Enjoy a small group culinary journey to Rome, Sorrento, and Capri on this grand Southern Italy vacation. Spend three nights in Rome and two nights each in Capri and the Sorrento area. Explore Italy’s southern charms at a leisurely pace: ancient historic sites, spectacular scenery, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Start your foodie adventure in Rome with an included cooking masterclass, where you’ll learn how to prepare an authentic sumptuous Italian meal—and enjoy it with your travel companions. On your way from Rome to Sorrento, visit a family-run wine cellar and indulge in an included lunch with wine tasting. In the laid-back town of Sorrento, take part in a gelato-making experience and tasting at a local gelateria and see how real Italian ice cream is made. Enjoy an excursion to scenic Positano, on the Amalfi Coast, and feast on spectacular views of the gulf. Following the natural course of the coastline, the winding road to Positano features dramatic cliffs plunging into the sea, inlets, and bays, interspersed with picturesque towns—all with the deep-blue Mediterranean waters as the background. A short ferry ride separates Sorrento from the legendary island of Capri, where you will spend two nights. In the famous Capri “piazzetta” (little square), you may bump into some celebrities! Spend time discovering the island or gazing at the mesmerizing water and enjoying the Mediterranean climate. You may even be able to steal a chef’s secret “torta caprese” recipe to impress your friends back home. Leaving Capri by ferry, on the quest for the most authentic pizza and legendary espresso coffee, visit Naples and enjoy a pizza lunch before returning to Rome. This affordable Cosmos Gourmet Italy tour offers value-minded travel lovers a unique and unforgettable vacation along with the opportunity to learn about Mediterranean cuisine.
Small-Group Discovery Dates Available
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.
The 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 (or mini-bus on occasion). Your Tour Includes:• A maximum of just 28 guests per departure for a more intimate small-group touring experience• Italian lunch cooking class in Rome to prepare and enjoy authentic regional recipes• Lunch with wine tasting en route to the Sorrento coast• Orientation tour in Sorrento, including a master class in gelato-making • Excursion to Positano, the colorful cliffside village on the spectacular Amalfi Coast• Ferry rides to Capri and Naples across the scenic Bay of Naples• Exclusive overnight stay in Capri, renowned for its dramatic coastal scenery• Special “pizza” lunch in Naples, the birthplace of the world-famous Neapolitan pizza
Meals
Meals & Itinerary
Buffet breakfasts daily, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Notes:
On occasion, the crossing to Capri may involve baggage restrictions - your Tour Director will explain these if necessary.Breakfast in Capri is Continental Style For operational reasons, schedule changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring this great city. Explore on your own before you meet your Tour Director and travel companions in the evening.ROME-COLOSSEUM.jpg
Day 2 ROME
This morning, don an apron to become an Italian 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 “master chefs.” Enjoy free time in the afternoon to discover the fascinating city of Rome. ROME-TREVI-FOUNTAIN.jpg
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 3 ROME–SORRENTO COAST
Leave Rome this morning to reach the lively Sorrento coast. On the way, visit a family-run vineyard, set at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, and indulge in an included lunch of local specialties, complete with wine pairing. SORRENTO-MARINA.jpg
Day 4 SORRENTO
Few places in the world match the very special charm of Sorrento. This picturesque resort, overlooking the Bay of Naples, boasts a lovely climate, beautiful views, trendy shops and boutiques, interesting museums, and a vibrant nightlife, especially during the summertime. This morning, join the walking orientation of the town center, and learn about authentic gelato. There will be a demonstration of how ice cream and sorbet are prepared, along with some hints on how to make it at home. You will, of course, have the opportunity to taste some of the many varieties available in a typical family–owned shop. Or add some color to your diet this evening with an optional visit to a local farm, where giant lemons, bright red tomatoes, and other fresh produce grown on site are used to prepare your dinner of Sorrentine specialties – made with love as the main ingredient! SORRENTO-GELATO.jpg
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Day 5 SORRENTO COAST–POSITANO–CAPRI
This morning, set off to discover the spectacular Amalfi Coast, a winding coast with many clifftop villages and unbeatable views. Stop in the popular jet-set destination of Positano, a pastel-hued cascade of chic boutiques and sun-kissed sunbathers. Later, take a short ferry ride to legendary Capri. Enjoy free time to relax and enjoy this spectacular island on your own. Tonight, after the included dinner, you will be served Torta Caprese for dessert. The chef will explain how this special cake is made, and you will be able to “steal” his personal recipe. CAPRI-TORTA-CAPRESE.jpg
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Dinner
Day 6 CAPRI
This is another day for you to take advantage of the unique beauty of Capri at leisure or to discover its treasures and traditions. When life gives you lemons, taste Limoncello and other citrus specialties in Capri Town’s Piazzetta as part of your optional island boat tour on the clear waters off Capri where massive rock formations (Faraglioni) rise from the sea. CAPRI-VIEW.jpg
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Day 7 CAPRI-NAPLES–ROME
Say goodbye to Capri and board a ferry to Naples. 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 of this lively city in the company of a Local Guide. After the sightseeing tour, indulge in an included authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch at a local pizzeria. Say arrivederci to bustling Naples and drive back to Rome. Enjoy some time sightseeing on your own to discover some hidden treasures of the capital city of Italy, and perhaps some more of its signature gourmet specialties. NAPLES-PIZZA.jpg
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Lunch
Day 8 ROME
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. NAPLES-CITY-VIEW.jpg
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Tour Director
With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.
GIANPAOLO PICA
Escorting tours for more than 15 years
Escorting tours for more than 15 years
“A lifelong resident of Sorrento, I have spent the last 17 years with Cosmos sharing the wonders of my home with travelers from around the world. Being a Tour Director is my passion, and I love creating experiences that capture the true essence of Italy. Whether we are exploring art and history, enjoying local music, engaging in sports, or diving into Italy¿s rich culinary traditions, my goal is always to bring the beauty and culture of my land to life. Sharing these diverse and authentic moments with my guests is the greatest reward of the job I love.”
Optional Excursions
No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
Price Ranges
$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Rome
Jewels of Rome with Aperitif
A walking tour with a local guide to see some of the many treasures of Rome.
Price Range: $$$
Sorrento Area
Italian Family Farm Dinner
Head up into a peaceful Sorrento hillside setting for an unforgettable dinner at a real Italian farm. Almost everything you will eat is grown, raised, or made right on site, so it definitely doesn t get any fresher or tastier than this! Enjoy a starter, two hearty courses, a scrumptious dessert, unlimited wine and a refreshing limoncello! Delizioso!
Price Range: $$$
Capri
Capri in Depth with Food & Limoncello Tastings
From sightseeing by boat and a funicular ride to tastings of the local street food and limoncello, this excursion reveals the very best of the island of Capri!
Price Range: $$$$
Private Touring
Private Touring: Cosmos European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Cosmos tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.
For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.
Here's a sample of the additional cost:
6 guests in a party: $1,924*18 guests in a party: $279*
Contact Cosmos or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Cosmos Private Touring.
*Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability.
Supplement price is valid for 2021 travel year. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests.
Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring.
Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.
The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.