Mah Family-NCL Epic Cruise July 2013

2 hr  tour on your own of Pompeii

Description: 28pax tour bus with airconditioning 

Pompeii and Amalfi Coast are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and among the most visited destinations in Italy. This day tour excursion highlights the best the region has to offer from the impressive ancient city of and archaeological park of Pompeii to lunch by the sea in enchanting Sorrento and includes a stroll through the charming seaside village of Positano and Amalfi.

• • 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, pre-sale tickets are not available).

  • Drive to Sorrento and spend  1 to 1.5 hours for Shopping and Lunch

  • Drive on the famous windy roads along the coast of Amalfi enjoying the fantastic view on the way.

  • We will reach Positano and visit the enchanting downtown area

  • Our last stop will be in Amalfi for a visit of the downtown area and its magnificent Basilica (Duomo di Amalfi)

July 24 2013 ship:NCL Epic  port:Civitavecchia  pax:24

Best of Rome - Bus with English speaking tour leader

3 hr tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica 

Description: Mini vans (due to limited access in the historical center)

Depart pier at 8:30am and drive to Rome in about 1 to 1.5 hours (depending on traffic)

• • 10:00am - 3hr tour on your own of the Vatican Museum

• 1. Book Vatican Museum tickets for 10:00am at this official link (only 10 tickets max per purchase)

1. Please note:that since January 1st the Vatican requires that  groups of 11 or more persons must rent radio transmission systems with head-sets at the entrance of the Museum €1.50pp and €1.50pp at the Basilica.This was done to eliminate the nuisance of shouting guides in the Museum.The guide will assist you with this

   • 2:30pm Visit Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

• 1. Book 2:30 entrance tickets to the Colosseum at this official link (optional)

Below sites will be seen(some or all)time permitting. Please indicate to driver your preferences.

• • Visit Piazza del Popolo

  • Visit Piazza di Spagna

  • Visit Fontana di Trevi

  • Visit via del Corso (shopping area)

  • Visit Piazza Navona and Pantheon

  • Visit Piazza Venezia

  • 4:00pm Return to pier in Civitavecchia - 1  to 1.5 hour (depending on traffic)

July 25 2013 ship:NCL Epic  port:Livorno  pax:24

Pisa and Florence-mini bus with English speaking tour leader

Description: mini bus+van(due to limited access in the historical center)

• •      Pick up in the morning at 8:30am from the port right at your ship's pier, reaching Pisa after about 30-40 min. 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. 

• 1. If you would like to climb the tower please book 9:15am skip the line tickets(only available 2 weeks in advanced) please note that climbing the tower will greatly limit your time in Florence.

• • We will continue for approximately 1 hour drive to Florence, traveling through the beautiful countryside of Chianti vineyards and Olives orchards admiring the magnificent landscapes (optional: route with winding roads, may cause motion sickness to small kids). 

  • Our tour in Florence starts with 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.

Things of interest that you need to book in advanced;

• 1. l'Accademia 12pm-2:30pm

  2. l'Uffizzi Gallery  12pm-2:30pm

  3. Medici Chapel (optional): is open on Monday and houses some of Michael Angelo's greatest works.

1. Official website for Tickets

   • 4:00pm leave Florence. Your drive back to Livorno will take approximately 1.5 hours.