Contact Info
Name: Laurie Winters Bendick
Ticket FS 238138
Group Size: 14 to 16 people
Ship Schedule: Carnival Radiance
Barcelona, Spain (21 May d1700); Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (23 May 0700-1900); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (24 May 0700-2000); Naples, Italy (25 May 0700-1900); Messina, Sicily (26 May 0700-1800); Marseille, France (28 May 0700-1600); Palma De Mallorca, Spain (29 May 0900-1800); Barcelona, Spain (30 May a0600)
Request: I would like to use the Concierge Price
We can be split into 2 smaller groups to use to minivans if that's easier)
stop 1 is Florence / pisa: We would like to have private driver take us to florence some may want to do the Michelangelo visit others shopping, take us for a nice place to grab a authentic bite to eat and then for a short visit to pisa then back to ship.
stop 2 Rome: we would like to visit the Vatican if open, the Colosseum, trevi fountain and some shopping.
Stop 3 is Naples, agreed Capri full day
Stop 4 is Messina- here we would like to do a quick mt Etna visit, a nice italian lunch and possibly a wine tour
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
Vouchers:
24 MAY 2020, SUN - Laurie Winters Bendick - 14 pax - Best of Rome Private Shore Excursion
25 MAY 2020, MON - Laurie Winters Bendick - 14 pax - Private Full Day Guided Excursion to Capri
26 MAY 2020, TUE - Laurie Winters Bendick - 14 pax - Mount Etna and Taormina Private Shore Excursion
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REFUNDED Dominic Piscitello & Tracy Piscitello - 2 pax - FS 240417 - BOOKED ALL THE OPTIONS (NO TICKETS, NO GUDES)
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REFUNDED Colby Bendick - 1 pax - FS 242066 - BOOKED ALL THE OPTIONS (NO TICKETS, NO GUDES)
You received a payment of €246.00 EUR from Laurie Bendick (lauriebendick@yahoo.com)
REFUNDED Laurie Bendick - 1 pax - FS 243705- BOOKED ALL THE OPTIONS (NO TICKETS, NO GUDES)
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Skip the lines tickets to museum and archaeological sites purchase info
NOTE: Tickets to museums and archaeological sites are usually not included in the price (unless specified at the tour description) .
Some entrance tickets must be purchase in advance to avoid long entrance lines.
For further details and booking, please see here: http://tickets.smartcruisetours.com/S
LIVORNO: Pisa and Florence Private Shore Excursion by Vans (23 May)
Group Code: Laurie_Radiance Tour Code: Livorno_PisaFlorence
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of exactly 14 or 16 paying people
Tour with professional driver:
EUR 75,00 per person for 14 people
(if needed we can update the price for 16 people)
Add Optional skip the lines tickets to Accademia (house of the David)
Full Fare: Accademia EUR 21 per person
Reduced Fare (0-18 yo) Accademia EUR 9 per person
Add Optional 3 hours guided service for the visit of the Accademia Gallery and some of the city highlights:
EUR 14,00 per person for 14 people
(if needed we can update the price for 16 people)
LUNCH SUGGESTION: the local area manager suggest to have a look at the following restaurant "Il Vivandiere" for a taste of the real Tuscan flavors. You can have a look at their website here. The cost of the lunch is not included in the excursion price but we can help you made a reservation.
INCLUSIONS:
Travel in n.2 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 Archaeological sites are not included
Official Licensed Guide service. We can provide the service of an official licensed guide.
Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.
DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time - additional time €45/h paid to the driver(s)
TIME: You indicate the desired pick up time (8:00 or 8:30 am suggested)
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.
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. You will have an opportunity to climb the Leaning Tower (takes 30 min).
We will continue for a 1-hour drive to Florence.
while in Florence we will also add a stop at a restaurant that serves traditional Tuscan food. ("Il Vivandiere" for a taste of the real Tuscan flavors. You can have a look at their website here)
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 time to visit the Academy of Fine Arts (purchase tickets in advance here) where the Michelangelo’s David is, or Uffizi Gallery (purchase tickets in advance here). You must have pre-purchased skip the lines entrance tickets (not included in the tour price).
Your drive back to Livorno will take approximately 1.5 hours.
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.
ROME: Best of Rome Private Shore Excursion by Vans (24 May)
Group Code: Laurie_Radiance Tour Code: Livorno_Rome
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of exactly 14 or 16 paying people
Tour with professional driver:
EUR 65,00 per person for 14 people
(if needed we can update the price for 16 people)
VATICAN MUSEUMS NOTE: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are closed on Sundays. This means that unfortunately it will not be possible to provide an interior visit on your travel date. Only outside visits and possibly enter the Basilica of S. Peter's (entrance tickets required)
INCLUSIONS:
Travel in n.2 air-conditioned 8 or 7 seat vans, ideal for reaching historical sites and reducing 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 Archaeological sites are not included
Official Licensed Guide service. We can provide the service of an official licensed walka along guide if desired.
Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.
DURATION: Approx. 9 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)
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.
Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (driver will have a sign with your name)
Depart pier and drive to Rome for about 1.5 hours
Reach and visit Vatican Area (this may be done at the end depending on Vatican daily activities).
Drive to Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill.
Reach and visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum (allocate about 1h to visit, more for the interior in-depth visit).
The Forum and Colosseum can be visited from the outside. For interior visits, skip the lines entrance tickets are absolutely necessary (purchased separately here).
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.
Return to pier in Civitavecchia, taking about 1.5 hours
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.
NAPLES: Private Full Day Guided Excursion to Capri (25 May)
Group Code: Laurie_Radiance Tour Code: Capri
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of exactly 14 or 16 paying people
Tour with professional guide:
EUR 30,00 per person for 14 people
(if needed we can update the price for 16 people)
INCLUSIONS:
Official Licensed Guide service.
Any assistance needed to buy your tickets and suggestions about restaurants.
EXCLUSIONS:
Hydrofoil tickets (€43 per person for groups up to 15 people/ €41 per person for groups of 16+ people)3 transfers in the island Marina to Anacapri + Anacapri to Capri + Capri to Marina (€10.50 per person approx)
Optional VIlla San Michele (€8 per person)
Optional entrance tickets to the Blue Grotto (€30 per person)
Optional 1h Capri Boat tour (€18 per person) to be coordinated directly with your guide.
Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.
DURATION: approximately 8 hours
SUGGESTED PICK UP TIMES:
8:00 AM - in order to take the 8:35 AM hydrofoil to Capri
8:40 AM - in order to take the 9:10 AM hydrofoil to Capri
8:50 AM - in order to take the 9:25 AM hydrofoil to Capri
Enjoy a custom-designed guided shore excursion from any port in the bay of Naples, Sorrento, Salerno, Positano, Amalfi.You will meet your professional licensed guide right at your ship's pier for a full day personalized visit to Capri.
Your guide will take you to the hydrofoil pier (tickets not included), see schedule and prices here.
While on your way to Capri your guide will plan with you the perfect day in Capri. Your guide is an expert in this area and is eager to customize shore excursion that reflects your unique travel interests while showing you the very best his homeland has to offer.
Once in Capri you will be able to visit some or all of the following sites in the island.
Town of Anacapri where from here you can reach the highest peak of the island the Monte Solaro 589 meters high above the sea level by chairlift (in about 10 minutes) for a spectacular view of the Gulf of Naples.
Villa San Michele, built by Swedish writer Axel Munthe over Roman remains;
Wander the pedestrian area to the best view point for a great photo, some free time, shopping time, lunch time.
Town of Capri walking along the small streets and the famous Piazzetta, the meeting point of celebrities.
Augustus' garden, a beautiful public garden situated at a point sheer overlooking the sea for a gorgeous view of the Faraglioni Rocks.
The Famous blue grotto (weather permitting).
Enjoy a panormaic boat tour of the island (1 hour). You need to coordinate this option directly with your guide on the day of the excursion
Your guide will take you back to your ship making sure you arrive in perfect timing.
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation
MESSINA: Mount Etna and Taormina Private Shore Excursion by Vans (26 May)
Group Code: Laurie_Radiance Tour Code: Messiba
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of exactly 14 or 16 paying people
Tour with professional driver:
EUR 76,00 per person for 14 people
(if needed we can update the price for 16 people)
Add Optional 4 hours walk along guide:
EUR 14,00 per person for 14 people
(if needed we can update the price for 16 people)
WINE TASTING NOTE: I spoke to the local area manager and he informed me that there will not be enough time for a wine tasting if you choose the Etna and Taormina Itinerary. That is because of the travel distance involved. However, if you wish to maintain this itinerary, there is the chance to have lunch in a nice restaurant. Please, let us know if you wish us to give you some suggestion and help you reserve.
INCLUSIONS:
Travel in an n.2 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 Archaeological sites are not included
Official Licensed Guide service. We can provide the service of an official licensed guide
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)
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.
You will be picked up in the morning directly at your ship’s pier.
You will visit the Mount Etna: the highest active volcano in Europe. You will reach 2.000 meters where you will see the "Silvestri" craters and the latest new lava flows and craters from 2001/2003. On the way, you will have the chance to visit a local family farm where it will be possible to taste local Etna wine, a selection of different types of honey (orange, lemon, eucalyptus, strawberry...), almond pastries, olives and extra virgin olive oil.
After the volcano, your driver will take you to Taormina to see its highlights. Not to be missed is a visit to the Greek Theatre (€8 per person entrance tickets not included), a stroll on the main street "Corso Umberto" with several art and design shops, baroque churches and palazzi. Here you can have an excellent meal at one of the local Sicilian places pointed out by our expert driver.
Return to indicated drop off location at approximately 5 to 5:30 pm.
IMPORTANT ETNA NOTE: you will be reaching the lower craters (located at 2000m) area directly with the car. The topmost crater is much higher (3000m) and can only be reached by 1st taking a gondola lift, then joining a guided excursion by 4weel drive followed by a hike. That version is for hikers and is quite expensive. It can be arranged, but it is not the standard version, that is quite easy. If you wish to arrange a full day excursion to Mount Etna,
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.