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Jewel of the Seas Cruise Schedule: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (10 Sep d1700); Messina, Sicily (11 Sep 1100-2000); Mykonos, Greece (13 Sep 0700-1700); Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (14 Sep 0700-1700); Santorini, Greece (15 Sep 0700-1700); Piraeus (Athens), Greece (16 Sep 0600-1800); Naples, Italy (18 Sep 0700-1800);Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (19 Sep a0500)
ROME: Best of Rome Guided Excursion by Bus (45-50 people per bus)
Option A) Guided Tour with professional English speaking guide: €32.00 (no interior Vatican visit)
Option B) Guided Tour with professional English speaking guide: + skip the lines Vatican (Museum + Sistine Chapel) + 3H Vatican Guide Vatican tour: € 66.00 (includes 3 hours professional guided walking tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & S. Peter's Basilica)
SCHEDULE: Pick up ________ am at ship's pier, drop off at ship's pier approx. 9 hours from pick up
Includes:
modern coach bus with driver
English speaking walk along professional guide + English speaking touristic travel assistant (added accoring to group size)
audio head sets to better hear the guide on during the walking tours
transfer from ship to hotel in Rome and luggage storage during the day (same location per group)
all taxes and tolls
OPTION B includes additionally:
skip the lines entrance tickets to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and Basica of St. Peter's
professional private tour of the Vatican (Museum, Sistine Chapel and Basica of St. Peter's)
Does not include: lunch, personal expenses, gratuities
Itinerary
This tour allows you to visit all of Rome main sites traveling by bus and being accompanied by a professional guide who will conduct guided walking tours of the visited sites.
NOTE: extensive walking is involved. Wear comfortable shoes.
Depending on traffic conditions and special events at Vatican or other locations the itinerary order may need to be rearranged.
Meet and greet at cruise port (representative will have a sign with your name). Drive to Rome, about 1.5h.
Reach the Vatican Area and visit S. Peter's Square. You may be able to enter S. Peter's Basilica (free to enter), however you will need to pass security check which is likely to have a very long line - VATICAN DRESS CODE: The Vatican has a very specific dress code, to be taken quite seriously especially: no exposed shoulders, knees, midriffs, or (for the ladies) cleavage.
Arrive at Trevi Fountain where we will have time for a quick lunch.
begin walking tour of Trevi fountain area, Panteon and Piazza Navona
Walk to bus parking area. Reach and visit Colosseum.
More areas visited from the bus: Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill, Piazza Venezia, Imerial Foruims, Il Vittoriano, Roman Forum
Transfer to hotel
ROME: Best of Rome excursion by Van (8 people) reduced walking!!
Option A) Tour with professional driver: €65.00 Option B) Tour with professional driver + skip the lines Vatican (Museum + Sistine Chapel) + 3H Vatican Guide Guide Vatican tour: € 110.00 (highly suggested because this would provide reserved access to S. Peter's Basilica) 3 hours professional guided walking tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & S. Peter's Basilica)
SCHEDULE: Pick up ________ am at ship's pier, drop off at ship's pier approx. 9 hours from pick up
INCLUSIONS: SMALL GROUP (8 max) MUCH LESS WALKING! Travel in modern, 8 seats comfortable vehicles with professional licensed driver
INCLUSIONS: SMALL GROUP (8 max) MUCH LESS WALKING! Travel in modern, 8 seats comfortable vehicles with professional licensed driver
+ transfer from ship to hotel in Rome and luggage storage during the day (same location per group)
EXCLUSIONS: lunch, gratuities, walk along guide with option A, personal expenses
DESCRIPTION
This tour allows you to visit all of Rome main sites with a professional driver in comfortable minivans of 7 or 8 seats. Your driver will pick you up right at your ship's pier (holding a sign with your name). You will be taken as close as possible to each site of interest, reducing walking to a minimum and providing more time to truly enjoy and visit Rome. No other tour provides you the ability to visit so much in just a day.
Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)
Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (driver will have a sign with your name)
Depart pier and drive to Rome, about 1.5 hours
Drive to Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill
Reach and visit Colosseum and Roman Forum
Drive to area near Fontana di Trevi and visit the area (make sure to drop a coin!)
Continue for a visit to the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona
More areas visited from the van: Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill, Piazza Venezia, Imerial Foruims, Il Vittoriano, Roman Forum
Reach and visit Vatican Area
St. Peter's Basilica (allocate 1.5h or more) - free to enter, will need to pass security check which is likely to have a line
Vatican Museum which includes the Sistine Chapel and . Peter's Basilica - Skip the lines entrance tickets are absolutely necessary, included with Option B.
To fully visit the Vatican we highly suggest choosing the licensed guide service (option B)
Transfer to Hotel
Naples: Sorrento, Positano Panoramic and Ravello guided tour (5 Nov)
€56 all inclusive price (€34.00 full day guided tour + €15 for lunch + €7 Villa Cimbrione entrance tickets)
Price for a group of minimum 35 people per bus
Villa Cimbrione (Ravello, see virtual tour) entrance tickets €7 included
NOTE: this itinerary requires walking along uneven surfaces with several steps. Not recommended for people with walking disabilities. The drive along the Amalfi coast is along winding roads that can cause motion sickness.
DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time
Pick Up: 8:00 am at ship's Pier
INCLUSIONS:
Air conditioned transport by modern 40 seats bus.
Professional English speaking guide will provide walking tours
Flavors of Naples lunch with water and house wine (other drinks purchased separately)
EXCLUSIONS: personal expenses, gratuities
Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)
Itinerary: Pick up at port, reach Sorrento, lunch, Panoramic drive along the Amalfi coast for a picture stop at Positano, Visit Ravello, return to Port
The Sorrento, Positano (Amalfi coast) and Ravello are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and among the most visited destinations in Italy. This day tour excursion highlights the best the region has to offer. We will discover amazing sites like the charming seaside city of Sorrento, the stunning drive along the Amalfi coast for a picture stop above Positano, to an unforgettable visit of the enchanting Ravello, located on the hills just above Amalfi, boasting exceptional views of the coast and its marvelous villas and gardens.
Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (guide will have a sign with your name)
Drive to Sorrento for a visit of this beautiful town and stop there for shopping and lunch
Drive to Positano and continue along the panoramic drive through the Amalfi coast (picture stop if desired).
Once reached Amalfi we will continue our drive toward the hillside and reach Ravello where we will stop for a visitRavello is one of the most famous and scenic tourist centers of the region, visited by many tourists from every country, attracted by the charm of its architecture and its beautiful villas. Founded in the fifth century, it was originally a place of shelter from the barbarians; later on, with the passing of the centuries it has been subject to various artistic influences that have made it unique. The main attraction of the city is without doubt Villa Cimbrone (€7 eur entrance tickets not included), largely occupied by a huge park, decorated with statues, various antiquities, fountains, grottoes and culminating in a stunning panoramic view, called the Terrace of Infinity, offering landscapes of incomparable beauty of the gulf of Salerno.
We will drive back to the port in time for our ship all on board schedule.
NOTE: Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.
Messina: full day guide tour to Taormina & Castelmola
€55 all inclusive price (€40.00 full day guided tour + €15 for lunch)
+ Estimated cost of optional Greek Theater Entrance tickets is €10 per person
INCLUSIONS:
Air conditioned transport by bus from the port of Messina with professional driver
English speaking professional guide
Flavors of Sicily lunch with water and house wine (other drinks purchased separately)
EXCLUSIONS: personal expenses, gratuities
- Optional Entrance tickets to Greek Theater €10 per person payable on site.
DEPARTURE: 11.30 am
DURATION: 7 hours
DESCRIPTION (order may be reversed depending on traffic conditions)
From your port, we will enjoy a leisurely transfer to Taormina which will take us up the hillside. Together we will visit the most panoramic square: "Belvedere Square" with its unique breathtaking view over the Messina coast line, all the Taormina bays, the Catania coast line and our volcano Etna in the background. We will then drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola, just above Taormina. We will stroll several narrow picturesque streets with wonderful views of the sea and Etna. We can also visit the antique 13th century Arab castle, situated on the highest and most panoramic place in the area.
We will then take you to the historical centre of Taormina where you can have your own free time to explore the village, stroll the streets and narrow alleyways with picturesque corners and nice shops. Lunch at a local restaurant will include typical flavors of Sicily!. You will also have the time to visit the Greek Theatre (€10 pp entrance tickets not included). The theater is an optional part and it requires climbing steep steps.
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