Venice (Fusina)
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10/25/2024 |
10/25/2024 |
Trieste
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10/26/2024 |
10/26/2024 |
Ravenna
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Ravenna: Byzantine Ravenna - 3.5 hours
You will bet met today at Ravenna port by your English-speaking driver and transferred the short distance into Ravenna, a UNESCO listed city where your guide will await you. Ravenna is famous for its remarkable Byzantine mosaics, considered the finest in Western Art. Visit the Cathedral of San Vitale with its elaborate mosaics dating from the 6th century AD and continue to the exquisite Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in the nearby village of Classe before returning to Ravenna port.
Highlights:
- Explore the UNESCO city of Ravenna
- Visit the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare
Tour Duration: 3.5 hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide in Ravenna (3h30 min)
- Entrance fees to the San Vitale and Basilica Sant’Apollinare
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Ravenna: Medieval & Gastronomic Bologna - 6 hours
Meet your English-speaking driver at Ravenna port today and head into the stunning city of Bologna where your expert local guide will be waiting for you. Often overlooked by other visitors, the superbly preserved medieval city center is a pleasant surprise. Home to Europe’s oldest university, the city has a proud heritage of churches, squares and palaces including the 14th-century Basilica of San Petronio.
Bologna is also proud of its nickname “the fat one” because of all the superb food that comes from the area. Tour the ancient markets and food shops with your guide tasting local products such as fresh pasta, cheeses, hams, salami’s etc. Return to Ravenna port from here.
Highlights:
- Explore Bologna, home to Europe's oldest University
- Tour Bologna's wonderful markets and food shops
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide in Bologna (4 hours)
- Entrance fees to San Petronio Basilica
- Food tastings throughout the tour
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Ravenna: Maranello - Drive a Ferrari on its Home Territory - 8 hours
Journey with your driver into the heart of Italy to the town of Maranello, home to the iconic Ferrari Company. Enjoy time to independently explore the Galleria Ferrari, a place where Ferrari’s past, present and future is preserved giving the visitor a fascinating insight into the history of the Prancing Horse.
In the afternoon enjoy a truly memorable experience as you get behind the wheel of a Ferrari and feel the exhilaration of driving a super-car out into the Italian countryside (please remember your driving license). A professional will also accompany you in the passenger seat.
Highlights:
- Explore the Galleria Ferrari
- Drive a Ferrari through the Italian countryside
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- Entrance fees to the Galleria Ferrari
- 30 minute drive (per person) in a Ferrari
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Ravenna: Parma Walking Tour - 7 hours
Today you will enjoy an excursion to explore the city of Parma. Upon arrival in Parma, meet your English-speaking guide for a sightseeing tour. Stroll around the piazza at the heart of the city, and see the stunning 12th century Duomo di Parma and its pink marble Baptistery, considered to be among the most important medieval monuments in the country.
You may also wish to visit the Pilotta Palace, a large complex that houses galleries, art collections and the amazing 17th century wooden Teatro Farnese. Spend time in the National Gallery, one of Italy’s most important, or in the Teatro Farnese; constructed as the largest theatre in the world in 1618, it was built entirely of wood and could seat 4500 people.
Highlights:
- See Parma's stunning 12th-century Duomo di Parma and its pink marble Baptistery
Tour Duration: 7 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide in Parma (3 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
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10/27/2024 |
10/27/2024 |
Opatija
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10/28/2024 |
10/28/2024 |
Split
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Split: Walking Tour - 4 hours
Start the walking tour with an exploration of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian which lies at the heart of Split, this palace was built in 295 BC. See Peristil Square where the Emperor made his speeches as well as the mausoleum of the Roman Emperor which been transformed into a Catholic church. After visiting the palace, immediately outside you will see many charming "piazzas". Explore the old town with its many interesting sights. At the end of the city tour you will also see Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and close-by islands.
Highlights:
- Walk through the Palace of the Emperor of Diocletian and the many charming piazzas and narrow cobblestone streets
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
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Split: Krka Waterfalls & Trogir - 8 hours
Your English-speaking guide will take you in a private vehicle for a full day excursion (8 hours) to visit the Krka Waterfalls National Park first. You will tour the area of the waterfalls and take a boat ride to the isle of Visovac to visit the Franciscan Monastery. Proceed towards Trogir, a picturesque medieval town, including a visit to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its magnificent Romanesque portal. Return to your ship in Split after the tour.
Highlights:
- Visit the Krka Waterfalls National Park and take a boat ride to the isle of Visovac to see the Franciscan Monastery
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (8 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
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Split: Salona, Split & Trogir - 8 hours
Enjoy a full day tour of the city of Split and the surrounding area by private vehicle with a qualified English-speaking guide. Your tour starts with a visit to the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian; this palace was first built in the 3rd century AD, and its outline still forms the heart of the old city today. Also see Peristil Square where Diocletian made his speeches, and the imperial mausoleum that has now been converted into a Catholic church. Outside the palace you will see many charming piazzas. At the end of this tour, you may visit Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and islands nearby.
This afternoon, your guide will take you to visit ancient Roman Salona, the largest archaeological site of Roman and Early Christian ruins in Croatia. You will also see the seven ‘Kaštela’; these buildings were fortifications built for protection from Turkish attacks. Finally you will visit Trogir, known as the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’. The city is renowned for the beauty of its buildings and fortifications, and is considered to be the best preserved Romano-Gothic complex in Central Europe. Notable structures of Trogir are the City Hall, the C'ipiko Palace, the Loggia and St. Lawrence’s Cathedral whose portal is a masterpiece of medieval sculpture.
Highlights:
- Explore the labyrinthine streets of Diocletian's Palace and Salona; the largest archaeological site of Roman ruins in Croatia
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (8 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
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Split & wine tasting, 3 hours
In the first part of this tour you will discover an ancient town with history full of interesting stories and legends. You will visit the most famous Split’s sights - Diocletian’s Palace, Underground halls, the Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and more. Just relax and enjoy a walk-through history with your guide. In the second part of your day –continue in a „gastro tone“ – enjoy in fine wine tasting. This gastro end of the day will sink in perfectly after a walking tour, just in time to refresh both you and your taste buds! You will proceed to a local wine bar with variety of different awarded wine and enjoy in couple of glasses of local Dalmatian wine. Nothing can compare to a moment of relaxing in a beautiful setting of the Old Town Split!
Highlights:
- Visit Diocletian’s Palac and the Underground Halls
- Wine Tasting
- Tickets
Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Tickets to Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace and Cathedral
- Wine tasting
Not Included:
- Food and additional drinks
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Split sightseeing, 3 hours
Marvelous, one of a kind Split! Today’s tour will let you experience all the magical features this amazing city has, and let you fully explore all the best hidden parts of its cultural heritage. This pleasant stroll through the city along with your guide, will introduce you to magnificent Diocletian’s Palace which is an architectural masterpiece. After the Roman Empire disintegrated, the city gradually started to evolve and built itself outisde but also inside the palace. Today, you can see a bank or a mini market situated in some areas of the palace. The palace actually is Old Town Split and the other way around. You will also visit its underground halls, Vestibul, Peristil, the Cathedral and many more breath-taking sightseeing spots.
Highlights:
- Diocletian's palace
- Private guide
- Underground halls
Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Tickets to Baptistery Sv. John / Temple of Jupiter, Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace and Cathedral
Not Included:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Split sightseeing and Foodie tour
This exclusive tour pairs amazing food with historical sightseeing. Do you sometime feel like numerous alleys filled with restaurants make it difficult to find the real authentic place to go to? Well, we have a solution for you today. You will be guided to visit the outstanding restaurants where passion, expertise and artisan food „collide“. This is a historic tour of the city with stops on the way (there are several stops, it is not just one meal). All dishes are preordered, and you will enjoy a comfortable sit-down tasting experience. You don’t have to eat before or after the tour as it is designed to be a full and satisfying meal. You will feel the positive energy of Mediterranean lifestyle.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
- Meals and drinks at 3 restaurants
Tour Duration: up to 3-4h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Meals and drinks at 3 restaurants
Not Included:
- Tickets
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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National Park Krka
Today you will get a chance to enjoy the most beautiful part of Krka National Park. Discover picturesque nature and waterfalls as well as one of the most important cultural values in central Dalmatia, the Visovac island with its monastery that has stood there since 1445. After you explore land portion of the National Park where old mills are, you will get a chance to enjoy in beautiful boat ride to Visovac Island, one of the most valuable natural and cultural values (boat ride is not private).
Highlights:
- Private driver on disposal
- Private guide
- Tickets for National park
- Round transfer
Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Round transfers
- Entrance tickets for Krka NP
- Boat ride to Visovac island
Not Included:
- Food, drinks
- Gratuities
- Items purchased for personal use
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Split tour and Olive oil tasting
Discover one of the most famous Croatian products – precious „liquid gold“ – olive oil! In the first part of this tour you will discover an ancient town with history full of interesting stories and legends. During the tour you will see the most famous Split’s sights like Diocletian’s Palace, Underground halls, the Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and many more. Just relax and enjoy a walk-through history with your guide. In the second part of your day –continue in a „gastro tone“ – enjoy in a tasting of five olive oils. Postira Brac, San Canzian, Brachia and two other flavoured sorts paired with fleur de sal, aged red wine vinegar, homemahe bread, green olive tapenade, salted anchovies and skuta cheese drizzled in honey and dry fig jam.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
- Olive oil tasting
- Tickets
Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Olive oil tasting with snacks
- Tickets to Basement halls of Diocletians Palace and Cathedral
Not Included:
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Sightseeing of Split and Trogir
Today you will discover all the marvels of the UNESCO protected town of Trogir. Take a walk through the narrow streets that will take you back in history as you pass stone houses, churches, palaces, monasteries and the city walls. One of many things you will get to see will be the St. Lawrence Cathedral and its Romanesque portal created by a local artist Radovan in the 13th century. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Split for a private sightseeing of this charming Mediterranean town. Enjoy discovering another ancient town, full of interesting stories. During the tour you will see the most famous Split’s sights like Diocletian’s Palace, its Underground halls, The Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and many more.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
- Tickets
Tour Duration: approx. 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Tickets to Basement & Cathedral of Diocletian's palace in Split
- St. Lawrence Cathedral in Trogir
- Round transfers
Not Included:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Split tour with emphases on Jewish heritage
Today, you will start an interesting exploration of unique city of Split, with a private guide. This sightseeing tour will focus on the history of Jewish heritage in Split. Not only will you enjoy the monuments of great importance but also listen to interesting stories about the little people, and their lives. You will visit the old synagogue that was built in the 16th century, in a part of the town that was once Jewish ghetto. Along the way you will learn about Jewish people who owned various establishments and influenced the development of the city in a great way. You will then proceed to Marjan hill, just 10 minutes walk from the city centre, where you will visit old Jewish cemetery, that will be unlocked for you to explore.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Jewish culture
- Private guide
Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Tickets to Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace and Cathedral
Not Included:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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Omis+soparnik cooking class
This unique tour will leave a memorable culinary experience in the preparation and tasting of the Poljicki soparnik. On this tour you will visit some of the most important sites of the Republic of Poljica and the city of Omis. Driving through the rural countryside, you will stop at a local family farm and participate in preparing this local delight Soparnik followed by a tasting in a beautiful green surrounding. In 2007 Poljicki soparnik was listed by UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture as a protected intangible cultural heritage. Together with your guide you will continue to visit the historic little town Omis. This charming city will enchant you with its narrow streets, old churches and the impressive city fortress Mirabella.
Highlights:
- Gastro experience
- Personal guide
- Soparnik cooking class
Tour Duration: up to 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Cooking class
- Welcome drinks, snacks
- Tickets
- Round transfers
Not Included:
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
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Split and Salona tour
This exciting tour will first lead you through the most interesting ancient locations in Split and then through the city of Salona. This combination will show you the details of everyday life back in the times of Roman Empire. Split, headquarters of Diocletian’s retirement palace, has so much to offer regarding historical monuments. You will visit all of them and explore off the beaten track. Later, you will visit Salona, once an important locus of Roman culture and a capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. It was a very modern city for its time, containing forum, theatres, amphitheatres, public baths and aquaducts. This guided tour is a great way to understand the wider picture of Dalmatian province at the time of the Romans.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
- Roman city Salona
- Round transfer
Tour Duration: up to 4h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Round transfers
- Tickets
Not Included:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
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10/29/2024 |
10/29/2024 |
Dubrovnik
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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2024 Dubrovnik Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Italy & Croatia
Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *
Included:
- Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Gratuities to guide and driver**
Excluded:
- Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Items of personal nature
*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.
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2024 Dubrovnik Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Italy & Croatia
Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car
and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.
Panoramic Dubrovnik & The Konavle Valley
Today’s tour takes you along the coast above Dubrovnik, where you can see
the best panoramas of the Old Town. After a short photo stop, continue to
the region of Konavle full of picturesque villages and farms. Here you have
the opportunity to taste the local wine, liqueurs, figs and snacks and
enjoy a delicious traditional lunch served in the cellar (included).
Included:
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Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4
hours
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Entrance fees for listed sights
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Gratuities to guide and driver*
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Bottled water in the vehicle
Excluded:
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Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
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Items of personal nature
*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s
discretion.
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10/30/2024 |
10/30/2024 |
Bari
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Bari: Polignano a Mare & Monopoli - 5 hours
Today you will have the chance to visit Polignano a Mare, a shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic.
Continue to Monopoli, whose history has been thoroughly influenced by its east-facing position and its fortified sea-front walls and castle. Visit the colourful street market, the cathedral and the elegant bell tower that is over 60 metres high, completely dominating the town below.
Walk down the sea front promenade, where you will visit the church of Santa Maria della Zaffira and take a look at Monopoli’s harbour with it’s fishermen mending their nets or unloading the day's catch.
Highlights:
- Perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff Polignano a Mare makes for a fascinating stop
- Walk along Monopoli’s sea-front promenade, with its colourful street market and fishermen unloading the day’s catch
Tour Duration: 5 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert local guide (5 hours)
- Entrance fees
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Bari: Locorotondo & Alberobello - 5 hours
You will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.
Afterwards you will visit Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alberobello represents the heart of the Itria Valley. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia, where the deep roots of Alberobello act as one of the most typical expressions of the area. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and at its summit a cone-shaped roof.
Highlights:
- Visit Locorotondo, whose historical centre contains charming white-washed stone buildings
- Explore Alberobello the UNESCO World Heritage Site characterised by the Trullo cone-shaped roofs
Tour Duration: 5 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide throughout (5 hours)
- Entrance fees
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Bari: Ancient Matera - 8 hours
Spend a full day soaking up the unique ambience of Matera. Venture down the steep streets that crisscross Barisano and Caveoso, the two districts of Matera's sassi (literally the "stones"). Visit a house furnished as it would have been when as many as ten people lived with their animals in one or two rooms. Explore the chiese rupestri, or rock churches, some of which still have their original fresco decorations. After lunch on your own, head out on an easy hike along the opposite ridge of the ravine on which Matera is built and discover some of the rock churches that dot the countryside.
Please note: Matera involves steep walking
Highlights:
- Soak up the unique ambience of Matera and its ancient centre
- Hike to discover the nearby rock churches that dot the countryside
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate (Matera involves steep walking)
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
- Entrance fees
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Bari: Highlights of Puglia & Cheese Tasting - 8 hours
Today you will meet your English-speaking guide for a full day excursion of “Valle d’Itria”. You will visit Alberobello which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and a con-shaped roof.
Afterwards you will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.
Next visit to a local cheese production where you will see the different phases of how different cheeses are made. After the visit you will enjoy an informal cheese tasting with a buffet where you will taste the local products.
Finally, visit Polignano a Mare, shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, Polignano a Mare truly lives up to its name and literally could not be any more ‘at sea’!
Highlights:
- Tour the charming and architecturally impressive villages of Alberobello and Locorotondo
- Experience the authentic taste of Puglia with a cheese tasting that includes various local products
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
- Cheese tasting
- Entrance fees
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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10/31/2024 |
10/31/2024 |
Corfu
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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2024 Corfu Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Travelive
Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish.
Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they
would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or
entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *
Included:
-
Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4
hours
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Bottled water in the vehicle
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Gratuities to guide and driver**
Excluded:
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Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
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Entrance fees
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Items of personal nature
*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s
discretion.
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2024 Corfu Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Travelive
Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car
and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.
Kanoni, Paleokastritsa and Corfu
This unique excursion gives you the opportunity to explore the beauty of
Corfu combined with the heritage town. Enjoy a scenic drive to Kanoni,
where you will have the opportunity to admire Mouse Island and the
Monastery of Vlacherna. There will be time to take photographs to capture
this picturesque panorama.
Your enchanting tour continues with a scenic drive to Paleokastritsa, one
of the most beautiful resorts on the island with fine beaches, wooded
hills, and crystal-clear sheltered bays pierced by black rocks. Guests will
visit the Monastery of Paleokastritsa, which was founded in 1226, and its
splendid church. Its shady cloisters characterized by arcades and inviting
gardens emanate a deep sense of peace.
Your final destination is the Heritage Old Town of Corfu, where you will
enjoy a walking tour. Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a
fortified Mediterranean port town of high integrity and authenticity, you
will discover all the interesting sites like the Saint Spyridon Church,
protector of the island, the charming narrow alleyways of the old Venetian
town, the famous Esplanade - one of the largest squares in Europe, the
elegant Liston to which access, in the past, was only allowed to the
aristocracy of Corfu, written down in the "Libro d'Oro'', the Dimarcheio or
Town Hall and the imposing Palace of St Michael and St George (viewed from
the outside).
Included:
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Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4
hours
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Entrance fees for listed sights
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Gratuities to guide and driver*
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Bottled water in the vehicle
Excluded:
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Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
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Items of personal nature
*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s
discretion.
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11/01/2024 |
11/01/2024 |
At Sea
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11/02/2024 |
11/02/2024 |
Heraklion
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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2024 Heraklion Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Travelive
Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish.
Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they
would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or
entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *
Included:
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Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4
hours
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Bottled water in the vehicle
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Gratuities to guide and driver**
Excluded:
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Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
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Entrance fees
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Items of personal nature
*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s
discretion.
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2024 Heraklion Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Travelive
Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car
and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.
Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum
Leaving Heraklion Port, you will head inland. The archaeological site of
Knossos is at 5 Kms. southeast of Heraklion city. The name Knossos is
mentioned by Homer, who speaks of Knossos as a big city. The palace was
built on the Kephala hill and had easy access to the sea and the Cretan
interior. The Knossos palace is famous all over the world through the myths
of Europa, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Theseus, Daedalus and Ikarus.
Next, you will reach Heraklion city where the Archaeological Museum is
located. The Archaeological Museum is one of the most important and richest
of Greek museums and it commands a significant place among the list of the
greatest museums in the world. Its 20 rooms house a wealth of exhibits
originating exclusively from Crete and related to the island’s past (from
Neolithic to Roman times). Unique are the finds from excavation at Knossos,
Phaestos, Agia Triada, Malia and other Minoan centers of central Crete.
Included:
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Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4
hours
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Entrance fees for listed sights
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Gratuities to guide and driver*
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Bottled water in the vehicle
Excluded:
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Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
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Items of personal nature
*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s
discretion.
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11/03/2024 |
11/03/2024 |
Santorini
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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2024 Santorini Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Travelive
Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish.
Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they
would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or
entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *
Included:
-
Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4
hours
-
Bottled water in the vehicle
-
Gratuities to guide and driver**
Excluded:
-
Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
-
Entrance fees
-
Items of personal nature
*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s
discretion.
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2024 Santorini Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Travelive
Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.
Fira Town and Santorini’s Traditional Villages
On this tour, you will visit the most important and famous sites of Santorini. Starting from the Old Port of Fira (Gialos), you will access, by Cable Car, Fira Village, the capital of the island, for a short walk through the scenic alleys. This vibrant center, located on the western edge of the island, is a combination of natural beauty, social life, nightlife, and shopping, where you can feel the liveliness of Santorini and where all the action takes place. A ravishing place because of its Caldera view that leaves visitors speechless anytime of the day.
The next destination is world famous for its sunset and the best conserved village of the island, Oia. On the north side of Santorini and built on the Caldera slope, this place provides a peaceful and idyllic ambiance, combining the best architectural samples of the island, charming narrow paths, galleries, atmospheric cafes and spectacular views of the Caldera and the Volcano.
Continuing, enjoy walking tour to the traditional and serene village of Megalochori, one of the most picturesque villages on Santorini. Home to historical mansions and old traditional houses, pirate hideaway and wine Canavas, it has a history of merchants and wealthy land barons exporting Vinsanto wine that the island still produces. The last stop of the tour, the winery, is where you will discover the wine heritage of the island.
Included:
- Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
- Entrance fees for listed sights
- Gratuities to guide and driver*
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Excluded:
- Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
- Items of personal nature
*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.
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11/04/2024 |
11/04/2024 |
Athens (Piraeus)
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours
Dominated by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour.
For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship.
Highlights:
- Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world
- Tour the Benaki Museum
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours
Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus.
Highlights:
- Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Duration: 5 hours
Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert A&K local guide (5 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
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11/05/2024 |
11/05/2024 |