Group Organizer: Scott Burton
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tel:+1(770)289-6534 USA
Ship: Noordam
Departing:September 6 2013 21 day Mediterrenean
Noordam Cruise Schedule: Piraeus (Athens), Greece (06 Sep embark(+1)d1630); Santorini, Greece (08 Sep 0800-1700);Katakolon (Olympia), Greece (09 Sep 1000-1700); Venice, Italy(11 Sep 0800(+1)1400); Dubrovnik, Croatia (13 Sep 1200-2300); Kotor, Montenegro (14 Sep 0800-1600); Corfu (15 Sep 0800-1600); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (17 Sep 0700-1600);Naples, Italy (18 Sep 0800-1800); Palermo, Sicily (19 Sep 0800-1600); Olbia, Sardinia (21 Sep 0800-1700); 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)
Small group semi-private excursions options:
3 PORTS (8 pax Livorno + Marseille + Monaco) PACKAGE PRICE is € 214 per person
OR
LIVORNO only (8 pax Pisa and San Giminiano) PRICE is € 70 per person
MARSEILLE only (8 pax Full day Wine Tour in the Provence Region) PRICE is € 70 per person
MONACO only (8 pax Full Day Best of the French Riviera) PRICE is € 74 per person
MONACO only (14-15 pax Full Day Best of the French Riviera) PRICE is € 59 per person
Tours Descriptions
LIVORNO
Sept 22 2013 time:8am ship:Noordam port:Livorno pax:2-6
The tour price does not include entrance tickets. Please see here for skip the lines museum tickets
Pick up in the morning from the port right at your ship's pier. Your day tour begins with a 30-40 min drive to Pisa. 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, (opportunity to climb the Tower,takes 30 min,) Pisa's majestic Romanesque Cathedral and the unusual round Baptistry.
Your tour continues to San Gimignano, a tiny city that has survived the centuries. Hilltop San Gimignano is famous for its numerous skyscraper-like towers, frescoes and other art treasures. You will have free time to explore this fascinating city.
Travel to Tenuta Torciano Wineyard for wine tasting experience where a wine expert (enologo) will present 6 to 9 wines and explain how to flavor them, their origin, etc. There will also be a specialty tasting of several local specialties like cold cuts, cheeses, specialty olive oils, and bruschetta served alongside traditional lasagna and “ribollita” (a traditional soup and bread that is a specialty of the area). The cost for this will be €25 per person to be paid in cash directly to the winery.
MONACO
Sept 24 2013 time:9am ship:Noordam port:Monaco pax:8
Full Day Best of the French Riviera
Itinerary 8HM1: Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Eze Village, Nice, St Paul de Vence
The tour price does not include entrance tickets.
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.
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.
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
Sept 25 2013 time:9am ship:Noordam port:Marseilles pax:8
Full day Wine Tour in the Provence Region
Includes: Complimentary pick-up right at ship's pier avoiding the long and expensive transfer to Marseille. Deluxe 8 seats Mercedes vans. English speaking professional guide and chauffeur. All taxes, petrol (gas) and fees.
Does Not include: wineries visits and wine tastings costs (€8 per winery). You will be visiting 2 different wineries and taste 3 wines at each winery. Entrance tickets to Cézanne's studio (optional - about €6 per person).
Aix-en-Provence visit: Walk with your guide on the Cours Mirabeau lined with 17th and 18th centuries private mansions. 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, about €6 per person).
Wine Tour: in this wine tour around Aix-en-Provence you will be escorted to the beautiful wine regions of Provence through breathtaking landscapes.
With your expert wine guide you will be visiting family-owned wineries, learn about the wine making process, grape varieties and the aging of wine. You will also taste different types of world renowned Provence wines. You will visit 2 wineries and taste 6 different wines. Wine tasting and winery visits cost is not included in the above mentioned price and must be paid on site (€8 per winery). The 2 winery visits cost of €16 (€8 x 2) which will be collected by your guide at pick up time.