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- Gold 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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 42 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Soak up the sights and sounds of the breathtaking Italy
- Explore the ancient Rome & cruise along Venetian canals
- Admire the pretty Florence Cathedral & Milan Cathedral
- Visit the ill-fated Pompeii, a former aristocratic town
- Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine and taste local wines
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
- Day 2 ROME
- Day 3 ROME–PISA–MONTECATINI
- Day 4 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE
- Day 5 MONTECATINI–LA SPEZIA–CINQUE TERRE–GENOA
- Day 6 GENOA–MILAN–LAKE MAGGIORE
- Day 7 LAKE MAGGIORE. EXCURSION TO LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
- Day 8 LAKE MAGGIORE–VERONA–VENICE AREA
- Day 9 VENICE
- Day 10 VENICE AREA–ASSISI–FOLIGNO
- Day 11 FOLIGNO–POMPEII–SORRENTO COAST
- Day 12 SORRENTO COAST. BOAT TRIP TO CAPRI
- Day 13 SORRENTO COAST–ROME
- Day 14 ROME
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Grand Fleming Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 13Ambasciatori Palace
HotelDays 3, 4, 5Starhotels President
HotelDays 5, 6Simplon
HotelDays 6, 7, 8Poppi
HotelDays 8, 9, 10City Hotel & Suites
Hotelday 10Grand Hotel Moon Valley
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
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Operated by
Cosmos
Number of tours
210
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- Olga· August 26th, 2024The Director needs to have a knowledge of what we were visiting. Her English skills were not good at all.Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- Sandy· July 15th, 2024We just finished The Best of Italy Cosmos tour and it was wonderful! Our tour guide Kristina was amazing; from morning to evening she was ensuring that everyone was taken care of and the myriad of details that go into an epic adventure like this were covered. She was patient, thorough and kind with our wonderful group of 40+ folks from all corners of the world. Our coach driver Manuela was also excellent. The driver is critical to the success of this tour because of the narrow and curvy streets and tight timelines and she was always in control and command. She made everyone feel safe and in good hands as we circled Italy. Together with the great service we experienced so many things it was almost surreal. The scenery, cities and history were right out of a fairytale. When finishing the tour you are left with a sense of truly having seen the best of Italy!Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- ASue· July 5th, 2023We saw an amazing amount of Italy. Far more than we would have on our own. Our guide was experienced and very knowledgeable. She had a great sense of humour and kept people on track with the timetable without being authoritarian. The pace was challenging. Lots of early starts. Some of the hotels were not very good. The first one in Rome had numerous things broken in the room and the hotel was far too far away from anything. The second was terrible-no air con and staff were rude and unhelpful. The rest were good.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AHelen· July 5th, 2023Our guide, Andrea Boldrini was wonderful - friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. Destinations were fabulous, and ticked many bucket list destinations. Hotels were mostly very good to excellent. There was one exception to this - the Oly - it was dreadful, and I have huge concerns about safety.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- APaul· July 4th, 2023Very well planned and run.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AJo Ann· June 27th, 2023It was very busy and fast paced. But we were able to see almost everything Italy is famous for.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- APeggy· June 27th, 2023Italy is amazing and our tour leader Gianluca made our experience even better with his knowledge and professionalism. Our driver Antonio added to our experience with his amazing driving abilities and kindness.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ATammie· June 27th, 2023The guide and the driver were awesome, all the place visited were amazing, only issues were some of the hotel staysShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AThomas· June 26th, 2023Excellent tour leader, Gianluca. Tour covered even more of Italy than I expected. I am recommending to anyone I meet take the Italy''s Best Tour. Great value.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ABetsy· June 26th, 2023Loved this trip! Our 3rd Globus family trip and Gianluca was the best!Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
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- From Sunday29 Jun, 2025To Saturday12 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,549
- Instant Confirmation-2%From Sunday13 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,379NZ $5,279
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Mrs
Asked on March 27th, 2025What optional excursions are available on this trip?
CosmosOperator•Written March 2025Optional Excursions become available approximately 90 days prior to departure, and details can be found on the specific tour's website page.
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Mallaury
Asked on January 10th, 2025When does Cosmos take us into Sorrento or Venice during the tour?
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2025
In certain destinations like Sorrento and Venice, you may have to use local transport such as taxis or buses, as per previous tour arrangements.
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Larry
Asked on December 9th, 2024Do you charge extra for singles?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, there is a single supplement applicable for single travellers.
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Bernhard
Asked on November 26th, 2024Single accommodations are on request only?
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, single accommodations are on request only for this tour.
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Keith
Asked on November 25th, 2024How many are on the tour? And what is the mode of transport?
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
This tour is currently available, but it is not yet a guaranteed departure. There can be 50 people maximum on tour if fully sold. The mode of transport is by private, air-conditioned motorcoach, with free Wi-Fi (where available).
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Dominik
Asked on November 20th, 2024Who operates this tour?
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
This tour is operated by Cosmos.
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Antonio
Asked on November 18th, 2024There's no mention of 3, 4, or 5 Star hotels.
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
Hotels are subject to change, but this is what we typically book for this itinerary. First class ratings are roughly equivalent to 4 stars, while superior tourist ratings are roughly equivalent to 3 stars.
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Tony
Asked on October 27th, 2024What entry fees or guided tours are included to sites like Vatican, Duomo, Pisa, Pompeii, etc. Is there any skip-the-line options. Also any boat or train travel included or available?
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
This tour will include the Cinque Terre by train and reach Capri by ferry. Journey on a private boat along the Giudecca Canal to the centre of Venice, as well as a train ride La Spezia to Levanto and a boat to Capri and in the Venice canals. All entrance fees will be included in the total cost, except the optional excursions that will be offered during your free time. The specific locations you will enter will be provided in the more detailed itinerary you will received when you meet with the Tour Director.
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Janine
Asked on August 20th, 2024What form of transport will pick me up from the airport?
- CosmosOperator•Written August 2024
A Cosmos representative will be waiting for you with a sign and it will likely be a motor coach for your arrival transfer.
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Cecilia
Asked on July 12th, 2024Does the coach have an onboard toilet?
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
As touring coaches are contracted from a coach touring company, it cannot be guaranteed that there will be a toilet on board.
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