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Cruise Schedule: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (17 Sep d1600);Naples, Italy (18 Sep 0800-1800); Palermo, Sicily (19 Sep 0800-1600); Tunis, Tunisia (20 Sep 0700-1700); Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (22 Sep 0700-2000); Calvi, Corsica (23 Sep 0800-1700); Monaco (24 Sep 0800-2000); Marseille, France (25 Sep 0800-2300); Barcelona, Spain (27 Sep a0800(+1)disembark)
6 ports package FS#13533
NAPLES
Sep 18 2013 time:8am ship:Noordam port:Naples pax:10-16
Pompeii, and Amalfi Coast
Optional: add a private licensed guide for a 2h walking tour of Pompeiireservation: price €100 (paid to guide) €11.50pp entrance tickets not included, must be purchased on site. Please confirm
Pompeii is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site and among the most visited destinations in Italy. We will reach Pompeii by private car or minivan and spend 2 hours on an independent visit of the site (€11,50 entrance tickets to be purchased on site).
Sorrento; is a small town in Campania, southern Italy, with some 16,500 inhabitants. Bay of Naplesas the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Naples itself,Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
Positano; has been featured in several films, including Only You (1994), and Under the Tuscan Sun (2003), as well as being mentioned in the 2009 musical film Nine in the song "Cinema Italiano".
PALERMO
Sep 19 2013 time:8am ship:Noordam port:Palermo pax:10-14
Monreale, Ficuzza and Corleone with Wine Tasting
From Palermo go to the hinterland area and some of the most beautiful towns and villages not to mention some amazing stories. There are places in the countryside of Palermo sadly famous for events involving the Mafia and for having been the home of many Mafia bosses now locked-up in prison. This tour allows you to visit some of these sites and to admire them for their monuments and for their natural beauty.
We will first drive from your port in direction of the little village of Ficuzza located within a forest which is now a nature reserve; these were once the hunting grounds of the Bourbon King Ferdinand IV. Here we will visit his hunting lodge, not nearly as large, but built with the same comforts he had in his palace in Caserta, near Naples.
Casina reale di Caccia-Ficuzza
Then we will move on to Corleone, a medieval town surrounded by emerald hills. Here you can visit the Duomo and the prehistoric Museum. After the visit, it will be hard to believe that this town was home to many terrible Mafia bosses, such as Totò Riina, who is now serving a multiple life-term prison sentence.
12:00 Winery Visit at the Principe Di Corleone Winery. The wine tasting/lunch and tour is priced separately and is paid directly at the winery. You can select one of these options:15 € pp wine tasting + tour + finger food
25 € pp wine tasting + tour + light lunch
33 € pp wine tasting + tour + Sicilian lunch (full several courses meal)
After lunch we will continue to the small village of Monreale, driving through a wonderful road overlooking the "Conca D'Oro"valley.
Visit the magnificentDuomo of Monreale, which is one of the great sights of Norman Sicily. Founded in 1172 by the Norman King William II, it flanks a monastery of Benedictine Order. The interior of the Cathedral glitters with mosaics designed by Sicilian and Byzantine artists.
2:30pm Return to ship
Opening hours of Museums
La Casina reale di Caccia, visite: tutti i giorni h 9.00-12.30 e 13.30-16.00, tel. 091.8460108;
il Santuario della Madonna di Tagliavia.
LIVORNO
Sep 22 2013 time:8:00am ship:Noordam port:Livorno pax:9-12
Florence with Wine Tasting and Pisa
Museum tickets not included:
9:30am l'Accademia tickets click here If you have problems with website; Please call this number :Firenze Musei Tel: + 39 055 290112
Pick up in the morning from the port right at your ship's pier, drive straight to Florence
In Florence you will see the Michelangelo Square where you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of the city. The tour continues in the historical center with stops at 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.
2pm wine tasting
Chianti Region Winery Estate Visit Optional Stop : you have the opportunity to add a visit to a beautiful wine estate in the hart of the Chianti Region for wine tasting and light lunch (see here for the description and click on the photo gallery to see the estate). The wine tasting and light lunch costs €10 pp to be paid on site.
We will continue for approximately 1 hour drive to Pisa, traveling through the beautiful countryside of Chianti vineyards and Olives orchards admiring the magnificent landscapes. We will stop in Pisa directly in Miracle Square considered 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.
4:15pm return to port 45min.
MONACO
Sep 24 2013 time:8am ship:Noordam port:Monaco pax:14 mini Bus
8HM1 full day Best of the Riviera Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Eze Village, Nice, St Paul de Vence.
Eze: From Nice drive along the corniche road to discover this amazing medieval village at more than (1000 ft) above sea level. its unique arts and crafts workshops and get a free guided visit of the Fragonard perfume factory.
St Paul de Vence: The second most visited village in France which made its reputation through actors and artists living there, its cobblestone lanes and its ramparts built in the 16th century. You will never forget the charm and the beauty of Saint Paul.
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.
Monaco, Monte-Carlo: Discover the second smallest country in the world, the old town, the changing of the guards, the princess palace, the cathedral (neo Romanesque style) the incredible oceanographic museum. Drive along the legendary Formula 1 circuit to the casino square and the marvelous Hotel de Paris and of course appreciate the fantastic photo opportunities s during the tour.
MARSEILLE
Sep 25 2013 time:8:30am ship:Noordam port:Marseille pax:10-16 (2/8pax mini vans)
Aix-en-Provence and Cassis
Discover Aix en Provence, elegant town in Provence: the fountains, the famous Cours Mirabeau, the private mansions, the places frequented by the painter Paul Cezanne.
Walk with your guide on the Cours Mirabeau lined with 17th and 18th centuries private mansions, where large plane trees offer shade on hot summer days. The old town is packed with shops, architectural and religious sites, bustling squares and refreshing fountains. Take a stroll through one of the numerous markets taking place everyday in the center of the city. Aix is also the birthplace of the painter Paul Cézanne. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Cézanne's studio that was built from his own plans and where time seems to stand still (entrance ticket not included).
The tour will continue toward Cassis while appreciating the exceptional view of the bay from Cape Canaille.
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 take a 45-minute boat trip to discover 3 Calanques, steep-walled coves with tiny harbors or beaches at the end. Take the time to stroll at the port and appreciate the intimate atmosphere. Free time for lunch (not included) on your own during the day.
Tickets for the Calanque cruise are not included.
BARCELONA
Sep 27 2013 time:9am ship:Noordam port:Barcelona pax:7
Barcelona and Monserrat (cable car to the summit not included)
The tour price does not include museums entrance tickets. Please see here for skip the lines museum tickets
Museum Tickets: Sagrada Famiglia 10am
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 water front: Ramblas, Colombus Memorial, Barceloneta district and beach, Olimpic Village.
All about Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. Here you have the option to visit the inside of each site if interested.Montjuich area: Plaza España, Nationale Palace, Olimpic Ring and Montjuic Castle.
The second part of the full day tour offers 2 different routes:
continue for a Tour in Montserrat: visit the beautiful Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat. Enjoy the impressive views. If you are lucky, you may catch a performance by "La Escalonia", the oldest children's choir in Europe. Visit all the interesting points in and around the park.Take a short walk in the park or shop for some local cheese and jam.
OR spend extended time in Barcelona visiting the inside of the Sagrada Familia, visit Camp Nou (football stadium), Tibidabo and of course having some “tapas” at a local restaurant.
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