Sam Jordon 2018

INCLUSIONS:

• Travel in modern, comfortable air conditioned 8 seats minivans or minibus with professional driver. Sites will be visited independently.

• Pick up at hotel and return to hotel in Rome

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets to Orvieto Cathedral (€3 per person) and St. Patrick’s well (up to 15 ppl: €5 per person entrance fee/ 15+: €3 per person entrance fee). Tickets will be purchased on site as they are not available for pre sale (lines are not long). 

DURATION: 8 Hours tour

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

• Pick up at your desired location

• Drive to Orvieto

• Visit Orvieto Independently 

• Proceed on to Civita di Bagnoregio

• Visit Civita di Bagnoregio independently 

  • Drop off after 8 hours from pick up 

Orvieto: built on a massive limestone outcropping, Orvieto boasts over four thousand years of history and a magnificent setting. The city is a medieval gem, most famous for its spectacular Cathedral of Romanesque-Gothic architecture (€3 per person entrance fee), which lies in the heart of the city. Spend time exploring the interior chapels, with frescoes by Fra Angelico and Signorelli's masterpiece, Last Judgment.

You can also admire its Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, the Fortezza dell'Albornoz (originally known as the Rocca di San Martino), the famous 203 foot deep St. Patrick’s well (up to 15 ppl: €5 per person entrance fee/ 15+: €3 per person entrance fee) with its double spiraled staircases descending to the water below past an Etruscan tomb and various vistas from openings in the shaft. 

As the town offers so many different options, one can wander through the city's picturesque lanes and alleys, shop for Orvieto's famed ceramics and Pinocchio dolls, or perhaps just sit at an outdoor cafe and enjoy the splendid medieval atmosphere and the local Orvieto Classico wine. Orvieto is also well known for its crisp, white wines, produced from grapes grown at the foot of the cliffs on eroded volcanic rock.

Civita di Bagnoregio: this charming little town was also founded by the Etruscans around 2500 years ago on top of a hill, formed by "tufa" stone. Natural erosion and earthquakes have changed the town a lot over the years, while also giving it a unique charm. In 1794, one of these earthquakes destroyed the sort of natural bridge that linked Civita to the bigger nearby town of Bagnoregio. The natural erosion hasn't stopped and the sides of the hill continue to crumble, giving Civita it's nickname of "the dying city".

MESSINA - Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Guided Shore Excursion                                     

Group Code: SAM JORDON     Tour Code: Taormina&Castelmola         Pay Here

Price depends on number of people joining the tour:

SCHEDULE: Pick up 11:30 am at ship's pier, tour lasts about 7/8 hours

INCLUDES:  Travel in modern, comfortable air-conditioned coach + professional English speaking Escort

DOS NOT INCLUDE: Does not include optional Greek theater tickets: €10 EUR Full Fare/ € 5 EUR Reduced Fare to be purchased on site.)  

Description

From your port (driver will have a welcome sign  “WAGNER GROUP”), 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 coastline, all the Taormina bays, the Catania coastline 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 center 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 also have the time to visit the Greek Theatre (€10 pp entrance tickets not included) if interested (not advised for people with walking disabilities).

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

Santornini - Private Guided Full Day Shore Excursion                                                                   

Group Code: SAM JORDON     Tour Code: Santorini       Pay Here

Price depends on number of people joining the tour:

SCHEDULE: suggested 90 minutes after ship arrival. Reaching the meeting point may take considerable time do to possible long lines at the cable car in Fira. We suggest heading out for the meeting point as soon as possible. Tour lasts about 5 hours

INCLUDES:  Travel in modern, comfortable air-conditioned coach or van + professional English speaking guide

DOS NOT INCLUDE: Does not include tickets for the cable car  to reach meeting point (€5 per person) and Optional Wine Tasting: 5 different wines with snack (€10 per person)

MEETING POINT: you will be picked up at the top exit of the cable car in Fira. Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name. 

NOTE: To reach the meeting point you will have to take the cable car to Fira. The lines for the cable car may be very long so please allocate ample time to reach your meeting point.

Tour Description

Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged by driver as needed):

• The tour begins with a scenic journey to Oia, admiring the panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and neighboring islands along the way. The village of Oia is situated on top of a hill which offers a breathtaking view over the volcanic caldera of Santorini. This beautiful village with its narrow streets, traditional whitewashed houses, and blue domed churches provides a picture-postcard vision of the Greek Island.

• Enjoy the stunning views in the village of Imerovigli, situated on a higher cliff. In front of the village is an enormous rock called Skaros, which used to be the best spot to look out for pirates.

• On the way, we will make a short stop in Firostefani to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of so many Santorini postcards.

• Make your way to the peak of Prophet Ilias, Santorini’s highest mountain that stands some 2000 feet above the sea. Be amazed by the island vistas around you and follow your guide inside the ornate Greek Christian monastery perched at the mountain’s summit.

• Visit the village of Pyrgos, the old capital of the island, take a guided walk along the narrow paths to the ruins of the Venetian castle.

• Taste rare wine varieties in the traditional winery of Venetsanos family. Viniculture is an ancient art in Santorini, thanks to the volcanic soil. Learn the secrets of winemaking and enjoy the tastes of the famous local wines. Optional wine tasting includes 5 different wines with snack (€10 per person)

• Make your way to the Black Beach of Perivolos, located on the southern coast of the Island. Enjoy an optional lunch there; our professional guide will be on hand to recommend the best restaurants to dine.

This is the perfect way to get know the island of Santorini in a half day!

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation. If a particular condition, needing a change in itinerary, should arise, your driver would explain the situation and provide you with alternative suggestions.

Athens - Private Full Day Shore Excursion                                                                                      

Group Code: SAM JORDON     Tour Code: Athens      Pay Here

14 up to 55 people EUR 760 + 20 pp for tickets to the Acropolis and all historical sites

BOOK THIS, not sure how many people yet

SCHEDULE: Pick up 8:00 am at ship's pier, tour lasts about 8 hours

INCLUDES:  Travel in modern, comfortable air-conditioned coach + professional English speaking guide

DOS NOT INCLUDE: Does not include optional Acropolis Entrance tickets. €20 pp for Acropolis Entrance tickets (optional for those that want to see the Acropolis)

Tour Description

Athens highlights: Athens Acropolis, Parthenon, new Acropolis Museum, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hephaestus, Panathinean Stadium, Plaka, Ancient Roman Agora, Ancient Greek Agora, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament House, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier “changing of the guards”.

The professional English speaking driver will pick you up at Piraeus Port. The tour starts with a panoramic view of the city centre and continues with the visit of the Acropolis, with its temples and museums (entrance tickets not included). You will be taken to the most important highlights of the city. Then you can stop for lunch or continue walking to the Plaka district or Monastiraki, to see and admire the Greek culture.

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

NAPLES - Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Full Day Shore Excursion                                      

Group Code: SAM JORDON     Tour Code: Naples      Pay Here

Price depends on number of people joining the tour: