Contact Info
Name: Elizabeth Bernal
Ticket #126875
Ship Name: Carnival Vista
Ship Schedule: Piraeus (Athens), Greece (21 Jun d1900); Kusadasi, Turkey (22 Jun 0800-1800); Rhodes, Greece (23 Jun 0800-1700); La Valletta, Malta (25 Jun 0800-1700); Messina, Sicily (26 Jun 0800-1800); Naples, Italy (27 Jun 0700-1900);Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (28 Jun 0700-2000); Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (29 Jun 0700-1900); Marseille, France (30 Jun 0900-1800); Barcelona, Spain (01 Jul a0600)
TRANSFERS: Various
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Athens: Private transfer from Athens airport to Athens Hotel
Athens: Private transfer from Athens Hotel to Piraeus port with at Carnival Vista ship pier 1:00 pm
Athens Hotel Airotel Stratos Vassilikos, Michalakopoulou Street 114 - 11527 - Athens, Telephone: +302107706611
Barcelona: Private transfer from Carnival Vista cruise ship to Barcelona hotel Leonardo Hotel Las Ramblas. Pick up at 9:30 am
Kusadasi: Full Day Ephesus Semi-Private Guided Tour (22 June)
Ancient City of Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary + Temple of Artemis
INCLUDES:
comfortable modern, air conditioned minibus with professional driver
English speaking professional guide
Entrance tickets to the sites of interest.
Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.
SITES DESCRIPTION:
House of the Virgin Mary: located on the top of the beautiful Solmissos Mountains where it is believed Mary spent her last living days.
Ancient City of Ephesus: a downhill walk with your guide will take you into the ruins of the Roman capital.
The Bouleuterion
Temple of Domitian
Hercules Gate
Temple of Hadrian
The Celsus Library
The Great Theater.
The Temple of Artemis (Diana): one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephesus carpet & rug art: you will be introduced to the local cultural aspects of Ephesus by showing handmade carpet & rug Art done through traditional weaving in the Cooperative village and you'll enjoy many of Ephesus Ceramics as well.
Opportunity to stop at a leather store for local products (optional)
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation
Naples: Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Semi-Private Excursion (27 June)
Pick up at 8:30 am at ship's pier
Share a private excursion to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast in a small group setting (maximum 14 people).Professional licensed driver.
The driver will assist you with basic information about the itinerary and general information or suggestions.
Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.
EXCLUSIONS:
Entrance tickets to Museums or Archaeological sites are not included and must be purchased on site (€13 per person).
Official Licensed Guide service.
Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.
DURATION: approx. 9 hours.
SCHEDULE: 8:30 am departure (please arrive at 8:15). Return to port between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
MEETING POINT: at ship's pier. You will find more details on the voucher you will receive after purchase.
Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged by driver as needed):
Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (driver will have a sign with your name)
Reach Pompeii by private car or minivan and spend 2 hours for an independent visit of the site (€13,00 entrance tickets to be purchased on site).
Drive to Sorrento for a visit of this beautiful townand stop there for shopping and lunch.
Drive to Positano and stop for a panoramic overview of of the town from above (picture stop).
Drive along the famous Amalfi Coast winding road, enjoying the fantastic view on the way.
Stop in Amalfi for a visit of the town and it’s very beautiful duomo.
Drive back to the port for a timely return between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
NOTE: Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.
Civitavecchia (Rome), Best of Rome Semi Private excursion (28 June)
With 3 HOURS guided VATICAN tour (Spanish Speaking Guide requested)
INCLUSIONS:
Share a private excursion to Rome in a small group setting (max 8 participants per van).
Travel in a modern, comfortable 8-seat van, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking to a minimum.
Professional licensed driver, who will assist with basic information.
3h guided visit of the Vatican Museum with, Sistine Chapel and Basilica of S. Peters
Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.
EXCLUSIONS: Lunch, drinks and gratuities.
Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged by driver as needed):
Pick up at the ship's pier.
Depart pier and drive to Rome, about 1 to 1.5 hours (depending on traffic).
Drive to Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill.
Reach and visit Colosseum and Roman Forum (taking about 1h).
*Drive to Piazza di Spagna and visit the area, continue to Fontana di Trevi and visit the area (make sure to drop a coin!) then continue for a visit to the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona (*Important Itinerary Note: If you purchased tickets for interior visits of the Vatican Museums you will not have enough time to fully visit this portion of the itinerary).
Reach and visit Vatican Area for your private 3 hours guided tour.
Return to pier in Civitavecchia, about 1 to 1.5 hours (depending on traffic).
NOTE: as this tour is shared with other travelers, it will follow a fixed itinerary.
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.
Livorno: Florence/Pisa Shared shore excursion (29 June)
Pick up at ship's pier 8:30 am
INCLUSIONS:
Share a private excursion to Pisa and Florence in a small group setting (max 8 pax per van).
Travel in a modern, comfortable 8 seats van, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.
Professional licensed driver.
The Driver will assist you with basic information about the itinerary and general information or suggestions.
Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.
EXCLUSIONS: Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.
DURATION: approx. 9 hours.
SCHEDULE: 8:30 am departure (please arrive at 8:15). Return to port by 5:30 pm.
MEETING POINT: in front of your ship (additional details provided with your travel voucher). The driver will have a sign with your name.
Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged by driver as needed):
Pick up in the morning from the port reaching Pisa after about 30-40 min. We will stop in Pisa directly in 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. Note: There will not be enough time to climb the tower (only outside visit).
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 panorama of the city.
The tour continues to the historical downtown area through which the driver will take you providing an overview.
Your driver will drop you off in the historical area where you will be given free time to visit independently the beautiful Santa Croce Square, the Brunelleschi Dome, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio the bridge famous for its unique charming appearance and for the fabulous jewelry shops.
Your drive back to Livorno will take approximately 1.5 hours.
Return to indicated drop off location by 5:30 pm.
NOTE: as this tour is shared with other travelers, it will follow a fixed itinerary.
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.
Detailed instructions and service provider contact information sent to you after purchase.
Messina: 1/2 day Taormina tour (26 June)
PICK up at ship at 8:30 am
INCLUDES: travel in comfortable air conditioned coach with professional English speaking driver (no walk along guide)
EXCLUSIONS: Optional visit to the greek theater entrance tickets (€8 EUR to €10 EUR, reduced €5 ), gratuities
Product Description
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 coastline, all the Taormina bays, the Catania coastline and our volcano Etna in the background.
We will then take you to the historical center 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. We can suggest a good local place for something to eat. You will also have the time to visit the Greek Theatre (€8 pp entrance tickets not included) and the most important highlights of Taormina.
The full day tour includes a visit to what is probably the most charming village found along the Italian cost Lines: CASTELMOLA. A not to be missed jewel, this charming medieval village of Castelmola, is located 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.
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.
Marseille: 4h Excursion of the town of Marseille (30 June)
PICK up at ship at 8:30 am
INCLUSIONS: Air conditioned transport by 2 or 3 eight seats minivans with professional English speaking driver/guide
EXCLUSIONS: Optional visit to the greek theater entrance tickets (€8 EUR to €10 EUR, reduced €5 ), gratuities
Sites Description
MARSEILLE: the second biggest city in France after Paris. Discover the old port created by the Greeks in the 6th century BC, with its Cathedral Notre Dame de la Garde overlooking the sea.You will start the visit by Notre Dame de la Garde, 19th-century basilica, cherished by the locals, that will offer you an exceptional view of the ocean city, the Frioul islands, and the If Castle. Passing by the Cité Radieuse (Classified Historic Monument) of Le Corbusier. You will be taken to the villages of traditional fishermen of Callelongue and the Goudes. Back by the Corniche, you will make a stopover in the Vallon des Auffes, where little traditional fishing boats and cabins jostle for space. Then, you will reach the Abbey of Saint Victor (11st century) that overlooks the entry to the Old Port. This followed by a drive to the famous Canebière, to the freshness of the Longchamp Palace and its majestic fountain.