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Television
- Window Opens
San Michele
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel San Michele is a famous 4 star hotel in Anacapri with a special spirit for hospitality. It is a perfect peaceful hideaway with a marvelous view of the Gulf of Naples and the Sorrento Peninsula. Very nice swimming pool.
Location
Via G.Orlandi 1/3, Anacapri, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
Central Park
Superior Tourist-Class
The hotel is located in one of the most beautiful and enchanting corners of Massalubrense and the Sorrento Peninsula. It's surrounded by a green oasis of citrus and orange groves and overlooks the magnificent bay of Naples with a view of the islands of Capri and Ischia. All rooms, equipped with a TV and a desk, are air-conditioned and they have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Location
Via Massa Turro 4, Massalubrense-Na, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
Panorama Palace
First-Class
The Panorama Palace Hotel is situated on the cliffs above the sea, a few minutes from the beach of Meta di Sorrento, the first of the towns which form the Sorrentine Peninsula, and a few kilometres from the principal tourist centres Sorrento, Capri, Ischia, Procida, the Amalfi Coast, Pompei Herculaneum, Naples, Cserta and Mt. Vesuvius. Given its position, the hotel boasts an incredible panoramic view of the winding Sorrentine coast. The hotel is managed by a local family who strive to provide an environment of informal elegance and assistance. The hotel offers all comforts and a restaurant facing the the blue Gulf of Naples and the Sorrentine Coast as well as a local restaurant and a swimming pool.
Location
Piazza Scarpati, Sorrento Area, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Phone
