Dec 10, 2017 - Endless adventures await in Rome. ... of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the mos
11D8N WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN DATE : 10 DEC 2017 COSTA DIADEMA GROSS TONNAGE : 132,500 PASSENGERS CAPACITY : 3,693
SPAIN, BALEARIC ISLAND, ITALY, FRANCE
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DESTINATION / CRUISE PORT Kuala Lumpur – Barcelon, Spain Assembly 11.30 pm at KLIA for your flight to Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona, Spain – Embk Costa Diadema Upon arrival, you will be transferred to pier to embarking “ Costa Diedema”. Palma De Mallorca, Spain On the one hand, this city, founded by the Romans some 2,100 years ago, is replete with (literally) wall-to-wall history and architectural splendour. You can journey back in time and wander the mazes of alleyways and cobblestone paths that surround the Gothic cathedral. On the other hand, Palma is bustling with life, showcasing the island's best restaurants, shops, nightlife and a vibrant art scene. Cruising Day Palermo, Sicilly Palermo, the regional capital of Sicily, is one of those cities with its own very distinct, almost tangible atmosphere, a place of mystery where reality often outperforms the traveller’s imagination and preconceived stereotypes. Civitavecchia, Italy Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums. Savona, Italy Savona is an industrial port in the Liguria Region of north-west Italy, on the Gulf of Genoa. avona has a Renaissance cathedral, completed in the early 17th century and provides access to Genoa or the beautiful coastal villages of the Finale Ligure. Marseilles, France Marseille, gateway to Provence, is France's largest port and second largest city, with a vast history stretching back more than 2,000 years to its foundation by the Greeks in the 6th century BC. Barcelona, Spain (L/D) Upon disembark, you will be transferred for Barcelona City which covers Sagarada Familia, View of Plaza Espana, Plaza Reial, Plaza Cataluna, Olympic Stadium, Monument Christopher Columbus, Arch of Triumph. After lunch, free time shopping at Ramblas Street follow by dinner and check in hotel. Barcelona, Spain – Kuala Lumpur (B) Free time till transfer to airport for flight back to Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur Home sweet home ! All itineraries are subject to change without notice
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Group size minimum requires: 20 pax / Fare valid till 31 Aug 2017 Includes: Return Economy Air Passage by EK (EMIRATE AIRLINES) – KUL-BCN-KUL 7 Nights on board “ COSTA DIEDEMA ” with full board meals & shipboard entertainment 2D1N Barcelona sightseeing tour as per itinerary Barcelona Hotel : Front Maritim 4 star or similar Port Charges / Airport Taxes / On-board Service Charges / Tipping for Local Guide & Drive Travel Insurance Excludes: Shore Excursion on-board (RM 1250) Porterage Barcelona Hotel City Tax (Approx. EUR 2.20 per person per night) Propose flight (Subject to change) EK343 11DEC KUL/DXB EK135 11DEC DXB/BCN EK 136 19DEC BCN/DXB EK 346 20DEC DXB/KUL
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Terms of payment A deposit of RM 3,000 are require upon reservation Final payment required 60 Days prior to departure Company Name MAYBANK
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Cancellation Charges In the event that booking cancel and notice is received by Best Experience Tours Sdn Bhd, the following cancellation fee to be levied. 61 days prior to departure Deposit forfeited 60 days to 45 days prior to departure 40% Cancellation fee of the total package fare 44 days to 29 days prior to departure 50% Cancellation fee of the total package fare 28 days to 15 days prior to departure 85% Cancellation fee of the total package fare 14 days or less and no show 100% Cancellation fee of the total package fare Remark: The above quotation is subject to flight and cabin availability. The above fare and itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Flight is based on airline terms and conditions. We trust that you will find the above in good order, however please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further clarification.
SHORE EXCURSION – 5 Ports of call PALMA DE MALLORCA – 12/12/2017 TOUR OF THE CITY OF PALMA DE MALLORCA DURATION : 4 HRS Approx. Description Palma is more than just sea and nightlife. This tour will allow us to see the artistic heritage of a wonderful city that never ceases to amaze. What we will see Santa Maria Cathedral (inside visit), medieval quarter Bellver Castle, city views Pearl store What we will do The capital of the Balearic archipelago, Palma opens out in the shape of a fan over a wide inlet on the south coast of Mallorca. Its natural beauty, rich artistic heritage, mild climate and modern facilities make it one of the most popular international tourist destinations, frequented in both summer and winter. The tour will take us to the beautiful Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria (La Seu), the most famous building in the city, rebuilt between 1904 and 1914 under Antonio Gaudí's orders. On the main façade, don't miss the Gothic Eye (Ojo del Gótico), one of the largest Gothic rose windows in Europe. After the tour, we can enjoy some free time strolling through the streets of the medieval quarter. Then we will head up to Bellver Castle, the only circular castle in Spain, where we will have a breathtaking view of the city and bay.
PALERMO – 14/12/2017 A PANORAMA OF PALERMO AND THE WONDERS OF CEFALÙ DURATION : 5 HRS Approx. Description A two-fold excursion that will take us through the historic centre of Palermo, where we will admire the most symbolic sights and buildings from the comfort of a coach. The same coach will then accompany us to the beautiful beach resort of Cefalù, where we will stroll through the lanes of this medieval village, taking in the main monuments. What we will see Historic centre of Palermo Cefalù Duomo Lavatoio Medioevale Osterio Magno Borgo What we will do Our guide will await us at the jetty where we board a coach that will take us through the main streets of the historic centre of Palermo, discovering the most characteristic locations and famous buildings. After this interesting tour of the city, the excursion will continue on to the next stage. Travelling along the coastal motorway we will admire the enchanting countryside between land and sea until we reach the picturesque fishing village of Cefalù. Here a guide will take us to visit the renowned Duomo in Arab-Norman style, the restored Lavatoio medioevale, or medieval washhouse, and the historic 14th century fortified palace of Osterio Magno. We will take advantage of our free time in this delightful Norman village to explore and discover that the houses have maintained their original Sicilian charm even if many have been converted into shops and boutiques. We can lose ourselves in the beauty of its characteristic lanes that all lead to Piazza Duomo.
CIVITAVEECHIA – 15/12/2017 TOUR OF ANCIENT AND MODERN ROME DURATION : 9 HRS Approx. Description Moving around by coach and on foot, accompanied by our guide but also free to explore various areas of the capital, this tour is a journey of discovery of one of the most beautiful cities in the world where history and culture merge together as if by magic. What we will see Castel Sant'Angelo and Via della Conciliazione St. Peter's Square, Bernini's Colonnade and St. Peter's Basilica Trevi Fountain Colosseum, Circus Maximus and the Pyramid of Cestius What we will do Costa Diadema - Spain, Balearic Islands, Italy, France We leave Civitavecchia by coach for Rome where we start our day in the Eternal City admiring some of its most famous monuments and squares: accompanied by an expert guide, we drive past Castel Sant'Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum, and used over the centuries as a Papal residence, law courts, a fortress and also a prison, and along the*Via della Conciliazione* that links Italy with the Vatican State. We go over the thin strip of travertine marble that is the line of demarcation between the two states and we find ourselves in St. Peter's Square, the universal centre of Christianity, where we have some free time to take pictures and admire architectural masterpieces such as Bernini's Colonnade and St. Peter's Basilica. The tour proceeds to the Trevi Fountain, one of the most famous fountains in the world. Here we are free to explore the area, do some shopping and take advantage of the break to enjoy some wonderful Italian cuisine for lunch in one of the many local restaurants and trattorie. In the afternoon our guide takes us on a panoramic tour by coach dedicated to the treasures of ancient Rome. We drive past the Colosseum, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the amphitheatre that is a symbol of the greatness of Rome caput mundi, the Circus Maximus where horse-drawn chariot races were held, and the Pyramid of Cestius , an Egyptian style funerary monument built in the 1st century BC. The excursion ends with our return to Civitavecchia with the memory of an unforgettable day. This tour includes a basket lunch selected by our ship staff. Interior tours are not included,
The transfer to Rome takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Dress code that is appropriate for the places of worship to be visited is recommended. The excursion is reserved for guests who do not disembark at Civitavecchia.
SAVONA – 16/12/2017 ANCIENT GENOA, PORT, HISTORIC CENTRE AND A NEW ROADWAY AMONGST WONDERS AND FLAVOURS DURATION : 5 HRS Approx. Description Upon the discovery of the heart of the historic centre of Genoa, amongst its sumptuous buildings and flavours. What we will see Lanterna, Castelletto Via Garibaldi, Palazzo Rosso, House of Columbus, Porta Soprana Ducal Palace, Imperial Palace, Ancient Port, Via San Lorenzo, Porticoes of Sotto Ripa What we will do Taking a scenic route on the motorway along the coast of Riviera di Ponente, we will arrive in Genoa, glimpses of the sea and the Mediterranean scrubland included. Skimming the port, we will admire Lanterna, which has always been a point of reference for seafarers, and we will continue, by coach, upon the discovery of the most interesting places within the city until we get to Castelletto, one of the oldest and aristocratic in Genoa which stands on the headland overlooking the historic centre. From here one of the city's historic lifts will take us to the very centre, to the alleyways which Rubens described as "Europe's most beautiful roads": Via Garibaldi, better known as Strada Nuova. This pedestrian area includes some of Genoa's most sumptuous squares, built in the 1500s as residences for the most important noble families and which were restored to their original splendour for the occasion of "Genoa 2004".
At this stage, we will visit the Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Imperiale (exclusive entry for Costa Cruises) followed by a delicious tasting session. From this elegant alleyway, we will go onto a part of the city which historically connected it to the sea, passing by Porta Soprana, the House of Columbus, Via San Lorenzo, the Ducal Palace and the Ancient Port. During the free time available until the end of the tour, we can trace the ancient and characteristic Porticoes of Sotto Ripa. The transfer to Genoa takes approximately 1 hour. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
EASY TOUR MARSEILLES
MARSEILLES – 17/12/2017 DURATION : 3-1/2 HRS Approx.
Description A tour for those who want to explore Marseille free from a fixed itinerary, with plenty of time to ourselves and a special guide who will give us the historical, cultural and practical information we need to explore the city on our own. What we will see The Old Port, Fort Saint-Jean and the Cathedral of Saint-Marie-Majeure La Tourette Esplanade, Panier Quarter, La Vieille Charité, Daviel Pavilion and the Town Hall Square Dockside Area What we will do Our guide will be waiting to welcome us as we disembark from the ship. Together, we make our way to the city centre, specifically, a point near the Old Harbour where we begin our walking tour with a visit to Fort Saint-Jean, built in 1660 at the behest of Louis XIV, and the chance to admire the exterior of the NeoByzantine Cathedral of Saint-Marie-Majeure. Next, we head across La Tourette Esplanade, which offers views over both the old and new harbours. Together with our guide, we visit the old heart of the city, the Panier quarter, with its artisan workshops and colourful, lively cafés, then pay a visit to La Vieille Charité, built in 1664 as an almshouse for the city's poor and now home to a cultural centre and a venue for temporary exhibitions We then proceed on foot through typical, narrow Provençal streets to the Daviel Pavillion, which in turn leads to the square in front of the Town Hall. The last stop on our tour takes us to the Dockside area, a lively part of the city with many galleries, restaurants and shops. Our guide will give us some useful pointers as to where to make our purchases. At this point, we are left with plenty of free time and we are given a map of the city to explore Marseille at leisure. At the end of the excursion, we can avail ourselves of the dedicated shuttle bus service to make our way back to the port. Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems. This excursion involves some walking. We recommend wearing appropriate footwear and comfortable clothing.?
