Ark Travel - NCL Dawn - 40 pax - May 2020 (NIRUPAMA)

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Contact Info

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

Ticket: FS#242411

Group Size: 40 pax 

Ship Schedule:  NCL DAWN

 Barcelona, Spain (03 May d1900); Cannes, France (04 May 1000-2000); Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (05 May 0700-2000); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (06 May 0700-2000); Naples, Italy (07 May 0800-1800); Santorini, Greece (09 May 1400-2200); Piraeus (Athens), Greece (10 May 0700-1900); Mykonos, Greece (11 May 0700-1600); Argostoli (Kefallinia), Greece (12 May 0900-1600); Bar, Montenegro (13 May 0800-1800); Split, Croatia (14 May 0800-1700); Venice, Italy (15 May 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 through PayPal transfer at the price shown. Payment by Credit Card or  through wire transfers will incur a 2.5% surcharge. Payment instructions will be included in the Invoice.

Invoice:

Vouchers: 

CANNES: Monaco and Monte Carlo by bus + guide                                                 

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 1600

LUNCH: we do not have a way to pre organize  a specific lunch stop here

PRICE INCLUDES:  one modern air-conditioned coach with 50-55 seats, 1 guide, tips

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1.50 per person)

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

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

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.

LIVORNO: Pisa and Florence by Bus + escort                                                           

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 1800

optional full day guide service and audio set: ADD EUR 320 

LUNCH: we suggest a stop at the HOT POT (see here). The location can serve a large group and has vegetarian options. A basic lunch with 1 main course (Usually pasta) + drink + small dessert costs EUR 15 per person (only payable on site they do not accept pre payments)

Si parte da EUR 15 per person per primo + bevanda + dolcetto.

Non si può prepagare. Si paga direttamente alla cassa.

PRICE INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach with 52 seats coach, 1 escort (or optional guide service, see above), tips

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1 per person)

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

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

• Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (the escort or guide will have a sign with your name. He/ she will walk you to the parking area where the bus is located)

• Depart from the port and reach 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 Baptistery.

• 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 visit 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)

ROME best of Rome guided tour by bus                                                                     

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 1480 with escort (no Museums  visits) 

includes bus,  1 escort and tips (no interior visits)

OR

Group Price EUR 1800 with guides and interior visits (with  Museums  visits) 

includes bus and 1 guide for the full day, 1 additional guide at the Vatican, tips 

skip the lines Vatican (museum + Sistine Chapel + S. Peter's Basilica) is 26 EUR + 3 EUR pp  for Vatican imposed audio sets

Colosseum entrance tickets: EUR 23 pp (note the guide will provide an explanation of the Colosseum from the outside complex and then allow people free time to enter the structure.

I SUGGEST NOT TO ADD THE ENTRANCE TO THE COLOSSEUM BUT TO HAVE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE OUTSIDE

LUNCH: to go lunch (so that it is faster as we have little time) EUR 10 pp includes: (sandwich, drink, sweet snack, fruit)

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1 per person)

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 professional English speaking guide(s) in comfortable air conditioned bus. Your guide(s) will meet you right at your ship's pier. 

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed) 

• Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (the escort or guide will have a sign with your name. He/ she will walk you to the parking area where the bus is located)

• 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 (No interior visit)

• 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)

• Return to pier in Civitavecchia, about 1.5 hours drive

NAPLES: Sorrento + Positano (picture stop only) + Amalfi by Bus + Escorts      IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 1480

optional full day guide service and audio set: ADD EUR 320 

LUNCH: will be at  La Conca Azzurra for EUR 16 per person will include: 1 main course (Usually pasta) + salad + drink + small dessert costs

PRICE INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach with 40 seats, n.1 escort, tips

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1 per person)

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

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

• Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (the escort will have a sign with your name. He/ she will walk you to the parking area where the bus is located)

• Drive to Sorrento for a visit of this beautiful town 

• Drive to Positano and stop for a panoramic overview of of the town from above (picture stop).

• Travelers will continue driving to Amalfi along the panoramic winding road and stop for a visit of the town and it’s very beautiful duomo (the option of descending to visit Positano is not available as vehicles larger than an 8 seats van have limited access to the Positano downtown area).

• Drive back to the port

Santorini: Private 5 Hours Guided Shore Excursion                                                 

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 1400

LUNCH:  can be in a seaside restaurant in Perivolos in the Savvas Popeye. Vegetarian dishes are also available there.

Costs about 30 euros per person.  The lunch will take between 1-2hrs and  will include the following dishes

Appetizers (Greek salad, Fava beans with red onions, Tomato fritters with yogurt sauce

Main course (Chicken souvlaki with spicy sauce and rice Or Grilled squid with rice and lemon sauce Or Vegetarian pasta with spinach rocket pesto, cashew nuts, and goat cheese)

PRICE INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach, n.1 guide, tips

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.

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1 per person)

DURATION: approximately 5 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. Delayed departures will reduce tour duration. 

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.

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged 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                                                         

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 1100

LUNCH:   Eur. 21  per person (Include choice or Menu A or B + drinks (1 glass of wine or 1 soft drink or 1 small beer)

MENU A) Eur. 21  per person: Season Salad, Cheese Saganaki,  Appetizers (tzatziki , tomato, cucumber, stuffed wine leaves, cheese pie, rneatball, fried pepper, cheese ball , sausage Souvlaki Pork,  dessert (Panacotta)

MENU B) Eur. 21  per person: Season Salad, Cheese Saganaki,  Appetizers (tzatziki , tomato, cucumber, stuffed wine leaves, cheese pie,  mashed fava beans, fried pepper, cheese ball , spinach pie, Stuffed Tomatoes, 

dessert (Panacotta) (VEGETARIAN MENU )

TOUR  INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach, n.1 guide, tips

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

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1 per person)

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

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)

• 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”

VENICE: Guided tour of S. Mark's Square + Doge's palace + transfer to airport  

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 2000 + EUR 25 per person for reserved entrance tickets to Doge's Palace

PRICE INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach, coach waiting time and luggage storage, all coach entrance and parking fees (port and airport), n.1 guide, n1 assistant for all transfers, headphones to hear the guide, tips

EXCLUSIONS:  Entrance tickets to Doge's Palace paid on site. Cost per person EUR 25 

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1 per person)

DURATION: approximately 5 hours from scheduled pick up time to drop off time. 

VERY IMPORTANT: Delayed departures will make this IMPOSSIBLE

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

• 8:30 bus will meat at pier where customers will have a chance to load and store the luggage (bus to wait 4 hours).

• 9:00 am take ferry to S. Mark square (50 min)

• 10:00 start of the 2-hour private guided tour

  • Highlights of S. Mark's square tour

  • Royal Doge's Palace tour

• 12:00  am take the ferry to Port where they will meet the bus again (50 min)

• 13:00 leave from Piazzale Roma for the airport

• Airport arrival at about 13.30

• Please note that in order to execute this plan there may be no delays whatsoever.

VENICE: private transfer from port to airport  

IMPORTANT:  price valid only for group of 40 people including group leader.

Group Price EUR 680

PRICE INCLUDES: one modern air-conditioned coach, all coach entrance and parking fees (port and airport), n1 assistant , tips

OPTIONAL: add 1 bottle of water for each customer (EUR 1 per person)

DURATION: transfer time is 30 min.

Latest Pick up possible at port: 9:30 am