Wanda Denice 2018 - NCL EPIC

INCLUSIONS: 

• Travel in an air-conditioned  8 or 7 seats vans or minibus (for groups o 9 or more people).

• 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 (to be purchased on site, €15 per person).

• Official Licensed Guide service. We can provide the service of an official licensed guide for a 2h private walking tour of Pompeii (select ''Add optional 2h licensed guide'' above.  See Price Structure info for full price details.

• 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) 

Proposed Itinerary 

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

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 Pompeii to a visit of the enchanting Sorrento and the charming seaside village of Positano and Amalfi.

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

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

• Reach Pompeii and spend 2 hours for a visit of the site (€15,00 entrance tickets to be purchased on site). 

• Travelers have the opportunity to reserve a 2 hours private guided tour of the site for an additional charge (advance reservation required).

• Drive to Sorrento for a visit of this beautiful town and stop there for shopping and lunch.

• Drive to Positano and stop for a panoramic overview of of the town from above (picture stop).

• The remaining part of the itinerary may vary depending on the vehicle size booked:

  • IF TRAVELING BY VAN (for a group of up to 8 people)  travelers will be able to decide if they wish to descend to the town of Positano for a visit of this picturesque town (considered the jewel of the coast)  OR continue driving to Amalfi along the panoramic windy road and stop for a visit of the town and it’s very beautiful duomo.

  •  IF TRAVELING BY MINIBUS (9 people or more) travelers will continue driving to Amalfi along the panoramic winding road and stop for a visit of the town and it’s very beautiful duomo (the option of descending to visit Positano is not available as vehicles larger than an 8 seats van have limited access to the Positano downtown area).

• Drive back to the port.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Best of Rome excursion (24 Oct)                                           

Optional 3h Vatican guided tour 3 hours professional guided walking tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & S. Peter's Basilica, 

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

INCLUSIONS:

• Travel in modern, comfortable 8 seats van with professional licensed driver

EXCLUSIONS: 

• OPTIONAL 3h Vatican guided tour and Skip the line tickets need to reserved in advance as specified above.

Proposed Itinerary 

This tour allows you to visit all of Rome main sites with a professional driver in comfortable minivans of 7 or 8 seats. Your driver will pick you up right at your ship's pier (holding a sign with your name). You will be taken as close as possible to each site of interest, reducing walking to a minimum and providing more time to truly enjoy and visit Rome. No other tour provides you the ability to visit so much in just a day. 

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed)

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

• Depart pier and drive to Rome, about  1.5 hours

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

• Reach and visit Colosseum and Roman Forum (no interior visit)

• Drive to area near Fontana di Trevi and visit the area (make sure to drop a coin!)

• Continue for a visit to the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona

• Reach and visit Vatican Area

  • St. Peter's Basilica (allocate 1h)  - free to enter, will need to pass security check which is likely to have a line

  • Vatican Museum which includes the Sistine Chapel (allocate 1.5 to 2h) - Skip the lines entrance tickets are absolutely necessary

  • To fully visit the Vatican we highly suggest choosing the licensed guide service

• Return to pier in Civitavecchia, about 1.5 hours

Livorno (Florence/Pisa) Excursion (25 Oct)                                                                

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

INCLUSIONS:

• Travel in modern, comfortable 8 seats van with professional licensed driver

EXCLUSIONS: 

• Entrance tickets to Museums or Archaeological sites are not included 

• OPTIONAL Licensed professional tour guide provides guided walking tour of sites (otherwise visited independently).

Proposed Itinerary 

• Pick up in the morning from the port reaching Pisa after about 30-40 min. We will stop in Pisa near Miracle Square ranks as one of the world's loveliest squares where you can admire “La Torre Pendente” The leaning Tower Pisa's majestic Romanesque Cathedral and the unusual round Baptistry. You will have an opportunity to climb the Leaning Tower (takes 30 min). 

• We will continue for a 1 hour drive to Florence. 

• The tour of Florence starts with the wonderful Michelangelo Square where you can enjoy the most beautiful view of the city.

• The tour continues to the historical downtown area and you will see some or all of these sites (see printable map of downtown area):

  • The Piazza Santa Croce

  • Santa Croce Church

  • Piazza del Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower

  • Piazza della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio)

  • Piazza della Republica

  • The elegant Ponte Vecchio (The Old Bridge)

  • You may also have free time to explore the narrow streets full of shops, café bars and trattorias – or simply relax and admire the beautiful views across the river.

  • If interested, you will have time to visit the Academy of Fine Arts (purchase tickets here) where the Michelangelo’s David is, or Uffizi Gallery (purchase tickets here). You must have prepurchased skip the lines entrance tickets (not included in the tour price). 

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

Full Day Best of French Riviera (26 Oct)                                                                     

INCLUSIONS:

• Air conditioned transport from your ship's pier

• Licensed professional driver that will assist you with basic information and suggestions. 

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

EXCLUSIONS:

• Entrance tickets in sites of interest.

• Lunch, drinks and gratuities.

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

TIME: You decide your desired pick up time

Proposed Itinerary 

• Cannes: St Paul de Vence, Eze, Monaco, Monte-Carlo.

Sites Descriptions

EZE: Your jaw will drop at the gorgeous view of the Mediterranean from Eze, a charming hilltop town on the Cote d’Azur. It's beautiful cobblestone streets and hot-pink bougainvillea are a far cry from the glamour of Cannes or St-Tropez—and for travellers who could care less about celebrities and mega yachts, that’s quite appealing. Shoppers will delight in the many local perfumeries and art galleries. You are welcome to visit the exotic botanic garden, situated in the village, where an impressive collection of cactus, plants and rare vegetation surrounds the remains of an ancient chateau. At an altitude of 400 m, the summit of the cliff overlooks the sea. It's fantastic!

MONACO, MONTE-CARLO: Nowhere exudes luxury quite like Monaco does, with no other place similar in Europe. Discover the second smallest country in the world, the (old town, with a walking tour), the Prince Palace, the cathedral (neo-Romanesque style) the incredible oceanographic museum. Drive to Monte-Carlo along the legendary Formula 1 circuit to the casino square and the marvelous Hotel de Paris.

St PAUL de VENCE:  which has truly been the jewel of the Provence since the 11th Century. Built on its rocky outcrop and surrounded by its ramparts built during the 16th century on the orders of Francois 1st. The beauty of the surrounding area, quality of life and exceptional light has inspired numerous famous artist, painters, writers and poets. You will wander through picturesque narrows streets which are lined with more than 40 art galleries, souvenir shops as well a brilliant view of the Alps it comes as no surprise the town is a meeting point for artists from all over the world.

PALMA: Best of Palma 4h Guided Tour (27 Oct)