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Duration, approximately 9 hours.

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Shore excursions

FROM CIVITAVECCHIA (Rome)

We have designed this tour primarily to satisfy your wants and desires.

After meeting at the port at 8.00/8.30am  (You will recognize my vehicle which will be parked on the pier , I will have a big sign with your name) drive to Rome (duration of this trip is approximately 1 hour), Once in the city of Rome you will be taken to see all the major highlights, such as:

Listed below are our recommendations of the main sites to see in Rome, pleae select the locations of your choice, (or others that may not be mentioned), to create your own excursion. Please note that from your selection, we will advise and confirm the sites possible to explore in 8 hours, plus the order in which they will be visited.

  • --Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Church
  • --Roman Forum , Colosseum, Circus Maximus (Roman Chariot race-track) 
  • --Capitoline Hill, Aventine Hill
  • --Monument of Victor Emanuel II in Venice Square (Piazza Venezia)
  • --Piramid Caio Cestius
  • --St. Paul outside the wall, St. Mary Maggior, St. John Lateran
  • --Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps (Piazza Spagna)
  • --Pantheon and Navona Square (Piazza Navona),
  • --Via Veneto (La dolce Vita street)
  • --Christian Catacombs and the Appian Way (Via Appia)

Return to the pier by 5.00/5.30pm

FROM NAPLES

After meeting at the port at 8.30am (You will recognize my vehicle which will be parked on the pier , I will have a big sign with your name)

Designed for guests who wish to enjoy an overview of the Amalfi coast, visit the picturesque village of Positano,explore Pompei,which is the most important excavation in the world and shop in Sorrento,world's summer resort that attracts people from all over the world. Skirting the bay of Naples ,in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius your vehicle sets out from the port on a scenic 1 hour relaxing drive to Pompei. Ironically one of the ancients worlds worst disasters preserved time in Pompei, where you will experience life as it was in 79 AD.Infact with the eruption of mount Vesuvius in 79 AD the city was buried 20 feet below ash and lava untill excavations began in the 18 th century. Once on site you will have 2 hours to tour on foot , gaining an insight into lives of ancient romans as you stroll past baths ,theaters, temples, markets and forums.

The next stop will be the famous resort Sorrento.You will discover a village that is brimming with character and overflowing with picturesque streets,scenes and charming people.It was here in Sorrento that greeks and Romans found inspiration for their art and industry , and it is here that you will find an extrordinary collection of wood works, mosaics,furniture and porcelain.

You will then proceed along the Amalfi coast to Positano, where a picture postcard comes to life , a patchwork of flat and domed roofs and vine-covered stairways tumbling down to meet the gentle curve of beach.Enjoy time at leisure to explore this elegant spot with it's designer botiques,shops and seaside cafes.  
5.00/5.30pm Return to pier.

FROM LIVORNO (Florence)

After meeting at the port at 8.30am (You will recognize my vehicle which will be parked on the pier , I will have a big sign with your name) drive to Florence (duration of this trip is approximately 1 hour), on the way to Florence a stop can be made to admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Once in the city of Florence you will be taken to see all the major highlights, such as:

  • --Piazzale Michelangelo (panorama of the city),
  • --Piazza della Signoria (main square),
  • --Santa Croce (the church where Michelangelo, Galileo Dante and other famous    florentines are buried and the famous leather school of Florence was started      by the franciscan Monks),
  • --The Accademia Museum (Michelangelo's David),
  • --Ponte Vecchio (Goldsmith shops bridge) 

Return to the pier by 5.00/5.30pm

For Your Information :

Ref. excursion to Rome, please note that : Your driver/guide, even though very knowledgeable and speaking perfect English is not authorized to give tours inside archaeological sites and  museums, In case you like to include in your visit of Rome a guided tour of Museums or other sites, It is recommended to hire a local tour guide, PLEASE ASK We can Help to reserve in ADVANCE and block a licensed tour guide on your behalf, or you may try to find a last minute Guide (if available) at the ticket office, rate from 200 to 250 euros. Entrance tickets to the Colosseum cost 12,00 euros, to the Vatican Museum 15,00 euros and to the Catacomb cost 8,00 euros.

Ref. excursion to Florence, please note that : Your driver/guide, even though very knowledgeable and speaking perfect English is not authorized to give tours inside museums, In case you like to include in your visit of Florence a guided tour of the Uffizi, the Accademia or the Medici Chapel, It is recommended to hire a local tour guide, PLEASE ASK We can Help to reserve in ADVANCE and block a licensed tour guide on your behalf, or you may try to find a last minute Guide (if available) at the ticket office of each museum.

Ref. excursion to Pompeii,  please note that : Your driver/guide, even though very knowledgeable and speaking perfect English is not authorized to give tours inside museums or Archaeological site, In case you like to include a guided tour for Pompeii, It is recommended to hire a local tour guide, PLEASE ASK, We can Help to reserve in ADVANCE and block a licensed tour guide on your behalf, or you may try to find a last minute Guide (if available) at the entrance of the Ruins, or if you prefer you can rent audio guides device at the ticket office,  Entrance tickets to the Ruins of Pompeii is 11.00 euros, Local tour Guide rate is from 150.00 to 200.00 euros, Audio guide device cost is 8.00 euros.

Please remember that: All visitors are required to have their shoulders and legs covered when visiting religious monuments.

Please note that: all rates quoted include vehicle and driver, highway tolls, car fuel and parkings and exclude 13% Driver's gratuity, lunch, entrance tickets and tour guides in sites or rental of audio guide machines.

Payments: Cash equivalent in Dollars, Euro, traveller cheque or personal cheque, wire transfer to ourUS bank account. Note: Only for credit cards payment add 16% for city tax and VAT

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Giovanni Musella , 73 Via Bruxelles Ciampino 00043 - Rome - Italy  
Phone: 1-39-335-654-9969   email: 
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