Wong Family Carnival Cruise August 8 2013

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. 

    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.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.

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

• • 1. Medici Chapel Tickets 2:00pm(optional): is open on Monday and houses some of Michael Angelo's greatest works.

• 1. Official website for Tickets

• • Your drive back to Livorno will take approximately 1.5 hours.

Aug 13 2013 time:8am  ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Civitavecchia pax:21

Best of Rome - 3 mini vans with English speaking tour leader

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 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

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

Aug 14 2013 time:8am  ship:Carnival Sunshine port:Naples pax:21

Pompeii and Amalfi Coast mini-bus with English speaking tour leader

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 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)