Elizabeth Bernal 2018 PRIVATE

IMPORTANT SUGGESTION: book as many people as you can at the Hotel Santa Chiara as soon as possible and have the people that have more walking problems 

VENICE TOURS available scrolling down in the tours sections at the bottom of this page

                                            All Transfers here, scroll down for Shore Excursions                                              

Barcelona Transfer from Train Station to Port (10 June)                                           

Group Code: Bernal_Epic   Tour Code: Barcelona_Transfer to Port     Pay Here

Group Price for up to 23 people : € 300.00

INCLUSIONS:

• Transportation by comfortable  coach 

  • Meet and greet service by Spanish/English speaking touristic escort

• all taxes and fees

TRAVEL TIME:  about 30 minutes depending on traffic and distance 

PICK UP:  Train Station, Please, provide train details (The escort will hold a sign with your name)

PICK UP TIME: Please, specify at what time you wish to be picked up.

DROP OFF:  at hotel or nearest large bus allowed stop. Please provide Hotel details. 

Barcelona: 4h Tour + Transfer from Port to Hotel (17 June)                                   

Group Code: Bernal_Epic    Tour Code: Barcelona Transfer-Tour       Pay  Here

have 15 people 

Group Price for up to 18 people: € 580.00

Group Price for 19 to 34 people: € 660.00

INCLUDES: tour by comfortable air-conditioned coach + professional Spanish/English  speaking guide 

EXCLUSIONS: entrance tickets to Museums and sites of interest 

Product Description

NOTE that with this half day excursion you will not be able to visit all the sites listed below. Please coordinate your itinerary directly with the guide. 

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

Depart and choose which of the 3 areas in Barcelona you would like to visit (coordinate directly with the driver):

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: Sagrada Familia (from the outside), Park Guell, Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. Here you have the option to visit the inside of each site if interested Entrance tickets are not included (can be purchased separately here).

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

At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel as long as it is centrally located in Barcelona.

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

Barcelona Transfer from Hotel to Airport (18 June)                                           

Group Code: Bernal_Epic   Tour Code: Barcelona_Transfer to Airport      Pay Here

have 15 people

Group Price for up to 23 people: € 250.00

INCLUSIONS:

• Transportation by comfortable 55 seats coach with Spanish/English  speaking driver and one hotel stop (multiple hotel pick ups will incur a price surcharge)

  • all taxes and fees

TRAVEL TIME:  about 30 minutes depending on traffic and distance 

PICK UP:  your hotel, Please, provide exact location and pick up time

PICK UP TIME: Please, specify at what time you wish to be picked up.

VENICE: Transfer from Airport to Piazzale Roma  (18 June)                                     

Group Code: Bernal_Epic Tour Code: Venice Transfer to Venice    Book Here

transfer for 15 people we will take two 8 people vans at EUR 70 per van total EUR 140 for 2 van

             Price for each additional 8 people by van: € 70.00 (the van can reach piazzale Roma and will not require the people mover cost)

Pick Up Your guide will pick you up at the Airport just outside the luggage claim area holding a sign with your name. Together you will walk to the bus and will be transferred to Piazzale Tronchetto which is the furthest point into the lagoon area that can be reached by bus. 

Reaching your hotel in the Venice lagoon area:

Then with your guide, using "The People Mover" (cost per person is EUR 1.50) you will reach the nearby Piazzale Roma and walk you all the way to your hotel as long as that is located in the Piazzale Roma area.

In case your hotel in not adjacent to Piazzale Roma, you can take the public water transportation. Public transportation is the most inexpensive way to move inside Venice, you can purchase a 2 days travel card valid for your entire stay in Venice. In Piazzale Roma you  guide can direct you to the Tourist Info Point where you can ask for this kind of information.  Once there English speaking touristic assistants will be able to show you a map of Venice with information about what water line you would have to take and where to get off in order to reach your apartment.  

VENICE: Transfer from Piazzale Roma To Airport  (19 June)                                  

Group Code: Bernal_Epic Tour Code: Venice Transfer to Airport     Book Here

transfer for 15 people we will take two 8 people vans at EUR 140 for 2 van 

             Price for each additional 8 people by van: € 70.00 (the van can reach piazzale Roma and will not require the people mover cost)

Your guide will meet you at your hotel as long as your hotel is adjacent to Piazzale Roma, together you will walk to the Bus parking lot in Piazzale Tronchetto which can be reached suing the  People Mover cable car (4 minutes ride). Please note that Piazzale Tronchetto  is the furthest point into the lagoon area that can be reached by bus.

In case your hotel is not located near Piazzale Roma your asistant will meet you in Piazzale Roma which can be reached using Public water transportation.

PLACE IN CUSTOMERS PAGE IF THEY WANT TO DO IT:

VENICE: Transfer from Airport to Piazzale Roma  (18 June)                                     

transfer for 15 people we will take two 8 people vans at  EUR 140 for 2 van

             Price for each additional 8 people by van: € 70.00 

Pick Up at airport and transfer by vans to Piazzale Roma, wich is right across from your hotel Santa Chiara. 

Flight info: will be provideid ____________________

VENICE: Transfer from Piazzale Roma To Airport  (19 June)                                    

transfer for 15 people we will take two 8 people vans at EUR 140 for 2 van 

             Price for each additional 8 people by van: € 70.00 

Pick Up at piazzale Roma wich is right across from your hotel Santa Chiara. Drop off at Airport

Pick up time: _________________

                                            All Shore Excursions below. Scroll UP for Shore Transfers                                      

Naples: Pompeii + Sorrento + Positano (picture stop) + drive through Amalfi coast (12 June)                        

Group Code: Bernal_Epic      Tour Code: Pompeii and Amalfi           Pay Here

have 19 pax

Group Price for 16-19 people  €650 + Pompeii Entrance tickets

 €15.00 per person adults fare

€ 0.00 per person for the 6 to 18 years old children

+ OPTIONAL € 150.00 for  2h privare walking tour of Pompeii with professional spanish/English  speaking guide

COMPARISONS YOURS: €57 (including tickets and guidein Pompeii), EPIC €200, Shore Excursions Group €81 pp, Cursing Excursions tour €81 pp 

INCLUSIONS:

• Travel in modern, comfortable air conditioned 19 seats minibus

• Licensed Spanish/English  speaking professional drivers (walk along guide in Pompeii is optional)

EXCLUSIONS: 

• €15.00 Entrance tickets to Pompeii Archaeological site are not included (to be purchased on site) 

• OPTIONAL € 150.00  2h privare walking tour of Pompeii with professional spanish/English  speaking guide

DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time

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

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

• Reach Pompeii and spend 2 hours for a guided visit of the site (€15,00 entrance tickets and audio equipment  to be purchased on site). 

  • Drive to Sorrento for a visit of this beautiful town and stop there for shopping and lunch.

  • Request lunch at a good Pizzeria

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

  • Tour  will continue driving along the panoramic Amalfi Coast winding road 

• Drive back to the port.

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 excursion + Vatican guided tour (13 June)   

PRICE COMPARISONS: YOURS from €47 to €110,  EPIC cruise line €160 pp for the tour or €111 for Rome on your own

BUS OPTIONS: 

        OPTION A) Price for 1 bus and 1 Spanish/English  Speaking Escort: € 900.00 

        No interior Vatican Tour available with this options

        OPTION B) Price for 1 bus and 1 Spanish/English  Speaking Guide : € 1050.00 (includes walking Tour of Vatican)

        Vatican skip the lines tickets:

 €29.00 per person adults fare skip the lines tickets + audio equipment for the Vatican

 €20.00 per person for the 6 to 18 years old children skip the lines tickets  + audio equipment for the Vatican

The itinerary will be the same as the tours with vans. The only difference is that you will have to walk more and therefore there will be less visiting time.

VANS OPTION: 

have 19 people use price below we would need 3 vans = €1350 for 3 vans

Group Code: Bernal_Epic    Tour Code: Best of Rome by vans         Pay Here 

        Price for each 8 people by van: € 450.00 (for 29 people you need 4 vans)

        Additional per person cost cost for Vatican 3h guided walking tour with tickets:

 €38.00 per person adults fare, includes guide + skip the lines tickets  + audio equipment for the Vatican

 €28.00 per person for the 6 to 18 years old children, includes guide + skip the lines tickets  + audio equipment for the Vatican

SCHEDULE: Pick up 8:30 am at ship's pier, tour lasts about 9 hours, Vatican tour to start at 1:00 PM

INCLUDES: 

• • 6 comfortable air-conditioned 8 seats vans with professional Spanish/English  Speaking drivers

  • two professional Spanish/English  Speaking guides  for 3h private walking tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and S. Peter's Basilica

• pick up and drop off at ship's pier

EXCLUSIONS: 

• Entrance tickets to Vatican Museums are not included (see above for additional per person price).

• Lunch, drinks, gratuities, and any personal expense

DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time 

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

This tour allows you to visit all of Rome main sites

Depending on traffic conditions and special events at Vatican or other locations the itinerary may need to be rearranged.

• Meet and greet at cruise ship’s pier (representative will have a sign with your name). Drive to Rome, about 1.5h.

  • Arrive at Colosseum and visit area

• Arrive at Trevi Fountain and visit, then walk with assistant and visit Panteon and Piazza Navona. If traveling by van your will not need to walk as the driver will take you to each different area.

  • Reach the Vatican Area. VATICAN DRESS CODE: The Vatican has a very specific dress code, to be taken quite seriously especially: no exposed shoulders, knees, midriffs, or (for the ladies) cleavage.

  • take a 3h guided visit of the Vatican (Museums, Sistine chapel and S. Peter's Basilica)

  •  Drive back to port (approximate 1.5h drive time)

Livorno: Florence/Pisa shore excursion  (14 June)                                                  

PRICE COMPARISONS:  YOURS: from €40 to €76, EPIC cruise line tour €210 pp, Shore Excursions Group €155 pp, Cursing Excursions guided tour € 96 pp

This tour can be offered with 2 types of transportation

• • transportation by bus is less expensive but will result in more walking time and consequently less visiting time, as buses cannot reach the inside of historical restricted to traffic zones.

  • transportation by 8 seats van is more expensive but produces a more enjoyable tour as walking is limited to a minimum and visiting time is maximized (8 seats vans can reach all restricted to traffic areas as well as the ship's pier, otherwise reached by free shuttle).

See below for both options prices

BUS OPTION (2 types available):

The in the private tour (no other people with you) option by bus has a price of €1370 for a 27 seats bus which is the smallest available bus.

You also have another option which is to join an ongoing tour. It is more a  Pisa and Florence on your own with instructions  while in the bus and maps.

SHARED BUS TOUR FOR A PISA AND FLORENCE ON YOUR OWN

  ADULTS SHARED SERVICE €40 per person and children(up to 8yo) €22

PRIVATE BUS TOUR FOR A PISA AND FLORENCE WITH ESCORT

Group Code: Bernal_Epic      Tour Code: Florence and Pisa by bus         Pay Here 

Group Price (PRIVATE) for 19 people: € 1370.00 

INCLUSIONS: Air conditioned transport by bus from the port of Livorno with Spanish/English Speaking licensed touristic escorts

EXCLUSIONS:  Lunch, drinks, gratuities, and any personal expense

DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time 

VANS OPTION: 

Group Code: Bernal_Epic      Tour Code: Florence and Pisa by vans       Pay Here 

have 23 people use price below we would need 3 vans 

Price for each 8 people by van: € 480.00  for 23 people we need 3 vans € 1440.00 

INCLUSIONS:air-conditioned 8 seats vans with professional Spanish/English  Speaking licensed drivers

EXCLUSIONS:  Lunch, drinks, gratuities, and any personal expense

DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time 

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

• 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.

• Your driver will drop you off at the historical area where you will be taking visiting 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.

Cannes: Half  Day shore excursion (15 June)                                                            

have 21 people

Group Code: Bernal_Epic     Tour Code: 1/2 day French Riviera by van     Pay Here 

Price for each 8 people by van: € 281.00 (for 19 or 21  people we need 3 vans)

INCLUSIONS: Air conditioned transport by 8 seats vans  with professional Licensed Spanish/English  speaking driver/guide

EXCLUSIONS: Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

DURATION: approx. 4 hours from pick up to drop off time 

TIME: You decide your desired pick up time

Tour Description

We suggest different itineraries depending on your port of arrival. You can choose your desired itinerary.

4-Hour Excursions from Cannes:

• • Itinerary 4HC1: Monaco and Monte Carlo.

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

  • Itinerary 4HC3: St Paul de Vence and Nice

Sites Descriptions

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.

Cannes: See the film festival palace and feel like a star on the famous red carpet, enjoy a walk along the beautiful Croisette Boulevard with its prestigious hotels, and its famous designers.

Antibes: Follow the blue coast from Cannes to the biggest marina in Europe, the Billionaire's Quay, the old town and the Pablo Picasso museum.

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.

Nice: The Queen of the French Riviera founded by the Greeks 700 years BC, see this old town with it's beautiful flower market, the castle hill, the Massena square with its typical Italian style and drive along the famous promenade des Anglais.

Cannes: Full Day tour of Nice, Eze Monaco/Monte Carlo (15 June)                        

PRICE COMPARISONS: YOURS  €80.25, EPIC cruise line tour large group €95, Shore Excursions Group €126 pp small group

Important Note: In Europe buses have a limited access to historical areas, therefor the available itineraries are limited as more time is needed for transfers and walking from parking area to the area of interest.

Available Itinerary by bus:

• Monaco (old Town with the Royal Palace), Monte Carlo (modern port town with it's famous casinos and glamour shops), and Eze

• Monaco (old Town with the Royal Palace) and Nice 

• Monte Carlo (modern port town with it's famous casinos and glamour shops), and Nice

Additional Itinerary available only by van: 

• Monaco (old Town with the Royal Palace), Monte Carlo (modern port town with it's famous casinos and glamour shops), Eze and Nice.

Group Code: Bernal_Epic     Tour Code: French Riviera by bus     Pay Here

have 19 people 

By Bus Group Price for up to 34 people (smallest bus available): € 1,524.00

INCLUSIONS: Air conditioned transport by bus from the port with professional Licensed Spanish/English  speaking guide 

EXCLUSIONS: Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

DURATION: approx. 8 hours from pick up to drop off time 

Group Code: Bernal_Epic     Tour Code: French Riviera by vans     Pay Here

Price for each 8 people by van: € 528.00 (for 19 people we need 3 vans)

8HC1: full itinerary  -  Nice, Eze,  Monaco, Monte-Carlo desired Itinerary

INCLUSIONS: 6 Air conditioned transport by 8 seats vans  with professional Licensed Spanish/English speaking driver/guide

EXCLUSIONS: Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

DURATION: approx. 8 hours from pick up to drop off time 

TIME: You decide your desired pick up time

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

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.

Palma Guided Half Day Private Excursion (10 Jun 1300 - 2000)                               

PRICE COMPARISONS:  YOURS:€38.75, EPIC cruise line tour €79, Shore Excursions Group €81 pp small group

Group Code: Bernal_Epic   Tour Code:   1/2 Palma    Pay Here 

have 19 people, use first line

Group Price up to 19 people: € 736.00

Group Price up to 34 people: € 986.00

INCLUSIONS:

• Air conditioned transport by bus from the port

  • Licensed Spanish/English  speaking professional tour guide provides guided walking tours of sites 

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

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to Museums or Archaeological sites are not included.

• personal expenses and gratuities.

DURATION: approx. 4 hours from pick up to drop off time

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

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.

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

• 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 walking 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.

• Visit Mallorca's famous Jewish quarter, strolling through its narrow, charming streets.

• Visit the Renaissance walls surrounding the old town and enjoy the amazing panoramic view.

• Drive to the Passeig Maritimo, a waterfront promenade where some of the most important yacht clubs and marinas of Mallorca are located or stay on your own for an independent walk in the city.

• Return to the port.

We can stop at the Pearls Factory without any extra admission fee.  No stop at the bull fighting Ring