shore excursions 2013

2012/2013

Destinations:

Italy•Rome •Livorno •Venice •Genoa •Catania •Palermo •Naples

France•Monaco •Nice •Marseille

Spain•Barcelona •Malaga •Valencia

Greece•Athens

Victours 101-8800 Dufferin St. Concord, ON L4K 0C51 800 668 7475 // 416 736 6613 www.victours.ca

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SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM ROME & FROM LIVORNO

Families and all lovers of history will enjoy this amazing tour which includes a visit to the ancient Colosseum and a modern 3D trip back in time to Imperial Rome in the 3D Rewind Theatre. Incredible special effects and automated scenographic equipment transport you into the underground chambers of the Colosseum back in 310 AD. You’ll also have some free time to explore present-day Rome.

Duration: 8 hours

Pick-up at 9 am Drop-off at 5 pm


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Rome and its glorious past

Collodi, Giardino Garzoni and the Butterfly House in TuscanyThis tour is perfect for families and everyone who loves art, fantasy, and nature. Spend your day in Collodi where you will experience the magical Pinocchio Park, inspired Carlo Collodi’s Adventures of Pinocchio, the historic Garzoni Gardens, and the Collodi Butterfly House.

Duration: 8 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$360.004-7 participants Ideal for families CAD$230.00 8-14 participants Ideal for families CAD$150.00Rates are per person.

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•English speaking guide for half day guided tour in Rome •Entrance to 3D Rewind and the Colosseum

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$435.004-5 participants Ideal for families CAD$240.006-7 participants Ideal for families CAD$172.008-15 participants Ideal for families CAD$198.00Rates are per person

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver• Entrance fees for Collodi Park, Garzoni Gardens, and the Butterfly House

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM CIVITAVECCHIA

This walking tour of Rome will introduce you to all the most important monuments of the Eternal City. Your tour will start from the Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Naiads, continue to Piazza Trevi with the famous Trevi Fountain, and include Piazza Navona and a visit to the ancient Pantheon. You will have free time for an optional lunch and time for personal exploration or relaxation in the city centre.

Duration: 7 hours



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Walking tour of Rome

Walking tour of Ancient RomeRome’s ancient history will come alive for you as you walk through and past the majestic monuments of its past. Visit the Colosseum, ancient Rome’s most visual legacy, a marvel of ancient engineering and con-struction. See the ancient Roman Forum, and walk along Via Dei Fori Imperiali between the Colosseum and the famous Piazza Venezia, with the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. You will have time for an optional lunch and relaxation or further exploration on your own in the city centre.

Duration: 7 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 575.004-7 participants CAD$ 345.008-16 participants CAD$ 220.00Rates are per person

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Half-day walking tour of Rome with English-speaking guide

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 575.004-7 participants CAD$ 346.00 8-16 participants CAD$ 220.00Rates are per person

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Half-day walking tour of Ancient Rome with English-speaking guide

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM CIVITAVECCHIA

Enjoy a drive in the countryside to the area of hill towns known as the “Roman Castles”, Castelli Romani, home to some of the oldest wine-producing vineyards in the world. Visit 2 vineyards for wine tasting, one in the Frascati region, and another in the area of Poggio Picchioni. A delicious lunch with wine is included.

Duration: 9 hours



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Castelli Romani

Tivoli: its villas and its wines Drive through the pretty pastoral Campania region to Tivoli where you will have a guided visit to one of the magnificent historic villas, either the 16th century Villa D’Este or the 2nd century Hadrian’s Villa- both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A wonderful lunch with wine at a local restaurant is included. After lunch, drive to the Castelli Romani region for a visit to Castel Gandolfo, the beautiful town where the Popes have their summer residence. Here you will enjoy a winery visit and wine tasting.

Duration: 9 hours


Not available on Mondays


Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•2 visits of wineries with wine tasting in Frascati and Poggio Picchioni•3-course lunch in Frascati (1/4L wine per person)


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•3-course lunch in Tivoli (1/4L wine per person)•Visit of Villa D’Este with English-speaking guide (or Hadrian’s Villa) •Visit and wine tasting at Casale del Giglio Winery in Castel Gandolfo

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM LIVORNO

Spend the day in the beautiful city of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guided tour of this im-pressive medieval city features all the most famous sights, including the famous Piazza del Campo where the 600-year-old Palio horse race is held, and the spectacular Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral. Your en-trance fees to the Cathedral are included.

Duration: 8 hours



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Siena

FlorenceSpend your day in the beautiful city of Florence. Walk through the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heri-tage Site, with an English-speaking guide. See all the most important landmarks, including the Franciscan Basilica of Santa Croce, the Baptistry, the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Piazza della Signoria. You will also have some free time for lunch and shopping.

Duration: 8 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided visit of Siena with English-speaking guide•Entrance to the cathedral of Siena


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided visit of Florence with English speaking guideNot Included:•Entrance fees


Spend your day in the beautiful rolling hills of the Chianti Region sampling the wine and cuisine and tour-ing some of the sights on this guided tour. Visit the market square in Greve in Chianti, 2 vineyards for wine tastings and have typical Tuscan lunch in a restaurant in Passignano.

Duration: 10 hours



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Chianti Classico

SassicaiaTravel through the rolling hills of Tuscany in the Sassicaia wine region where some of the most expensive and sought-after Italian wines are produced. This guided tour includes visits and wine tastings in 2 wineries and a wonderful lunch in the enchanting Medieval town of Bolgheri.

Duration: 8 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Wine tasting at the Casaloste winery•3-course lunch at La Scuderia in Badia in Passignano (1/2L water and 1/4L wine per person)•Afternoon wine tasting at Sestriolo


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided visit of the Grattamacco winery •3-course lunch at the Enoteca Tognoni in Bolgheri, close to Livorno (1/2L water and 1/4L wine per person)•Guided wine tasting at Tenuta San Guido (Tuesdays only) or Michele Satta Winery (other days)


This tour takes you through stunning Tuscan landscapes to a little-known medieval village up on a hill, Mon-tecarlo, and to the famous historic walls of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini, and includes wine tasting at a picturesque 17th century wine estate and a delicious lunch at a typical Tuscan “osteria”.

Duration: 8 hours



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Montecarlo & Lucca

Pisa & Lucca with wine tastingVisit Lucca and Pisa, 2 of Tuscany’s most famous historic towns, and enjoy a tour and wine tasting at a charming Wine Estate. Your lunch will be in a typical Tuscan “osteria” in the beautiful city of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini.

Duration: 8 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided visits of Montecarlo and Lucca•Visit and wine tasting at the Villa Maionchi Winery Estate•3-course lunch at a typical Osteria in Lucca (1/2L water and 1/4L wine per person)


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided visits of Lucca and Pisa (Piazza dei Miracoli) •Visit and wine tasting at Terre del Sillabo Vineyard•3-course lunch at a typical Osteria in Lucca (1/2L water and 1/4L wine per person)

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM VENICE

Travel through the Venetian Lagoon to the famous historic Islands, Murano and Burano. On Murano, you will visit a glass blowing factory and to see a glass master at work. The island of Burano is famous for its lace school and museum where the art of making lace is still taught, and for its colourful houses.

Duration: 6 hours



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Venice Lagoon Islands

Tour of Venice and Gondola RideEnjoy a day in the most romantic place in the world, as you are guided through this unique city built on 118 islands divided by canals and linked by bridges. Your visit will start in Saint Mark’s Square and continue into the Rialto area. Then, you will step into a gondola for that uniquely Venetian experience, a gondola ride in the Venetian canals. You will have some free time for shopping, relaxation, or further exploration.

Duration: 6 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 795.004-5 participants CAD$ 395.006-9 participants CAD$ 265.0010-14 participants CAD$ 195.00Rates are per person

Included: •Transportation by private boat •English-speaking tour escort •Visit to Island of Murano•Visit to Island of BuranoNot Included: Entrance fees


Included:•Transportation by private boat •English-speaking tour escort •Tour of Venice•Gondola ride (35 minutes)

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM VENICE

Venetian Carnival Masks are a fun and colourful symbol of Venice, its culture and its history. Your tour of Venice includes a mask-decorating course, a guided tour of Saint Mark’s Square and the Rialto area, and some free time for a quick lunch or some shopping.

Duration: 7 hours



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Decoration mask

Valpolicella with Wine tastingSpend your day in the beautiful countryside in two famous wine regions: Valpolicella and Valdobbiadene. You will enjoy 2 guided visits and wine tastings at excellent vineyards and a lunch with wine in a typical trat-toria. Tour the picturesque town of Valdobbiadene and the beautiful Villa dei Cedri.

Duration: 8 hours


2013 RATES4-5 participants CAD$ 520.006-9 participants CAD$ 360.0010-14 participants CAD$ 250.00Rates are per person. Minimum 4 participants

Included: •Transportation by private boat •English-speaking tour escort •Tour of Venice•Mini Course: Decoration of a Papier-Mâché Mask Not Included: Entrance fees


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•2 visits of wineries with wine tasting: Canevel in Val-policella and Fasol Menin in Valdobbiadene•Guided tour of Valdobbiadene and Villa dei Cedri•3-course lunch at Trattoria alla Cima in Valpolicella (1/4L wine per person)

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM GENOA

Make the most of your time during the stop at Genoa by seeing Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, the Ab-bey San Fruttuoso and Rapallo on this guided tour. Your tour includes a 3-course lunch with wine in a fish restaurant by the sea and a snack in Rapallo.

Duration: 9 hours



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Portofino & Abbey San Fruttuoso

Winery and Osteria in Cinque Terre Visit 3 of the 5 picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre-Monterosso al Mare, Manarola, and Ver-nazza- on this guided tour that includes a train trip, a visit and tasting in a winery, and a 3-course lunch of local specialties with wine at a typical “osteria”.

Duration: 9 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided tours of Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo•Boat ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino •3-course lunch in a local restaurant (1/2L water and 1/4L wine per person)•Coffee break in RapalloNot Included: Entrance fees


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided tour of Monterosso •Train tickets from Monterosso to Manarola and back•Wine tasting in a local winery in Manarola •3-course lunch in a local restaurant (with 1/4L wine per person)Not Included: Entrance fees

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM CATANIA

Sicily is home to the tallest and most active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. You can go up the mountain to see the crater of 2001-2002 by cable car (fee not included). The fertile soil around the volcano supports excellent vineyards. Visit a local vineyard for lunch and a wine tasting. In the afternoon, visit Taormina to see the amazing Greek Theatre and spend some time exploring or shopping in this beautiful ancient city.

Duration: 8 hours

Pick-up at 8:30 am Drop-off at 4 pm


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Taormina & Mount Etna

Siracuse & Noto Spend your day in 2 beautiful and fascinating historic cities, Siracuse and Noto, both UNESCO World Heri-tage Sites. In Syracuse, you’ll see remarkable Greek and Roman ruins, the cave called the Ear of Dionysius, and the historic old town of Siracuse on the island of Ortygia. The historic centre of Noto was entirely rebuilt in a Baroque style after an earthquake in the 17th century. The Noto Cathedral is exceptionally beautiful.

Duration: 8 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 535.00 4-5 participants CAD$ 310.00 6-9 participants CAD$ 245.00 10-12 participants CAD$ 190.00 13-14 participants CAD$ 160.00Rates are per person.

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Entrance fees in Taormina•Visit of Mount Etna•Visit and wine tasting at a local winery•3-course lunch (drinks not included)Not Included: Cable-car to the Etna crater (payable on the spot

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 535.00 4-5 participants CAD$ 295.006-9 participants CAD$ 210.00 10-12 participants CAD$ 160.00 13-14 participants CAD$ 125.00Rates are per person

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided tour in Siracuse and Noto with English-speak-ing guide•Entrance fees in Siracuse

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM CATANIA

The town of Piazza Armerina is most famous for the extraordinary floor mosaics in the 3rd century Roman Villa del Casale. Scenes include children at play, and big game hunts showing some of the exotic African animals brought to Rome for gladiator games. After your tour in Piazza Armerina, visit neighbouring Calta-girone on you own to see the ceramic shops in its impressive historic centre.

Duration: 8 hours



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Piazza Armerina & Caltagirone

Cooking Class in TaorminaSicilian cuisine is world-famous, and a very important part of Sicilian culture. The fascinating history of the island is reflected in the unique combinations of ingredients. Enjoy a fun cooking class and lunch with a great Chef at his Michelin Star Restaurant. In the afternoon, make your way to Taormina’s historic centre to see the amazing Greek Theatre and spend some time exploring or shopping in the beautiful ancient city.

Duration: 8 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 595.004-5 participants CAD$ 315.006-9 participants CAD$ 235.0010-12 participants CAD$ 175.00 13-14 participants CAD$ 130.00 Rates are per person.

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visit to the Piazza Armerina with English-speaking guide•Entrance fees in Piazza Armerina

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 480.00 4-5 participants CAD$ 365.00 6-9 participants CAD$ 340.00 10-12 participants CAD$ 315.00 Rates are per person

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver from the port and back•Cooking class with lunch (drinks not included)Not Included: transfer from restaurant to city centre

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM PALERMO

Visit 2 important historic Sicilian cities: Palermo and Monreale. See all the main sights and learn about the history of Sicily through the interesting combinations of architectural elements from various times and places. Stimulate all your senses in Palermo’s famous food market, the Capo, where you’ll have an oppor-tunity to sample some of the typical street food.

Duration: 4 hours



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Palermo and Monreale

Corvo Winery in Casteldaccia Visit the historic Corvo Winery in Casteldaccia where you will tour the Museum of Agriculture, see the an-cient wine cellar, and taste the great Sicilian Corvo wine, one of the most popular wines in the world.

Duration: 4 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 370.004-5 participants CAD$ 200.006-9 participants CAD$ 175.0010-12 participants CAD$ 125.00 13-14 participants CAD$ 100.00 Rates are per person.

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visits of Palermo and Monreale with English-speaking guide•Entrance fees at the Palatine Chapel and at MonrealeNot Included: Street food tasting to be paid locally

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 280.004-5 participants CAD$ 170.006-9 participants CAD$ 135.0010-12 participants CAD$ 115.00 13-14 participants CAD$ 95.00 Rates are per person

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided visit and wine tasting at the Corvo Winery •Entrance to the Museum of Agriculture and the an-cient cellars.

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM NAPLES

The archeological site of Pompeii is possibly the most famous excavation in the world. A flourishing civiliza-tion, buried for 1,700 years, has been brought to life again and you can see how the citizens of the greatest empire the world has ever known lived and loved, worked and played, and died. Some of the highlights are: the Forum, the main square, the Basilica, the large Theatre, the Roman Baths, temples and porticoes. After your guided visit, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Duration: 5 hours



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Pompeii

Vesuvius with wine tasting & lunch Mount Vesuvius, in the Gulf of Naples, is the only active volcano in continental Europe. It is best known as the volcano that buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD. Its most recent eruption was in 1944. Your English-speaking guide will tell you all about the vast and interesting history of this famous volcano. The view from the summit on a clear day is stunning. Your tour includes a visit with lunch and wine tasting at a local winery.

Duration: 7 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visit to the Ancient City of Pompeii with English-speaking guide•Entrance fee to Pompeii Excavation Site•3-course lunch at a local restaurant close to the exca-vations


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visit of Mount Vesuvius with English-speaking guide•Entrance fee to Mount Vesuvius National Park •3-course lunch and wine tasting at a local winery close to the volcano

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM PALERMO

The Duchess of Palma herself will lead you on a fascinating journey through Sicilian culture and cuisine. Start with a stimulating visit to the Capo Market to buy seasonal ingredients to use in the cooking class which will take place in the kitchen of the exquisite 18th century palazzo by the sea, the last home of Prince Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of the world-famous novel “The Leopard”. On your way from the market, you’ll take in some of the beauty of the city of Palermo. Your lunch will be served in the dining room of the palace and afterwards, you’ll step out onto its luxuriant terrace facing the sea.

Duration: 6 hours



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Cooking class with the Duchess in Palermo

Erice and Segesta with wine tasting Visit 2 important historic Sicilian towns: Segesta and Erice. In ancient Segesta, visit the magnificent Greek Theatre and Doric Temple. In medieval Erice, the legendary birthplace of Venus, the focus of this tour will be a visit to the world-famous pastry shop, Maria Grammatico for a sampling of almond sweets, genovesi, and nougat with Marsala wine. You will have free time for lunch and to see the Norman Castle and Duomo in Erice on your own.

Duration: 8 hoursPick-up at 9 am Drop-off at 4:30 pm

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 480.004-5 participants CAD$ 375.006-9 participants CAD$ 350.0010-12 participants CAD$ 335.00 Rates are per person.

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•English-speaking assistance provided by the Duch-ess•Cooking class•Lunch and drinks

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 455.004-5 participants CAD$ 255.006-9 participants CAD$ 200.0010-12 participants CAD$ 150.00 13-14 participants CAD$ 125.00 Rates are per person

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Entrance fees in Segesta•Tasting at Maria Grammatico in Erice


The Reggia di Caserta, the Royal Palace of Caserta, is one of the most important monuments of Italian artistic heritage. The Bourbon King Charles lll created the magnificent palace complex in the 18th century to rival Versailles.The palace, furnishings and artworks, gardens and fountains are spectacular.

Duration: 5 hours



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The Royal Palace of Caserta

Paestum: Wine & Ruins Paestum is known for its Greek Temples, and excellent beaches, wine and food. Visit the archaeological site at Paestum to see the oldest and best-preserved Greek Temples in Italy and sample some of the best food in Italy. Taste the best Italian Buffalo Mozarella and enjoy a brunch with wine tasting.

Duration: 8 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visit of the Royal Palace of Caserta with English-speaking guide•Entrance fees to the Royal Palace of Caserta


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visit to Paestum with English-speaking guide•Entrance fees to the Paestum Archeological Site•Visit and Mozzarella tasting at the Azienda Agricola Barlotti•Brunch and wine tasting at De Conciliis Winery


Visit 3 of the beautiful towns of the Amalfi Coast- Ravello, Amalfi, and Positano- where lemon trees, spar-kling villas and magnificent churches hug the edges of the cliff of the famous coastline, leading down toward magical beaches. Your tour includes a visit to the Paper Museum in Amalfi, a Limoncello tasting, a coffee stop, and a delicious lunch with wine in Positano.

Duration: 8 hours



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Amalfi Coast with Limoncello tasting

Cooking Class in Sorrento Spend your day at the beautiful Agriturismo Terranova farm and restaurant, where you will learn to cook the best food in Italy in a cooking class ending with a lunch of your creations with wine. In addition, you will taste Limoncello, the famous lemon liqueur of this region, olive oil, and other typical products of Campania. Choose from the Campanian menu or the Pizza menu.

Duration: 7 hours

Pick-up at 10 am Drop-off at 5:30 pm


Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Guided visits of Ravello, Amalfi and Positano•Entrance fees to the Paper Museum in Amalfi•3-course lunch in Positano (1/2L water and 1/4L wine per person) •Coffee stop in Positano•Limoncello tasting in Amalfi Not Included: Entrance fees


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Cooking class •Lunch including wine•Tastings of olive oil, Limoncello and typical Campanian food products

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM MONACO

See Monaco and the picturesque French village of Eze where you will visit one its famous perfume facto-ries. First, you’ll have a panoramic tour of Monaco, the second smallest independent state in the world after the Vatican. Monaco is famous for its Grand Prix and the Monte-Carlo Casino. Then, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the coast and mountains of the French Riviera on the way to magnificent medieval Eze.

Duration: 4 hours



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Monaco and visit of Eze

Nice and visit to a candy factory The most famous view of Nice is that of the beach and Promenade des Anglais on the Baie des Anges. You’ll have a panoramic tour of Nice that shows you much more of this grand city, and you’ll stop in at a famous French Confiserie, a candy shop and factory, to learn about and taste some elegant French con-fections.

Duration: 4 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$270.004-8 participants CAD$140.009-14 participants CAD$145.00Rates are per person.

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver/guide•Tour of Monaco and Monte-Carlo•Visit to a perfume factory in Eze


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver/guide •Tour of Nice•Visit and tasting at a candy factory

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM NICE

Monaco is the second smallest independent state in the world after the Vatican. On this panoramic tour of Monaco you will see all the most important sights including: the Prince’s Palace, the Cathedral, the Prin-cess Grace and Rainier lll Memorial, the Hôtel de Paris and Café de Paris in Monte-Carlo, and the Casino of Monte-Carlo. While in Monaco, you’ll see the changing of the guard at the palace.

Duration: 4 hours



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Monaco / Montecarlo

Monaco and the town of Eze See Monaco and the picturesque French village of Eze where you will visit one its famous perfume facto-ries. First, you’ll have a panoramic tour of Monaco, the second smallest independent state in the world after the Vatican. Monaco is famous for its Grand Prix and the Monte-Carlo Casino. Then, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the coast and mountains of the French Riviera on the way to magnificent medieval Eze.

Duration: 5 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver/guide •Tour of Monaco and Monte-Carlo


Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver/guide •Tour of Monaco and Monte-Carlo•Visit to a perfume factory in Eze

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM MARSEILLE

Your tour of Cassis will combine guided time and free time and includes a wine tasting of Cassis wine, and a cruise to see the Calanques- the inlets and coves with striking cliffs between Marseille and Cassis. The picturesque village of Cassis, an ancient fishing port, has a pretty harbour and historic centre.

Duration: 4 hours



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Cassis

Aix-en-Provence and Avignon This tour of 2 important French cities includes a visit to Cézanne’s Atelier, the Lauves Workshop in Aix-en-Provence, and the Palais des Papes in Avigon. Aix-en-Provence is an elegant city that has been an urban centre and spa destination for more than 2 thousand years, with beautiful historic buildings, many unique fountains, and pretty town squares. Avignon is a medieval walled city that was once a Vatican city with a magnificent Papal Palace. You’ll want to see the famous 12th century bridge from the song “Sur le Pont d’Avignon”.

Duration: 8 hours



Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver/guide •Tour of Cassis•Wine tasting of Cassis niwes•Cruise to see 3 of the famous Calanques of Cassis (Not responsible for cruise cancellation due to bad weather)

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 645.004-5 participants CAD$ 340.006-8 participants CAD$ 265.009-14 participants CAD$ 255.00 Rates are per person.

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver/guide •Tours of Aix-en-Provence and Avignon•Visit to Paul Cezanne’s studio•Visit of the Palais des Papes, the Papal Palace, in Avignon

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM BARCELONA

Make the most of your day with a tour of the beautiful, vibrant city of Barcleona and a trip up to Montserrat, the magnificent mountain and important pilgrimage site. In Barcelona, you will see all of the most impor-tant sights, including: the Plaça Catalunya, the Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral, la Sagrada Família, and the Olympic Port and Stadium. You’ll have free time for lunch before your scenic and spiritual trip to Montserrat and its Monastery.

Duration: 8 hours



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Barcelona and Montserrat

Sitges and Freixenet Sitges has been called the St. Tropez of Spain because of its beaches, mountain range back-drop, excel-lent climate, and its glamour and affluence. Sitges is located at the edge of the beautiful wine region which produces the famous Spanish sparkling wine, Cava. Visit the town and the famous historic Freixenet Cava cellars for a tour and tasting.

Duration: 4 hours


2013 RATES6-8 participants CAD$ 335.009-14 participants CAD$ 230.00 Rates are per person. Minimum 6 people

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Tour of Barcelona and Montserrat with English-speak-ing guide

2013 RATES4-6 participants CAD$ 340.00 7-8 participants CAD$ 200.00 9-14 participants CAD$ 160.00 Rates are per person. Minimum 4 people

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Tour of Stiges with English-speaking guide•Entrance to Freixenet

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM MALAGA & VALENCIA

Málaga, the largest city on the Costa del Sol, is known as the birthplace of Picasso and for its beaches and many cultural and historical attractions. Up the hill at the Moorish Castillo of Gibralfaro, you will have an excellent view of the city and the sea. Highlights of the tour are: the Alcazaba Palace, the Roman Theatre, and the grand Cathedral of Málaga, called la Manquita, the one-armed lady.

Duration: 4 hours



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Malaga

ValenciaBoth ultra-modern and ancient, València is home to the striking City of the Arts and Sciences and the UNES-CO World Heritage Site, the historic Lonja de la Seda, the silk exchange. Roman, Arab, Gothic, Baroque and modern space-age buildings stand in harmony here. Visit the Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic build-ing in Europe. València is famous for the traditional dish, Paella and the story of El Cid.

Duration: 4 hours


2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 475.004-7 participants CAD$ 260.008-14 participants CAD$ 125.00 Rates are per person. Minimum 2 people

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Tour of Malaga with English-speaking guide•Entrance fees to Gibralfaro Castle and Cathedral of Málaga

2013 RATES2-3 participants CAD$ 465.00 4-7 participants CAD$ 245.00 8-14 participants CAD$ 130.00 Rates are per person. Minimum 2 people

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Tour of Valencia with English-speaking guide•Entrance fees to Valencia Cathedral

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM ATHENS

Spend your time in Athens seeing all the most important sights of the city centre and having a comprehen-sive tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Some of the sights you’ll see in the historic centre of Athens are: the House of the Greek Parliament, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier (watch the changing of the guards), the National Gardens, the surviving columns of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, and the Plaka District. As you go up the Acropolis, enjoy spectacular views of the city below. On the Acropolis, you’ll see all of the glorious monuments. At the New Acropolis Museum, 4 thousand artifacts are exhibited in a stunning modern building with glass floors that display excavations below.

Duration: 4.5 hours



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Athens with the Acropolis Museum

Greek cooking class Healthy and delicious Greek food and Greek hospitality are world-famous. Learn how to cook a traditional 3-course meal at one of the excellent restaurants on the trendy Valaoritou Street in the heart of Athens. A skilled chef will lead the fun hands-on class, teaching you all about the ingredients, their significance, and their flavours. At the end of the lesson, enjoy the fruits of your labours with a glass of Greek wine.

Duration: 4 hours


2013 RATES2-6 participants CAD$385.007-14 participants CAD$165.00 Rates are per person.

The tour does not run on the following days:1 January; 25 March; Good Friday; Holy Saturday; 1 May; Easter Sunday; Easter Monday; 25 December; 26 December

Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Tour of Athens, the Acropolis, and the Acropolis Mu-seum with English-speaking guide•Entrance fees

2013 RATES2-14 participants CAD$105.00 Rates are per person.

The tour is running on Mondays and Fridays only

Included:•English-speaking escort•Cooking lesson, recipes to take home•Food sampling with wineNot Included: Transportation

SHORE EXCURSIONS - FROM ATHENS

Take in some beautiful scenery, history, legend and wine on this tour to Corinth and Nemea. Stop at the incredible Corinth Canal on the way to Ancient Corinth, where St. Paul lived and preached. At the Archaeo-logical Site, see the Agora and the Temple of Apollo and the Ancient Corinth Museum. In Ancient Greek mythology, Heracles (Hercules) killed the Lion of Nemea. Nemea has been famous for its wine production for thousands of years. Visit a Nemean winery and taste some of the best wines of the domain. Lunch is included in this tour.

Duration: 8 hours

Pick-up at 8:30 am Drop-off at 4:30 pm


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Explore Corinth with wine tasting!

Explore Delphi Visit the Ancient Greek Omphalos, the navel of the world, Delphi, and take in the sights along the way, in-cluding Thebes, Levadia, and the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. At the Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi, you’ll see the Castalian Spring, the Temple of Apollo, famous for the Oracle, the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphynx of Naxos, among other treasures. Lunch is included, as well as a stop in Arachova to peruse the shops of hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, and wine and cheese.

Duration: 8 hours


2013 RATES2-6 participants CAD$310.00 7-15 participants CAD$240.00Rates are per person.

The above tour runs all year round except from Octo-ber 16th to April 4th and Public Holidays: December 25th and 26th, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Day, May 1st, March 25th, and the Greek Indepen-dence Day.**Included: •Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visits to the Ancient Corinth Archeological Site and Museum with English-speaking guide•Lunch (drinks not included)•Visit and wine tasting at a winery in Nemea

2013 RATES2-6 participants CAD$235.007-15 participants CAD$300.00 Rates are per person.

Tour Season**

Included:•Transportation with English-speaking driver•Visits to the Ancient Delphi Archeological Site and Museum with English-speaking guide•Lunch (drinks not included)

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