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Embark - Southampton 23rd July ‘16 Barcelona, Spain 27th July ‘16 Ajaccio, Corsica 28th July ‘16 Civitavecchia, Italy 29th July ‘16 Livorno, Italy 30th July ‘16 Genoa, Italy 31st July ‘16

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Marseille, France 1st August ‘16 Gibraltar, Spain 3rd August ‘16 Disembark - Southampton 6th August ‘16

Barcelona Barcelona, Spain Essential Collection Barcelona Highlights ​ njoy a wonderful half-day tour of E exquisite Barcelona.

Highlights: • ​​​The Sagrada Familia • Las Ramblas • Montjuich • Gothic Quarter Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £40pp Children: £30pp

Sagrada Familia.

The tour will start with a drive to one of the most famous buildings in Barcelona - the Sagrada Familia. We’ll also drive down the Passeig de Gracia and past two of the most talked-about Gaudi buildings in the city – La Pedrera and Casa Batllo, a modernist museum designed by Gaudi.

The tour will stop a street away from the Sagrada Familia and we’ll leave the coach and walk to this famous building.

We’ll spend approximately 45 minutes here before continuing on to the Gothic Quarter, and then on to Las Ramblas, famous for its many tapas bars and souvenir shops. We’ll enjoy some free time here before the tour ends.

Park Güell.

At the end of the tour, you’ll be taken back to Barcelona port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

If you wish to stay in Barcelona after the tour this is possible but please note, you will have to make your own way back to the port. Barcelona City centre to port is approximately 7-10 minutes by taxi (depending on traffic) and costs around €15.00, to be paid locally.

Montjuic Palace.

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Rome Rome, Italy Essential Collection - Rome The Complete Tour 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.

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.

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.

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 hroughout its almost 2000-year history.

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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 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 - 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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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

The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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 Cityscape of Florence.

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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Genoa Genoa, Italy.

Essential Collection Historical Genoa ​ isit Genoa’s beautiful buildings, V parks and palaces.

Highlights: • ​​​Piazza De Ferrari • Casa Colombo • Palace of the Doges • St Lawrence Cathedral • Walls of Genoa Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £34pp Children: £25pp

Genova, Genoa.

Genoa is the capital of Liguria in Italy. The city is one of the largest on the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest seaport in Italy. Genoa is full of historic buildings, beautiful parks and magnificent palaces and is a real joy to visit.

Your tour will begin in the historic port area of the city, before travelling into the heart of Genoa which is laid out in a maze of squares and typical Genoese alleys. The architecture is primarily medieval and there are many wonderful buildings to see. The main square is Piazza de Ferrari and from here you can get a real feel for the uniqueness and stunning design of the area.

Piazza De Ferrari.

Your tour will continue in and around the Piazza and you’ll visit St Lawrence Cathedral, The Palace of the Doges and the reputed birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Your guide will then take you around the famous Walls of Genoa which were built in the 12th Century. The walls have been added to over the years and there are also fortresses which, when climbed, provide a fantastic view over the city.

The second half of the tour takes you around the outskirts of the city, where you’ll visit a number of parks and view some of the most beautiful palaces in the world.

The city of Genoa really is magical and with so many sites to visit, your day is sure to be interesting and exciting, providing memories which will last a lifetime.

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St Lawrence Cathedral.

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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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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Gibraltar Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory Essential Collection Gibraltar Rock, Barbary Apes and Leisure See all the famous sights of Gibraltar in a few hours

Highlights: • St. Michael’s Cave • Barbary apes • Nature reserve • Europa Point • Old Town Duration: 2 hours

Adults: £35pp Gibraltar Rock

Children: £25pp

We’ll begin our tour by driving along Winston Churchill Avenue to the Spanish border, then head to the East Side of the Rock, through the Dudley Ward Tunnel to the most southerly point of Gibraltar - Europa Point. From this vantage point, on a clear day, you can see the north coast of Africa. We then head to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve to visit the spectacular St. Michael’s Cave, which is full of stalactites and stalagmites that have been sculptured through the centuries.

St Michael’s Cave has 75 steps at the exit; however, those guests with walking difficulties may leave the caves via the entrance. We then move on to meet Gibraltar’s most respected residents - the Barbary apes. These cheeky - and sometimes naughty - monkeys roam freely over the rocks and are not averse to helping themselves to handbags, cameras and food! It’s said that Gibraltar will remain British as long as the apes remain on the Rock.

Our tour then continues past the Moorish Castle, through the Old Town and on to Main Street. You can then either leave the tour in Main Street and go for shopping and light refreshments, or return by mini-coach to the ship - just let the driver know on the day.

A cheeky Barbary Ape chilling on a rock.

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3 Port Shore Excursion Package Rome The Complete Tour - 8 Hours Livorno Picturesque Pisa & Famous Florence - 8.5 Hours Marseille Aix En Provence & Cassis (Full Day Tour) - 7 Hours

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4 Port Shore Excursion Package Barcelona Barcelona Highlights - 4 Hours Rome Rome The Complete Tour - 8 Hours Livorno Picturesque Pisa & Famous Florence - 8.5 Hours Marseille Aix En Provence & Cassis (Full Day Tour) - 7 Hours Genoa

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5 Port Shore Excursion Package Barcelona Barcelona Highlights - 4 Hours Rome Rome The Complete Tour - 8 Hours Livorno

Livorno Picturesque Pisa & Famous Florence - 8.5 Hours Genoa Historical Genoa - 4 Hours Marseille Aix En Provence - 4 Hours

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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.