Ramon Cabal - 16 pax - MSC Grandiosa - March 2020

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Contact Info

Name: Ramon Cabal   +1 305 915 8539

Ticket   FS 237361

Group Size: 16 (14 adult and 2 10 yr old boys)

Ship Schedule:  MSC Grandiosa

 Barcelona, Spain (19 Mar d1800); Marseille, France (20 Mar 0800-1700); Genoa, Italy (21 Mar 0800-1800);Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (22 Mar 0700-1800); Palermo, Sicily(23 Mar 1000-1700); La Valletta, Malta (24 Mar 0900-1800);Barcelona, Spain (26 Mar a0900)

Price Disclaimer

The prices shown are 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

Payment received: 

You received a payment of $737.00 USD from (cubanito1179@gmail.com) - FS 242597

Vouchers: 

• MarseilleFullDayExcursion.html

  • Genoa_FullDayExcursion.html   (english speaking driver - sorry no Spanish here)

• BestOfRome.html

• HalfDay_Palermo.html

• LaValletta_FullDayExcursion.html

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/S

MARSEILLE Full Day Private Shore Excursion (20 March)                                       

Group Code: RamonCabal_MSCGrandiosa     Tour Code: MarseilleFullDay     

Group Price for 16 people (2 vans): EUR 1090 (EUR 120  Deposit + EUR 970 cash balance)

pick up 8:30 am

Important Request: Spanish speaking driver-guide

INCLUSIONS: 

• Travel in an air-conditioned  8 or 7 seats vans, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

• Licensed professional driver.

• The driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

• Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to sites of interest are not included.

• Wine Tour (the cost is €8 per person to be paid at each winery)

• Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

DURATION: approx 8 hours from pick up to drop off time 

TIME: You indicate the desired pick up time 

Tour Description

• Desired Itinerary 8HCM1: Aix en Provence, Cassis and Marseille

AIX EN PROVENCE: you will visit the fountains, the famous Cours Mirabeau, the private mansions, the places frequented by the painter Paul Cezanne. Walk 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 every day 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 tickets for this optional stop are not included - €6 per person)

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 board a 45-minute boat trip to discover 3 Calanques, steep-walled coves with tiny harbors or beaches at the end (tickets for this optional stop are not included - €16 per person approx).

MARSEILLE: photo stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. From this elevated area, you will enjoy a breathtaking view on the Phocaean city, the Frioul islands and If Castle. Drive along the Corniche Road, a holiday symbol and outward sign of wealth for merchants and the bourgeois from the 19th century who built magnificent houses with many splendid ostentatious features. You will then reach Saint-Victor abbey (11th century) that overlooks the entry to the Vieux-Port (Old Port).

Genoa: Full Day Custom Private Shore Excursion  (21 March)                                

Group Code: RamonCabal_MSCGrandiosa     Tour Code: GenoaPortofino     

pick up 8:30

Group Price for 16 people (2 vans): EUR 920  (EUR 150  Deposit + EUR 770 cash balance)

OPTIONAL Spanish Guide Service: EUR

Important Note: We have English speaking drivers only from such a port. So, we suggest to add a full day Spanish speaking guide service.

 I need to check a couple of details together with the guide. I will get back with you ASAP.

INCLUSIONS: 

• Travel in an air-conditioned  8 or 7 seats vans, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

• Licensed professional driver.

• The driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

• Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to sites of interest are not included.

• Guide Service

• Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

DURATION: approx 7/8 hours from pick up to drop off time 

TIME: You indicate the desired pick up time 

Tour Description

Genoa and Portofino  

Meet your private guide and driver on the pier in Portofino to start your tour to discover Genoa and its history.

Reach Genoa ancient port, the tourist area of the city. Walk along the narrow medieval alleys in the historical where you can find traditional shops, historical palaces and baroch churches, to reach Via Garibaldi, e inscribed on the UNESCO heritage list. After learning about the families who built and lived in the street enjoy some time at leisure in the main square where you can find the Opera House, the Palazzo Ducale and the shopping area. 

Then continue the visit to Portofino.

ROME: Best of Rome Private Shore Excursion by Vans (22 March)                        

Group Code: RamonCabal_MSCGrandiosa     Tour Code: Best of Rome     

pick up 8:00

Group Price for 16 people (2 vans): EUR 850 (EUR 150 Deposit + EUR 700 cash balance)

Important Request: Spanish speaking driver

INCLUSIONS: 

• Travel in an air-conditioned  8 or 7 seats vans, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

• Licensed professional driver.

• The driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

• Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to Museums or Archaeological sites are not included

• Official Licensed Guide service. We can provide the service of an official licensed walking along guide if desired.

• Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

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

TIME: You indicate the desired pick up time (8:00 or 8:30 am suggested)

Tour Description

NOTE that the itinerary can be customized and coordinated directly with the driver according to your specific needs and/or preferences.

• Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (driver will have a sign with your name)

• Depart pier and drive to Rome for about 1.5 hours

• Reach and visit Vatican Area (this may be done at the end depending on Vatican daily actvities).

  • St. Peter's Basilica - free to enter, will need to pass security check which is likely to have a long line.

  • Vatican Museum which includes the Sistine Chapel (takes from 1.5 to 2h) - Skip the lines entrance tickets are absolutely necessary (purchased separately here).

  • To fully visit the Vatican we highly suggest choosing the licensed guide service, this will allow you to enter the Vatican Museum, visit the Sistine Chapel (which is inside the Vatican Museum), and take advantage of a passage reserved to guided groups that will allow you to enter S. Peter's Basilica avoiding the very long lines.

• Drive to Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill.

• Reach and visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum (allocate about 1h to visit, more for the interior in-depth visit).

  • The Forum and Colosseum can be visited from the outside. For interior visits, skip the lines entrance tickets are absolutely necessary (purchased separately here).

• Drive to Piazza di Spagna and visit the area, continue to Fontana di Trevi and visit the area (make sure to drop a coin!) then continue for a visit to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. *Important Itinerary Note: If you purchased tickets for interior visits of BOTH the Colosseum AND the Vatican Museums you will not have enough time for a complete visit of this portion of the itinerary.

• Return to pier in Civitavecchia, taking about 1.5 hours

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.  

PALERMO: 1/2 Day Private Shore Excursion by Vans (23 March)                        

Group Code: RamonCabal_MSCGrandiosa     Tour Code: 1/2DayPalermo    

pick up 11 am

Group Price for 16 people (2 vans): EUR 485 (EUR 85 Deposit + EUR 400 cash balance)

Important Request: Spanish speaking driver

INCLUSIONS: 

• Travel in an air-conditioned  8 or 7 seats vans, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

• Licensed professional driver.

• The driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

• Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to Museums or Archeological sites are not included (can be purchased separately on site).

• Official Licensed Guide service. We can provide the service of an official licensed guide (select "Add optional 3h licensed guide" above. Quantity 1). 

• Lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

DURATION: approx. 4 hours from pick up to drop off time - additional time €30/h paid to the driver(s)

TIME: You indicate the desired pick up time (8:00 or 8:30 am suggested) 

Tour Description

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

NOTE that the itinerary can be customized and coordinated directly with the driver according to your specific needs and/or preferences.

The driver will take you to a custom tour of your choice.

Here are some of the sites in Palermo that could be visited in your custom excursion:

• Royal Palace with the 12th century Palatine Chapel, built by the Normans, but decorated with Byzantine- and Islamic-style mosaics

• Palermo’s Cathedral also built by the Normans.

• Arab-style street market called Capo: "Ballaro", "Vucciria" and "Capo"

• Catacombe dei Cappucini

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation. 

La Valletta : Full Day Malta Private Shore Excursion by Minibus (24 March)          

Group Code: RamonCabal_MSCGrandiosa     Tour Code: LaValletta  

9:15 pick up

Group Price for 16 people (1 minibus): EUR 580 (EUR 150 Deposit + EUR 430 cash balance)

Important Request: Spanish speaking driver and guide

INCLUSIONS: 

• Travel in an air-conditioned car or minibus, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.

• Licensed professional driver.

• Official Licensed Guide will accompany you during the whole duration of the tour

• The driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

• Prices include all taxes and fees, no hidden costs.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Optional entrance tickets to sites of Interest

  • Malta 5D show in Valletta: €7 per person

  • Cathedral in Mdina: €5 per person

  • Co-cathedral in Valletta: €10 per person

  • Grand Masters Palace in Valletta: €8 per person

  • Malta War Museum: €12 per person

• Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

DURATION: approx.8 hours from pick up to drop off time 

TIME: You decide your desired pick up time

Tour Description

We suggest different itineraries depending on your port of arrival. You can choose your desired itinerary.

• 8HM1: Mosta, Crafts Village, Mdina & Valletta

• 8HM2: The Second World War in Malta & its British History

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.

Sites Descriptions

Mosta: a central town famous for its Rotunda church. The Rotunda also famous as the Mosta Dome is the third largest unsupported dome in the whole World with an internal diameter of 37.2 metres and walls nearly 9.1 metres thick. This church was built in the 18th Century and became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode, thus sparing the lives of some 300 people.

Ta'Qali Crafts Village: located nearby was once a British WWII outpost, but has been converted to a village for local handicrafts. You will be able to watch local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewellery and many more. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your Malta visit.

Mdina: Malta’s old capital city. Mdina built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city's old Baroque buildings, cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital city of Malta has had many names including Melita (Roman Occupation), Medina (Arabic Occupation), Citta' Nobile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today is also referred as the Silent City since it inspires tranquility at any time of the day or night. Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture.

Valletta: Malta's Capital City and a World Heritage Site. Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. You will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. You will then visit St. John's Co-Cathedral where you will see the painting 'The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist' by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio's masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter. During the tour you will also watch the Malta 5D Show where you will discover the history of our islands in a different and enjoyable way.

Vittoriosa: here we will see the fortifications which date back to the times of the Knights and were later used by the British for their defensive purpose. We will visit the maze like, underground Air Raid shelters and relive the conditions of what has been referred to as the Second Great Siege of Malta. These subterranean bomb shelters were excavated in the solid rock and were extended as the war progressed.

Barrakka Garden: You will be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the Grand Harbour (the largest natural harbour of the Mediterranean Sea), which was a British military base and the main reason why Malta came under fire as soon as Mussolini declared war on the Allied forces.

Malta War Museum. The museum itself is situated at Fort St. Elmo, an original defensive system built by the Knights which also was modified to serve the British military purpose. Among the numerous exhibits are the fuselage of one of the legendary Gloster Gladiators and well as the E-boat (human torpedo). Entrance tickets cost €12 per person.