LAURA -  NCL EPIC - OCT 2018

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

• Official Licensed Guide service. 

• Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

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

Proposed Itinerary 

• 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. 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 and you will see some or all of these sites (see printable map of downtown area):

  • The Piazza Santa Croce

  • 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.

  • If interested, you will have time to visit the Academy of Fine Arts (purchase tickets here) where the Michelangelo’s David is, or Uffizi Gallery (purchase tickets here). You must have prepurchased skip the lines entrance tickets (not included in the tour price). 

• Your drive back to Livorno will take approximately 1.5 hours.

Full Day Best of French Riviera (19 Oct)                                                                     

Group Code: Laura_Epic  Tour Code: Cannes  Pay EUR deposit Here 

Group Price for n.1 van up to 8 people: EUR 498 (EUR 70 booking deposit + EUR 428 cash balance)

the deposit can be paid in USD at this link. USD deposit 84

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 in sites of interest.

• Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

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

Proposed Itineraries 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

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: Best of Palma 4h Guided Tour (20 Oct)                                                        

Group Code: Laura_Epic  Tour Code: Palma   Pay EUR deposit Here 

Group Price depends on number of travelers (see table)

the deposit can be paid in USD at this link. USD deposit = EUR value x 1.2