Undiscovered Italy
‘Get a different taste of Italy’
Italy’s rolling vineyards, ancient architecture, lake-side retreats surrounded by mountains, chic beaches and sleepy fishing villages have beckoned new and repeat travellers for centuries. With every visit, from boot to heel, the destination dishes out la dolce vita.
Curating Italy’s best undiscovered treasures, the experts at Cosmos have handpicked three touring holidays to get you off-the-beaten piazza and immersed in the local Italian culture. Knowing that all the complicated logistics of trip planning are taken care of by the pros, and with the all-important support of a dedicated Tour Director, exploring Italy could not be more seamless or stress-free. On an escorted adventure, you can spend more time doing the things you love, such as exploring the hidden nooks and crannies of ancient cities, sampling delicious local food and drink, and meeting new friends along the way.
It’s your time to get a different taste of Italy. Watch magic unfold in a glassblower’s workshop in Venice, gaze up at Juliet’s balcony in Verona, shop-till-you-drop in fashion capital Milan, learn to prepare homemade pasta with an Italian chef and sample Puglia’s bounty at an olive oil mill. With a tour to match a wide range of different travel tastes and budgets, you can find plenty more holiday options on Cosmos’ website including tours with no single supplement (subject to availability) which are perfect for solo travellers.
Montecatini
A culinary adventure that takes you into local butchers and bakers, through the Chianti vineyards and into the Tuscan countryside where you’ll learn how to prepare Italian food in a traditional farmhouse environment.
Montecatini – Discover the secrets of specialist bread making from a local baker.
Leonardo Da Vinci Museum – Browse a variety of exhibits dedicated to the interests of the man himself.
Greve – Visit a traditional butcher’s shop to learn more about the Florentine steak and Finocchiona salami and enjoy cold cuts at a wine estate with a tipple in hand.
Cooking Lessons – Prepare Italian delicacies for yourself with locally sourced ingredients.
Bolgheri – Enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards before visiting a famous wine cellar.
Chianti Valley – Stop at a Tuscan wine estate known for its delicious Chianti production.
6-day single-centre tour from £1,338 per person. Departures beginning May through to September 2018. FIND OUT MORE <<
Taormina
Escape to Sicily for seven autumnal days of beauty, cuisine, and history – without the crowds you’d find in the high-season. Explore Palermo’s food markets and Baroque architecture, walk the path up to brooding Mount Etna and wander round the 5th-century archaeological complex in Syracuse.
Palermo – Explore this pretty Sicilian city with your guide, and see the dazzling Piazza Bellini, Baroque Church of the Immacola and world-renowned food markets.
Agrigento – Take a spectacular walking tour of the ancient Valley of Temples with a local guide.
Piazza Armerina – Visit the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale and see the famous mosaics.
Syracuse – Enjoy a guided visit of the expansive archaeological site, which dates back to the 5th century.
Taormina – Tread the path leading up to Mount Etna and spend time in the hilltop town of Taormina.
7-day Escapes by Globus tour from £972 per person. Departures available in November 2018. FIND OUT MORE <<
Cinque Terre
Combine cosmopolitan cities and sparkling coastlines with gastronomic specialties on this epicurean pilgrimage through Northern Italy that reveals some of its most beautiful natural scenery, Romanesque architecture and unrivalled food and wine.
Milan – Tour of the city with a local guide, who will take you to the Sforza Castle grounds and museum, Duomo Square and Galleria.
Parma – Enjoy a parmesan cheese tasting, an optional excursion to a Parma ham factory, and a balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena.
Cinque Terre – Scenic drive along the Mediterranean coastline to Cinque Terre and boat trip with local guide (weather permitting).
Gabiano – Wine tasting at a local vineyard.
Turin – Guided sightseeing of the city to see Mole Antonelliana, historic centre and cathedral.
10-day escorted tour from £1,723 per person. Departures available in May, June, August and September 2018. FIND OUT MORE<<
Did you know Silversurfers members receive a 5% discount when they book direct with Cosmos? For more information, visit www.cosmos.co.uk or call 0800 223 0676. Quote ‘silversurfers’ in the promo code box in the online checkout or when booking through one of our Travel Specialists.
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