Ark Travel MAY 2019 - 18 to 22 pax - NCL Star (Nirupama)

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Contact Info

Name: "Nirupama" <nirupama@arktravels.com>                                                                                                        

Ticket: 228085

Group Size: 18 to 22

Ship Schedule:   NCL STAR

 Venice, Italy (24 May d1700); Kotor, Montenegro (25 May 1400-2000); Corfu, Greece (26 May 1000-1600); Santorini, Greece (27 May 1400-2200); Piraeus (Athens), Greece (28 May 0700-1900); Rhodes, Greece (29 May 1000-1800); Mykonos, Greece (30 May 0700-1600); Argostoli (Kefallinia), Greece (31 May 0900-1500); Dubrovnik, Croatia (01 Jun 0700-1300); Venice, Italy (02 Jun a0800)

Price Disclaimer

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

Payment:  this service can be paid through PayPal transfer at the price shown. Payment by Credit Card or bank wire transfers will incur a 4% surcharge. Payment instructions will be included in the Invoice.

Invoice  

Vouchers: 

KOTOR: choose which excursion best fits your customer's needs, and we will try to match it st the best possible price

CORFU: see here for NCL offers and we will try to match it st the best possible price

MIKONOS: see here for NCL offers and we will try to match it st the best possible price

We have found that It's easy to get around in Mykonos and the town can be discovered "on your own".

If your ship docks at the Old Port you will be walking distance from downtown. If you dock at Tourlos, most cruise lines provide a shuttle bus which takes you to the parking lot near the old port of Mykonos. There are also public buses and taxi (€10 per taxi)  that can take you to town (5 minutes drive).

If you want to visit Delos you can take a ferry from the Old Port in Mykonos. In the morning there is a boat at 09h00, 10h00 and 11h00. The trip costs € 17 per person (roundtrip) and takes about half an hour. For the entrance of the site in Delos you pay € 6 per person. Boats return to Mykonos at 12h15, 13h30 and 15h00.

Kotor - 4 Hours Kotor and Perast Shore Excursion (25 May 2019)                                                

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for groups of 18 or 22 people  - a different number of participants may require an adjustment to the price.

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 22 people: EUR 46 per person

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 18 people: EUR ____ per person

INCLUSIONS:

• • Travel in a modern, comfortable coach

  • Knowledgeable professional walk along local guide

• Boat Ticket to Perast Island 

• Museum tickets on the Island

  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

  • 1 small water bottle per person

  • Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.

  • gratuities for guide and driver included

EXCLUSIONS:

• • Entrance tickets to museums and sites of interest 

  • Lunch, drinks

DURATION:  4 hours.

Description

• pick up from the port 

• Visit the highlights of Boka Bay - Kotor Old Town and Perast with Our Lady of the Rocks Island - on this shore excursion from Kotor. Explore Kotor, visit Our Lady of the Rocks via boat, and enjoy free time in Perast. Entrance fees included.

• Starting point is Kotor from where you are heading to small man-made island near Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks: first you arrive in town of Perast, from where you’ll take a boat ride to the famous island in Montenegro - Our Lady of the Rocks. According to legend, the islet was made over the centuries by local seamen who kept an ancient oath after finding the icon of Madonna and the Child on the rock in the sea on July 22, 1452. Upon returning from each successful voyage, they laid a rock in the Bay. Over time, the islet gradually emerged from the sea.

• After quick visit to Our Lady of the Rocks you are heading again to Perast where you can have some free time to enjoy in charming atmosphere of the quietest town in all Boka. 

• Then you will proceed back to Kotor, where will you get opportunity to discover tremendously rich history of town through walking tour with our professional guide. Every single piece of this town is hiding story on its own. 

• Return to the port 4 hours approx after pick up time.

Santorini: Private 5 Hours Guided Shore Excursion (27 May 2019)                         

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for groups of 18 or 22 people - a different number of participants may require an adjustment to the price.

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 22 people: EUR 46 per person + EUR 6 per person for the cable car payable in cash at travel time

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 18 people: EUR 48 per person + EUR 6 per person for the cable car payable in cash at travel time

INCLUSIONS:

• Travel in a modern, comfortable coach or minibus according to the number of people in your party

• Knowledgeable professional walk along local guide

• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

• 1 small water bottle per person

• Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs

• gratuities for guide and driver included

EXCLUSIONS:

• • Tickets for the cable car  to reach meeting point (€6 per person payable in cash at travel time)

• Optional Wine Tasting: 5 different wines with snack (€18 per person) IMPORTANT: wine tasting need to be requested and booked in advance.

  • Lunch, drinks

DURATION:  5 hours.

STARTING TIME: suggested 90 minutes after ship arrival. Reaching the meeting point may take considerable time do to possible long lines at the cable car in Fira. We suggest heading out for the meeting point as soon as possible. 

MEETING POINT: you will be picked up at the top exit of the cable car in Fira. Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name. 

NOTE: To reach the meeting point you will have to take the cable car to Fira. The lines for the cable car may be very long so please allocate ample time to reach your meeting point.

Tour Description

Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged by driver as needed):

• The tour begins with a scenic journey to Oia, admiring the panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and neighboring islands along the way. The village of Oia is situated on top of a hill which offers a breathtaking view over the volcanic caldera of Santorini. This beautiful village with its narrow streets, traditional whitewashed houses, and blue domed churches provides a picture-postcard vision of the Greek Island.

• On the way, we will make a short stop in Firostefani to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of so many Santorini postcards.

• Make your way to the peak of Prophet Ilias, Santorini’s highest mountain that stands some 2000 feet above the sea. Be amazed by the island vistas around you and follow your guide inside the ornate Greek Christian monastery perched at the mountain’s summit.

  • Visit the village of Megalochori: the village of Megalochori is one of the most beautiful villages of Santorini and we take our small group on a walking tour before going to the Venetsanos winery. It is a place off the beaten track where all of our visitors can have the chance to mingle with the locals, talk to them and experience some local activities hands on.

• Taste rare wine varieties in the traditional winery of Venetsanos family. Viniculture is an ancient art in Santorini, thanks to the volcanic soil. Learn the secrets of winemaking and enjoy the tastes of the famous local wines. Optional wine tasting includes 5 different wines with snack (€18 per person)

  • Make your way to the Black Beach of Perivolos, located on the southern coast of the Island. Enjoy an optional lunch there; our professional guide will be on hand to recommend the best restaurants to dine.This is the perfect way to get know the island of Santorini in a half day!

• IMPORTANT NOTE: large size coaches can not drive to Imerovigli village.

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation. If a particular condition, needing a change in itinerary, should arise, your driver would explain the situation and provide you with alternative suggestions.

Piraeus (Athens), Athens Highlights excursion (28 May2019)                                 

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for groups of 18 or 22 people - a different number of participants may require an adjustment to the price.

Tour with professional driver and touristic escort for 22 people: EUR 35 per person 

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 22 people: EUR 39 per person 

Tour with professional driver and touristic escort for 18 people: EUR 40 per person 

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 18 people: EUR 45 per person 

EXCLUSIONS:  Acropolis Entrance tickets are not included and will be purchased on site. Cost per person EUR 20 

DURATION: 8  hours approx-

INCLUDES:

• Air conditioned transport by bus or minibus according to the number of people in your party

• Licensed professional tour guide provides guided walking tour of sites OR touristic escort (according to the option you will choose, See above).

  • 1 small water bottle per person

  • gratuities for guide and driver included

NOTE: reaching the Acropolis requires walking along an inclined path not suitable for people with walking disabilities. This part can be optional.

Description

With this excursion you will have a complete visit of Athens. The private bus will take you to the major sights and highlights. The staff will meet you at your ship pier at the port of Piraeus and you will be escorted on board for the transfer to Athens. You will have short stops at the major highlights in order to visit them. Your tour guide will give you an explanation of each site. You will also have free time to have lunch and shopping in the Plaka district before to get on board again.

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

• Stop at the Panathiniako Stadium 

• Stop at the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian‘s Arch

• Stop at The Acropolis for a guided tour of all the sites in the area 

• Stop at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier to enjoy the changing of the Guard 

• Sightseeing of Athens center; Academy, University and National Library 

• Walk into Plaka District of Athens with free time for shopping and lunch

• Return to Piraeus cruise ship port before “All-aboard time”

4 Hours Mykonos Town and Island Shore Excursion (30 May 2019)                        

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for groups of 18 or 22 people- a different number of participants may require an adjustment to the price.

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 22 people: EUR 52 per person 

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 18 people: EUR 60 per person 

INCLUSIONS:

• Pick up /drop off transfers from the cruise port.

• 2 hours walking city tour

• 2 hours island tour by bus

• English speaking guide during the tour

• 1 small bottle of water for each customer 

•  gratuities for guide and driver included

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to museums and sites of interest 

• Lunch, drinks

DURATION:  4 hours.

Tour Description

Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged by driver as needed):

• • Begin the island trip by walking through small and narrow streets, capturing amazing photographs from the quiet city early in the morning. Get orientation in the labyrinth of the old town and receive useful information from your knowledgeable escort as well as impressions of the small port and the traditional churches in town. Marvel at the famous wind-mills and find Petros The Pelecan, the mascot of Mykonos.

  • Continue exploring the island by luxury bus, visiting some of the most famous beaches and the inner land-scape. See local fishermen with their wooden boats as well as small private chapels and houses built in typical cycladic style. Head on to the second main village of Mykonos, Ano Mera, an idyllic place 7km from town. Free time for a stroll around the traditional square or a visit at the monk monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century.

  • Make a final stop at Kalafatis beach where you can enjoy a coffee break or stroll around. On the way back, stop at one of the most famous island’s viewpoints and enjoy breathtaking views from all over the town and neighbor islands.

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation. If a particular condition, needing a change in itinerary, should arise, your driver would explain the situation and provide you with alternative suggestions.

Dubrovnik - 4 to 4.5 Hours Best of Dubrovnik and Cavtat Shore Excursion (1 Jun 2019)          

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for groups of 18 or 22 people - a different number of participants may require an adjustment to the price.

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 22 people: EUR 51 per person 

Tour with professional driver and walk along guide for 18 people: EUR 59 per person 

INCLUSIONS:

• Travel in a modern, comfortable coach or minibus according to the number of people in your party

• Knowledgeable professional walk along local guide

• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

• 1 small water bottle per person

• Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.

•  gratuities for guide and driver included

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to museums and sites of interest 

• Entrance tickets to the City Walls

• Lunch, drinks

DURATION:  4 hours.

Description

• • pick up from the port at 8:45 - 9:00 AM (the group will be picked up directly at the ships gangway)

  • driving along Dubrovnik Riviera countryside

  • visiti to the small medieval town of Cavtat and Old town of Dubrovnik learning about their history and contemporary life and hear anecdotes from our licensed tour guide.

  • return to the port 4 hours, 4 hours and 30 minutes approx after the pick up time.

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: large size coaches can not drive to Srdj mountain. For such a reason, we would make one stop at the view point on the way to Cavtat and the second one before getting back to the port at the Dubrovnik bridge.

Venice - 2 Hours Private Walking Tour (Provide Date)                                                                   

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for groups of 18 or 22 people - a different number of participants may require an adjustment t to the price.

Tour with professional walk along guide for 22 people:  EUR 20 per person (including St. Mark Basilica skip the line tickets and audio-sets to hear the guide better) 

Tour with professional walk along guide for 18 people:  EUR 23 per person (including St. Mark Basilica skip the line tickets and audio-sets to hear the guide better) 

INCLUSIONS:

• Reservation for a licensed professional guide service

• St Mark’s Basilica skip the line tickets. 

• gratuities for guide included

EXCLUSIONS:

• Transportation costs.

• Entrance tickets to other Museums or Archaeological sites.

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SCHEDULE: Available every day. You can choose the starting time between the following options: 9:00am - 11:00am - 2:00pm - 2:30pm - 3:00pm - 3:30pm - 4:00pm- 4:30pm - 5:00pm - 5:30pm - 6:00 pm (Provide information in the box above).

DURATION: 2 hours. 

SUGGESTED MEETING POINT: Palazzina Selva - Tourist Information Office (IAT) next to Royal Garden. Otherwise, you can tell us where you would like to meet your guide. 

Tour Description

Enjoy your private guided walking tour of Venice with one of our licensed professional guides. He/she will take you to the main sites of interest in Venice illustrating their main features. At pick up time you can decide your own itinerary  directly with the guide that will suggest you the best way to enjoy Venice in 2 hours.  

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES: 

The following suggested itineraries are all perfect for 2 hours walking tour.

Venice Itinerary  No.1

This tour will lead you through narrow alleyways, meandering canals, and the peaceful squares of Santa Croce and San Polo. Venice is dense in history and picturesque sites, as we’ll see during our visit to the bustling Rialto Bridge market area, the real heart of Venice and the former international business center. We’ll cross the Grand Canal to the monumental Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square), the political core of the glorious Venetian Republic. Along the way, we’ll include an explanation of all major sites of interest (Ducal Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Bell Tower, Marciana Library, etc.) and, whenever possible, if there are no religious services and "acqua alta" (high water) taking place, a visit to the Basilica. See tour highlights below:

• • Campo San Polo 

  • Rialto Bridge and Market 

  • St Mark’s Square 

  • St Mark’s Basilica without standing in line (entrance tickets included)

Venice Itinerary  No.2

A visit to the Dorsoduro area, including beautiful urban spaces like Campo Santa Margherita and San Barnaba, is a lovely introduction to the city. Far from the major "hit-and-run" tourist routes, these neighborhoods are lively and trendy thanks to the two nearby universities with their several thousand students, and also the presence of several art museums. Once past the Grand Canal at the wooden Accademia bridge (with spectacular views of famous places and the Salute Church), we'll head into the elegant Sestiere di San Marco, with its open-air cafes, art galleries, and antique dealers, and glamorous boutiques. After a short stop at “La Fenice,” the world-famous opera house reconstructed after the 1996 fire, we’ll reach the unmissable, unforgettable St. Mark's Square. See tour highlights below:

• • Campo Santa Margherita 

  • Accademia Bridge and Grand Canal 

  • St. Mark’s Square 

  • St. Mark’s Basilica without standing in line  (entrance tickets included)

NOTE: The Basilica is not open for visitors on Sunday mornings

SUGGESTED STARTING TIME: This tour can be done both in the morning and afternoon starting at around 9:00 am or at 2:30 pm.

Venice Combo Package:  Walking Tour + Gondola Ride (Provide Date)                  

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for groups of 18 pr 22 people - a different number of participants may require an adjustment t to the price.

Tour with professional walk along guide + Gondola Ride for 22 people: EUR 45 per person (including St. Mark Basilica skip the line tickets and audio-sets to hear the guide better) 

Tour with professional walk along guide + Gondola Ride for 18 people: EUR 48 per person (including St. Mark Basilica skip the line tickets and audio-sets to hear the guide better) 

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Guided Private Walking Tour of Venice (9:00 AM suggested starting time, other available)

INCLUSIONS: 2h private guided walking tour, entrance tickets to S.Marks Basilica, gratuities for guide included

EXCLUSIONS: Transportation costs

MEETING POINT: Your guide will meet you in S. Mark square under the St. Mark's Column (the one with the lion)

Enjoy your private guided walking tour of Venice with one of our licensed professional guides. He/she will take you to the main sites of interest in Venice illustrating their main features. 

This tour will lead you through narrow alleyways, meandering canals, and the peaceful squares of Santa Croce and San Polo. Venice is dense in history and picturesque sites, as we’ll see during our visit to the bustling Rialto Bridge market area, the real heart of Venice and the former international business center. We’ll cross the Grand Canal to the monumental Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square), the political core of the glorious Venetian Republic. Along the way, we’ll include an explanation of all major sites of interest (Ducal Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Bell Tower, Marciana Library, etc.) and, whenever possible, if there are no religious services and "acqua alta" (high water) taking place, a visit to the Basilica. See tour highlights below:

• • Campo San Polo 

  • Rialto Bridge and Market 

  • St Mark’s Square 

  • St Mark’s Basilica without standing in line 

Your guide will walk you to the gondola station and depart from you.

Private Gondola Ride (11:30 AM suggested starting time, other available): 

INCLUSIONS: 30 minutes approx private gondola ride, gratuities for guide included

EXCLUSIONS: Transportation costs

MEETING POINT: "Calle dell'ascensione" between the Museo Correr (Correr Museum) and St. Mark's square post office 

You will enjoy the magic of this enchanting gondola tour and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of Venice. This city was made to be seen from the water. The gentle, flowing movements of the gondola will make this a mesmerizing experience. Lay back and let the gondolier guide you through the magic of the city. The gondola ride lasts about 30 minutes.