ARK TRAVEL 2018 - 75 pax - NCL EPIC (date?)

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Name: "Anju Tandon" <anju@arktravels.com>                                                                                                                

Ticket (main) 

Group Size: 75 pax 

Ship Schedule:  NCL EPIC????

 Barcelona, Spain (08 Jul d1800); Naples, Italy(10 Jul 0700-1900); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (11 Jul 0600-1900); Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (12 Jul 0700-1900); Cannes, France (13 Jul 0800-1800); Palma De Mallorca, Spain (14 Jul 1300-2000); Barcelona, Spain (15 Jul a0500)

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The prices shown are for a minimum number of people as indicated at each tour. If there will be less people travelling, the prices will need to be recalculated.  All quotes are subjected to availability

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Invoice:

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Barcelona:  One way transfer (airport to port, port to airport or hotel <--> port)    

GROUP PRICE for 75 people:  € 900 (or € 12 pp) 

PRICE COMPARISONS: EPIC cruise line €25 pp, Shore Excursions Group € pp, Cursing Excursions tour  € 80 pp only private 

PRICE INCLUDES: 2 modern air conditioned 50 seats coaches, 2 professional assistants, 1 bottle of water for each customer.

Barcelona:  Half Day Guided Tour & Airport Transfer  Combo                                 

GROUP PRICE for 75 people:  € 2,325 (or € 31 pp) 

PRICE COMPARISONS: EPIC cruise line €79  pp  , Shore Excursions Group €  74.76  pp, Cursing Excursions tour € 40.00 pp

PRICE INCLUDES: 2 modern air conditioned large 50 seats coaches, 2 professional guides, 1 bottle of water for each customer

DURATION: approximately 4 hours from scheduled pick up time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration.

NOTE this tour + transfer service can be offered at the same price for different pick up and drop off locations inside Barcelona

Proposed Itinerary  (may be reversed or rearranged as needed - subjected to changes due to local conditions)

• • Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (guide will have a sign with your name)

  • Depart pier and visit 3 separate areas in Barcelona:

    • Gothic Section: Barcelona Cathedral, Jewish Section, Roman Ruins. This part of the tour is mainly walking. If you prefer not walking, also it is possible. Old Port and waterfront: Ramblas, Colombus Memorial, Barceloneta district and beach, Olympic Village.

    • All about Gaudi (no entrances): Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. 

    • Montjuich area: Plaza España, Nationale Palace, Olympic Ring and Montjuic Castle.

  • Drop off at Airport

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation. 

NAPLES: 2 different itinerary options  offerfed                                                         

NAPLES:  Sorrento and Naples                                                                             

GROUP PRICE 75 people (one 52 seats  + one 27 seats buses) €2,250 (or € 30.00 pp)

COMPARISONS: EPIC €95, Shore Excursions Group €81 pp small group, Cursing Excursions tour € 37 pp

PRICE INCLUDES: 

one modern air-conditioned coach with 52 seats and one  27 seats coach

one private English speaking professional escort

one bottle of water for each customer

DURATION: approximately 9 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration.

Naples and Sorrento are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and among the most visited destinations in Italy. This day tour excursion highlights some of the best the region has to offer from the historically and culturally rich city of Naples to a visit of the enchanting Sorrento for the best gelato and shopping possible

• • Pick up at cruise ship’s pier 

• Spend most of the morning visiting Naples and its beautiful highlights (Piazza del plebiscito walking tour + panoramic drive through Posillipo)

  • Reach Sorrento and spend time for lunch and shopping in this fabulous town

  • Return to your ship in time for cruise departure (about 1.5h drive).

NAPLES:  Pompeii and Sorrento                                                                           

GROUP PRICE 75 people (one 52 seats  + one 27 seats buses)  €  3,900.00 EUR (or about EUR 53.00 per person)

COMPARISONS: EPIC €200, Shore Excursions Group €81 pp small group, Cursing Excursions tour €81 pp large group

PRICE INCLUDES: 

• • one modern air-conditioned coach with 52 seats and one  27 seats coach

• 2 private English speaking professional guides

• one bottle of water for each customer

• Pompeii entrance tickets for each customer

• Personal audiosets to hear the guide clearly inside Pompeii

DURATION: approximately 9 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration.

Pompeii and Sorrento are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and among the most visited destinations in Italy. This day tour excursion highlights the best the region has to offer from the impressive ancient city of and archaeological park of Pompeii to to a visit of the enchanting Sorrento for the best gelato and shopping possible

• • Pick up at cruise ship’s pier 

    • Reach Pompeii and spend 1 to 2 hours for a visit of this famous archaeological site

  • Reach Sorrento and spend time for lunch and shopping in this fabulous town

  • Return to your ship in time for cruise departure (about 1.5h drive).

ROME highlights by bus + escort or guide (no interior visit to Vatican, Colosseum)

GROUP PRICE for 75 people:   €  2250  (or about € 30.00 pp )

                                                 or € 2775  (€37 pp)  with guide and audio sets) 

PRICE COMPARISONS: EPIC cruise line €160 pp for the tour or €111 for Rome on your own, Shore Excursions Group €81 pp, Cursing Excursions tour € 77.55 pp, Cruising Excursion on your own €46 pp

PRICE INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach with 52 seats and one  27 seats coach,  1 bottle of water for each customer, 2 escorts optionally replace escorts with guides and audio sets.

DURATION: approximately 9 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration.

This tour allows you to visit all of Rome main sites with a professional English speaking guide in comfortable air conditioned bus. Your guide will meet you right at your ship's pier. 

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

• Depart port 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

• Reach and visit Vatican Area. No interior visit of the Vatican is included.

• Return to pier in Civitavecchia, about 1.5 hours drive

LIVORNO: Pisa and Florence by Bus + escort or guide                                           

GROUP PRICE for 75 people:   €  3750 (or about € 50.00 pp )

                                                 or € 4275  (€57 pp)  with guide and audio sets) 

PRICE COMPARISONS:  EPICcruise line tour €210 pp, Shore Excursions Group €155 pp, Cursing Excursions guided tour € 96 pp, Cruising Excursion on your own tour  €68 pp

PRICE INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach with 52 seats and one  27 seats coach,  1 bottle of water for each customer, 2 escorts optionally replace escorts with guides and audio sets.

DURATION: approximately 9 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration.

• • Pick up in the morning from the port reaching Pisa after about 30-40 min. 

• We will stop in Pisa near Miracle Square ranks as one of the world's loveliest squares where you can admire “La Torre Pendente” The leaning Tower Pisa's majestic Romanesque Cathedral and the unusual round Baptistry.

  • We will continue for a 1 hour drive to Florence. 

  • The tour of Florence starts with the wonderful Michelangelo Square where you can enjoy the most beautiful view of the city.

  • The tour continues to the historical downtown area for a guided walking tour of some or all of these sites

    • The Piazza Santa Croce with Santa Croce Church

    • Piazza del Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower

    • Piazza della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio)

    • Piazza della Republica

    • The elegant Ponte Vecchio (The Old Bridge)

    • You may also have free time to explore the narrow streets full of shops, café bars and trattorias – or simply relax and admire the beautiful views across the river.

  • Return to ship in time for ship departure (1.5h drive)

CANNES: Monaco and Monte Carlo by bus + guide                                                 

GROUP PRICE for 75 people: €  3375 (or about € 45 pp) 

PRICE COMPARISONS:  EPIC cruise line tour €95, Shore Excursions Group €126 pp small group, Cursing Excursions 4 hours only tour €61 pp

PRICE INCLUDES:  one modern air-conditioned coach with 50-55 seats and one 35 seats coach,  2 guides,  1 bottle of water for each customer,

DURATION: approximately 8 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration.

MONACO, MONTE-CARLO: Nowhere exudes luxury quite like Monaco does, with no other place similar in Europe. Discover the second smallest country in the world, the (old town, with a walking tour), the Prince Palace, the cathedral (neo-Romanesque style) the incredible oceanographic museum. Drive to Monte-Carlo along the legendary Formula 1 circuit to the casino square and the marvelous Hotel de Paris.

PALMA: Best of Palma 4h tour by bus + guide                                                           

GROUP PRICE for 75 people: €2175 (or about € 29.00 pp) 

PRICE COMPARISONS:  EPIC cruise line tour €79, Shore Excursions Group €81 pp small group, Cursing Excursions 4h tour € 37 pp

PRICE INCLUDES:  one modern air-conditioned coach with 50-55 seats and one 35 seats coach,  2 guides,  1 bottle of water for each customer

DURATION: 4 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration.

The Official Licensed English Speaking Guide will accompany you during the whole duration of the tour

• Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (driver will have a sign with your name)

• Depart pier and drive along the sea front to see the many beautiful buildings of the area.

• Admire one of Mallorca's most important medieval monuments: the Bellver Castle, which stands on a hill and offers an astounding view of Palma.

• Drive to Valldemossa (30 minutes approx) to explore this charming village and the surroundings of la Cartuja.

• Drive back to Palma de Mallorca and take a highlights tour of the Gothic quarter, La Seu Cathedral (optional visit), the city hall in Plaza de Cort, Almudaina Palace and the historic stock exchange building (La Lonja), the most important monument in the city center.

  • Enjoy  the amazing panoramic view from the Renaissance walls surrounding the old town and 

• Drive by the Passeig Maritimo, a waterfront promenade where some of the most important yacht clubs and marinas of Mallorca are located.

• Return to the port.

Itinerary Note:  NO bull fighting ring, NO pearl factory, NO interior visit of the Believer Castle

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.