EPIC Packages (ARK travel)

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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

Multiple Ports Packages   (minimum 6 people per port required)                           

All tours are small group tours using 8 seats vans (or up to 14 seats in Naples). This provides for a superior tour with much less walking required.

TOURS DURATION: all tours listed in these combos are full day tours with the exception of Palma and Barcelona where there will be a 1/2 day tour instead.

PRICES:

• Livorno (€100) + Rome (€80) + Naples (€75) >> €242 per person  (with combo discount)

• Livorno + Rome + Cannes (€110) >> €275 per person   (with combo discount)

• Livorno + Rome + Palma (100) >> €266 per person  (with combo discount)

• Naples + Rome + Cannes >> €252 per person  (with combo discount)

• Naples + Rome + Palma >> €242 per person  (with combo discount)

• Livorno + Rome + Cannes >> €275.50 per person   (with combo discount)

• Livorno + Rome + Palma >> €266 per person  (with combo discount)

  • Naples + Rome + Livorno + Cannes >> €347 per person (with combo discount)

  • Naples + Rome + Livorno + Palma >> €337per person (with combo discount)

• Naples + Rome + Livorno + Palma + Cannes >> €442 per person  (with combo discount)

• Add BARCELONA 1/2 day tour or transfer-tour  to any of the above packages for €60 per person   (with combo discount)

INCLUSIONS: shared tour as per descriptions below and tips. Water is not included in combo packages

EXCLUSIONS:  

• • Entrance tickets as needed:

  • ROME:  optionally you can add a Vatican Museums 3h Guided Walking Tour (skip the line tickets included): €61 per person

    • Naples: Pompeii archaeological site entrance tickets paid on location. Cost €15 full fare, or free for 0-10 years old.

  • Lunch, personal expenses

TOURS DESCRIPTIONS: see below

Barcelona one way Transfers                                                                                       

• BARCELONA: Private Transfer Airport TO/FROM Barcelona City

• BARCELONA: Private Transfer Airport TO/FROM Port

• BARCELONA: Private Transfer Port TO/FROM Barcelona City

  • • PRICE 1-2 people €81 group price    3-7 people €94 group price    8-12 people €148 group price    13-18 people €190 group price    

Barcelona Private  with 4h City Tour OR Tour +  Transfer Combo                          

Private Half Day Tour or combination Tour  + Transfer (pick up in one location drop off in another, airport, port, or hotel)

Includes: English speaking driver + tips + 1 bottle of water pp

OUR PRICES PRIVATE SERVICE

OUR PRICES SHARED SERVICE SMALL GROUP

€65 per person ONLY if you can guarantee a minimum of 6 people per date

if they are OK sharing with strangers in an 8 seats van group tour. Fixed itinerary and strict schedule requirements. Driver will not wait at the ship.

PRICE COMPARISON   EPIC does not have the 1/2 day private tour or transfer tour combo, they have a large group service for € 79.00

shoresexcursionsgroup.com from €399 (pp, 2 pax) to 109 (12 pax)

viator.com from €266 (pp, 2 pax)  to €111 (pp, 6 pax)

crusingexcursions from €284 (pp 2 pax) to  € 86 (pp, 7 pax)

LIVORNO: Pisa and Florence Private Shore Excursion (by 8 seats van)

This is a small group tour using 8 seats vans. This provides for a superior tour with much less walking required as larger vehicles have reduced access to historical sites.

Includes: English speaking driver with 8 seats van + tips + 1 bottle of water pp

OUR PRICES PRIVATE SERVICE

OUR PRICES SHARED SERVICE SMALL GROUP

€100 per person ONLY if they are OK sharing with strangers in an 8 seats van group tour. Fixed itinerary and strict schedule requirements. Driver will not wait at the ship.

PRICE COMPARISON   EPIC cannot find private tours online, but they will be more then any of the ones below.

shoresexcursionsgroup.com from € (pp, 2 pax) to (12 pax)

viator.com from € (pp, 2 pax)  to € (pp, 6 pax)

crusingexcursions from € (pp 2 pax) to  € (pp, 7 pax)

• • 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)

CIVITAVECCHIA: Best of ROME Tour Description (by 8 seats van)

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. 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. 

Includes: English speaking driver  with 8 seats van + tips + 1 bottle of water pp

OUR PRICES PRIVATE SERVICE

OUR PRICES SHARED SERVICE SMALL GROUP

€80 per person ONLY if they are OK sharing with strangers in an 8 seats van group tour. Fixed itinerary and strict schedule requirements. Driver will not wait at the ship.

PRICE COMPARISON   EPIC cannot finds the private tour prices but we know they are a lot more

shoresexcursionsgroup.com from € (pp 603, 2 pax) to (€211 pp for 18  pax)

viator.com from € (pp 347, 2 pax)  to € (pp 103, 8 pax)

crusingexcursions from € (pp € 240 2 pax) to  € (pp €80 , 7 pax)

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

• Pick up at cruise ship’s pier 

• 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

• Reach and visit Vatican Area

  • OPTIONAL: add a Vatican Museum 3 hours guided visit which includes the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (skip the line tickets and Vatican guide service included in the price). Additional charge for this option. See prices above

• Return to pier in Civitavecchia, about 1.5 hours drive

NAPLES: Pompeii and Amalfi Coast (Sorrento and Positano) Tour Description 

Pompeii and Amalfi Coast 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 and the charming seaside village of Positano and Amalfi  coast drive.

Includes: English speaking driver with 8 seats van + tips + 1 bottle of water pp

OUR PRICES PRIVATE SERVICE

OUR PRICES SHARED SERVICE SMALL GROUP

€75 per person ONLY if they are OK sharing with strangers  an 8 seats van group tour. Fixed itinerary and strict schedule requirements. Driver will not wait at the ship.

PRICE COMPARISON   EPIC cannot finds the private tour prices but we know they are a lot more

shoresexcursionsgroup.com from € (pp 501, 2 pax) to (€159  pp for 12 pax)

viator.com from € (pp 227, 2 pax)  to € (pp 84, 7 pax)

crusingexcursions.com minimum € 131 pp 7 pax

• Pick up at cruise ship’s pier 

  • Reach Pompeii and spend 1-2 hours for a visit of this famous archaeological site (€15,00 entrance tickets to be purchased on site).

• OPTIONAL: for private tours there is the option to reserve a 2 hours private guided tour of the site (the cost depends on the group size). If interested please let us know as soon as possible or ask the driver for availability. 

• Drive on the famous windy roads along the coast of Amalfi enjoying the fantastic view on the way.

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

• Drive to Positano and visit this enchanting area. Please note that vehicles larger than an 8 seats van have limited access to the Positano downtown area and will make a panoramic picture stop of this area.

• Return to indicated drop off location after about 9 hours from agreed pick up time.

OPTIONAL CHANGE: for those not interested in visiting the Pompeii archaeological site, we can replace that with more time in Sorrento for a Pizza making cooking class or a Mozzarella cheese making demonstration and/or Naples panoramic drive 

CANNES: Best of French Riviera Full Day Excursion (tours by 8 seats vans)

Includes: English speaking driver with 8 seats van + tips + 1 bottle of water pp

OUR PRICES PRIVATE SERVICE

OUR PRICES SHARED SERVICE SMALL GROUP

€110 per person ONLY if you can guarantee a minimum of 6 people per date

and if they are OK sharing with strangers in an 8 seats van group tour. Fixed itinerary and strict schedule requirements. Driver will not wait at the ship.

PRICE COMPARISON   EPIC cannot finds the private tour prices but we know they are a lot more

shoresexcursionsgroup.com from € (pp 755, 2 pax) to (€171  pp for 12 pax)

viator.com from € (pp 339, 2 pax)  to € (pp 85, 8 pax)

crusingexcursions.com minimum € 125 pp 7 pax

8-Hour Excursions from Cannes:

• Itinerary 8HC1: Nice, Eze,  Monaco, Monte-Carlo.

• Itinerary 8HC2: St Paul de Vence, Eze, Monaco, Monte-Carlo.

• Itinerary 8HC3: Grasse, Gourdon, St Paul de Vence

CANNES: private 1/2 day excursion (tours by 8 seats vans)

Includes: English speaking driver with 8 seats van + tips + 1 bottle of water pp

OUR PRICES PRIVATE SERVICE

OUR PRICES SHARED SERVICE SMALL GROUP

€55 per person ONLY if you can guarantee a minimum of 6 people per date

AND if they are OK sharing with strangers in an 8 seats van group tour. Fixed itinerary and strict schedule requirements. Driver will not wait at the ship.

PRICE COMPARISON   EPIC cannot find the private tour prices but we know they are a lot more

shoresexcursionsgroup.com from € (pp 418, 2 pax) to (€113  pp for 12 pax)

viator.com from € (pp 202, 2 pax)  to € (pp 50.50, 8 pax)

crusingexcursions.com minimum € 78.41 pp 7 pax

4-Hour Excursions from Cannes:

• Itinerary 4HC1: Monaco, Monte-Carlo.

• Itinerary 4HC2: Cannes, Antibes, St Paul de Vence

• Itinerary 4HC3: St Paul de Vence, Nice

SITES DESCRIPTIONS

NICE: Drive on the famous promenade des Anglais, walk on the beautiful Massena square, and you will discover the old town where we will give you a walking tour to see the colorful flower and farmer market and to see where the locals live and much more. The only way to get to know the real Nice is by strolling through the ocher-colored streets listening to the "Niçois" speaking their own language (Nissart) and by tasting their savory cooking. One mustn't miss the onion, anchovy and olive tarts called "Pissaladieres", the famous socca made with chickpea flour. And the best, creamiest, yummiest ice cream from Fenocchio with over 100 different flavours.

EZE: Your jaw will drop at the gorgeous view of the Mediterranean from Eze, a charming hilltop town on the Cote d’Azur. It's beautiful cobblestone streets and hot-pink bougainvillea are a far cry from the glamour of Cannes or St-Tropez—and for travellers who could care less about celebrities and mega yachts, that’s quite appealing. Shoppers will delight in the many local perfumeries and art galleries. You are welcome to visit the exotic botanic garden, situated in the village, where an impressive collection of cactus, plants and rare vegetation surrounds the remains of an ancient chateau. At an altitude of 400 m, the summit of the cliff overlooks the sea. It's fantastic!

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.

St PAUL de VENCE:  which has truly been the jewel of the Provence since the 11th Century. Built on its rocky outcrop and surrounded by its ramparts built during the 16th century on the orders of Francois 1st. The beauty of the surrounding area, quality of life and exceptional light has inspired numerous famous artist, painters, writers and poets. You will wander through picturesque narrows streets which are lined with more than 40 art galleries, souvenir shops as well a brilliant view of the Alps it comes as no surprise the town is a meeting point for artists from all over the world.

GRASSE ( world capital of Perfume), and take advantage of a free guided tour at the Fragonard perfumery, where you will learn the secrets about perfume making as well as hear all the beautiful stories about the French delicacy. The beautiful old town of Grasse owes its international fame to its long tradition of perfumers. Today most of the major perfumes, notably Channel N°5, have seen the light of day and are still produced in Grasse.

GOURDON is resplendent with magnificent vantage points, at a height of 2774 ft you can admire the French coast alongside a 9th-century castle, notice the boutiques carved in the castles walls, where you will find all the locals products from our region.  Lunch as an option in a typical Provencal style restaurant (www.lataverneprovencale.com). The picturesque panorama continues with a stop in a lavender field and the visit of Tourrettes Sur loup, this town has a magical atmosphere which begs to be absorbed, you will never forget the charm and the beauty of this village. There is also a fantastic photo opportunity at the marvellous waterfall on the Loup Valley while there try the local Tourettes delicacy too of violet ice cream.

PALMA: Private Best of Palma and Valdemossa 4h guided highlights tour

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. 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. 

Includes: Driver with modern vehicle +  English speaking walk along guide + tips + 1 bottle of water pp

OUR PRICES PRIVATE SERVICE