Best of Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno, Marseilles, and Barcelona Package
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Numerous bus stops throughout Barcelona. A shuttle (not included) may be required to reach the closest stop. Additional charges may apply depending on the cruise line. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.Hop-on Hop-Off Barcelona Bus Tour
If you want to visit Barcelona at your own pace and with no hurry, the double-decker tourist bus is your option! You can get on and off all day long, with the same ticket. You can change routes and learn about the history of the city through a comfortable audio system with earphones, in multiple languages.
Wander around the ancient winding streets where many of the buildings date from medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona and visit Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo among other beautiful places. From an open-top double-decker bus, you will get the chance to see the major sights of Barcelona. The tour will highlight all the best sights to see in the city, and you can hop on and off at your convenience at more than 30 stops.
Upon boarding you will receive a map and guide with all the stops of each of the routes, and discounts for different establishments in the city. These new buses are adapted for people with limited mobility and have an electric roof for use in the event of rain; they are fitted with ergonomic seats and heating on both decks. There is a stewardess aboard to answer general questions.
Please Note: There are 2 bus routes that follow the same schedule. The routes run every 20 minutes, and it takes approximately 2 hours to complete the routes without getting off. The tours are narrated in English, Chinese, Spanish, Catalan, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hebrew, Dutch, Norwegian, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, and Swedish. First and last tour times will be detailed in your electronic ticket.
The Red Route includes the following stops:
- Placa de Catalunya
- Casa Batllo - Fundacio Antoni Tapies
- Passeig de Gracia - La Pedrera
- Francesc Macia - Diagonal
- Estacio de Sants
- Placa d'Espanya
- CaixaForum - Pavello Mies van der Rohe
- Poble Espanyol
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
- Anella Olimpica
- Fundacio Joan Miro
- Teleferic de Montjuic
- Miramar - Jardins Costa i Llobera
- World Trade Center
- Colom - Museu Maritim
- Port Vell
- Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
- Port Olimpic
- Zoo
- Pla de Palau - Parc de la Ciutadella
- Barri Gotic (temporarily closed)
The Blue Route includes the following stops:
- Placa de Catalunya
- Casa Batllo - Fundacio Antoni Tapies
- Passeig de Gracia - La Pedrera
- Sagrada Familia
- Sant Pau-Recinte Modernista
- Park Guell
- Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo
- Sarria
- Monestir de Pedralbes
- Palau Reial - Pavellons Guell
- Futbol Club Barcelona
- Diagonal Les Corts
- Francesc Macia - Diagonal
- Eixample
To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.
If you are arriving by cruise ship, a 10 to 15-minute shuttle ride is required to reach your departure location. Guests staying in hotels in Rome must arrange their own transportation to the meeting location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.Panoramic Tour in Rome
For those who would like an overview of the Eternal City, this on your own Civitavecchia excursion will not disappoint. Enjoy a venture into Vatican City to visit the seat of the Catholic church. From there, you will be taken by bus by the Pyramid of Cestius, the Papal Archbasilica of St John in Lateran, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Mouth of Truth. Your Civitavecchia tour continues to the Theatre of Marcellus, up to Venice Square and the Trevi Fountain up until the Pantheon, concluding at the Piazza Navona. Enjoy free time at each of the stops to explore the Eternal City and its amazing sites on your own.
Depart Civitavecchia by bus and arrive on the opposite side from where the Justice Palace stands, starting the walking path for the first stop from Via Zanardelli towards the St. Peter's Square and back. On the way, admire the Castel Sant' Angelo, the Mausoleum of Hadrian, and be amazed by the stunning view of the Via Della Conciliazione opening up to the famous Vatican Square and Basilica. Enjoy some free time to explore St. Peter's Basilica, housing Michelangelo's marble masterpiece, the Pieta. You'll be awestruck by St. Peter's Baldachin, the bronze canopy and pillars straddling the altar sitting above the burial site of Saint Peter. Study the magnificent craftsmanship encompassing the Basilica's interior or descend into the Vatican Grotto, where many of the Popes and Catholic saints from the past are buried.
Your bus will bring you towards the ruins of Ancient Rome. Pass by the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the city of Rome was founded in 753 BCE. Along the way, you'll view the Victor Emmanuel Monument or the Altare Della Patria. This monument was built in honor of a unified Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel. See Mussolini's Balcony in Venice Square, where the notorious dictator delivered his speeches to the Italian public.
Continue your tour to the city center, where you will have free time for shopping or to purchase lunch. During your free time reach the Pantheon, one of the best preserved structures from Ancient Rome, commissioned during the reign of Augustus Caesar. Once inside, you'll be intrigued by the dome roof with a central opening to the sky. Proceed on your own to your final meeting point, Navona Square, boasting the location of the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) by Bernini.
Book this Panoramic tour of Rome today for a comprehensive and enlightening Italy excursion.
This tour is intended for guests arriving in Civitavecchia. While guests staying in hotels are always welcome, they are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the meeting location on the day of the tour. Entrance fees to attractions/museums are not included with the price of this tour. Occasionally there are long lines to visit certain attractions, especially the Basilica, so you will be offered an extra skip the line ticket with guided visit included on spot to enter the Basilica. Visits to certain attractions may be limited due to varying wait times and time restrictions. Free time is provided at each stop so guests can attempt to visit these sites on their own; the tour leader provides meeting point and meeting times instructions at each stop. The tour can be bilingual, explanations are given in equal measures only onboard the bus. Variations on the itinerary may be applied due to special events, holidays or special restrictions issued by the Municipality/Police of Rome.
An approximately 10 to 15 minute shuttle ride (not included, approximately 5 EUR per person) is required to reach your departure location. Lucca and Pisa On Your Own from Livorno
Do you love the thrill of discovering new destinations all on your own? Set off for an adventure in the Tuscan countryside and travel to Lucca and Pisa in one day while being transferred to all destinations with a secure return to the port and your ship at the conclusion of your tour.
Depart from Livorno and travel for approximately 1 hour to arrive in Lucca. Your comfortable and panoramic journey on your air-conditioned coach includes free maps, free Wi-Fi on the bus, and assistance on board and at the stops in Italian, English, and Spanish. Upon arrival at Porta Santa Maria, you will have approximately 3 hours for self-exploration and discovery in this Renaissance-walled city. Lucca is a city on the Serchio river in Italy's Tuscany region. It's known for the well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling its historic city center and its cobblestone streets. Broad, tree-lined pathways along the tops of these massive 16th- and 17th-century ramparts are popular for strolling and cycling. Casa di Puccini, where the great opera composer was born, is now a house museum.
You will then travel from Lucca to Pisa, riding in comfort on a panoramic, scenic trip lasting approximately 35 minutes. Upon arrival at the Pietrasantina car park, you will have approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes of free time to photograph and immerse yourself in this iconic city. Pisa is best known for its Leaning Tower, a white-marble bell tower that was already tilting when it was completed in 1372. The tower, part of the Romanesque cathedral in the Piazza dei Miracoli, offers a unique experience, along with the nearby Baptistry, known for its acoustics, and the Caposanto Monumentale cemetery.
Following your time in Pisa, you will return to Livorno, arriving approximately 30 minutes later, and be dropped off near the port area and your waiting ship.
Please Note: Timing and city may be subject to change on any given day due to traffic patterns and amount of traffic. The service provider is not responsible for delays due to events out of their control.
An approximate 5 to 7-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location.
Highlights of Marseille
Marseille is enjoying a cultural renaissance and you will see why during this 4-hour small tour. This city is the second largest one in France and was the European Capital of Culture in 2013.
Your adventure begins with a trip to Marseille's historical center. Walk along the Vieux Port dotted with shops and restaurants while your tour guide reveals the port's journey from a 6th century trade post to the area's hub of maritime activity in the 19th century. From there you will head to the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp at the terminus of the Durance River. Inaugurated in 1869 as a monument to commemorate the connection of Marseille to a new waterway network, the combination large fountain-waterfall-water tower has two wings that house the city's natural history museum and Musee des beaux-arts.
Continue marveling at Marseille's highlights such as the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. Situated on the foundation of an ancient fort, this building rests on the highest elevation in the city overlooking Marseille. Consecrated in 1864 to replace an 11th century church by the same name, the Basilique has a lower crypt built in the Romanesque style and an upper church that was built in the Neo-Byzantine style using green limestone from Florence. You'll have the opportunity to go inside the Basilique and explore the symbol of the city of Marseille for approximately thirty minutes.
Sign up today for your opportunity to step back into the history and culture of beautiful Marseille.
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