Day 1: Arrive in Rome, Italy. Unpack Your Sense of Adventure

Settle into your hotel before going out on your own and exploring the inspiring city of the Dolce Vita , home of the Colosseum, the Vatican, and keeper of priceless masterpieces spanning thousands of years. Your CosmosGO app can guide you to the highlights of the Eternal City. Ask your Tour Director for expert recommendations to make the most of your time in Roma.

Day 2: Rome. A Roman Holiday Awaits

Today is yours to explore Rome as you please. You may decide to visit the famous sights like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, experience the organized chaos of Rome’s traffi c, taste some of the excellent street food, or go off the beaten path to discover local sidewalks and secrets. Your Tour Director can suggest plenty of haunts and hideaways, or you might opt to reserve your spot on a guided tour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel with MyCOSMOS. (B)

Day 3: Rome - Grosseto - Bolgheri - Marina di Cecina. City Cobblestones to Tuscan Countryside

Visit the friendly, laid-back town of Grosseto, where you can stroll through the beautiful piazza to see its cathedral and try one of the many cafes. (Your Tour Director knows the best ones!) You’ll also have time in Bolgheri, a lovely little village where good food and wine are a way of life. Tonight you’ll stay in a charming Italian seaside resort town, Marina di Cecina. (B)

Day 4: Marina di Cecina. Sea, Sand and Sights

Relax on the beach or take a walk along the centuries-old pine tree forest skirting the Etruscan Riviera. A favorite holiday spot for Tuscan residents, this stretch of coast gets busy during the summer months. The town of Cecina is only minutes away with the opportunity to visit the Roman Villa San Vincenzino. Another option is to book a trip to discover the walled city of Monte Riggioni and San Gimignano, also known as the “medieval Manhattan.” To enhance your experience, a wine tasting is included. (B)

Day 5: Marina di Cecina - La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Genoa. All Aboard to Cinque Terre!

After greeting the day in Marina di Cecina, you’ll travel north to La Spezia. Hop aboard a train to discover Cinque Terre, a car-free, colorful string of five fi shing villages. Ask your Tour Director the best way to soak up the charm of these spectacular landscapes before traveling on to Genoa - former Maritime Republic and birthplace of Christopher Columbus. (B)

Day 6: Genoa - Milan. Seaside Genoa and Stylish Milan

What better place to relax than in Italy’s most colorful seaport? Explore the maze of narrow streets of Genoa’s medieval Caruggi district on our optional guided tour with a typical Genovese lunch. If you prefer, take advantage of your free time by visiting the famous aquarium, the biggest in Italy and designed by world-famous architect Renzo Piano. Later, head to Milan, where an orientation drive introduces you to the city. (B) 

Day 7: Milan. Design and Daily Rituals

A day at leisure in the fashion and design capital of the world. Today’s a perfect day to use your CosmosGO mobile app to seek out famous shops of the fashion district (Quadrilatero della Moda), boutiques, and bars along the beautiful Navigli canals. Your Tour Director can guide you on how to enjoy the fast-paced city of Milan at your own speed with dining and shopping recommendations just for you. Indulge in the local cuisine by joining an optional tour of the trendy city quarter of Brera followed by a risotto tasting. (B) 

Day 8: Milan.

Your personally tailored vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Cosmos brochure price in black from £759

Travel 55 discount price in red from £706

Telephone Cosmos on 0330 0588 237 and quote Travel 55 code TR55C