Herbert Chiu

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Group name to be used for identification at travel time: Golden Living Club or GLC

Name: Herbert Chiu               

Group Size: 18 adults

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Ship Schedule: 12 Days Grand Mediterranean (Regal Princess) 10/2-10/16/2014 

 Barcelona, Spain (05 Oct d1900); Toulon, France (06 Oct 0700-1800); Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (07 Oct 0700-1900); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (08 Oct 0700-1900);Naples, Italy (09 Oct 0700-1900); Mykonos, Greece (11 Oct 0700-1400); Istanbul, Turkey (12 Oct 0800-1800); Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (13 Oct 1200-1900); Piraeus (Athens), Greece (14 Oct 0900-1745); Venice, Italy (16 Oct a1300(+1)disembark)

Request:  

We have a group of 18 people  cruising the 12 Days Grand Mediterranean (Regal Princess) 10/2-10/16/2014 (See link below). Please provide us a quote along with tour details ( English speaking tour guides)  for the following excursions:

10/7   (7am-7pm) Florence/Pisa - Pick up 7:30

10/8   (7am-7pm) Rome - Pick up 7:30

10/9   (7am-7pm) Naples, Capri, Pompeii - Pick up 7:30

10/12 (8am-6pm) Isatanbul - Pick up 8:30

10/13 (12pm-7pm) Kusadasi - Pick up 12:30

10/14  (9am-5:45pm) Athens - Pick up 9:30

10/16 (1pm - 5pm) Venice under Request - meet at 1:30pm?

Payment: Please provide a total booking deposit of €1077.00 at this secure link  (use group code: Golden Living Club, Tours: 6 ports deposit). Venice will be booked separately as shown at the description, or as a group when you have final details.

(Details: Livorno €167 + Rome €200 + Naples €150 + Istanbul €180 + Kusadasi €180 + Athens €200) 

Venice tour Payment: The total cost for 18 adults at €48 per person is €864.You can either pay the whole amount now, or just €377 booking deposit with balance due of €487  to the guide at travel time.

Please provide the payment choosing the option that you prefer at this secure link  (use group code: Golden Living Club, Tours: Venice T2 and T3 combo 18 pax).

Price Disclaimer

The prices shown are group prices, 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

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/Se

Toulon (Aix en Provance and Cassis), (6 Oct 0700-1800)

PRICE: I will be able to confirm this price and availability tomorrow

group of  18 people €1215.00 ( €150 booking deposit and balance of €1065 due in cash at travel time)

INCLUSIONS:

• Air conditioned transport by Minibus from  Toulon

• Professional Licensed guide

Pick up at 8:30 am - guide will met you at your ship's pier

Return at 4:00 PM

Itinerary

Here is an idea of the schedule considering a tour from 8:30.00 am to 4.00 pm:

• * Departure at 8:30 am from Toulon

• * Arrival in Aix-en-Provence at 9:45 am/10.15 am

• * 1 hour of guided visit

• * 1 hour free time

• * 12.00 pm: departure from Aix en Provence

• * 12:45/1.15 pm: arrival in Cassis

• * Free time or Calanque cruise

• * departure from Cassis at 3.00 pm

Tour Description

Meet your guide and board a minibus at the ship pier. You will drive to the elegant town of Aix-en-Provence. Visiting this city is a chance to travel in time : its architectural and cultural heritage is accessible to everyone, treasures that you will discover simply by walking with your guide through the town like the Saint-Sauveur Cathedral or the Clock Tower from the town hall. 

Act like the locals and have a coffee cup at a terrace of the numerous cafes on the famous Cours Mirabeau lined with 17th and 18th century private mansions. 

City of art and water, the old town is packed with shops, bustling squares and refreshing fountains. 

You will be probably attracted by the shop-window of one of the bakeries displaying mouth-watering caissons, marzipan-like confectionery made from sweet almonds and preserved fruits created in Aix in the 15th century. 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). 

Continuation toward Cassis, a very tiny and ancient fishing port. The harbor lined with cafes and restaurants is probably the most beautiful part of the village. You will have the possibility to do a 45-minute boat trip to discover 3 Calanques, steep-walled coves with tiny harbors or beaches at the end. Appreciate the outstanding view on the bay from Cape Canaille. Free time for lunch (not included) on your own during the day. The ticket for the Calanque cruise is not included.

Livorno (Florence/Pisa shore excursion), (7 Oct 0700-1900)

PRICE:

group of up to 18 people €1140.00 ( €167 booking deposit and balance of €973 due in cash at travel time)

INCLUSIONS:

• Air conditioned transport by Minibus or Bus (according to the number of people) from  Port of Livorno

• Professional Licensed guide

Pick up at 7:30 am - guide will met you at your ship's pier

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

NOTE: Entrance tickets to Museums or Archaeological sites are not included (can be purchased separately here).

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

• 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 for a guided walking tour of 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.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Best of Rome excursion (8 Oct Jun 0700-1900)

PRICE:

A) group of up to 20 people by bus  €970.00 (€200.00 booking deposit and balance of €770 due in cash at travel time). 

Includes:

• Air conditioned transport by Minibus 

• Professional Licensed guide while in Rome will provide walking tours of all sites including Vatican.

Pick up at 7:30 am - take the free shuttle from your ship to the port exit (very short ride). There you will meet our representative holding a sign with your name.

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

ENTRANCE TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED AND must be purchased separately:

Vatican Museums Skip the lines entrance tickets: €25.00 (full fare), €17.00 (reduced, 6-18yo)

Colosseum skip the lines entrance tickets €19 (full fare), €7 (reduced, 0-18yo)

Entrance tickets to Museums or Archaeological sites are not included (can be purchased separately here).

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

DESCRIPTION (using a bus - unlike vans buses have limited access to restricted areas)

NOTE: Walking involved approximately 3-4 miles. Wear comfortable shoes. See this map for bus drop off and pick up points.

Depending on traffic conditions and special events at Vatican or other locations the itinerary may need to be rearranged.

• Meet and greet at cruise ship’s pier (representative will have a sign with your name). Drive to Rome, about 1.5h.

• Arrive in Rome at the Vatican and meet your licensed professional guide.

  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: The Vatican has a very specific dress code, to be taken quite seriously especially: no exposed shoulders, knees, midriffs, or (for the ladies) cleavage.

• Option I (Including Papal Audience - *Preferred Option)

  • Drop the team at S. Peter's Square to attend 10:30 Papal Audiences

  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and s. Peter's Basilica at 12:30 pm. Each person should book the Vatican Museum ticket for 12:30 PM in advance (purchased separately here).

  • Guided driving tour around  the Ancient Rome.

  • Back to the port at 5:30 pm.

• Option II (If Papal  Audience is canceled)

  • Guided walking tour of ancient Rome

  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and s. Peter's Basilica at 12:30 pm. Each person should book the Vatican Museum ticket at 12:30 PM in advance (purchased separately here).

  • Back to the port at 5:30 pm.

Naples: Pompeii, Capri and Sorrento  (9 Oct 0700 - 1900)

PRICE:

group of up to 18 people €900.00 ( €150 booking deposit and balance of €750 due in cash at travel time)

Pick up at 7:30 am - guide will met you at your ship's pier as will be shown on voucher

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

INCLUSIONS:

• Air conditioned transport by minibus from Naples port 

• Licensed professional tour guide provides guided walking tour of Pompeii archaeological site.

• Licensed professional tour guide provides guided walking tour of Capri

NOTE: 

• €11.00 Entrance tickets to Pompeii Archaeological site are not included (to be purchased on site). Free for  0 to 18 years old.

• hydrofoil tickets to reach Capri are not included (to be purchased on site). Estimated expense about €40 per person.

DURATION: approx. 9 hours from pick up to drop off time - additional time €30/h paid to the driver(s)

Product Description (Itinerary may be reversed)

• Reach Pompeii  and spend 1 to 2 hours for a guided visit of the site (€11,00 entrance tickets to be purchased on site). 

• Drive to Sorrento and and visit this beautiful town.

• Guided Capri visit : you will meet your professional licensed guide who will take you to a guided visit to Capri.

• You will then take the hydrofoil (tickets not included) departing from Sorrento at 1:30 or 1:50 PM (see schedule here) and will be in Capri 30 minutes later. This will give you time to visit Capri.

• Take the hydrofoil from Capri to Naples at 5:00 PM (schedule here), tickets not included. The hydrofoil will take you straight to the “Beverello” pier (1 hour travel time) just next to your Cruise ship.

Istanbul, Turkey (12 Oct 0800-1800)

Purchased Individually  Here

Full Fare: €46  6 Hours Excursions

Group 18 People: pay €180 booking deposit and €648 in cash at travel time - Additional entrance fee for the Topkapy palace to be paid on site (estimated value $14 to enter and $7 more to see the harem).

Pick up at 8:30 am - guide will met you at your ship's pier

ITINERARY: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace

INCLUSIONS

• pick up and drop off at ship's pier 

• 2 Mercedes Sprinter with 17 seats, mini buses for private tours. New model, A/C and microphone system. 

• full day excursions with professional English speaking guide at your disposal.

• all entrance tickets INCLUDED except the Topkapi Palace  which are about $14 to enter and $7 more to see the harem.

• Lunch is included (no drinks)

• all taxes permits and entrance fees are included

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (13 Oct 1200-1900)

purchased individually here 

Full Fare: €36  

Group 18 People: pay €180 booking deposit and €468 in cash at travel time 

Pick up at 12:30 pm - guide will met you at your ship's pier

Itinerary 7HK2: House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City and the Temple of Artemis (Diana)

Tour includes: transportation, guide service, lunch (no drinks), entrance tickets to: 

House of Virgin Mary  and Ephesus (lunch and tickets valued at €  20.00 per person)

NOTE: if you are interested, you can add to the above itineraries a visit to the Terrace Houses (Slope Houses) where the richest Romans lived from 1th to 7th AD.The added cost of €21 extra per person includes entrance fees and guiding service. Houses are considered today as a biggest puzzle of the world, and located on the Curetes Street among the ruins of Ephesus.

INCLUSIONS

• pick up and drop off at ship's pier 

• 2 Mercedes Sprinter with 17 seats, mini buses for private tours. New model, A/C and microphone system. Pick up/drop off  at pier

• full day excursions with professional English speaking guide at your disposal.

• all entrance tickets INCLUDED 

• Lunch is included (no drinks)

• all taxes permits and entrance fees are included

Piraeus (Athens), Athens Highlights excursion (14 Oct 0900 - 1745)

PRICE:

group of up to 20 people €760.00 ( €200 booking deposit and balance of €560 due in cash at travel time)

Pick up at 9:30 am - guide will met you at your ship's pier

DURATION: full day

INCLUSIONS:

• Air conditioned transport by bus from Piraeus Port

• Official Licensed English speaking guide 

 NOTE:  Entrance tickets to Archaeological sites (€12 pp) are not included and will be purchased on site.

Description

With this excursion you will have a complete visit of Athens. The 55 seats bus will take you to the major sights and highlights. The staff will meet you at your ship pier at the port of Piraeus and you will be escorted on board for the transfer to Athens. You will have short stops at the major highlights in order to visit them. Your guide will give you an explanation of each site. You will also have free time to have lunch and shopping in the Plaka district before to get on board again.

Itinerary

• Stop at the Panathiniako Stadium (10 minutes)

• Stop at the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian‘s Arch (30 minutes)

• Stop at The Acropolis for a guided tour of all the sites in the area (90 minutes)

• Stop at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier to enjoy the changing of the Guard (10 minutes)

• Sightseeing of Athens center; Academy, University and National Library (30 minutes)

• Walk into Plaka District of Athens with free time for shopping and lunch (90 minutes)

• Return to Piraeus cruise ship port before “All-aboard time”

Venice:  Doge's Palace + St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour  at 2:45 pm (Oct. 16)

available every day at 3:00 and 5:15 pm only. Book directly online here.

You will enjoy the magic of this enchanting gondola tour shared with other travelers, and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of Venice.  There will be a  minimum of 4 pax to a maximum of 6 pax per gondola. 

DURATION:  30 to 35 minutes

Product Description:

Glide along the Venetian canals on a gondola and admire Venice from your unique vantage point. Venice was made to be seen from the water. The gentle, flowing movements of the gondola will make this a mesmerizing experience. Lay back and let the gondolier guide you through the magic of the city. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• From the Calle Vallaresso gondola station boarding in groups of six.

• You will ride along the Grand Canal and admire the famous Basilica della Salute.

• Leaving the Grand Canal you will continue along the smaller highly picturesque canals in the St. Mark’s district to the Gran Teatro la Fenice.

• Return to the Calle Vallaresso landing pier next to Harry's Bar

Venice:  Private Gondola for 6 people max (Oct. 16)

PRICE: €120.00 (day fare) per gondola (max 6 people)

available every day from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Book directly online here.

PRICE: €140.00 (evening fare) per gondola (max 6 people)

available every day from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Book directly online here.

A gondola will be reserved just for you (or up to 6 people in your group) for an enchanting ride along the Grand Canal and the inner smaller charming canals in Venice.

DURATION:  30 to 35 minutes

Product Description:

Glide along the Venetian canals on a gondola and admire Venice from your unique vantage point. Venice was made to be seen from the water. The gentle, flowing movements of the gondola will make this a mesmerizing experience. Lay back and let the gondolier guide you through the magic of the city. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• From the Calle Vallaresso gondola station boarding in groups of six.

• You will ride along the Grand Canal and admire the famous Basilica della Salute.

• Leaving the Grand Canal you will continue along the smaller highly picturesque canals in the St. Mark’s district to the Gran Teatro la Fenice.

• Return to the Calle Vallaresso landing pier next to Harry's Bar