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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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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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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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Palma De Mallorca Palma De Mallorca, Spain Essential Collection - Caves of Drach See Mallorca’s Caves of Drach, Lake Martel and Porto Cristo.

Highlights: • ​​Caves Of Drach • Pearl Factory • Porto Cristo

Duration: 5 hours

Adults: £36pp Caves of Drach.

Children: £36pp

Before reaching the caves, you will have a short stop in Porto Cristo, a beautiful Mallorcan town where you can relax and take in the beautiful scenery and take photographs before the tour continues.

Then, you’ll travel to the Caves of Drach, one of the most popular tourist destination in Mallorca. There are four separate tunnels in the cave: The Cave of Luis Salvador, The Cave of the French, The Black Cave and The White Cave. They are all connected and stretch to nearly 2.4 kilometres in depth.

Inside the Caves, you will find the Lake of Martel, an underground lake which, at 1150 metres long, is considered one of the biggest underground lakes in the world.

You may be fortunate enough to witness one of the daily concerts of classical music that plays near the lake. On a short boat trip across the lake, you’ll get the opportunity to admire the engineered lighting by Carlos Buigas.

From the caves, the tour will move on for a short stop at the Pearl Factory, where you can window shop or even purchase some of the famous pearls of Mallorca. (There are also public conveniences here and a bar, should you wish to purchase water or a snack).

After this fascinating tour, you will be taken back to the port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

Caves of Drach.

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Palma De Mallorca Palma De Mallorca, Spain Essential Collection Valldemossa, Deia & Soller Take this popular half day tour to see the ‘other’ Mallorca.

Highlights: • ​​​​Cartuja de Valldemossa • Panoramic Deia • Soller • Leisure time Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £33pp Children: £27pp

Palma De Mallorca, Valldemossa.

This popular half day tour offers fantastic photo opportunities, breathtaking views, an opportunity to view the scenic beauty and to see the ‘other’ Mallorca - the one that mass tourism hasn’t discovered yet. Our air-conditioned transportation, with our English speaking professional tour guide onboard, depart from and return to the port (your transport will be parked along side your cruise ship, so there’s not a lot of walking to meet your tour as we have access to the port).

and flowers along the streets. One of the most impressive sights of Soller is the church, which was designed by a student of the renowned architect Gaudi – centrally located; the building is open to the public, except during the afternoon siesta period.

There’s also a delightful ice cream factory which produces up to 38 flavours of ice cream - why not treat yourself to a true Mallorcan treat?

Valldemossa: we journey through the stunning Mallorcan countryside to Valldemossa – a beautiful town located 15 kilometers north of Palma and surrounded by the Tramuntana mountain range.

This well-maintained town with its old streets, charming buildings, well-kept gardens, hanging baskets and small street cafeterias and bars has a relaxing atmosphere. The most famous attraction is the Cartuja de Valldemossa. This monastery was the home of Frederic Chopin, the Polish composer, and his partner George Sand during the winter of 1838-39. Entrance to the monastery is optional, and will cost approximately 7 Euros (payable locally).

This tour provides a great opportunity to experience the ‘real’ Mallorca, with regular stops throughout the tour to stretch your legs, enjoy the local atmosphere, take a refreshing drink or snack and take photos.

Deia: dating back to the prehistoric era - is a small village with just over 850 inhabitants. Rock built houses dot the hillsides and valley, building controls are exceptionally strict here to ensure the character and ambience of the village is kept. Since 1946 when the artist Robert Graves made Deia his home the village has been a meeting place for artists. Deia is also very famous with the Celebrities, your guide will point out the ‘special celebrity’ houses!!

Soller: one of the most beautiful towns on the island, with a beachfront fringed with seafood restaurants, enticing shops and pavement cafes. Soller town has a central plaza (ideal for enjoying a cool drink and traditional tapas), small gardens with lemon trees

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Palma De Mallorca, Deia.

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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La Spezia La Spezia, Italy Essential Collection Florence Tour & Panoramic Pisa Guided tour of the beautiful cities of Florence and Pisa.

Highlights: • ​Piazza del Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower • Piazza della Signoria • Piazza della Repubblica • Ponte Vecchio Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £65pp Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Children: £50pp

The two-hour drive will take you through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to the beautiful and fascinating city of Florence - birthplace of the Renaissance and capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. Built on both sides of the Arno River, Florence has had a significant impact not only on the culture of Italy but that of Europe as well.

From here you will embark upon a guided tour of the the city, visiting the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Piazza della Repubblica, the Piaza del Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Piazza della Signoria (Palazzo Vechio) and the legendary Ponte Vecchio (The Old Bridge).

Florence.

Following the tour, we will head back to the coach and drive towards the quaint town of Pisa with its magnificent Leaning Tower and Baptistery. There will only be a short stop of around 30 minutes in Pisa due to time constraints and the need to get back to the port on time; however, there will be plenty of time for photo opportunities.

After a fascinating day discovering and exploring through these charming Tuscan towns, the coach will return to La Spezia in plenty of time to rejoin the cruise ship.

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La Spezia La Spezia, Italy Essential Collection - Cinque Terre (Five Towns) Cinque Terre has long been a popular tourist destination​

Highlights: • Via dell Amore, The Love Walk • Riomaggiore • Manarola Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £70pp Manarola Cinque Terre.

Children: £54pp The Italian Riviera is the narrow coastal strip which lies between the Ligurian Sea, and the mountain chain formed by the Maritime Alps and the Apennines. Famous for its particularly mild climate and the beauty of its landscape, this area has long been a popular tourist destination.

Along its coast lie many old fishing villages, whose charms have attracted many to the region. One group of villages is particularly popular - the Cinque Terre, or the Five Lands. The Cinque Terre has a notable lack of ‘modern’ development, which has resulted in a truly spectacular landscape, with the terraces of the fishing villages blending in perfectly with the lush vegetation and stunning blue sea.

Vernazza.

Your local guide will suggest suitable places for lunch (Not included). The local cuisine features delicious seafood and the Anchovies of Monterosso, a local specialty, are even designated with a Protection Designation of Origin status from the European Union.

Your guide will help to explore these villages, taking you by local train or boat from one village to the other. You’ll even be able to enjoy a walk along the ‘Via dell Amore’, The Love Walk, a trail which connects the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola. So what are you waiting for?

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La Spezia La Spezia, Italy Essential Collection A Guided Tour of Florence ​Florence walking tour and the Duomo.

Highlights: • The Piazza Santa Croce • Santa Croce Church • Piazza del Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower • Piazza della Signoria • Piazza della Republica The elegant Ponte Vecchio Duration: 8 hours

Adults: £65pp Manarola Cinque Terre.

Children: £50pp

Our driver then takes us through the beautiful Tuscan countryside (approximately 2 hours) to the fascinating city of Florence. Built on both sides of the Arno River, Florence has had a significant impact not only on the culture of Italy, but on that of Europe as well. We drive up the Viale dei Colli to the amazing terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city, whilst our guide tells us about some of the churches, palaces and bridges we can see from our vantage point. Heading into Florence’s city centre we’ll see sights including: 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).

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.

There’ll be 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 wearing comfortable shoes on this tour as there will be a lot of walking involved. After a fascinating day discovering and exploring this corner of Tuscany, we return to La Spezia in plenty of time to join your cruise ship.

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La Spezia La Spezia, 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: £44pp Florence.

Children: £40pp

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)

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.

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 La Spezia Port. The driver/escort will then explain the meeting point and time for your return journey back to the port.

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3 Port Shore Excursion Package Naples Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano View - 8 hours Barcelona Barcelona Highlights - 4 hours La Spezia Florence Tour & Panoramic Pisa - 8 hours

Adult Barcelona

£169

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£126

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4 Port Shore Excursion Package Naples Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano View - 8 hours Barcelona - Barcelona Highlights - 4 hours Marseille Two Beautiful French Towns - Aix En Provence & Cassis- 7 hours Marseille

La Spezia Florence Tour & Panoramic Pisa - 8 hours

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£224

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£171

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5 Port Shore Excursion Package Naples Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano View - 8 hours Palma de Mallorca

Barcelona - Barcelona Highlights - 4 hours Palma de Malloca Valldemossa - Deia - Soller - 4 hours Marseille Two Beautiful French Towns - Aix En Provence & Cassis- 7 hours La Spezia Florence Tour & Panoramic Pisa - 8 hours

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£255

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£207

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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.

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