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Athens Athens (Piraeus), Greece Essential Collection Athens City Tour & Plaka At Your Leisure A perfect tour for people who’ve experienced Athens before.

Highlights: • The Panatheniac Stadium • The Temple of Olympian Zeus • Arch of Hadrian • The Neoclassical Triology • Omonia Square Duration: 6 hours

Adults: £25pp The Parthenon in Athens.

Children: £22pp This popular full-day tour of Athens allows you to see all of the famous sights of Greece’s capital city and also allows you time to shop in Plaka, the very popular shopping area situated at its centre.

You will embark upon a sightseeing tour of Athens, including the Panatheniac Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics, in 1896), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (in front of the Parliament House in Constitution Square), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Adrian’s Arch, and the Catholic Cathedral. You’ll also get to see the so-called ‘Neoclassical Triology’ (which consists of the University and the Academy of Athens and the Vallianios National Library), Omonia Square, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

Sightseeing tour of Athens includes:

Hellenic Parliament.

The Panatheniac Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics in 1896).

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House in Constitution Square, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, The Catholic Cathedral, The Neoclassical Triology - Academy University and National Library, Omonia Square, The Temple of Athena Nike, The Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens After the panoramic tour of Athens, which last approximately 90 minutes, you will be able to experience the city at your leisure for approximately 240 minutes.

At the end of your leisure time, you’ll meet up with your tour guide at the designated pick up point, who will take you back to Piraeus Cruise port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

Old town Plaka.

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Athens Athens (Piraeus), Greece Essential Collection Essential Panoramic Athens Guided tour of Athens, including Acropolis visit.

Highlights: • ​The Ancient Acropolis • Panathenaic Stadium • The Temple of Athena Nike • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Town of Plaka Duration: 6 hours

Adults: £54pp Children: £40.50pp

The Parthenon in Acropolis.

This popular full-day tour of Athens allows you to see all of the famous sights of Greece’s capital city and also allows you time to shop in Plaka, the very popular shopping area situated at its centre.

You will embark upon a sightseeing tour of Athens, including the Panatheniac Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics, in 1896), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (in front of the Parliament House in Constitution Square), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Adrian’s Arch, and the Catholic Cathedral.

You’ll also get to see the so-called ‘Neoclassical Triology’ (which consists of the University and the Academy of Athens and the Vallianios National Library), Omonia Square, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

The Parthenon.

After the panoramic tour we will then embark on a two-hour guided tour of the Acropolis, which contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.

You will then have 90-120 minutes free time to explore the centre of Athens, including Plaka, where you can shop for souvenirs or find somewhere to eat. Your guide will be able to recommend the best places for traditional Greek cuisine.

After the free time your tour will head back to Piraeus Port in plenty of time for you to board your cruise ship ready for departure.

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Acropolis.

Kusadasi Kusadasi, Turkey Essential Collection - House Of Mary, Temple & Ancient Ephesus ​ he wonders of Ancient Ephesus & T House of Mary

Highlights: • ​The Baths of Scholastica • The Temple of Hadrian • Biblical • House of Virgin Mary • The Grand Theatre • The Temple of Artemis Duration: 5 hours

Adults: £40pp Children: £36pp

Library of Celsus at Ephesus.

The scenic drive from the cruise port to Ephesus takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Your dedicated professional guide will give you running commentary on the area and its history throughout the journey. Your first stop will be at the House of the Virgin Mary, a Catholic and Muslim shrine located on Mount Koressos. Here, you can visit the chapel, light candles and even leave a message on the wishing wall. We will spend approximately 45 minutes here before travelling to Ephesus.

The ancient city of Ephesus was built in the 10th century BC and, during the Classical Greek era, was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League.

Your professional tour guide will show you around its excavated remains, including the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian, the Grand Theatre and, of course, the foundations and sculptural fragments that remain at the Temple of Artemis. The Artemision Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was completely rebuilt three times before its eventual destruction in 401 AD. Helped by your guide, you’ll get that little bit closer to history.

House of Mary

At the end of the tours there free time to souvenir shop or comfort stop.

Konak Square

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Rhodes Rhodes, Greece Essential Collection Discovering Rhodes & City Tour Mandraki Harbour and the Grand Master Palace.

Highlights: •R ​ hodes Old Town • Mandraki Harbour • Nea Agoria • The Acropolis of Rhodes • The Grand Master Palace • The Street of the Knights Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £34pp Lindos Beach, Rhodes.

Children: £29pp Your half day island tour will begin with a panoramic drive to Mandraki Harbour, which was the military port of ancient Rhodes. At the entrance to the harbour you will see two statues of deer, Elafos and Elafina, which are symbols of the island. They occupy columns where it is believed that the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. The harbour is also home to three medieval windmills (which ground the grain unloaded from merchant vessels) and the Public Administration buildings.

Opposite Mandraki Harbour you’ll see the New Market Hall (Nea Agora) which is a long, white building with a magnificent entrance and houses coffee shops, snack bars and gift shops in addition to local produce.

Rhodes ruins.

Your tour will continue to the Monte Smith, the large park where the Acropolis of Rhodes is situated. The partiallyexcavated Acropolis dates from the Classical Greek period and you’ll see the tumbled massive pillars of the temple of Athena, the Temple of Apollo, the stadium of Diagoras and the port.

The tour will then take you into the Old Town of Rhodes, the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. You’ll enter the fortified city through the Amboise Gate and walk to the Grand Master Palace, a medieval castle which is one of few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece. Pass medieval towers and marvel at the 600m-long Street of the Knights, one of the best-preserved and most delightful medieval relics in the world.

With about an hour of free time to spare, you will be able to take time to relax in this beautiful town and spend time in the small shops that sell everything from handmade jewellery and fine leather to handicrafts and souvenirs.

Dodecanese Islands Fort, Rhodes.

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La Valletta La Valletta Essential Collection - Malta Island Panoramas Discover La Valletta and its panoramas

Highlights: • ​St Lawrence Church • Malta’s largest fishing village • Blue Grotto • Dingli Cliffs • Mosta’s Countryside

Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £30pp Children: £22pp

La Valletta.

How to discover Malta in half a day. This great excursion will collect you from the port and take you to Vittoriosa to view the beautiful 14th centurey St Lawrence Church.

This tour will also take you to Marsaxlokk with it’s beautiful marketplace, a drive through the pretty villages to view the famous Blue Grotto and many more amazing villages.

La Valletta

La Valletta Vista.

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Messina Messina, Italy Essential Collection Taormina Highlights

Half day tour of the beautiful and scenic town of Taormina.

Highlights: • ​Taormina • Santa Lucia Church • Church of San Agostino • Scenic drive Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £38pp Panorama of Taormina with white peak of smoking volcano Mount Etna.

Children: £30pp

You’ll be met at the port by a Cruising Excursions representative who will then guide you to your air conditioned transportation, ready to start your tour.

The tour will commence with a beautiful scenic trip to Taormina, the resort town in Sicily. During the panoramic drive to Taormina you will get some great photo opportunities before stopping in the town to begin a short walking tour.

Taormina main square.

You commence a short guided walking tour through the town of Taormina before having free time to explore at your leisure; visit local cafes, do some shopping, or just simply relax and enjoy the views.

At the end of the half day excursion, you’ll be taken back to Messina port.

Please note: we will adapt the start time of the excursion based on your cruise ship’s schedule.

Mount Etna from Taormina.

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Messina Messina, Italy Essential Collection - Etna Slopes & Taormina Tour ​ xcursion to Mount Etna and the E hilltop town of Taormina.

Highlights: • Mount Etna • Taormina

Duration: 6 hours

Adults: £50pp Children: £39pp

Mount Etna from Taormina.

You will be met at the port of Messina by a Cruising Excursions Representative who will guide you to your air-conditioned transportation, ready to commence your tour.

This excursion will take you on a scenic two-hour drive to the slopes of Europe’s highest and most active volcano, Mount Etna, where you will enjoy sweeping views of lava fields.

In the afternoon, the tour will continue to Taormina. This Sicilian hilltop town featured in the Godfather films and is home to the Greek-Roman Theatre - the perfect place to enjoy some free time before returning back to Messina cruise port.​

Taormina main square.

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Panorama of Taormina with white peak of smoking volcano Mount Etna.

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Naples Naples, Italy Essential Collection - Pompeii - Plus Bonus Naples Tour

​ his half day tour includes visits to T Pompeii and Naples.

Highlights: • ​The Ancient Ruins of Pompeii • The Royal Palace of Naples • Piazza del Plebiscito • Naples Cathedral • Town Hall Square, Naples Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £42pp Children: £28pp

Pompeii Forum, Jupiter Temple.

​ his half day tour includes visits to Pompeii and Naples.

T This popular half-day tour incorporates a tour of Naples together with a visit to the ruins of Pompeii – taking you back to the fateful day in 79 AD when neighbouring volcano Vesuvius erupted. The air-conditioned transportation departs from and returns to the port entrance, which is a very short distance from where your cruise ship docks.

The tour of Naples includes stops at the cathedral to visit the Treasure Chapel and Basilica, which date back to the 4th century. You’ll also take a trip to the Piazza del Plebiscito to see the Royal Palace, then go on to visit the Town Hall Square and finally, the New Castle.

Driving to Pompeii, we’ll enjoy fabulous views of the city of Mount Vesuvius and the beautiful island of Capri to the right.

Pompeii was totally destroyed by Vesuvius’s eruption in 79AD, which killed all 20,000 inhabitants of the city. During the 1860s, the site was very carefully excavated, and today visitors can wander the streets, visit the shops and even enter homes left exactly as they were minutes before the disaster.

Roman Ruins in Pompeii.

Experience the immense history of such fascinating sites such as The Forum, the Suburban Baths, the House of the Vettii and the infamous ‘Lupanare’ brothel!

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. As this tour involves walking on uneven ground, including the negotiation of large slabs on the streets of Pompeii, it is not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties or wheelchair users.

You’ll return to Naples Port with your guide in plenty of time to re-join your cruise ship.

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City of Naples with Mt. Vesuvius at sunset.

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Naples Naples, Italy Essential Collection - Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano View

Visit Pompeii and drive along the Amalfi Coast to Sorrento.

Highlights: • The Ancient Ruins of Pompeii • Amalfi Coast Scenic Drive • View over Positano • Sorrento Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £57pp Positano, famous and beautiful town on the Amalfi Coast.

Children: £42pp

The drive from the cruise port to Pompeii takes about 45 minutes, with Mount Vesuvius in full view and the island of Capri to your right-hand side. Your dedicated guide will give you running commentary throughout the journey and will stay with you throughout the day, except during your free time in Sorrento later in the afternoon.

On arrival in Pompeii, your English-speaking guide will take you on a two-hour tour of the famous ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn all about the lost city buried by the ash of Mount Vesuvius following its catastrophic eruption in 79 AD. Your guide will be on hand to give you all the information on what is arguably Europe’s most compelling archaeological site.

After the visit to Pompeii there will be a little free time for you to use the rest room, get a coffee or do a little souvenir shopping.

Colorful Positano, turquoise sea, Amalfi Coast, Bay of Naples.

The tour will continue with a beautiful drive down the Amalfi Coast, along what is said to be one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Europe. There will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way and you’ll be able to view the cliffside village of Positano from above (please note: this tour does not enter the town Position).

Finally, the tour will stop in Sorrento, a beautiful town straddling the cliffs overlooking the water to Naples and Mount Vesuvius. There will be free time to explore the area, visit the souvenir shops and sample the local produce of Sorrento - an area famous for its lemons and the production of the digestif, Limoncello.

The tour will end with a drive back to the port of Naples which will take approximately 90 minutes, leaving plenty of time for your cruise ship departure.

Colorful Positano roofs and turquoise sea, Amalfi Coast

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Rome Rome, Italy Essential Collection - Rome Sightseeing And Vatican Visit Visit the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel and Rome Highlights.

Highlights: • St Peter’s Square • Vatican Guided Visit • Colosseum • Sistine Chapel • Piazza Navona • Pantheon Duration: 8.5 hours

Adults: £91pp The Vatican, Rome.

Children: £70pp The drive from the cruise port to Central Rome takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Your dedicated guide will give you running commentary throughout the journey and will stay with you throughout the day, except during your free time later in the day.

The tour will visit the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and St Peter’s Square where we will visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

You’ll be able to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (this tour includes entrance tickets to both) where you will have between one and-a-half to two hours to enjoy some of the world’s most famous paintings and sculptures.

The Pantheon.

Trevi Fountain.

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Colosseum.

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Rome Rome, Italy Essential Collection - Rome On Your Own

Take a day trip to Rome and see the sights at your own pace.

Highlights: • ​St Peter’s Square • Vatican • Trevi Fountain • Pantheon • Spanish Steps • Piazza Navona Duration: 8.5 hours

Adults: £34pp Children: £18pp

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

The drive from the cruise port to central Rome takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Your escort will give you information for your day in Rome including the meeting point and time to meet at the end of your day.

‘Rome on your Own’ is an excursion which gives you the flexibility to enjoy the sights of Rome at your own pace.

This tour is a fantastic way to see all the sights of Rome at your leisure. You can choose where you go, what you do and how long you spend in each place; it’s an ideal choice for those who have visited Rome before.

At the end of the day you will be picked up at St Peter’s Square at the pre-arranged time by the tour escort and taken back to the port of Civitavecchia with plenty of time before your ship departs.

The Trevi Fountain.

Spanish Steps.

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Rome Rome, Italy Essential Collection Tuscania & Lake Bolsena

A half-day tour of Tuscania, Tarquinia and Lake Bolsena

Highlights: • Tarquinia • Tuscania • Lake Bolsena • Marta Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £37pp Children: £32pp Ruins of Castello del Rivellino, Tuscania Lazio, Italy.

After the walking tour, you can take time to explore the surrounding area or maybe just relax in a local cafe for a coffee.

A short leisure break later, the tour will continue to Lake Bolsena - the largest volcanic or ‘crater’ lake in Europe - where more photographs may be taken. The next destination is the quaint fisherman’s village of Marta. Once again, you can take some free time to take photographs and enjoy the beautiful scenery before the bus heads back to the port of Civitavecchia.

This tour may extend its duration to 4.5 hours to visit Tuscania’s San Pietro (St Peter’s church). Begun in the 8th Century, the church was renovated in the later Middle Ages and is a remarkable example of Romanesque art of the 12th - 13th Centuries.

Lake Bolsena, province of Viterbo, Lazio, Italy.

This church is closed on Mondays so we will not be able to visit on this day.

Church of Saint Peter in Tuscania, Lazio, Italy.

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Rome Rome, Italy Essential Collection - Rome The Complete Tour A tour visiting Rome’s most famous historical sites.

Highlights: • ​​Colosseum • Spanish Steps • Trevi Fountain • Pantheon • Piazza Navona • St Peter’s Square Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £64pp Children: £52pp

Rome, Italy, Fountain at Piazza Navona.

The drive from the cruise port to Central Rome takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Your dedicated guide will give you running commentary throughout the journey and will stay with you throughout the day, except during your free time later in the day.

The tour will visit the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and St Peter’s Square.

The Colosseum: Your first stop, the Colosseum, was completed in AD 80 and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering, hosting gladiatorial contests and public spectacles until the early medieval era. There isn’t enough time on this tour to enter the Colosseum - however, we will be in the Colosseum area for around 15 minutes so photographs can be taken.

We will then board our tour bus to take us to the outskirts of the city centre where we will continue a walking tour of The Spanish Steps, The Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon and Piazza Navona. After the walking tour and free time, we will again board our transportation to St Peter’s Square, on arrival at the Square we will continue our walking tour with free time to explore

throughout its almost 2000-year history.

Piazza Navona - Built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, in the 1st Century AD, this beautiful square is a perfect place to souvenir shop or just sit and have a snack and coffee. The tour will finish here at around 11am and you can enjoy free time in the area until around 2.30pm when the bus arrives to take you to St Peter’s Square.

St Peter’s Square - The striking square and its imposing colonnade lead to the greatest basilica of the Christian world. St Peter’s Basilica also represents the core of the Vatican City, the smallest state in the world. You can spend free time in St Peter’s Square until approximately 3.30pm, when the tour will leave for the journey back to the port of Civitavecchia with plenty of time before your ship departs.

The Spanish Steps - This monumental stairway was completed in 1725 and is often used to host famous fashion shows. The steps provide a stunning location in which to relax and take in the city’s stunning features.

The Trevi Fountain - Inspired by Roman triumphal arches, this is the largest and most famous Baroque fountain in Rome.

The Pantheon - This temple, dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome, is the most well-preserved and influential building of Ancient Rome, having been in continuous use

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Livorno Livorno, Italy Essential Collection Florence Express A great way to see the beautiful city of Florence in one day.

Highlights: • ​​​City of Florence • Santa Croce Church • Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)

Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £42pp Children: £32pp

Cityscape of Florence.

When disembarking from your cruise ship you will need to board a free shuttle bus for the two-minute journey to the coach park, where all private tours leave from.

You will be met at the coach park in Livorno port by a Cruising Excursions representative and taken to your air-conditioned transportation, ready to start your transfer to the city of Florence.

This excursion allows you to explore this beautiful city by yourself, enabling you to take in the many galleries, historical sites and numerous street markets. There’s so much to see in Florence - here are just a few ideas: Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery (the famous statue of Michael Angelo’s ‘David’ is in this Gallery), Florence Markets offering an array of leather goods, souvenirs and local produce, Designer shops, 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).

If you’d like to pre-book your tickets for the Uffizi or Accademia Gallery, we can do that for you. You’ll be able to design your own itinerary in order to enjoy your day in the wonderful city of Florence.

The meeting point for your tour will be the parking area at Livorno Port. The driver/escort will then explain the meeting point and time for your return journey back to Livorno port.

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.

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Livorno Livorno, Italy Essential Collection Picturesque Pisa And Famous Florence Guided tour of the beautiful cities of Florence and Pisa

Highlights: • Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral • Leaning Tower of Pisa • Square of Miracles • Ponte Vecchio Duration: 8.5 hours

Adults: £77pp The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Children: £52pp

The drive from the cruise port to Pisa takes about 45 minutes. Your dedicated guide will give you running commentary throughout the journey and will stay with you throughout the day, except during your free time in Pisa and Florence.

At Pisa you’ll get approximately 45-60 minutes to experience the attractions of the Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square), including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery).

The coach will then transport you through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance - a journey of approximately one and-a-half hours. On arrival, you’ll be taken on a short walk, passing the Accademia Gallery on to the Duomo Square to set the meeting point. From here, you will embark upon a walking tour of the historical centre of Florence, starting from the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral to the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Brunelleschi’s Dome. You will pass the Piazza della Repubblica, the Orsanmichele Church, the Piazza della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio), and the Uffizi Gallery , ending with a view over the Arno river and Ponte Vecchio.

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

After some free time to dine, shop or simply relax, your transportation will return you to Livorno port in plenty of time to rejoin your cruise ship.

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to see the Michelangelo’s Statue of David in the famous Accademia Gallery in Florence, tickets can be purchased as a supplement. Free tickets are available for EU citizens under 18 years old of age - in order to secure these, please contact us directly for the booking.

Unfortunately, time logistics and the popularity of the site will mean it i will not be possible to go inside the Uffizi Gallery.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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Livorno Livorno, Italy Essential Collection - Day Tour of Florence ​ isit Florence and explore the city’s V most famous sites.

Highlights: • ​​​​City of Florence • Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral • Piazza della Repubblica • Piazza della Signoria • The Ponte Vecchio View Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £60pp Children: £60pp

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.

When disembarking from your cruise ship you will need to board a free shuttle bus for the two-minute journey to the coach park, where all private tours leave from.

You will be met at the coach park in Livorno port by a Cruising Excursions representative and taken to your air-conditioned transportation, ready to commence your tour of Florence.

Offering plenty of photo opportunities, this tour covers the essentials of Florence. Your guide will be with you throughout the day, except during your free time to enjoy and explore the city on your own.

During the trip your guide will give you local information and explain the history of this beautiful destination, keeping you interested and entertained during the journey.

During your tour you will see: Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Saint John’s Baptistery, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio), The Uffizi Gallery From the Outside, The Ponte Vecchio View (The Old Bridge).

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

We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes for this tour, as there will be a lot of walking involved.

After a fascinating day discovering and exploring, we will return you to Livorno port in plenty of time to rejoin your cruise ship.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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Livorno Livorno, Italy Pisa And Florence On Your Own

Highlights: • Florence City • On your own • Pisa City • Leaning Tower of Pisa

Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £61pp Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Children: £50pp

The journey to Pisa will take approximately 30 minutes from the port of Livorno, in Pisa there will be approximately 45 minutes to explore Pisa on your own before taking the coach to Florence.

This excursion will allow you to explore this beautiful city by yourself, allowing you to take in the many galleries, sites and also to have a typically Italian shopping experience in the many street markets available.

If you wish to pre-book your tickets for the Uffizi or Accademia Gallery we can do that for you, simply select the supplements below.

The transportation from Livorno will generally be in a air conditioned coach (depending on the numbers for this excursion - this is a shared excursion). The meeting point for your tour will be outside of your ship and on return the driver will explain the meeting point and time on the day ready to commence the journey back to the port.

You will have approximately 3-4 hours to enjoy Florence.

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.

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Marseille Marseille, France Essential Collection Two Beautiful French Towns Aix En Provence & Cassis Two beautiful French towns. Visit the Cours Mirabeau and more.

Highlights: • ​​​Aix-en-Provence • Cours Mirabeau • Cape Canaille • Cassis Duration: 7 hours

Adults: £58pp Children: £58pp

Mossy fountain on the Cours Mirabeau in Aix en Provence.

This seven-hour tour begins with a 45-minute drive through picturesque countryside to Aix-en-Provence, where you’ll enjoy a walking tour of this quaint village, with its beautiful fountains and squares. Discover the Cours Mirabeau, a wide picturesque walkway lined with trees and cafés, such as the famous is Les Deux Garçons, once frequented by famous French cultural figures such as Paul Cézanne, Émile Zola and Albert Camus.

At this point, there’ll be some free time in Aix, where you can do a spot of souvenir shopping in one of the small shops or markets, or, if you prefer, just relax and enjoy a coffee or snack at one of the many eateries.

Colorful slew of boats in harbor in Cassis, France.

The tour will then take you on the one-hour scenic drive to Cassis, famous for its cliffs (falaises) and sheltered inlets or calanques. Your guide will tell you more about the area as you travel. Cassis is a beautiful village with a picturesque port and you’ll have approximately an hour and a half to spend shopping, eating or just relaxing.

After spending some free time in Cassis, your transportation will return to the port of Marseille to reach your cruise ship in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

PLEASE NOTE: This tour is not suitable for MSC/Costa ships due to port timings, however you may wish to view our half-day or tailormade tours.

Old town in Aix.

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Marseille Marseille, France Essential Collection - Aix En Provence ​ ake a half day tour to discover T elegant Aix-en-Provence.

Highlights: • ​Aix en Provence • Scenic Drive • Cours Mirabeau • Leisure time Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £39pp Colorful slew of boats in harbor in Cassis, France.

Children: £29pp

The drive to Aix-en-Provence takes approximately 45 minutes. When we arrive, we’ll head off on a walking tour of the area in order to admire its beautiful fountains and squares. You’ll also see the Cours Mirabeau, a picturesque walkway lined with trees and the occasional water fountain.

Aix is great for souvenir shopping. It has great markets and shops for you to buy souvenirs from, or you can just just relax and enjoy a coffee or snack at one of the many eateries.

There will also be some free time for you to wander the beautiful rues of this lovely town.

Alternatively, you may wish to go with your guide to Cezanne’s Workshop. This is just a short drive away from the main centre and here, you’ll be able to view the gardens Cezanne once worked in and if you wish, enter his workshop (5 euros per person entry fee).

Finally, we’ll head off on a scenic journey back to Marseille port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a relaxed tour. If you don’t wish to go on the walking tour, you’ll be allowed to discover Aix by yourself. You’ll need to inform the guide and the guide will then inform you of the meeting point to return back to the port.

Old town in Aix.

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4 Port Shore Excursion Package Naples Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano View - 8 Hours Civitavecchia (Rome) Rome the Complete Tour - 8 Hours Livorno Essential Collection -Picturesque Pisa & Famous Florence 8.5 Hours Marseille Aix En Provence & Cassis (Full Day Tour) - 7 Hours

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Rome

5 Port Shore Excursion Package Rhodes Discovering Rhodes & City Tour - 4 Hours Naples Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano View - 8 Hours Civitavecchia (Rome) Rome Sightseeing & Vatican Visit - 8 Hours Livorno Picturesque Pisa & Famous Florence - 8 Hours Marseille Aix En Provence & Cassis (Full Day Tour) - 7 Hours Naples

Adult

£301

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Child

£238

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6 Port Shore Excursion Package Rhodes Discovering Rhodes & City Tour - 4 Hours Messina Taormina Highlights - 4 Hours Naples Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano View - 8 Hours Livorno

Civitavecchia (Rome) Rome Sightseeing & Vatican Visit - 8 Hours Livorno Picturesque Pisa & Famous Florence - 8 Hours Marseille Aix En Provence & Cassis (Full Day Tour) - 7 Hours

Adult

£337

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Child

£267

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excursions specialist on 0800 980 6802

Why pre book with & Cruising Excursions?

3 Prices up to 60% cheaper than the cruise lines 3 We guarantee to get you back to the ship on time 3 We have dedicated Professional English speaking guides 3 We meet and greet you at the port 3 We have shore excursions and packages to suit all cruise itineraries 3 If you don’t port - you don’t pay 3 We have a 24 hour helpline for your service and peace of mind

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHY SHOULD I BOOK WITH CRUISING EXCURSIONS? We offer a new and refreshing alternative to the “same” and over-priced excursions offered by the cruise lines. We have have 1000’s of shore excursions in 100’s ports Worldwide with prices up to 60% lower than the cruise lines.

WILL YOU GUARANTEE TO GET US BACK TO OUR SHIP ON TIME? All of our tour operators and organisers are fully aware of the ship’s departure time, and will have you back to the ship in plenty of time prior to sailing. Our travel partners are professionals – selected for their local knowledge, reliability and great value for money.

WHAT HAPPENS IF OUR SHIP DOESN’T PORT? If your ship doesn’t port at the destination where you have booked your excursion, due to bad weather etc.., we will offer you a full refund or arrange an alternative excursion in another port of your choice.

WHERE WILL I JOIN MY EXCURSION? Full and clear joining instructions are provided on where to go and at what time. We also include contact details if for any reason you are unable to meet up with your guide. This will be clearly displayed on your shore excursion vouchers.

ARE CHILD PRICES AVAILABLE FOR TOURS? Many of our tours and activities offer child reductions.

Please refer to individual excursions. Infants aged under 2 on the date of the tour can travel on a parent’s lap and are not charged on specific tours.

IF WE DID NOT WANT TO BOOK A GROUP TOUR BUT WOULD LIKE TO JOIN A SMALLER TOUR, WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? We have an excellent selection in the majority of cruise ports for our customers to join the ‘Small Group Discovery Tours’, the maximum capacity is generally 20 passengers, but some of our smaller vehicles are based on 8 passengers per tour.

WHAT IS A TOUR & GO? This tour can commence from the port, your hotel or the airport, you will then go on your excursion and be dropped off at the port, hotel or the airport depending on the Tour and Go reserved. During the tour your luggage will be safely stowed on the transportation.

PORT TRANSFERS We are able to offer a reliable, cost effective service between overseas airport and your cruise port on arrival & departure. In addition we can provide transfers between your hotel and the cruise port / airport and vice versa.

For full details, please speak to your Travel Agent.

Prices are subject to change. E&OE.