Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri

Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri

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Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri

8 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Sorrento Coast, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Capri

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

6310-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2261 $2104 Operator discount: -$157

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a culinary adventure with the "Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri" tour, exploring the rich flavors and stunning landscapes of Italy's Amalfi Coast. Begin in Rome with a hands-on cooking class, then journey to a family-run vineyard at the foot of Mount Vesuvius for a local lunch with wine pairing. Discover the charm of Sorrento with a gelato-making demonstration, and savor Torta Caprese in Capri. Enjoy an authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch in Naples and explore the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, including a visit to the chic town of Positano. This tour combines gourmet experiences with scenic beauty, offering a true taste of Italy.

Highlights

  • Attend a cooking class in Rome and learn how to prepare a sumptuous Italian lunch.

  • Visit a family-run vineyard on the foot of Mount Vesuvius and enjoy an included local lunch with wine pairing.

  • Join a walking orientation of Sorrento town center and learn about authentic gelato with a demonstration on how ice cream and sorbet are prepared.

  • Enjoy Torta Caprese for dessert in Capri, with an explanation from the hotel chef on how this special cake is made.

  • Indulge in an included authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch at a local restaurant in Naples.

  • Discover the spectacular Amalfi coast, including a stop in the popular jet-set destination of Positano.

  • Explore the unique beauty of Capri at leisure or join an optional island tour focusing on the main sights and local street food specialties.

Places You'll See

American Palace Eur

Hotel Le Axidie

Grand Hotel Moon Valley

Hotel Biancamaria

Bv Oly Hotel

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: American Palace Eur

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 travel companions in the evening.

Day 2: Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: American Palace Eur

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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.” The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to discover the fascinating city of Rome.

Day 3: Rome,Sorrento Coast

Location: Sorrento Coast

Accommodation Name: Central Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 local lunch of local specialties, complete with wine pairing.Today’s distance: 174 mi/280 km

Day 4: Sorrento

Location: Sorrento

Accommodation Name: Central Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

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, and 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 the 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!

Day 5: Sorrento Coast,Positano,Capri

Location: Amalfi Coast

Accommodation Name: Hotel Biancamaria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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” the personal recipe. Today’s Distance by coach: 19 mi/ 30 km

Day 6: Capri

Location: Capri

Accommodation Name: Hotel Biancamaria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 7: Capri,Naples,Rome

Location: Capri

Accommodation Name: BV Oly Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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. Today’s Distance: 140 mi/ 227 km

Day 8: Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: BV Oly Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Hotel American Palace Eur in Rome offers modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms, minibar, and free 24-hour gym. Central Park in Massalubrense features air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool. Hotel Biancamaria in Anacapri provides classic style rooms with free Wi-Fi and a terrace. BV Oly Hotel in Rome offers contemporary dining and free Wi-Fi.

  • Transport

    The tour includes coach travel for various segments, such as from Rome to Sorrento Coast and from Naples to Rome. Additionally, short ferry rides are provided to and from Capri.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Costiera Amalfitana and Historic Centre of Naples are included in the tour.

  • Cooking Class

    Attend a cooking class in Rome and learn how to prepare a sumptuous Italian lunch.

  • Vineyard Visit

    Visit a family-run vineyard on the foot of Mount Vesuvius and enjoy an included local lunch with wine pairing.

  • Gelato Demonstration

    Join a walking orientation of Sorrento town center and learn about authentic gelato with a demonstration on how ice cream and sorbet are prepared.

  • Torta Caprese Demonstration

    Enjoy Torta Caprese for dessert in Capri, with an explanation from the hotel chef on how this special cake is made.

  • Neapolitan Pizza Lunch

    Indulge in an included authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch at a local restaurant in Naples.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 lunches; 3 dinners are included.

  • Small Group

    Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Dinner

    Optional dinner at a local farm in Sorrento, featuring dishes prepared with traditional ingredients.

  • Optional Island Tour

    Optional island tour in Capri, focusing on all the main sights and a light lunch based on local street food specialties, crowned with a limoncello tasting session.

  • Optional Food Tour

    Optional food tour in Rome to discover some hidden treasures of the capital city of Italy, as well as some of its signature gourmet specialties.

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Small Group

Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. 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 escorted 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 trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Costiera Amalfitana|Historic Centre of Naples

Accommodation

Rome: American Palace Eur, Sorrento Area: Central Park, Capri: Hotel Biancamaria, Rome: BV Oly Hotel

Notes

Rome - the 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the omission of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change.

Breakfast in Capri is Continental Style.

For operational reasons, schedule changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of cooking experience can I expect in Rome?

    In Rome, you will attend a cooking class where you will learn how to prepare a sumptuous Italian lunch. You will get to judge the results of your efforts by enjoying the meal with your fellow participants.

  • What unique experience is offered at the vineyard near Mount Vesuvius?

    At the family-run vineyard near Mount Vesuvius, you will enjoy a local lunch complete with wine pairing, providing a delightful culinary experience.

  • What can I expect during the walking orientation in Sorrento?

    During the walking orientation in Sorrento, you will learn about authentic gelato. There will be a demonstration on how ice cream and sorbet are prepared, and you will have the opportunity to taste various flavors.

  • What special dessert experience is included in Capri?

    In Capri, you will enjoy Torta Caprese for dessert. The hotel chef will explain how this special cake is made, and you will be able to take home his personal recipe.

  • What is included in the optional island tour in Capri?

    The optional island tour in Capri focuses on the main sights and includes a light lunch based on local street food specialties, crowned with a limoncello tasting session.

  • What kind of lunch is provided in Naples?

    In Naples, you will indulge in an authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch at a local restaurant.

  • What transportation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes coach travel for various segments, such as from Rome to Sorrento Coast and from Naples to Rome. Additionally, short ferry rides are provided to and from Capri.

  • What are the accommodation options during the tour?

    The accommodation options include Hotel American Palace Eur in Rome, Central Park in Massalubrense, Hotel Biancamaria in Anacapri, and BV Oly Hotel in Rome.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

Reviews of this operator

Mrs Susan Hyland  

We have just returned from a Cosmos…

28-Sep-2022

We have just returned from a Cosmos tour- Gourmet Tuscany. We stayed in Montecatini Terme and traveled from there to many wonderful places, in towns and the fabulous Tuscan countryside. We visit Vineyards for wine tastings, farms for cooking lessons and lunches and dinners in authentic Italian restaurants. All assisted by a friendly, informative tour director. First class holiday

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Rick  

Excellent in every respect

08-Dec-2022

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

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John Lomanno  

A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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Bruce  

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27-Oct-2022

Great organisation, tour guide(Kris) and driver(Tony) who went extra mile and good group of people from all over world. The hotels were excellent in New Orleans and Nashville and very good in other cities. The itinerary was well thought out with visits to Gracelands and Grande ole Oprey topping the bill. We added 3extra nights in New Orleans (giving us 6nights) which was absolutely fab and would advise anyone doing this tour that they consider some extra nights to see and do as much as you can

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Francine Ramos  

The tour director expertise and…

18-Dec-2022

The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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