Larry Goldberg 2018 -Tours and Transfers

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FS# 206878

Contact Info

Name: Larry Goldberg

Email: larry@mr-z.biz    and     SILLF0XX@aol.com

Group Size: 4 people - Larry and Arlene Goldberg + Howard and Arlene Beiderman

 VOUCHERS: Please print the vouchers for any tour you have booked

• 11 Oct: ROME: Private Transfer Civitavecchia TO/FROM Fiumicino Airport Voucher

• 13 Oct: 5 Hours Taormina Private Shore Excursion Voucher

• 14 Oct: La Valletta - 6 Hours Private Highlights of Valletta and Mdina Excursion Voucher

• 21 Oct: Private Full Day Guided Excursion to Capri Voucher

• 22 Oct: Civitavecchia: Private Day Tour to Bracciano Lake and Trevignano Voucher

Ship Schedule:  Celebity Reflection

Cruise Schedule: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (12 Oct d1700);Messina, Sicily (13 Oct 1000-1900); La Valletta, Malta (14 Oct 0800-1800); Mykonos, Greece (16 Oct 0700-1800); Rhodes, Greece (17 Oct 0730-1800); Santorini, Greece (18 Oct 0700-1800); Piraeus (Athens), Greece (19 Oct 0600-1800); Naples, Italy (21 Oct 0700-1830); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (22 Oct a0500)

VOUCHERS: 

Will be added as soon as booked

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 and are considered final as soon as the tour is reserved.

Payment   

For Credit card payments you can Pay Here simply following the instructions on the page. Your group code is Goldberg 2018

For tours that have their own link you can book directly on our web site following the links. Or you can calculate all the things you want and make one single payment at the above provide Pay Here link.

Suggested Hotels and B&B:

I do not have personal experience with any of the places listed below but they have good reviews, and most importantly they conveniently are located. In the mean time we have 1 room reserved at the Alibrandi in case another one becomes available later on.

Hotel San Giorgio has availability and they do have elevator as well as rooms with twin beds that can be united. Here are the prices: EUR 149 per room with possibility to cancel up to 2 days prior to arrival, or EUR 129 for advance payment and no cancellation. Breakfast always included.

•  Hotel De La Ville 

• B&B il Giardinetto

• B&B Quattro Stelle al Porto

ROME: Private Transfer From FCO to Civitavecchia hotel      (11 Oct)                 

Private Transfer Service €140 (20 deposit + 120 cash balance) + 5% for full cc payment

ONE WAY TRANSFER 

TRAVEL TIME:  Approximately 50 minutes.

PICK UP: The driver will meet you directly at Fiumicino Airport (FCO) right outside the luggage claim area. The driver will hold a sign with your name.

PICK UP TIME: Please, provide us the flight details 

DROP OFF: Hotel San Giorgio or Alibrandi Palace, Civitavecchia.

Oct 12: Transfer  to Ship will be coordinated through the hotel and should cost around EUR 20.

Taormina and Castelmola Private Shore Excursion (13 Oct)                                   

Desire a 6 hours from 11 am  to 5 pm

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INCLUSIONS: 

• • Travel in an air-conditioned  8 or 7 seats vans, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

  • Licensed professional driver.

  • The driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

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

EXCLUSIONS:

• • Entrance tickets to Museums or Archeological sites are not included (can be purchased separately on site).

  • Official Licensed Guide service. We can provide the service of an official licensed guide (select "Add optional licensed guide" above. Quantity 1).

  • Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

DURATION: approx. 8 hours from pick up to drop off time - additional time €30/h paid to the driver(s)

TIME: You indicate the desired pick up time (8:00 or 8:30 am suggested) 

Tour Description

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

NOTE that the itinerary can be customized and coordinated directly with the driver according to your specific needs and/or preferences.

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 drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola, 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.

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.

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

La Valletta: Private Guided tours by van and guide (14 Oct)                                    

Here are some Itinerary ideas. Guides and drivers are priced for either 4 hours or 8 hours, so to do 6 hours you would have to look at the 8h price and reduce the Itinerary according to your preferences or coordinate directly with your guide when you meet.

If you wish to do a 10 am to 4 pm tour a good itinerary would be a Private Highlights of Valletta and Mdina

• Valetta, Mdina & Rabat, Blue Grotto (Optional), Marsaxlokk bay

• Mosta, Ta'Qali Crafts Village, Mdina & Valletta

• Jewish Malta: Mdina (Old Jewish Silk Market), Kalkara (Jewish Cemetery), Maritime Museum (Jewish Mystic)

• Custom1/2 day Highlights of Malta: choose among one or two of the following: Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Three Cities, Blue Grotto, Mdina & Rabat, Dome of Mosta

• 3 Cities tour (the three fortified cities of Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua)

• 1/2 day Jewish Malta the full day tour can be reduced to a 1/2 day coordinating with your guide at meeting time

INCLUSIONS: 

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

  • Licensed professional driver.

• Official Licensed Guide service

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

Sites Descriptions with Links to Pictures

Jewish Malta: The first place you’ll visit is inside the stunning silent city and ex-capital of Malta, Mdina. The Old Jewish Silk Market is a must see destination and is not really surprising to find given that during the medieval era almost one third of the local inhabitants in this walled city were Jews. Next we’ll take you to the famous Kalkara cemetery, which while small is the oldest (XVIII century) surviving Jewish burial ground in Malta. Safely under lock and key and accessible only with special permission, you’ll be able to see the remaining identifiable 12 graves and reflect on their lives and journeys. Finally we will take you to see the related wonders on display at the Malta Maritime Museum.

Mdina, Malta’s old capital city. Mdina built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city's old Baroque buildings, cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital city of Malta has had many names including Melita (Roman Occupation), Medina (Arabic Occupation), Citta' Nobile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today is also referred as the Silent City since it inspires tranquility at any time of the day or night. Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture.

Rabat: Rabat is the historical suburban town of Mdina. It is dotted with catacombs and many historical churches and convents that are worth visiting. Rabat played a major role in Malta's past and is a prime source of its cultural heritage. It is also well established on the tourist map due to its archaeological and historical sites: The Roman Villa (Domus Romana), catacombs, St. Paul's Grotto and the fine churches and monasteries.

Mosta, a central town famous for its Rotunda church. The Rotunda also famous as the Mosta Dome is the third largest unsupported dome in the whole World with an internal diameter of 37.2 metres and walls nearly 9.1 metres thick. This church was built in the 18th Century and became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode, thus sparing the lives of some 300 people.

Ta'Qali Crafts Village, located nearby was once a British WWII outpost, but has been converted to a village for local handicrafts. You will be able to watch local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewellery and many more. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your Malta visit.

Valletta, Malta's Capital City and a World Heritage Site. Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. You will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. You will then visit St. John's Co-Cathedral where you will see the painting 'The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist' by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio's masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter. During the tour you will also watch the Malta 5D Show where you will discover the history of our islands in a different and enjoyable way.

The Three Cities enclosed within the Cottonera fortification lines are also known as Vittoriosa (Birgu), Senglea (Isla) and Cospicua (Bormla) respectively. This is the oldest urban part of Malta’s harbour area. There are various vantage points from where views can be enjoyed of the Grand Harbour surrounded by some 7 kilometres of fortification.

Marsaxlokk (pronounced marsa-schlock – meaning Southern Port) is a small and picturesque fishing village of  is located in the South Eastern part of Malta.  It is popular for a daily open-air market, offering a selection of the finest fish restaurants on the island, for the peaceful walks around the coast and harbour, as well as for its secluded and untainted swimming zones.

Grand Master’s Palace (€8 pp entrance required) has been the administrative centre of Malta for almost three and a half centuries. The original palace, built in 1571, was the seat of the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitalliers of St John and later, during the British colonial period, served as the Governor’s palace. Today it is home to the House of Representatives of Malta and the office of the President of the Republic of Malta.

Blue Grotto is a number of sea caves on the southern coast of Malta very close to Zurrieq and then Qrendi Village. It is famous for the extraordinary sea reflections within the cave area where many tourists during the year come here on purpose.

Payments Received ----------------------

Internal Reference: FS#214655

Name:  howard beiderman -  2 pax

Tour Code:  La Valletta 6H

Status: Excursion booked. paid half of the booking deposit.

Internal Reference: FS#214724

Name: Larry Goldberg -  2 pax

Tour Code:  La Valletta 6H

Status: Excursion booked. paid half of the booking deposit.

SANTORINI: Private Guided Shore Excursion (18 Oct)                                          

INCLUSIONS:

• • Travel in a modern, comfortable vehicle 

  • Knowledgeable professional local guide

  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

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

EXCLUSIONS:

• • Tickets for the cable car  to reach meeting point (€5 per person)

  • Optional Wine Tasting: 5 different wines with snack (€10 per person)

  • Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

DURATION:  5 hours.

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.

Tour Description

Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged by driver 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.

  • Enjoy the stunning views in the village of Imerovigli, situated on a higher cliff. In front of the village is an enormous rock called Skaros, which used to be the best spot to look out for pirates.

  • 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 Pyrgos, the old capital of the island, take a guided walk along the narrow paths to the ruins of the Venetian castle.

  • 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 (€10 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!

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.

ATHENS: Private Chauffered Shore Excursion (19 Oct)                                           

Please see the following list of Private Tours. They can all be customized. Optional entrance tickets can be purchased on site (see links for full descriptions and various options) : 

• ATHENS: Hop-on Hop-off Open Bus Tour: EUR 20 per person (full advance payment or buy on site from vendor)

• ATHENS: Half Day Athens Private Shore Excursion: EUR 160 for 4 people (deposit + cash or + 5% for full advanced payment)

• ATHENS: Full Day Argolis Private Shore Excursion: EUR 295 for 4 people (deposit + cash or + 5% for full advanced payment)

• ATHENS: Full Day Delphi Private Shore Excursion: EUR 295 for 4 people (deposit + cash or + 5% for full advanced payment)

• ATHENS: Full Day Athens and Corinth Private Shore Excursion: EUR 295 for 4 people (deposit + cash or + 5% for full advanced payment)

• ATHENS: Full Day Athens and Sounion Private Shore Excursion: EUR 295 for 4 people (deposit + cash or + 5% for full advanced payment)

  • you can add a private walk along guide to any of these tours for EUR 150 for 4 hours (deposit + cash or + 5% for full advanced payment)

Naples:Guide Private tour to Capri (21 Oct)                                                               

Civitavecchia: Private Bracciano, Santa Severa w/ lunch at Trevignano (22 Oct) 

Trevignano Private Shore Excursion  EUR 370 for 4 people (70 deposit +300 cash for 4 pax, 5-6 pax €320, 7-8 pax €350) or + 5% for full advanced payment)

PICK UP TIME: 8:00 am

DROP OFF: 3:00 PM at port Celebrity Reflection

INCLUSIONS: Travel in air-conditioned  van and licensed professional driver who will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

EXCLUSIONS:

• • Entrance tickets to Museums or Archeological sites are not included

  • Official Licensed Guide service.

  • Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

Tour Description 

• • Pick up at your Hotel in Civitavecchia

  • Visit the Castle of Bracciano independently. If interested you may (there are stairs to climb)- 1 hour (admission tickets not included, Full = € 8:50 per person)

  • Continue to Trevignano Romano on a pleasant drive around this volcanic lake. 

  • Lunch overlooking the lake at Ristorantino Rustico di Rosella Mamma in Trevignano (tel +39 06 9991 6073)

  • Picture stop at Santa Severa's Castle on our way back to Civitavecchia

  • Return to pier in Civitavecchia to board the Celebrity Reflection by 3:00 PM

Payments Received ----------------------

Internal Reference: FS#214655

Name:  howard beiderman -  2 pax

Tour Code:  Trevignano

Status: Excursion booked. paid half of the booking deposit.

Internal Reference: FS#214724

Name: Larry Goldberg -  2 pax

Tour Code:  Trevignano

Status: Excursion booked. paid half of the booking deposit.