Harmony 2016

RC Harmony of the Seas Cruise Itinerary                                                             

 Barcelona, Spain (d1800); Palma De Mallorca, Spain (0800-1600); Marseille, France (0900-1800); La Spezia, Italy (0830-2030); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (0700-2000); Naples, Italy (0700-2000); Barcelona, Spain (a0500)

How many people are in your party?                                                                          

At each port we offer small groups shared excursions ideal for a party of 1 to 4 people. If you are traveling in a party of 5 or more people you should select the PRIVATE option available for each port. See below for full details.

Barcelona Transfers or Transfer + Tour  combo                                                   

Since your cruise will begin and end in Barcelona, you may be interested in our selection of  transfers or Transfer-tours combo:

Transfers priced at €70 for up to 2 people,  €80 for 3 to 7 people and €130 for 8 to 12 people.

1/2 day Private (just your party) Transfer + Tour combo (includes 4 hours city tour) priced at €250 total for a group of up to 2 people, €310 total for a group of 3 to 7 people and €470 total for 8-10 people.

1/2 day small group Shared Transfer + Tour combo (includes 4 hours city tour) priced at €59 per person. IMPORTANT: this tour is available only for ship or hotel departure (not available for Airport departure).

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City Tours: if you are staying in Barcelona a couple of days take a look at our selection of Barcelona tours starting at €27 pp (view/book) >>

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Best of Rome small group by 8 people vans                      

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PRIVATE OPTION (for groups of 5 or more people): you can save and have more flexibility by booking directly at the link here (not through the form on this page) and get the private group rate. Also ideal for groups of people that wish to have a different itinerary or schedule and would like to travel alone. Price subjected to availability.

SHARED OPTION If you are traveling in a party of 1 to 4 people register here for the tour described below

Pick up time  8:30 am at ship's pier (driver will hold a sign with your name). Return on time guaranteed by 5:30 at ship's pier.

Option A) Tour with professional driver: €65.00  (€15 deposit + €50 balance in cash at travel time)

Option B) Tour with professional driver + skip the lines tickets to Vatican (Museum + Sistine Chapel) and/or Colosseum: 

You can add entrance tickets to one or both locations (visited independently). Note adding entrance tickets to both locations will significantly reduce the available visiting time to the other sites in Rome.

• Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (booked separately here)

Price: €25 (full fare), €17 (reduced, 6-18yo)

• Colosseum and Roman Forum (booked separately here)

Price: €19 (full fare), €7 (reduced, 0-18yo), €14.50 (EU Citizens between 18-25 yo only)

MINIBUS (16 people)  option (will receive a discount of €5 per person at travel time): this option will provide a similar experience (very little additional walk requirements of about 200 yards).

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed according to traffic conditions)

DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time - additional time €30/h paid to the driver(s)

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 (holding a sign with your name). 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. 

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

• Depart pier and drives to Rome, about  1.5 hours

• Drive to Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill

• Reach and visit Colosseum and Roman Forum (allocate about 1h to visit, more for interior in depth visit).

  • The Forum and Colosseum can be visited walking around from the outside. For interior visits skip the lines entrance tickets are absolutely necessary (see option B).

  • Note if you have purchased entrance tickets to both Colosseum and Vatican you will have significantly less available  time to visit the other sites in Rome.

• 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

• Lunch break

• Reach and visit Vatican Area (Option B)

• Return to pier in Civitavecchia, about 1.5 hours - Return n time guaranteed at about 5:30 pm.

La Spezia (Florence/Pisa) small group max 8 people excursion                                 

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PRIVATE OPTION (for groups of 5 or more people): you can save and have more flexibility by booking directly at the link here (not through the form on this page) and get the private group rate. Also ideal for groups of people that wish to have a different itinerary or schedule and would like to travel alone. Price subjected to availability.

SHARED OPTION If you are traveling in a party of 1 to 4 people register here for the tour described below

Pick up time  9:00 am at ship's pier (driver will hold a sign with your name). Return on time guaranteed by 5:30 at ship's pier.

NOTE (limited availability. Price subjected to change. Rate offered at a first come first served basis)

Option A) Tour with professional driver: €99.00 per person (€15 deposit + €50 balance in cash at travel time)

Option B) Tour with professional driver + skip the lines to Accademia

• Accademia Gallery tickets are booked separately here (Michelangelo's David location)

Price: €20 (full fare), €9 (reduced, 0-18yo), €13 (EU Citizens between 18-25 yo only)

IMPORTANT Price Disclaimer  This fare has a 6 passengers minimum requirement. In the event your car reaches 5 passengers and no more, there will be a €10.00 additional amount due per person at travel time.

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

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

• • Pick up in the morning from the port reaching Pisa after about 50-60 min. We will stop in Pisa directly in Miracle Square ranks as one of the world's lovelist squares where you can admire “La Torre Pendente” The leaning Tower Pisa's majestic Romanesque Cathedral and the unusual round Baptistry. You will have an opportunity to climb the Leaning Tower (takes 30 min). 

  • 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 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.

  • If interested, you will have limited time to visit to the Academy of Fine Arts where the Michelangelo’s David is (see option B).

• Your drive back to La Spezia will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Naples, Pompeii and Amalfi Coast small group  8-16 people excursion 

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PRIVATE OPTION (for groups of 5 or more people): you can save and have more flexibility by booking directly at the link here (not through the form on this page) and get the private group rate. Also ideal for groups of people that wish to have a different itinerary or schedule and would like to travel alone. Price subjected to availability.

SHARED OPTION If you are traveling in a party of 1 to 4 people register here for the tour described below

Pick up time  8:30 am at ship's pier (driver will hold a sign with your name). Return on time guaranteed by 5:30 at ship's pier.

Tour with professional driver (traveling in 8 seats vans or slightly larger minibus): 

        €65.00 per person     (€15 deposit + €50 balance due in cash at travel time if group ) 

POMPEII entrance tickets: €13.00 Entrance tickets to Pompeii Archaeological site are not included (will be purchased on site). Free for 0-8 yo.

MINIBUS (16 people)  option (will receive a discount of €5 per person at travel time): this option will provide a similar experience 

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed according to traffic conditions)

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

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 the charming seaside village of of the Amalfi coast.

• • Reach Pompeii and spend 2 hours for a visit of the site (€13.00 entrance tickets to be purchased on site). 

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

• Optional stop in Sorrento (this depends on current traffic conditions)

  • Reach Positano and visit this enchanting area. Panoramic view of the area in case we have stopped in Sorrento before (depending on traffic conditions) 

  • Last stop will be in Amalfi for a visit of the downtown area and its magnificent Basilica (Duomo di Amalfi)

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

MARSEILLE: Cassis and Marseille private excursion                                         

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PRIVATE OPTION (for groups of 5 or more people): you can save and have more flexibility by booking directly at this link here (not through the form on this page) and get the private group rate. Also ideal for groups of people that wish to have a different itinerary or schedule and would like to travel alone. Price subjected to availability.

SHARED OPTION If you are traveling in a party of 1 to 4 people register here for the tour described below

Pick up time  9:30 am at ship's pier (guide will hold a sign with your name). Return on time guaranteed by 5:00 at ship's pier.

Tour with professional driver:  €85.00  Price per person 6 people required  (€15 deposit + €70 balance due in cash at travel time)

INCLUSIONS:

• • Travel in air conditioned  vans or bus, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

  • Licensed professional driver-guide or bus + guide for larger groups.

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

EXCLUSIONS:

• • Entrance tickets to sites of interest are not included.

• Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

Available Itineraries

• •  Cassis and Marseille

Sites Description

MARSEILLE: photo stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. From this elevated area you will enjoy a breathtaking view on the Phocaean city, the Frioul islands and If Castle. Drive along the Corniche Road, a holiday symbol and outward sign of wealth for merchants and the bourgeois from the 19th century who built magnificent houses with many splendily ostentatious features. You will then reach Saint-Victor abbey (11th century) that overlooks the entry to the Vieux-Port (Old Port).

CASSIS: is a very ancient fishing port and the harbor is probably the most beautiful part of the village.You will have the possibility to board a 45-minute boat trip to discover 3 Calanques, steep-walled coves with tiny harbors or beaches at the end. Tickets for the Calanque cruise are not included (approx. €13 per person)

Palma de Mallorca 1/2 day Private Guided Excursion                                               

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PRIVATE OPTION (for groups of 5 or more people): you can save and have more flexibility by booking directly at the link here  (not through the form on this page) and get the private group rate. Also ideal for groups of people that wish to have a different itinerary or schedule and would like to travel alone. Price subjected to availability.

SHARED OPTION If you are traveling in a party of 1 to 4 people register here for the tour described below

Pick up time  9:00 am at ship's pier (guide will hold a sign with your name). 

1/2 day Guided tour with driver + professional English speaking guide (tour has an 8 passengers minimum requirement)

€65.00  (8-10 people) Price per person 8 people required  (€15 deposit + €50 balance due in cash at travel time)

for smaller groups we would give participants the option to organize the tour at a higher price  

€73.00  Price per person 7 people required  (€15 deposit + €58 balance due in cash at travel time)

€82.00  Price per person 6 people required  (€15 deposit + €67 balance due in cash at travel time)

INCLUSIONS:

• • Travel in modern, comfortable minivans or minibus, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

  • Driver + English Speaking Guide who  will accompany you during the whole duration of the tour.

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

EXCLUSIONS:

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

  • Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

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

Description

If you wish to have more time for an inside visit of the sites, you may be interested in the Full Day version of this tour (send us a question here or send an email us at info@smartcruisetours.com). 

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

The Official Licesed English Speaking Guide will accompany you during the whole duration of the tour

• • Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (guide 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, trolling through its narrow, charming streets.

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

  • Return to the port.

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

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