Contact Info
Name: Christie Wagner, other contact David Sarah for internal use only
Tel +1 678 5179230
Ticket: FB conversation on closed group here
Group Size: 15 people or more
Ship: Carnival Vista
Cruise Schedule: Piraeus (Athens), Greece (11 Oct d1900); Izmir, Turkey (12 Oct 0800-1800); Rhodes, Greece (13 Oct 0800-1700); La Valletta, Malta (15 Oct 0800-1700); Messina, Sicily (16 Oct 0800-1800); Naples, Italy (17 Oct 0700-1900);Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (18 Oct 0700-2000); Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (19 Oct 0700-1900); Marseille, France (20 Oct 0900-1800); Barcelona, Spain (21 Oct a0600)
Request:
Rome by van with guided tour of Vatican
Livorno and Naples by van
Messina 25 pax price for 1/2 day or 7 hours (including Castelmola)
Marseille 25 min pax: marseille + winery 6 hours
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Athens 4h transfer tour 15 to 20 pax, multiple pick ups
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Barcelona 4h transfer tour from ship 15 pax minimum, multiple drop off
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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
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Messina: Full day Taormina and Castelmola Private Shore Excursion (16 Oct)
Group Code: Wagner_Vista Tour Code: Messina Full Day Tour Pay Here
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of minimum 16 people
Tour by coach and English speaking escort: € 77.00 eur per person
(approximately $88 at May exchange rate) you credit card will apply the current exchange at time of booking
INCLUDES: tour by comfortable air-conditioned coach + professional English speaking tour escort
EXCLUSIONS: optional Greek theater entrance tickets (€8 EUR to €10 EUR, reduced €5 ), gratuities
DURATION: approx.8 hours from pick up to drop off time
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 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 (€8 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.
Messina: Half day Taormina Private Shore Excursion (16 Oct)
Group Code: Wagner_Vista Tour Code: Messina Half Day Tour Pay Here
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of minimum 16 people
Tour by coach and English speaking escort: € 58.00 eur per person
(approximately $66 at May exchange rate) you credit card will apply the current exchange at time of booking
INCLUDES: tour by comfortable air-conditioned coach + professional English speaking tour escort
EXCLUSIONS: optional Greek theater entrance tickets (€8 EUR to €10 EUR, reduced €5 ), gratuities
DURATION: approx 4 hours from pick up to drop off time
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 coastline, all the Taormina bays, the Catania coastline and our volcano Etna in the background.
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 also have the time to visit the Greek Theatre (€8 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.
Marseille: Private Shore Excursions (20 Oct 0900 - 1800) Group Code: Wagner_Vista Tour Code: Marseille Pay booking deposit Here
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of minimum 16 people
Option A) Marseille Only (4 hours excursion): €.00 per person
Option B) Marseille + Wine Tour (6 hours excursion): €.00 per person
INCLUDES:
travel in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
professional English speaking tour escort
EXCLUSIONS: entrance tickets (depending on itinerary) and optional professional guide for walking tours of sites
DURATION: approx 4 or 6 hours from pick up to drop off time according to the itinerary you will choose
Sites Description
MARSEILLE: the second biggest city in France after Paris. Discover the old port created by the Greeks in the 6th century BC, with its Cathedral Notre Dame de la Garde overlooking the sea.You will start the visit by Notre Dame de la Garde, 19th-century basilica, cherished by the locals, that will offer you an exceptional view of the ocean city, the Frioul islands, and the If Castle. Passing by the Cité Radieuse (Classified Historic Monument) of Le Corbusier. You will be taken to the villages of traditional fishermen of Callelongue and the Goudes. Back by the Corniche, you will make a stopover in the Vallon des Auffes, where little traditional fishing boats and cabins jostle for space. Then, you will reach the Abbey of Saint Victor (11st century) that overlooks the entry to the Old Port. This followed by a drive to the famous Canebière, to the freshness of the Longchamp Palace and its majestic fountain.
WINE TOUR: in this wine tour around Aix-en-Provence you will be escorted to the beautiful wine regions of Provence through breathtaking landscapes.With your expert wine guide you will be visiting family-owned wineries, learn about the wine making process, grape varieties and the aging of wine. You will also taste different types of world renowned Provence wines. You will visit 1 or 2 wineries (depending on current conditions) and taste 5 different wines each winery. Wine tasting and winery visits cost are not included in the above-mentioned price and must be paid on site (€10 pp at each winery) or can be collected by your driver at pick up time.
Athens: 1/2 day (4h) Tour + Transfer Hotel to Port with multiple pick ups (11 Oct)
Group Code: Wagner_Vista Tour Code: Athens Tour Pay Here
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of minimum 16 people
Tour by coach and English speaking guide: € 54.00 eur per person
(approximately $62 at May exchange rate) you credit card will apply the current exchange at time of booking
Acropolis entrance tickets not included: €12.00 (reduced fare for kids 6 to 18 yo is €6) to be purchased on site.
INCLUDES: 4h tour by comfortable air-conditioned coach + professional English speaking guide. Transfer from Hotel to port
EXCLUSIONS: Acropolis entrance tickets payable on site (about full fare €12 EUR per person, reduced fare for kids 6 to 18 yo is €6 EUR), gratuities
You will be picked up at your hotel as long as it is centrally located in Athens (not in Pireus).
You will tour the main highlights of Athens with a professional guide. At the end of the tour the group will be transferred to your ship in Pireus port.
You will have a guided tour of the following Highlights: 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”.
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation
Barcelona: 4h Tour + Transfer from Port to Hotels with Multiple drop off (21 Oct)
Group Code: Wagner_Vista Tour Code: Barcelona Transfer-Tour Pay booking deposit Here
IMPORTANT: price valid only for groups of minimum 16 people
Tour by coach and English speaking guide: € 61.00 eur per person
(approximately $69 at May exchange rate) you credit card will apply the current exchange at time of booking
INCLUDES: tour by comfortable air-conditioned coach + professional English speaking guide
EXCLUSIONS: entrance tickets to Museums and sites of interest
Product Description
NOTE that with this half day excursion you will not be able to visit all the sites listed below. Please coordinate your itinerary directly with the guide.
Pick up at cruise ship’s pier (guide will have a sign with your name)
Depart and choose which of the 3 areas in Barcelona you would like to visit (coordinate directly with the driver):
Gothic Section: Barcelona Cathedral, Jewish Section, Roman Ruins. This part of the tour is mainly walking. If you prefer not walking, also it is possible. Old Port and waterfront: Ramblas, Colombus Memorial, Barceloneta district and beach, Olympic Village.
All about Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. Here you have the option to visit the inside of each site if interested Entrance tickets are not included (can be purchased separately here).
Montjuich area: Plaza España, Nationale Palace, Olympic Ring and Montjuic Castle.
At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel as long as it is centrally located in Barcelona.
Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation.