Thomas Paw Group-Celebrity Equinox Nov 15 2013

Nov 15 2013 time:8am  ship:Celebrity Equinox port:La Spezia pax:19

Pisa and Florence-mini bus with English speaking driver

3 hr guided tour of Florence(balance of €130 paid to guide in cash at time of tour)

Note:mini buses have limited access to historical area

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. 

  • 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.

  • Your guided tour will start at 1pm in front of the Brunelleschi Dome

  • 4:00pm drive back to La Spezia - will take approximately 1.5 hours.

things to book in advanced (optional)

1. l'Accademia 3:00pm

   1. Official website for Tickets please note that they will ask for seats and it means entrance slots. The website was translated wrong and there is a limited number of visitors in this museum.

Nov 16 2013 time:8am  ship:Celebrity Equinox port:Civitavecchia pax:19 

Best of Rome - 3 mini vans with English speaking drivers

3 hr guided tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (balance of €120 paid to guide in cash at time of tour)

Description:

Depart pier and drive to Rome in about 1 to 1.5 hours (depending on traffic)

• • 9:30am - 3hr private guided tour of the Vatican Museum

• 1. Book Vatican Museum tickets for 9:30am 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 general admission tickets good for all day or 2:30 guided tour tickets at this official link (optional)

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

• • Visit Piazza di Spagna

  • Visit Fontana di Trevi

• Visit Piazza Navona and Pantheon

  • Visit Piazza Venezia

  • Return to pier in Civitavecchia - 1  to 1.5 hour (depending on traffic)

Nov 17 2013 time:9am  ship:Celebrity Equinox port:Naples pax:19

Pompeii and Amalfi Coast- mini bus with English speaking driver

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