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Your Cruise Schedule: Barcelona, Spain (09 Aug d1700); Marseille, France (10 Aug 0800-1800); Monaco (11 Aug 0800-1800);Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (12 Aug 0700-1900); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (13 Aug 0700-1930); Naples, Italy (14 Aug 0700-1900); Messina, Sicily (15 Aug 0800-1700); Palma De Mallorca, Spain (17 Aug 0800-1700); Barcelona, Spain (18 Aug a0500)
Main Contact: Rasha email
Pax 14: 7 adults with 7 kids
Custom 3 Ports Package (Livorno, Rome and Naples) : price per person - €195 full fare, €180 child
Custom 6 Ports Package (Livorno, Rome, Naples, Marseille**, Monaco and Messina): price pp - €375 full, €395 child
** Note: Marseille has very low availability, price may vary depending on availability
Prices do not include museums entrance tickets.
Please see here for skip the lines museum tickets including suggested entrance times.
Note: Museums in Italy are free for children under 18 click here for info.
The Vatican has reduced price tickets.
PRICE DISCLAIMER
The prices listed above will be valid only as well as the group reaches a total minimum number of 14 participants, should there be less participants the price may have to be adjusted.
LIVORNO
Aug 12 2013 time:8am ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Livorno pax:14
Pisa and Florence - 2 vans with English speaking driver
Description:
Pick up in the morning 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.
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.Your guided tour in Florence will start at 1pm leaving only an hour for the other sites.
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
Museum entrance tickets are not included. See here for Florence museums skip the lines entrance tickets (including suggested entrance times). Note: when traveling with kids we suggest keeping the museums visits to a minimum as they may get tiring for young kids.
Your drive back to Livorno will take approximately 1.5 hours.
ROME
Aug 13 2013 time:8am ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Civitavecchia pax:14
Best of Rome - 3 mini vans with English speaking driver
Optional: add a private licensed guide for a 3h walking tour of the Vatican: price €12 per person (minimum 13 pax). €20 pp entrance tickets not included, must be purchased separately (see below). Note: long museums visits my not be suitable for children. Please indicate preference
The driver will pick you up from the ship at 8am. The drive to Rome is about 1hour and 15 min (depending on traffic).
Below are the Highlights of Rome, please look at the list and number in order of importance. I will use this to make an itinerary for your group leaving the least important for time permitting. Please note that the Vatican Museum it takes more than one hour to walk through the Museum just to see the Sistine Chapel.
Museum Tickets to book in advanced (optional)
Colosseum - general admission good for all day or Underground guided tour 9:41am
Please click on below links to see images of Monuments
OPTIONAL Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (about 2 to 3 hours ).
Just St.Peter's Basilica 1hour
Colosseum and Roman Forum (1 to 2 hours to visit),
Visit Piazza Venezia
Visit Piazza Navona and Pantheon
Visit via del Corso (shopping area)
Visit Fontana di Trevi
Visit Piazza di Spagna
Visit Piazza del Popolo
Visit Gianicolo
Return to pier in Civitavecchia - 1 to 1.5 hour (depending on traffic)
NAPLES
Aug 14 2013 time:8am ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Naples pax:14
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast mini-bus with English speaking driver
OPTIONAL: 2 hr guided tour of Pompeii (balance of €100 paid to guide in cash at time of tour)
Note:mini buses have limited access to Positano downtown area
Description:
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 visit of the renouned Amalfi coast, which includes a stroll through the charming seaside village of Positano and Amalfi, and a possible stop in Sorrento (traffic permitting).
Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (driver will have a sign with your name)
Reach Pompeii and spend 2 hours for a visit of the site (€11,50 entrance tickets to be purchased on site).
Opportunity to reserve a 2 hours private guided tour of the site (cost is €100 for the group), or to join a group guided tour for €10 per person (when available). If interested please let us know as soon as possible or ask the driver for availability. Guided 2h tour to be paid on site.
Drive to Sorrento for a visit of this beautiful town (traffic condition permitting).
Drive on the famous windy roads along the coast of Amalfi enjoying the fantastic view on the way.
Reach Positano and visit this enchanting area. Please note that vehicles larger than an 8 seats van have limited access to the Positano downtown area.
Last stop will be in Amalfi for a visit of the downtown area and its magnificent Basilica (Duomo di Amalfi)
Return to indicated drop off location after about 9 hours from agreed pick up time.
MARSEILLE
Aug 10 2013 time:9:00am ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Marseille pax:14
Aix-en-Provence and Cassis - 2 vans with English speaking driver
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.
MONACO
Aug 11 2013 time:9am ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Monaco pax:14
Full Day Best of the French Riviera - minibus with English speaking driver
Itinerary 8HM1: Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Eze Village, Nice, St Paul de Vence
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.
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.
MESSINA
August 15, 2013 time:9am ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Messina pax:14 - 2mini vans
Taormina and Castelmola - 2 vans with English speaking driver
From your port, we will enjoy a leisurely transfer to Taormina which will take us up the hillside. Together we will visit the most panoramic square: "Belvedere Square" with its unique breathtaking view over the Messina coast line, all the Taormina bays,
the Catania coast line and our volcano Etna in the background. We will then drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola, just above Taormina. We will stroll several narrow picturesque streets with wonderful views of the sea and Etna. We can also visit the antique 13th century Arab castle, situated on the highest and most panoramic place in the area
We will then take you to the historical centre of Taormina where you can have your own free time to explore the village, stroll the streets and narrow alleyways with picturesque corners and nice shops. We can suggest a good local place for something to eat. You will have the time to visit the Greek Theatre (€8 pp entrance tickets not included) and the most important highlights of Taormina.
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