Embark on a journey through the heart of Europe's most captivating destinations! From the historic streets of London to the sun-kissed shores of Portugal, the vibrant culture of Spain, the culinary delights of Italy, and the romance of France, our group trip offers an unforgettable adventure.
Whether you're a solo traveler seeking new connections or a family looking for shared experiences, join us for custom-curated excursions and the flexibility to explore independently. Spend as much or as little time with the group as you like, knowing you're in the company of like-minded travelers and local experts.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history, delectable cuisine, and breathtaking sights of Europe. Reserve your spot now before it's too late – this journey is in high demand and spaces are filling up quickly!
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Pre-Cruise (London) - October 2-6, 2024
Post Cruise (Rome) - October 18-21, 2024
Pre-Cruise Tours & Accommodations
Sunday
5pm- Embark the cruise ship in Southhampton London
Monday
Day at Sea
Tuesday
9am- Arrive at Le Verdon Bordeaux, France
7pm- Depart
Wednesday
7am- Arrive at Bilbao
5pm- Depart
Thursday
9am- Arrive at La Coruna
7pm- Depart
Friday
8am- Arrive at Oporto
6:30pm- Depart
Saturday
7am- Arrive at Lisbon
3pm- Depart
Sunday
8am- Arrive at Cadiz Seville, Spain
5:30pm- Depart
Monday
12pm- Arrive at Cartagena, Spain
6pm- Depart
Tuesday
10:30am- Arrive at Barcelona
Group Tour
6pm- Depart
Wednesday
9:15pm- Arrive at Cannes
5pm- Depart
Thursday
7am- Arrive at Livorno Florence Pisa, Italy
Group Tour
7:30pm- Depart
Friday
6am- Disembark at Civitavecchia
Post-Cruise Tours & Accommodations
Dates: October 3-6, 2024
The Sumptuous Garden View King Deluxe room at the Royal Horseguards Hotel offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of London, combining historic elegance with modern amenities and extra comforts, while providing picturesque views of the South Bank and Whitehall Gardens.
Our Deluxe Double rooms offer a comfortable retreat in beautifully designed surroundings, complete with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, a 49" Smart TV, and indulgent extras such as complimentary water, bathrobes, and Egyptian cotton bed linen, with varying sizes averaging 23 square meters due to the building's historic nature.
6 - 7 hours
Price: $120.79 / £95 per person
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Inclusions
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Cancellation Policy
October 4th, 2024 (8.75 hours)
Price:
$190.00/person
$176.00/child
Activity Level: Light - Some walking with potential steps at a casual pace
Overview: This full-day London tour offers a comprehensive experience, including a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace, followed by the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Enjoy lunch at a traditional London pub before a guided tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral, with its iconic dome and historical significance. Explore the Tower of London, including the Crown Jewels, and take a Thames River Cruise. The tour features a luxury motor-coach and a professional guide. Note that if the Changing of the Guard is not available, the tour will visit Horse Guards Parade. On Sundays, St. Paul’s Cathedral is closed for services, so additional time will be spent at the Tower of London. You can choose to end the day with the River Cruise or return to Victoria Railway Station with your guide.
Inclusions:
✓ Highlights Panoramic tour of London
✓ Opportunity for a traditional Pub Lunch
✓ Guided Tour of St Pauls Cathedral
✓ Tour of Tower of London
✓ Time to explore See the magnificent Crown Jewels
✓ First-class luxury Motor-coach
✓ Admission to St Pauls Cathedral & Tower of London
✓ Thames River Cruise
✓ Professional Tour Guide
October 6th, 2024 (7 hours)
Price: $181.00/person
Activity Level: Light - Some walking with potential steps at a casual pace
Overview: This pre-cruise tour offers a visit to the prehistoric wonder of Stonehenge, including entrance tickets. You'll be picked up from your London or Heathrow Airport hotel and driven to Stonehenge, a journey of about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Upon arrival, you'll receive an audio guide for a 90-minute exploration of Stonehenge and its visitor center. There's also a café where you can enjoy a drink and snack. Afterward, you'll be transferred to Southampton Cruise Terminal, approximately a 1-hour drive, where a representative will assist with your luggage and direct you to your cruise ship, aiming to arrive around 2:00 pm.
Inclusions:
✓ English speaking driver
✓ Tour leader
✓ Air conditioned vehicle
✓ Entrance tickets to Stonehenge
October 15th, 2024 (4 hours)
Price: $319.00/person based on 6 passengers
Activity Level: Light - Some walking with potential steps at a casual pace
Overview: This tour of Barcelona includes a guided drive to key sights, with ample opportunities for walking and close-up exploration based on your interests. You'll visit the iconic Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished cathedral known for its stunning towers, facades, and colorful windows. The tour also includes a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter, featuring its cathedral and the old town, as well as a scenic drive through La Rambla, modernist architecture like Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, and Plaça Catalunya. You'll also have some free time for shopping or sampling local cuisine.
Inclusions:
✓ Round trip transportation
✓ English-speaking driver and guide
✓ La Sagrada Familia Entrance Tickets
October 17th, 2024 (8 hours)
Price: $247.00/person based on 6 passengers
Activity Level: Strenuous - Walking above 2km (with steps and inclines) or semi-difficult physical activity
Overview: Upon arrival at the port of Livorno, you will be greeted by a representative. This tour takes you to the Italian Riviera, renowned for its mild climate and scenic beauty. You'll explore the Cinque Terre, a stunning coastal region with five picturesque fishing villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. The area is known for its lack of modern development, blending seamlessly with its lush surroundings and the blue sea.
Your driver/guide will suggest local dining options, with seafood specialties like Anchovies of Monterosso, protected by the EU. You'll travel between the villages by local train and have the chance to walk the ‘Via dell’Amore,’ a wheelchair-friendly path connecting Riomaggiore and Manarola. The amount of time spent in each village depends on your group's preferences, with advice provided by your guide. Note that the tour involves considerable walking and steps, so comfortable shoes are essential. Train tickets for the Cinque Terre can be purchased for around €4 each. Your tour concludes with a return to your ship, leaving you with memorable experiences of the Cinque Terre.
Inclusions:
✓ Cruise port pick-up
✓ Roundtrip air-conditioned transportation
✓ English speaking driver
✓ Choice of 3 towns to visit on the day
October 18th, 2024 (8 hours)
Price: $215.00/person based on 6 passengers
Activity Level: Moderate - Walking up to 2km (may involve steps and inclines) or moderate physical activity
Overview: This tour of Rome is designed for those with walking difficulties, as the minivans can get close to major sites, minimizing walking. Your English-speaking driver will meet you at the port and take you in an air-conditioned vehicle through the scenic countryside to Rome.
You'll start with a visit to the iconic Colosseum, where you can admire its grand arches and take photographs. Next, visit the Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece of art and legend where tossing a coin ensures your return to Rome. The tour also includes stops at Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps.
In the afternoon, explore Vatican City, including St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Please note that Vatican tickets are not included. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel, and you'll have time for lunch, with your driver providing recommendations for local dining options.
Inclusions:
✓ Cruise Port Pick-Up
✓ Air Conditioned Transportation
✓ English-Speaking Driver
✓ English Speaking Guide in Rome
✓ Map of Rome
SO WHAT EXACTLY IS HOP-ON, HOP-OFF?
In simple terms, London hop-on, hop-off bus tours are a way for you to jump on and off any of our London Buses at any of our designated stops, as many times as you wish.
BUT IT MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT...
Our London hop on hop off bus tours give you the flexibility to plan your day, your way. You can choose to stay on board the entire London bus route and let us take you for a scenic spin, or hop-off at the destinations you want to further explore. London has large variety of different landmarks and attractions that are worth exploring. Once you've seen it, done it and selfied it, you simply wait for the next bus to come along and rejoin the tour.
London Bus Tour Tickets:
1 Day Ticket
What's included:
Same day hop-on, hop off ticket
Price:
Essential Ticket - 48 Hours
What's included:
4 Guided walking tours:
River Cruise - one way
Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
Price:
Explore the greater wide open with the most outdoor deck space of any new cruise ship.
Unwind in our most spacious accommodations and enjoy first-rate service so you won’t wait a second for that second round.
Be the first to take a 360° seaside stroll along the new Ocean Boulevard. Take your taste buds on a delicious journey through the Indulge Food Hall.
Or dip into the horizon in one of our infinity pools. Discover a new experience at sea aboard Norwegian Prima.
Each of these prices are based on Double Occupancy. Please reach out for triple or quad rates as applicable.
Cruise Deposit~ $125/pp + $50/pp registration fee = $175 per per person.
Accommodates: 2
Total Approx. Size: 160-254 sq. ft.
DECK(S): 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
LOCATION: FORWARD, MID, MID
Category: IA, IB, IF
All Inclusive Amenities:
Cruise Total- $2,081.93/pp
Guided group tours & transportation- $1,447.00/pp
Full Trip Total- $3,528.93/pp
Cruise Total- $2,224.43/pp
Guided group tours & transportation- $1,447.00/pp
Full Trip Total- $3,671.43/pp
Each of these prices are based on Double Occupancy. Please reach out for triple or quad rates as applicable.
Cruise Deposit~ $125/pp plus $50/pp registration fee = $175 per person
Note: Selected ADA staterooms may have a partially obstructed balcony view.
Accommodates: 2
Total Approx. Size: 231-358 sq. ft.
Balcony Size: 45-69 sq. ft.
DECK(S): 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
LOCATION: FORWARD, MID, AFT
CATEGORY: BA, BB, BF
Cruise Total- $3,001.93/pp
Guided Group Tours & Transportation- $1,447.00/pp
Full Trip Total- $4,448.93/pp
Cruise Total- $2,954.43/pp
Guided Group Tours & Transportation- $1,447.00/pp
Full Trip Total- $4,407.43/pp
These are the pre-arranged tours we will experience as a group during these ports of call.
October 16th (6 hours)
Price: $319.00/person based on 6 passengers
Activity Level: Light – Some walking with potential steps at a casual pace
Overview:
A tour which allows you to discover Barcelona and its wonders
Scenic drive in Barcelona to reach Sagrada Familia
we will do a walking tour approx. 15 minutes to reach the famous Gaudi basilica. its amazing towers, the different facades, the amazing colorful windows.
After visiting Sagrada Familia basilica you will do a walking tour to discover gothic quarter and its cathedral and old town Barcelona
The tour also includes a scenic drive in Barcelona to discover la Rambla. modernist architecture as casa Batllo, la Pedrera, plaza Cataluña and you will also enjoy some free time for your leisure and do some shopping or taste the local gastronomy.
Inclusions:
✓ Pick up London hotel
✓ English-speaking guide
✓ Guided tour of La Sagrada Familiar
✓ Panoramic Barcelona tour
✓ Entrances to La Sagrada Familia
October 17th (8 hours)
Price: $247.00/person based on 6 passengers
Activity Level: Moderate – Walking up to 2km
(involves steps and includes)
Overview:
Experience the enchanting Italian Riviera on a private tour of three of Cinque Terre's picturesque villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, and Manarola. Marvel at the unspoiled beauty of these ancient fishing villages, nestled amidst lush vegetation and overlooking the azure sea.
Embark on a guided exploration led by an English-speaking escort, who will provide insightful commentary as you traverse narrow alleys and staircases to discover the local culture and cuisine. Indulge in fresh seafood delicacies and regional specialties, such as Monterosso's famous Anchovies.
Travel from Livorno's port to La Spezia by private transfer, then continue by train to the Cinque Terre villages. Note that this tour involves significant walking, including steep inclines and steps, so comfortable walking shoes are essential. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through these captivating coastal towns, where timeless charm meets stunning natural beauty.
Inclusions:
✓ Round trip transportation by bus and train from cruise port
✓ Train to Cinque Terre Villages
✓ English Speaking Tour Guide
✓ Train tickets included
October 18th (7 hours)
Price: $215.00/person based on 6 passengers
Activity Level: Moderate – Walking up to 2km
(involves steps and includes)
Overview:
Embark on a comprehensive tour of Rome from the cruise port, accompanied by a dedicated English-speaking guide providing insightful commentary on the city's rich history. Explore iconic landmarks including the Colosseum (outside only), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and St. Peter's Square.
Begin with a stop at the Colosseum for photo opportunities and a brief historical overview, followed by a walking tour through the pedestrianized area of central Rome, starting at Piazza Navona and continuing to the Trevi Fountain.
Learn about the tradition of tossing coins into the fountain for good luck before enjoying free time to explore and sample local delicacies. Continue to the Pantheon for a possible inside visit, subject to availability and time constraints.
Afterward, enjoy a leisurely drive to Vatican City, with your guide highlighting landmarks along the way. Upon arrival, your guide will provide information about St. Peter's Square before allowing free time for photos and exploration.
Please note that this tour does not include entry to the Vatican or Sistine Chapel. Conclude your day with a drop-off at your hotel, reflecting on the highlights of your Roman adventure.
Inclusions:
✓ Air-conditioned Vehicle
✓ English-speaking Professional Guide
✓ Earpiece
✓ Map of Rome
✓ Pick up at cruise port
✓ Drop off at hotel
Dates: October 18-21, 2024
The Classic Triple rooms are furnished with fine furniture and equipped with the best comforts, spacious and surrounded by a pleasant atmosphere. They represent the ideal solution for family holidays in Rome.
Complete with every comfort, the Classic Double/Twin rooms are furnished with quality furniture and equipped with the best comforts, spacious and wrapped in a pleasant atmosphere. They represent the ideal solution for couples' stays in Rome .
Dates: October 18-21, 2024
Learn how to cook traditional Italian food with a cocktail in hand with this chef-led class in Rome. Follow classic recipes, cook your own fresh pasta, and sip on 3 handcrafted spritzes.
Starting time:
Price: $95.36 per person
Highlights:
Includes:
Meeting point:
Via cesere baldo 19 Roma RM, Italy. Your class host will be waiting outside in a yellow t-shirt.
Discover what lies beneath the Trevi District on an insightful tour through its underground passages. Learn interesting facts about Roman history and taste delicious gelato at a historic shop.
Duration: 1 hour
Check availability to see starting times.
Price: $37.77 per person
Highlights:
Includes:
Discover the ancient village of Civita di Bagnoregio, the Montepulciano countryside, and the town of Orvieto in Umbria on this day trip from Rome. Savor lunch and wine tastings at a Tuscan vineyard.
Duration: 12 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Price: $97.23 per person
Highlights:
Experience Rome on a sightseeing tour by golf cart. Cover more ground in less time and admire the sights of the city, with a stop included to taste some artisanal gelato.
Duration 2.5 hours
Price: $96.32 per person
Highlights
Meeting point
Meet next to the small bridge on "Via del Fagutale 2", approximately 100 meters from the taxi stand and the upper level of "Metro Colosseo".
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SO WHAT EXACTLY IS HOP-ON, HOP-OFF?
In simple terms, Rome hop-on, hop-off bus tours are a way for you to jump on and off any of our Rome Bus Tours at any of our designated stops, as many times as you wish.
BUT IT MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT...
Our Rome hop on hop off bus tours give you the flexibility to plan your day, your way. You can choose to stay on board the entire Rome bus route and let us take you for a spin around the beautiful city of Rome, or hop-off at the destinations you want to further explore. Once you've seen it, done it and selfied it, you simply wait for the next bus to come along and rejoin the tour.
Bestselling Rome Bus Tour Tickets:
24 Hours
What's included:
24h hop on, hop off ticket (valid on ORP & Big Buses)
Free Vox City Digital Walking Tour download
Price:
Adult €30.60
Child €15.30
48 Hours
What's included:
48h hop-on, hop off ticket (valid on ORP & Big Buses)
Free Vox City Digital Walking Tour download
Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
Price:
Adult: €37.80
Child: €18.90
Standing tall at 135 meters, the iconic London Eye is the world's largest cantilevered observation wheel. Offering breathtaking views that stretch nearly 40 kilometers across the city, this is one of the most iconic attractions in London and one of the most popular places to visit. Read on to learn more about the London Eye and how to plan the perfect trip to this landmark destination.
The world's largest cantilevered observation wheel
Why is the London Eye famous?
Smooth Sailing Essentials: Packing Tips
Preparing for your family cruise adventure? Click the link below to discover essential packing tips and tricks, ensuring you're fully equipped for your memorable voyage on the high seas! Preparing for your family cruise adventure? Click the link below to discover essential packing tips and tricks, ensuring you're fully equipped for your memorable voyage on the high seas!
Additional Pricing and Trip Related Information.
Gratuities, airfare, pre/post hotel accommodations, and ground transfers.
Gratuities can be prepaid up to 72-hours prior to ship departure date.
They are $240/person.
Alternatively they can be paid on final sailing date before disembarkment.
Deposit due is $305/pp or $200w/o PDP (Air and Hotel can be booked whenever client is ready).
Note: Final payments are due on or before September 1, 2024 for air/hotel accommodations.
All ground Transfers have been arranged.
There will be 2 private ground transfers for this trip.
Any questions not answered here, please contact us.
What is the deposit?
Cruise Only- $175/person
Round-Trip Airfare w/Pre/Post Cruise Hotel Accommodations: $250/pp (includes ticketing fee) or $355/ with PDP
Cruise+Round-Trip Airfare + and Pre/Post Cruise Hotel Accommodation: $175+250 (includes ticketing fee) or $355 (includes ticketing fee and PDP) = $425/pp or $530/pp
When is the deposit due?
7 days after filling out the form to reserve your spot.
When is the cruise final payment due?
June 8, 2024
When is the final payment for Pre-Post hotels with round-trip air due?
September 1, 2024
How do I book my spot?
Fill out the form, and we will be in touch with the next steps!
What airport do I fly into?
London Heathrow (LHR)
What airport do I fly home out of?
Rome - Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Do I need a passport?
Yes. All international trips require a Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure. Any and all additional Visas or travel documents required are the responsibility of the traveler.
Is Travel Insurance required?
Travel insurance is NOT required but is strongly suggested to safeguard your vacation investment from unforeseen travel incidents or delays.
Your trip is a significant investment, and we recommend the purchase of travel insurance. If you choose to decline this valuable protection, you are assuming any financial loss associated with your travel arrangements.
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