A sunny Mediterranean exploration on a roundtrip from Barcelona. Sail to gorgeous Menorca for some island relaxation before heading to France for Sete and the incredible cultural fusion in the country's second-largest city Marseille. Glitzy Monte Carlo is next to an Italian immersion in Livorno, Naples, and Giardini Naxos, accompanied by exquisite cuisine. Head to beautiful Malta before sailing to Spain for Valencia and disembarking in Barcelona.

Europe & Mediterranean

Enter the world of Crystal - fill in the form to view online, print and download our free brochure.

View and download our MEDITERRANEAN 2024/2025 e-brochure

2024/2025 VOYAGES

THE MEDITERRANEAN EDIT

Brochure Module (dynamic based on destination)

Yes! I would like to receive news, updates, and other information from Crystal Cruises

By providing your email address and submitting this form, you are acknowledging that you are over 18+ years of age and have read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. By entering information on this form, you also acknowledge that you are providing it to Crystal Cruises Ltd, Crystal Cruises USA, LLC, Crystal Cruises UK Ltd and Crystal Cruises Pty Ltd. By clicking the "Subscribe" button below, you agree to receive recurring special offers and promotions from Crystal Cruises Ltd. Consent is not required as a condition of purchase.

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

Header

Melinda Bates

Is the first person in history to be a Special Assistant to the President and Director, White House Visitors Office for all eight years of any administration. 

Diane Lake

Diane Lake has been a working screenwriter since 1993 when she sold her first story idea to CBS.

Chuck Richardson

Charles “Chuck” Richardson has been a destination/enrichment speaker aboard cruise ships for 27 years.

Anita Gonzalez

Dr. Anita Gonzalez of Washington DC is a Professor of Performing Arts at Georgetown University.

Chas Burnett

In his show, he looks at the funny side of everyday life, to which we can all relate, plus a look at different musical styles with some hilarious parody songs.

Karl & Karina

Carina Smerdon grew up in Germany and already won a nationwide singing
competition at the age of 12. 

Tom Ball

Singer and songwriter Tom Ball rose to global fame on 'Got Talent' in 2022-2023 and is now a classical crossover star signed with 'Westway Music'. 

Similar Cruises Header

Similar Cruises (Dynamic content)

FIVE FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCES TO MAKE YOUR MOUTH WATER

CRYSTAL'S EXQUISITE ONBOARD REDESIGN BY TILLBERG AND GEM

CRYSTAL SIGNATURE MANHATTAN

MEET DALILA ROGLIERI: CRYSTAL’S NEW CULINARY NUTRITIONIST

Crystal Stories

Itinerary

Suites & Guest Rooms

Land Experiences

Special Guest

HIGHLIGHTS

Unparalleled Amenities and Benefits* (2024)

Disclaimer

Grand Journey disclaimer (2024)

Unparalleled Amenities and Benefits* (2025)

Grand Journey disclaimer (2025)

Ship Overview

Our offers

Our Offers Details

OUR OFFERS header text

Offers

Grand Journey

Barcelona is a vibrant city on the northeastern coast of Spain known for its stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Barcelona’s seaside beauty, sprawling beaches, eclectic architecture, world-class tapas and Tempranillo are all reasons to fall in love with the city of Gaudí. Indeed, the treasures here are many and diverse, captivating travelers and experts alike. In fact, nine important sites in the city, seven designed by the famed architect himself, have earned the acclaim of UNESCO.

Whether you`re captivated by maritime history, intrigued by cultural heritage, or simply seeking a scenic escape, Porto Mahon has something to offer. Its blend of coastal beauty, historical richness, and Mediterranean charm makes it a delightful and worthwhile destination for those exploring the Balearic Islands. The city`s charm lies in its historical significance, evident in its well-preserved architecture that reflects a mix of Spanish, British, and Mediterranean influences. The 18th-century Fort Marlborough and the impressive Santa Maria Church are just a couple of the many architectural gems to explore, so make sure you pack some comfortable shoes and get exploring on foot. The town’s pretty waterfront promenade invites leisurely strolls, and the bustling harbor showcases everything from traditional fishing boats to luxury yachts, while the city`s relaxed ambiance extends to its local markets, quaint cafes, and tapas bars, where visitors can savor authentic Spanish cuisine.

Depart from the pier of Mah&oacute;n towards Ciutadella, which was conquered by the vandals and later belonged to the Byzantine Empire. The Muslims began to devastate it in the 7th century although the occupation was not completed until the beginning of the 10th century. During the Muslim dominion the Medina Minorca turned its name to Ciutadella, which became the old capital of the island until 1722, when Richard Kane moved the courts of justice and the government offices to Mahon. Your guide will also take you on an interior visit of the 14th century Cathedral where you will visit the behind-the-scenes chapels and sacristies, the Cathedral was built on the foundation of an older Mosque. Very closed by is the Casa Olivar, the former residence of the Olivar family. Enjoy a visit to this fantastic example of 17th - 19th century Menorquin aristocracy palace with ceiling paintings and chandeliers and family portraits. The furniture includes Chippendale chairs, bed carvings and mother of pearl inlaid cabinets are all worth to see. After walking through this charming town, drive back to the pier. &nbsp;

On this excursion you will visit the Ciutadella and its 14th century Cathedral, including behind-the-scenes chapels and sacristies and you will also visit Casa Olivar, a fantastic example of 17th - 19th century Menorquin aristocracy palace with ceiling paintings and chandeliers and family portraits.

Ciutadella & Casa Olivar

Embark on a scenic drive to Monte Toro, the island&#39;s highest peak standing 365 meters above sea level. At the summit, discover a meticulously restored baroque church dating back to 1595 and a monastery established by Augustinian monks in the late seventeenth century. Immerse yourself in the heart of the island by exploring the Monastery, a revered pilgrimage site where the focal point is a statue of the Virgin. The panoramic views from the summit, encompassing the coast and countryside, are truly breathtaking. Following this enriching visit, journey towards Ferreries Village for a unique opportunity to explore one of Menorca&#39;s renowned shoe factories, celebrated for producing a range from casual to high-fashion shoes adored by international celebrities. Next, venture to the 'Subaida' farm, a sprawling family-owned estate. Join a guided tour to witness the intricacies of cheese production and indulge in a sampling of diverse local products. Cap off the experience with a visit to the farm shop. As a fitting farewell to the island, recline on the rocks at the most iconic bar-club, perched like an eyrie within a mesmerizing cliff-side cave: Cova d&#39;en Xoroi.

Embark on a journey atop Monte Toro for panoramic vistas and a historic monastery visit. Explore Ferreries Village for a renowned shoe factory experience. Discover cheese production at the 'Subaida' farm and relax at Cova d&#39;en Xoroi, a cliff-side bar-club, encapsulating Menorca&#39;s heights, heritage, craftsmanship, and natural allure.

Authentic Menorca

Scenic drive thorugh the picturesque North road, winding through quaint villages that embody the authentic charm of Menorca. Your initial destination is the captivating town of Fornells on the rugged north coast. Immerse yourself in the quaint streets adorned with whitewashed buildings, reflecting the town&#39;s maritime heritage. Continuing your journey, the coach ascends towards the summit of Monte Toro, the island&#39;s loftiest point standing proudly at 1,170 feet (356 meters). Here, a brief stop allows you to marvel at the panoramic vistas that stretch across the island. Visit the ancient monastery atop Monte Toro, delving into the rich history and tranquil ambiance of this sacred site. As you absorb the serenity, indulge in a delightful Menorcan moment, enjoying a refreshing drink paired with a typical local pastry. The adventure unfolds further as you proceed to the charming village of Binibeca, a picturesque enclave boasting Spanish Revival and Moorish architectural influences. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets, adorned with bougainvillea-draped facades and charming squares. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this idyllic setting, capturing the essence of Binibeca&#39;s allure. &nbsp;

Explore Fornells and its maritime charm. Ascend Monte Toro for panoramic views and a monastery visit. Try the typical local pastry, before strolling through Binibeca&#39;s picturesque Spanish Revival/Moorish-style village.

Menorca&#39;s Island Exploration

Embark on a journey through Menorca&#39;s prehistoric marvels, where remnants grace every Balearic Island but shine most brightly on Minorca. Witness these wonders along roadsides or nestled in fields, seemingly forgotten amidst grazing animals. Begin at Torre d&rsquo;en Gaumes, a vast archaeological site from pre-talayotic times, showcasing the island&#39;s strategic commercial importance in controlling Menorca&#39;s south coast. Move to Monte Toro, the spiritual epicenter, crowned by the sanctuary of the Mother of God of Toro, embraced by a Franciscan nun community. Admire the statue of 'Jesus de Sagrado Coraz&oacute;n,' a memorial to Menorca&#39;s Moroccan war casualties. Today, the sanctuary and its environs serve as a spiritual retreat for believers. Following this, the coach transports you to Torralba den Salord, revealing unparalleled ancient architectural wonders tied to the mysterious Talayotic culture. The great conical and rocky structure challenges archaeologists, with the purpose still a mystery. Explore 'navetas,' boat-shaped cottage buildings, believed to be enduring tombs. Recent findings suggest these were not dwellings but timeless tombs. Encounter the colossal 'taulas,' enormous slabs forming a T-shape, dating between 1000 BC and 300 BC, and the enigmatic 'talaiots,' tower-like structures with varied purposes. Some served defensively, while others&#39; aims remain unclear. The possibility of them being lookouts or signal-towers forming a communication network adds to the intrigue of Menorca&#39;s ancient civilization.

<div class='flex-1 overflow-hidden'> <div class='react-scroll-to-bottom--css-btqjh-79elbk h-full'> <div class='react-scroll-to-bottom--css-btqjh-1n7m0yu'> <div class='flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm'> <div class='w-full text-token-text-primary' data-testid='conversation-turn-37'> <div class='px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto'> <div class='flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion'> <div class='relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn'> <div class='flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3'> <div class='flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full'> <div data-message-author-role='assistant' data-message-id='e6aec634-b4c5-48ca-a6c1-de56b091594c' class='min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto'> <div class='markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light'></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]'><form class='stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl'> <div class='relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col'> <div class='flex w-full items-center'>Explore Menorca&#39;s prehistoric wonders, focusing on Torre d&rsquo;en Gaumes and Monte Toro&#39;s sanctuary. Visit Torralba den Salord for ancient mysteries like conical structures, 'navetas' tombs, colossal 'taulas,' and enigmatic 'talaiots.' Unravel the island&#39;s rich archaeological tapestry, revealing unique insights into its ancient civilization.</div> </div> </form></div>

Archaeological Menorca

With a saltwater lagoon behind it, the grand sweep of the Mediterranean Sea out front, the 600-foot Mont St-Clair at its center and a network of canals running in between, Sete boasts a truly unique setting. Also unique is its ordinariness. Unlike many coastal Mediterranean locales, this port town is busily engaged with everyday work and life, giving visitors a refreshing glimpse of the daily routine of the French outside big cities like Paris and the wine and castle towns of the Loire Valley. While nicely grounded in its work ethic, there is plenty of charm in Sete. The canals are atmospheric, lined with grand houses and looking a bit like Venice here on the Mediterranean. Eight miles of beach entice a stroll and the rowdy tradition of joutes nautiques, or water jousting, brings a playful sense of competition and due laughter every August, when boat crews with long poles attempt to knock each other into the water.

Departing from Sete, this journey will take you to Aigues Mortes, a fortified city located in the heart of the Petite Camargue, built in the 13th century and standing quite alone in a melancholy landscape of ponds, sea marshes, and saltpans. Aigues Mortes originally served as a departure harbor for the crusades of St Louis. Its Constance Tower is one of the most majestic pieces of architecture from medieval times, and served as a lookout post to fend off the Saracens. Enjoy a guided walking tour which will cover the history of the town, then set out to explore at leisure and stroll through the charming town on your own, before returning to the ship.

Visit Aigues Mortes, a fortified city located in the heart of the Petite Camargue, built in the 13th century and standing quite alone in a melancholy landscape of ponds, sea marshes, and saltpans. Aigues Mortes originally served as a departure harbor for the crusades of St Louis. Its Constance Tower is one of the most majestic pieces of architecture from medieval times, and served as a lookout post to fend off the Saracens.

Aigues Mortes

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and pre-reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Only one person needs to book it. <o:p></o:p>Private vans accommodate maximum four guests comfortably. Guests in the middle seats will not have a window. Unfortunately, half-day services are not available for mid-day departures, from 10:00am to 1:30pm. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p>

For guests wishing to explore independently, Crystal is pleased to offer this private vehicle service and English-speaking guide.&nbsp;

Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Sete

Marseille is France`s oldest city and one of the Mediterranean`s premier ports. Amid the big-city bustle, the old port is a quaint landscape of historic charm: colorful fishing boats sail past the imposing Fort Saint-Jean, narrow streets wander among ancient churches and cobbled squares, while the venerable Basilica overlooks the scene from the hilltop above.

Your journey begins as your air-conditioned motor coach passes the picturesque Old Harbor, Le Vieux Port, and the Pharo Park situated on the promontory which commands the harbor entrance. As you follow the corniche J.F. Kennedy along the natural coast, admire expansive views of the offshore islands dominated by the Marseilleveyre massif. Traffic permitting, proceed along the Promenade de la Plage, a new extension of the corniche which skirts the immense Prado beaches. Continue to Notre Dame de la Garde, the dominating Neo-Byzantine Basilica built on a limestone spike. It is the most magnificent building of its kind in southern France, and an impressive landmark. Built between 1853 and 1864, the basilica&rsquo;s belfry is over 150 feet high and is capped by a huge gilded statue of the Virgin Mary. From Notre Dame de la Garde there are wonderful views of Marseille. If you are feeling energetic, you may walk up approximately 170 steps to get a full panoramic view of Marseille and beyond. After your visit, re-board your motor coach and enjoy the leisurely drive along the shopping streets of Rue de Rome or Canebiere Street. You will delight in its intricate architecture. Relax with a refreshment drink then some free time will be allowed for you to explore the shops along the Old Harbor before returning to the ship.&nbsp;

Embark on a scenic drive enjoying breathtaking views along the coast, visit Notre Dame de la Garde, a stunning Neo-Byzantine Basilica with panoramic views of Marseille. Afterward, explore the charming architecture and shops in the Old Harbor area.&nbsp;

Highlights of Marseille

At the pier, board a motor coach for the approximately one hour&#39;s ride to Cassis. Enjoy a look on Cap Canaille, France&#39;s highest sea cliff, rising some 1,300 feet above sea level. &nbsp;At Cassis, a charming former fishing village now loved by visitors and locals as a sunny resort, take a seat on the local mini-train and proceed to the harbor, where your boat is waiting. Once all aboard, cruise out of Cassis past the craggy, rocky coast of Massif des Calanques, and the high-walled inlets and bays of Calanques National Park. These fjord-like landforms in southern France are a geological wonder. Listen to explications about the flora and fauna of this national protected park. Learn from a professional Biologist about the evolution of this marine environment and what we need to do to protect it. The caves, found underneath these rocky cliffs, were likely once inhabited by humans in the Neolithic period, the New Stone Age. Only divers can access these caves now. You may enjoy a short swim in the sea if you like (depending on the season and weather conditions), before cruising back to Cassis, where ypu can leisurly stroll through charming Cassis and its tiny shops and streets. Afterwards, return tp the ship. &nbsp;

Embark on a scenic journey to Cassis, from there, cruise past the stunning Calanques National Park with its fjord-like landscapes. A professional biologist shares insights on the park&#39;s flora and fauna. Weather permitting, enjoy a refreshing swim before strolling through the picturesque streets of Cassis.&nbsp;

Cassis & Calanques Marine Reserve by Hybrid Boat  

Leaving the harbor of Marseille, you will travel to Aix en Provence, where on your arrival, your guide will lead you an walk through the beautiful city center. Walk the wide elegant avenue shaded by leafy trees, the Cours Mirabeau, built in the 17th century on the site of the medieval ramparts. On the right side stands the aristocratic fa&ccedil;ades of the old mansions with their finely carved doorways and wrought-iron balconies. Among the many fountains, the natural hot water one, covered with moss and dating from 1734 surely stands out. The water, which before was gushing out at 93 degrees Fahrenheit, was treasured by the Romans some 2,000 years ago for its healing properties. After enjoying some refreshment at a local venue, follow your guide to the 13th-century St. Sauveur Cathedral, encompassing styles from the 5th to the 17th century, side by side, including the Romanesque nave, the baptistery of the Merovingian period and the Gothic nave. You will have time to leisurely stroll through town for approximately one hour, re-board your motor coach and return to your ship.

Renowned as &ldquo;The City of a Thousand Fountains,&rdquo; Aix is the capital of Provence. Explore this colorful city on this guided, half-day walking excursion through the beautiful city center.

Aix En Provence

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Only one person needs to book it. Private cars accommodate maximum two guests comfortably.<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p>

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Marseille

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and pre-reservations are based per vehicle, not per person, only one person needs to book it. Private cars accommodate maximum two guests comfortably.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p>

Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Marseille

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Only one person needs to book it. Private vans accommodate maximum four guests comfortably. Guests in the middle seats will not have a window.<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p>

Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Marseille

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Only one person needs to book it. Private vans accommodate maximum four guests comfortably. Guests in the middle seats will not have a window.<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p>

Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Marseille

From the pier, travel along the highway in your air-conditioned motor coach for approximately one and a half hours to Avignon. A town of art and culture and the metropolis of the Vaucluse region, Avignon spreads along the banks of the Rhone River and is surrounded by massive ramparts, making it one of the most fascinating towns in southern France. The huge Palais des Papes is the dominant feature of the character-filled old town. Standing majestically on top of Domes Rock, the Palais des Papes was one of the largest buildings of its time (it was both fortress and palace), covering over two and a half acres in a maze of galleries, chambers, chapels and passages. After the inside visit of Popes Palace, take a short-guided walking tour of the town, then enjoy some time to leisurly stroll before you re-boarding your motor coach for the journey through the beautiful Proven&ccedil;al countryside to Les Baux de Provence. On arrival at the imposing medieval bastion, an enjoyable local lunch will be served. Afterwards explore the beauty and rich history of Les Baux, one of the most extraordinary towns in Provence. Its fortified castle lies in ruins and the provincial old houses overlook the Val d&rsquo;Enfer (Infernal Valley). Stroll through the town for a some time before returning to Marseille.

Enjoy two major highlights of the Provence: the famous medieval Popes Palace of Avignon and the breathtaking perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence.

Avignon, Pope Palace and Les Baux de Provence

From Marseille, your air-conditioned motor coach will depart the harbor and journey for approximately one and a half hours into the herb-scented hills of Ch&acirc;teauneuf du Pape. In the 14th century, the popes of Avignon built a new castle, Ch&acirc;teau Neuf, and planted the vineyard from which one of the fine wines of the C&ocirc;tes du Rh&ocirc;ne is produced. After the Wars of Religion (1562-93), all that remained of the papal fortress were a few fragments of walls and tower, but the ruins look spectacular and offer magnificent views across to Avignon and the Vaucluse uplands. The wine was consumed locally until its recognition began to spread in the 18th century. Today, the town is steeped in history and full of wine-tasting opportunities. Enjoy a sample of the locally produced wine when you visit a wine house. Then re-board your motor coach for the half-hour journey to Avignon.&nbsp; A three-course lunch will be served in a local restaurant before going for a discovery of this beautiful city. A town of art and culture and the metropolis of the Vaucluse region, Avignon spreads along the banks of the Rhone River and is surrounded by massive ramparts, making it one of the most fascinating towns in southern France. The huge Palais des Papes is the dominant feature of the town, standing majestically on top of Domes Rock. After a guided walking tour of the town and observing the Palais des Papes, briefly explore independently before re-boarding your motor coach for the return to Marseille.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Immerse in a whole day tour, by visiting one of the most important Wine Estates vineyard areas and Avignon, the city of Popes. Wine tasting and lunch are included.

Chateauneuf Du Pape Wine Region and Avignon

An ancient principality steeped in rich and colorful history, Monaco was bought from the Genoese in 1309 by the Grimaldis, who still rule as the world`s oldest monarchy - presided over today by Prince Albert.

Join your guide at the pier, and journey to the heliport by air-conditioned minivan or motor coach. During your flight, admire the majestic Maritime Alps, which shelter some of the world&rsquo;s most famous resorts and villas. From your helicopter, delight in spectacular aerial views of the Principality of Monaco, the renowned Rock of Monaco, the Oceanographic Museum, and the Neo-Romanesque cathedral where Prince Rainier III married film star Grace Kelly View the medieval village of Roquebrune before flying toward the Italian border. Pass over both Cap Martin and Menton before turning back toward the village of La Turbie. Following the coastline, fly above Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, picturesque Eze, and Villefranche.&nbsp; On arrival at the heliport, re-board your minivan or motor coach and journey to the Rock of Monaco for a one-hour guided walking tour. Before you return to the pier and your ship by minivan or motor coach, travel to the Place du Casino for a brief exploration and time at your leisure.&nbsp;

Experience the breathtaking views of the French Riviera by exploring the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Azur by air and Monaco by foot on this exhilarating, half-day adventure.

Helicopter Exploration & the Rock of Monaco

Admire the scenery and the views in Monaco as you head toward the Italian border town of Menton by air-conditioned motor coach. The protective mountains behind the tiny sea border town give Menton a unique, sub-tropical climate. Due to that climate, the town is known for its wide variety of citrus fruits trees and amazing botanical diversity. This charming port is dotted with brightly colored pastel houses, crowned by the famous Basilica St. Michel, which has traditionally attracted painters. In fact, Jean Cocteau lived in Menton, where he painted the inside of the fortress and the Wedding Hall. After a relaxed and delightful afternoon, it will be time to rejoin your motor coach and head back to the pier. &nbsp;

Menton is a charming town at the Italian border that possesses typical Mediterranean flair. Have a stroll to discover charming little shops featuring local specialties and discover the wall painting highlight of Jean Cocteau&rsquo;s Wedding Hall. &nbsp;

Mediterranean Menton & Cocteau&#39;s Wedding Hall

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and pre-reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Private cars accommodate maximum two guests comfortably.<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p>

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Monte Carlo

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and pre-reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Private cars accommodate maximum two guests comfortably.<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p>

Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and pre-reservations are based per vehicle, not per person.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Private vans accommodate maximum four guests comfortably. Guests in the middle seats will not have a window.<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p> &nbsp;

Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Monte Carlo

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.<o:p></o:p> Embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours.<o:p></o:p> We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.<o:p></o:p> Pricing and pre-reservations are based per vehicle, not per person.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Private vans accommodate maximum four guests comfortably. Guests in the middle seats will not have a window.<o:p></o:p> Maximum round-trip mileage for this service is 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles). Mile overages may be subject to additional costs and will be billed onboard.<o:p></o:p> While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability.<o:p></o:p> Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.<o:p></o:p> &nbsp;

Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Monte Carlo

From the pier in Monaco, your air-conditioned motor coach will travel to Nice along the scenic shoreline of the Middle Corniche. Pass Nice&rsquo;s Promenade des Anglais &ndash; a splendid, palm-lined boulevard that stretches three miles along the Baie des Anges. Continue toward St-Laurent-de-Var, Cagnes and finally St-Paul-de-Vence. Above the rolling hills and the rich valleys of the Vence countryside, the tapering outline of St-Paul stands out from afar. Explore first one of Europe&rsquo;s finest museums of modern art, the Maeght Foundation Museum. View paintings by artists such as Bonnard, Braque, Kandinsky, and Chagall before viewing the terraced gardens that hold sculptures, mobiles and mosaics by Arp, Calder, Miro, Giacometti and Hepworth. A beautiful walk, passing villas and gardens to join the charming town hidden behind ramparts of the XVI century. After a leisurely guided tour; continue independently your exploration of this medieval walled village. Narrow, cobblestone lanes and charming boutiques, art handcraft and galleries or traditional French Cafe await to be visited. The mind full of beautiful Provence and relaxed life style, re-boarding your motor coach for the 45-minute journey back to Monte Carlo and your ship.

The French Riviera epitomizes the joie-de-vivre of France and has long been an attractive haven for artists. This half-day exploration will take you to the charming fortified village of Saint Paul de Vence, an irresistible place absolutely to visit.

Saint Paul de Vence - The Artists&#39; Medieval Village

Depart from the pier in an air-conditioned motor coach taking the Moyenne Corniche to the charming village of Eze. Perched on a rocky peak high above the Mediterranean, this quaint village has an alluring, medieval atmosphere. Enjoy exploring on foot its steep cobblestone streets.&nbsp; Re-board your motor coach, continue to Nice, and walk on the famous Promenade des Anglais, an attractive, palm-lined boulevard stretching three miles along the Bay des Anges. Stroll along Cours Saleya, the heartbeat of Old Nice, a busy marketplace selling local products and flowers most mornings. It is bordered by shops and restaurants, making it the perfect place to stop and watch the world go by.&nbsp; Lunch at the prestigious&#39; Belle Epoque&#39; Hotel Negresco, Nice, on the Promenade des Anglais before rejoining your motor coach to travel to the bottom of the 'Rock' of Monaco, the oldest part. The journey continues from here with escalators and elevators connecting Monaco&#39;s lower and upper parts.&nbsp; During your one-hour stay in Monaco&#39;s old quarter, view the exteriors of the Prince&#39;s Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and the famed cathedral, where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier.&nbsp; Back at the parking area, re-board your motor coach, crossing part of the Grand Prix Motor Race circuit en route to the famous Casino Square, surrounded by immaculate gardens. The tour ends at the pier.

Visit the iconic French Riviera, including visits to the medieval hilltop village of Eze and Nice. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the prestigious Negresco Hotel before heading back to visit Monaco.&nbsp;

Nice, Eze Village & Monaco with Lunch at Negresco Hotel

From the pier in Monaco, your air-conditioned motor coach will journey along the Middle Corniche with views on Eze, a quaint village is perched atop a rocky peak high above the Mediterranean. The drive continues along the dramatic, winding road towards Nice, passing Mont Boron and Cap of Nice to St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, home to some of the most sumptuous villas in the French Riviera. Arriving in this small enclave, visit Villa Ile de France, created to showcase Baroness Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild&rsquo;s priceless collection of furniture and crockery. After exploring the villa&rsquo;s interior and first floor collection, take a stroll through the villa&rsquo;s 8 different gardens. The Spanish and Japanese, the Rosery, the lapidary or Mediterranean garden are admirable and the water games of the fountains are a technical delight. Take place in the Salon de The with view on the Bay of Villefranche for pleasant lunch time before returning to back to Monaco. &nbsp;

Step into a real Belle Epoque treasure of France, Villa Rothschild, created by the Baroness of Rothschild. Featuring priceless works of art and lovely gardens, you wil be enchanted with delights from another time. Enjoy a lumch in the Salon de The with view on the Bay of Villefranche. &nbsp;

Cap Ferrat Villa Rothschild & Gardens with Lunch

From the pier in Monaco, travel along the Middle Corniche to Nice via an air-conditioned motor coach. En route, admire stunning Villefranche, Cap Ferrat, and Beaulieu vistas, and stop briefly at a panoramic viewpoint. On arrival in Nice, stroll along Cours Saleya, the elegant promenade of Old Nice, and enjoy independent time to browse through colorful flower and vegetable markets and local boutiques. Rejoining your guide in the heart of Old City, begin tasting regional wines, cheese, and bread. Your private wine waiter will provide details of the wines&rsquo; production and interesting facts about Nice, the birthplace of French wines. &nbsp; Rejoin your motor coach, and return to your Crystal ship via the Lower Corniche, which winds its way along the Cote d&rsquo;Azur.&nbsp;

Discover the city of Nice, explore Cours Saleya, the Old City, and savor local wines and cheeses in this exciting, half-day excursion.&nbsp;

Flavors of Nice

Journey along one of the most to Italy. A fairy-tale enclave that rises magically above the sea; admire Monaco from above as you travel to the small village of Eze.&nbsp;Perched on the side of a cliff more than 1,400 feet above sea level, you will be afforded a photo opportunity before continuing ahead. Delight in the views of Beaulieu, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche, and Cap d&rsquo;Antibes as you head north to Nice. Enjoy extraordinary views of this cosmopolitan city from Mt. Boron before exploring it in more detail from your motor coach. Next, return to Monaco along the Lower Corniche, one of the French Riviera&rsquo;s most scenic roads as you approach the oldest point of the Principality, the Rock. There, enjoy a short walking tour before returning to your Crystal ship.&nbsp;

This excursion offers a comfortable drive along the French Riviera. Delight in the views of Beaulieu, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche and Cap d&rsquo;Antibes as you head to Nice. Back in Monaco, take a short walking tour of the oldest point of the Principality, the Rock.&nbsp;

Monaco & Panoramic French Riviera

From the pier in Monaco, journey by air-conditioned motor coach for approximately 45 minutes along the Lower Corniche to Nice, often referred to as the &#39;Queen of the Riviera&#39;.&nbsp; After disembarking your motor coach, stroll along Cours Saleya, an elegant promenade lined with palm trees and bordered by inviting shops and restaurants. Here, enjoy a visit to an enticing flower market.&nbsp; Back aboard your motor coach, travel along the Middle Corniche and enjoy stunning views of Villefranche, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Beaulieu. Soon, you will arrive at the quaint village of Eze, perched atop a rugged peak high above the Mediterranean. Leaving your motor coach, you will be enchanted by the medieval atmosphere that surrounds you as you climb the town&rsquo;s steep, cobblestone streets. Enjoy refreshments at a local caf&eacute; before browsing through the town&rsquo;s elegant and unique shops.&nbsp; Bidding farewell to the enchanting town, return to Monaco and your Crystal ship along the Middle Corniche.&nbsp;

On this delightful, half-day excursion, visit dazzling Nice and medieval Eze. Stroll along Cours Saleya, travel along the Moyenne Corniche and enjoy stunning views of Villefranche, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Beaulieu. Then visit Eze, and enjoy refreshments at a local caf&eacute; before touring the beautiful, picture postcard village.&nbsp;

Nice & Eze

Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli and Michelangelo made their marks of genius here. This cradle of the Renaissance owes its UNESCO status to the overwhelming influence the city and its museums, churches, architecture and artworks have had on Europe and, ultimately, the world. Vestiges of this enlightened period are everywhere today – at the Uffizi gallery, the Palazzos Pitta and Vecchio and throughout the city streets. 

Meet your guide and transport at the pier for the approximately 75-minute scenic drive to the Frantiscritti Quarries. Admire the picturesque villages along the Tuscan coast before reaching the Apuane Mountains.&nbsp; Upon arrival, transfer to your jeeps to begin your exploration. During the ascent to the quarries area, you will discover the marble extraction and treatment process. Carrara marble is one of the most valuable marble in the world. These quarries, already used in Roman times, provided marble for Roman houses and exported marble using the ancient Roman harbour of Luni. Great fame has been given to them by the famous artists Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, as well as Michelangelo. A visit to these quarries will allow you to see the &uml;Carrarini&uml; (marble workers) way of working and their daily life.&nbsp; Afterwards, enjoy a refreshment break with Lardo di Colonnata crouton, a Carrara speciality, before riding back to your ship in Livorno.

Explore the famous Carrara marble quarries in a jeep on this informative half-day visit to Carrara. During the ascent to the quarries area, you will discover the marble extraction and treatment process. Carrara marble is one of the most valuable marble in the world. These quarries, already used in Roman times, provided marble for Roman houses and exported marble using the ancient Roman harbour of Luni. Great fame has been given to them by the famous artists Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, as well as Michelangelo. A visit to these quarries will allow you to see the &uml;Carrarini&uml; (marble workers) way of working and their daily life.&nbsp;

Carrara Marble Quarries Visit by Jeep

Depart the pier by motor coach for your 30-minute drive to Pisa. Upon arrival at Leaning Tower square, you will meet your guide and join this walking exploration of the site. Begin with the world famous Leaning Tower: built to display the wealth of Pisa, the bell tower began to lean before its third story was completed because of the foundation settling unevenly. The builders compensated for the angle but the tower continued its tilt. It is said that Galileo, a native of Pisa, later performed his famous experiment on gravity and velocity from the campanile. Today, the tower leans 14 degrees from perpendicular. After the outside visit to the tower proceed to explore the Cathedral that magnificently expresses in its exterior as well as interior the wealth of Pisa in ancient times. View the circular Baptistry, originally built as the only site where people could be baptized as it is still shown in the internal font.&nbsp; End your visit with a refreshing beverage before retracing your steps to Livorno and your ship. &nbsp;

Explore the world-famous beauty of Pisa&#39;s Miracles Square, including viewing its iconic leaning tower.&nbsp;

Highlights of Pisa

Begin the day with a scenic 90-minute drive through the Tuscan countryside to reach Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Once in the city, enjoy a guided tour of its major highlights: See Piazza Santa Croce dominated by its beautiful Church, walk to the Duomo, surmounted by Brunelleschi&rsquo;s gigantic dome, the Giotto&rsquo;s Bell Tower and the Baptistry, famous for its Door to Paradise by Ghiberti. Then Pass through the bustling Piazza della Repubblica and reach the celebrated &ldquo;Piazza della Signoria,&rdquo; dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Finish the tour with a visit to the Piazza Santa Croce and its marvelous Basilica, the Italian Westminster Abbey! After your brief tour, enjoy approximately one hour of free time for independent exploration and lunch on your own before driving back to the pier in Livorno, where your ship awaits.

Enjoy a guided tour of Florence&rsquo;s major highlights, including Piazza Santa Croce, the Duomo, Giotto&rsquo;s Bell Tower, the Baptistry, and Piazza della Signoria. You will have approximately one hour of free time for lunch and independent exploration.

Explore Florence

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private cars accommodate a maximum of two guests seated in the back of the vehicle. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this experience require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated. &nbsp;

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Livorno

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private cars accommodate a maximum of two guests seated in the back of the vehicle. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this experience require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Livorno

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours. We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance with confirmation provided 72-hours following your request. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Prices and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private vans accommodate four guests comfortably with a maximum of six guests seated in the back of the vehicle. The guests in the middle seats will not have a window. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Livorno

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours. We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance with confirmation provided 72-hours following your request. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Prices and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private vans accommodate four guests comfortably with a maximum of six guests seated in the back of the vehicle. The guests in the middle seats will not have a window. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available.. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Livorno

Depart from the port of Livorno enjoy a 1 hour scenic drive through the countryside featuring the typical cypress trees, olive groves and vineyards of the Maremma Region, embraced by gently rolling hills overlooking the sea pines and the sand dunes of the Tirreno Sea. &nbsp; You will reach an exclusive winery in the area, Guado al Melo. The Podere Guado al Melo estate is a property of 17 hectares situated on the Tuscan coast in the Municipality of Castagneto Carducci in the heart of DOC Bolgheri territory. The vineyard extends for about 9 hectares at the foot of the hills, surrounded by the Mediterranean scrublands and the &ldquo;Fossa di Bolgheri&rdquo; stream.&nbsp; The area was also a place of ancient dwelling; the remains of an old Etruscan blast furnace have been found there on the summit of an Aeolian hill. Next, experience the pleasure of visiting the estate and the cellars.&nbsp; Following your wine tasting, you will drive the short distance to the village of Bolgheri where you will have time to browse, shop, or sit in one of the caf&eacute;s for coffee or perhaps another glass of the famous wine. The approach to Bolgheri is a famous cypress-lined road celebrated by Italian poet Giosue Carducci in his poem Davanti San Guido. The village originated in the 12th century, although it was largely rebuilt in the late 15th century. Entering the village through the Castle Arch, you will walk into its heart represented by the small piazza around which much of the community&rsquo;s life is centred. After exploring the village you will head back to Livorno.&nbsp;

Embark on a scenic drive from Livorno port through the picturesque Maremma Region, adorned with cypress trees, olive groves, and vineyards. Visit the exclusive Guado al Melo winery for a tour and wine tasting amid the charming Tuscan coast. Then, venture to the historic village of Bolgheri, famed for its cypress-lined road and medieval charm. Explore the village, shop, or relax in a caf&eacute; before returning to Livorno. A delightful journey through Tuscany&#39;s beauty and wine culture awaits!&nbsp;

Bolgheri Village and the Supertuscans Wines

Enjoy the experience of traditional Tuscan recipes cooking in a genuine farmhouse. Drive through the Tuscan countryside to reach the venue. Upon arrival at the farmhouse, meet the chef and follow him into the kitchen. You will have the unique opportunity to help him prepare typical tuscan dishes made of genuine ingredients grown at the farm. Pasta sauces and tradiitonal dessert will be the challenge of your experience. Once ready you will sit down and enjoy the results of your efforts, paired with local wines.&nbsp;

Learn traditional recipes in a genuine Tuscan farm house setting.

Farmhouse Cooking Experience

Start your day with a drive to San Gimignano, the Town of Hundred Towers. Situated on a picturesque hill, San Gimignano dominates the Val d&#39;Elsa, inhabited since the times of the Etruscans. This town went through its most prosperous period towards the end of the Middle Ages, when the urban civilization flourished. Upon arrival in San Gimignano, you will have time to explore the ancient squares, buildings, narrow and shady alleys, and soaring slender towers of this stunning town. Next proceed to heart of the Chianti area to stop at a marvellous castle that is one of the most known Chianti wine producer: Verrazzano Castle. Initially the Castle was an Etruscan then a Roman settlement and it has represented a firm and safe post in an area interested for many centuries by political and dynastic conflicts. There is a great tradition of winemaking here: the &ldquo;vineyards situated in Verrazzano&rdquo; are mentioned in a manuscript which dates back to 1150 and is preserved at the abbey of Passignano (wrongly reported as &ldquo;1170&rdquo;). The Castle became the property of the Verrazzano family in the VII century. Giovanni da Verrazzano, the navigator and discoverer of the bay of New York and of the majority of the East coast of nowadays U.S., was born here in 1485. The clay-calcareous soil, the particular morphology, location (East exposure) and elevation (280-450m asl) create a unique terroir which characterizes all wines in a very original way for their scent, structure, longevity. Visit the castle cellars and then relax on a light lunch paired with some of the castle wines.

Embark on a journey to the enchanting San Gimignano, known as the Town of Hundred Towers. Explore its ancient squares, narrow alleys, and soaring towers that tell tales of the Middle Ages. Then, venture into the heart of Chianti to discover the historic Verrazzano Castle, a renowned Chianti wine producer. Dive into the castle&#39;s rich history, visit its cellars, and savor a delightful lunch paired with exquisite wines, all set against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes.&nbsp;

A Day in the Chianti Region

Begin the day with a journey through the Tuscan countryside on your way to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.&nbsp; Once in the city, enjoy a guided tour of its major highlights: see Piazza Santa Croce dominated by its beautiful Church, walk to the Duomo, topped by Brunelleschi&rsquo;s gigantic dome, the Giotto&rsquo;s Bell Tower and the Baptistry, famous for its Door to Paradise by Ghiberti. Pass through the bustling Piazza della Repubblica and reach the celebrated &ldquo;Piazza della Signoria&#39;&#39; dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. End your visit with a stop at Piazzale Michaelangelo, the famous panoramic point overlooking the entire city, to catch those last-minute photos. Pause then for a delicious luncheon at a five-star hotel nestled in the countryside outside of Florence.&nbsp; Your visit complete, reboard your motor coach for the return to the pier in Livorno and your ship. &nbsp;

Discover the best of Florence on this full-day excursion. Once in the city, enjoy a guided tour of its major highlights, including Piazza Santa Croce, the Duomo, Giotto&rsquo;s Bell Tower, the Baptistry, and Piazza della Signoria, as well as enjoy a tasty lunch.&nbsp;

The Glory of Florence & Gourmet Lunch

Your half-day excursion begins at the pier as you meet your guide and motor coach for the 45-minute drive to Lucca. Follow your guide for a leisurely walk through Lucca&rsquo;s charming medieval streets and its massive walls. The ancient ramparts surround the city and are two miles long. See the Romanesque-style Duomo and the oval shaped Amphitheatre Plaza, built on the foundations of a Roman amphitheater.&nbsp; Then, taste local flavors on a picnic on Lucca&rsquo;s walls before it is time to drive back to Livorno and board your ship. &nbsp;

Discover the beauty of Lucca, ending up with a light picnic on the city&rsquo;s medieval walls.&nbsp;

Lucca Discovery & Picnic on the Walls

'Cinque Terre' is Italian for five lands, but this name actually refers to the five picturesque villages along the Ligurian coastline that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your journey at the pier as you reach La Spezia by motor coach and then board your exclusive minibus, the only vehicle allowed in the small villages. First, enjoy your visit to the fishing villages of Rio Maggiore and Manarola, considered jewels of the coast with their vibrant colors and characteristics. After a breathtaking drive along the coast, your final stop will be Monterosso al Mare, the area&rsquo;s oldest and most famous village. Upon arrival, enjoy a typical Ligurian meal, which will include some of the most famous foods and ingredients of the region.&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll replay this memorable experience over and over in your mind as you journey back to port via train and motor coach to your ship in Livorno. &nbsp;

Discover three of the Cinque Terre villages on this exclusive drive along the Ligurian coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Discover three of the Cinque Terre villages on this exclusive drive along the Ligurian coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage site.&nbsp;

Cinque Terre Discovery with Coastal Drive

Discover the charming port town of Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome and the treasures of the Eternal City. Venture through Civitavecchia, noted for its fine seafood and beautiful monuments. Then, travel to Rome, with more than 2,500 years of history and ancient landmarks that will leave you with memories for a lifetime.

Upon your arrival in Rome after an approximately 90-minute journey from the pier, you will be dropped off in the central location of People Square. From this point, you will have the opportunity to explore the surrounding areas on foot, allowing you to experience some of Rome&#39;s most famous landmarks. One of the key attractions easily reached from People Square is the pedestrian area of Via del Corso. This bustling street, bordered at both ends by two of Rome&#39;s most famous squares, Piazza Venezia and Piazza del Popolo, is popular for its shops catering to all tastes and budgets.&nbsp; From Via del Corso, you can also visit several iconic sites nearby. The Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple turned church, showcases remarkable architecture and a rich history. Nearby, the Spanish Steps offer a picturesque spot to sit and people-watch or climb the steps for a panoramic view of the city. Navona Square is another highlight nearby, known for its beautiful fountains and vibrant atmosphere. The square often hosts street performers and local artists, adding to the lively ambiance. A short walk will take you to the Trevi Fountain, a stunning Baroque masterpiece and one of Rome&#39;s most famous landmarks. Be sure to toss a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to the Eternal City, as tradition dictates. For those interested in shopping, the heart of Rome&#39;s retail scene is concentrated in an area known as the Trident. This region takes its name from the three streets that radiate out from People Square, offering a plethora of flagship stores and elegant shops. After enjoying your free time exploring these sights and indulging in some retail therapy, you&#39;ll board your motor-coach on the return journey to your ship, undoubtedly with an appreciation for the history and culture of this magnificent Italian city.

Explore Rome on foot, starting from People Square, a central hub for exploration. Nearby, the Via del Corso offers diverse shopping experiences for all tastes and budgets. Key attractions within walking distance include the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, the Navona Square, and the iconic Trevi Fountain. The shopping epicenter, known as the Trident, boasts flagship stores and elegant shops radiating from People Square and is just waiting to be explored.

Rome on your Own

Explore the sights of the Eternal City aboard a classic Piaggio Calessino. The Ape Calessino appeared in 1948 as one of the many versions of the Ape scooter, a three-wheeled transformation of the Vespa scooter.&nbsp; Following the 90-minute journey into Rome by motorcoach, join your tour leader and board your iconic Ape Calessino. Its characterful shape immediately conjures up all the sunniness of the best holidays! Its open canvas roof lets you enjoy every second of the view as you pass Rome&#39;s highlights in this characterful vehicle. As you drive through the city streets, marvel at the timeless wonders of Ancient Rome, including the Imperial Forum, the Coliseum, the majestic Arch of Constantine, and the grandeur of the Circus Maximus.&nbsp; Pause for a moment of pure Italian indulgence as you enjoy an aperitif while gazing at the magnificent Capitoline skyline from Gianicolo Hill. Continue your journey to the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, where you will discover the 'Hole of Rome,' the meandering Tiber River, and the iconic Saint Peter&#39;s Basilica in the Vatican, among other landmarks. As your Ape Calessino tour concludes, you&#39;ll have the opportunity to explore the vibrant Piazza del Popolo at your leisure. Enjoy shopping or stop at one of the many bars and cafes before your motorcoach takes you back to the pier, completing this unforgettable Roman adventure.

Explore Rome aboard a classic Piaggio Calessino. Marvel at a multitude of Ancient Rome&#39;s wonders &ndash; the Imperial Forum, Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, and Circus Maximus. Sip an aperitif with a view of the Capitoline skyline from Gianicolo Hill. Discover the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, the intriguing 'Hole of Rome,' and Saint Peter&#39;s Basilica, to name a few. Conclude with free time at the Piazza del Popolo to complete your Roman adventure.

Rome by Ape Calessino 

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private cars accommodate a maximum of two guests seated in the back of the vehicle. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this experience require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Civitavecchia

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private cars accommodate a maximum of two guests seated in the back of the vehicle. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this experience require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Civitavecchia

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours. We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance with confirmation provided 72-hours following your request. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Private vans accommodate four guests comfortably with a maximum of six guests seated in the back of the vehicle. The guests in the middle seats will not have a window. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Civitavecchia

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours. We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance with confirmation provided 72-hours following your request. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Private vans accommodate four guests comfortably with a maximum of six guests seated in the back of the vehicle. The guests in the middle seats will not have a window. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated. &nbsp;

Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Civitavecchia

After a 30-minute scenic drive from the pier, experience the charm of the medieval town of Tarquinia with ease on this leisurely tour. Tarquinia, a city steeped in history dating back to the 9th century BC Etruscans, sits on top of a hill, offering panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, enclosed by its medieval walls and watchtowers. Your adventure begins as you step onto the Trolley Train, and the narrated drive unveils the city&#39;s fascinating history as you wind through its narrow, cobblestone streets. Along the way, you&#39;ll see landmarks such as the 13th-century St. Francesco Church, renowned as the site of a miracle performed by St. Francis. The journey continues to the 14th-century Town Hall Lodge, once the hub of government and military affairs, and the impressive 13th-century Cathedral of Santa Margherita. Your tour culminates at the Palazzo dei Priori, constructed between 1293 and 1443.&nbsp; Enjoy free time to shop, and why not try some delicious Italian gelato - after all when in Rome!!&nbsp; Relish this excursion&#39;s unhurried pace, soaking in Tarquinia&#39;s rich history and medieval charm before returning to your ship by motorcoach.

Embark on a leisurely tour of Tarquinia; this ancient city, rooted in 9th-century BC Etruscan history, is enclosed within its medieval fortifications. Step aboard the Trolley Train for a narrated journey through Tarquinia&#39;s narrow cobblestone streets, passing medieval landmarks like the St. Francesco Church, tTown Hall Lodge, Cathedral of Santa Margherita, and the historic Palazzo dei Priori, dating back to 1293-1443. Take some free time for shopping and savoring a delicious Italian gelato. Enjoy the relaxed pace of this tour, immersing yourself in Tarquinia&#39;s rich history.

Tarquinia By Trolley Train 

Experience a special visit beneath St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica on this journey down to the Necropolis where the tomb of St. Peter is located. Excavations in 1940 brought to light an ancient burial ground that dates back to Imperial times. Travel down into this unique Necropolis where you&rsquo;ll view frescoed pagan tombs flanked by later Christian tombs. At the end of the Necropolis is an aedicule which both legend and recent studies indicate to be the ancient tomb of St. Peter. After your Necropolis tour, enjoy an interior visit to St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica - the largest church in the world. See Michelangelo&rsquo;s breathtaking Piet&agrave; and Bernini&rsquo;s famous Baldacchino. Stroll through St. Peter&rsquo;s Square and then, sit back, relax, and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. Finally, visit the Vatican Museums and admire its incredible art collection, including the Sistine Chapel. At the end of the tour, take the 1.5 hour drive back to the ship.

Visit the Vatican Undergrounds where the tomb of St. Peter&rsquo;s is located, St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. &nbsp;

Vatican City - Underground Necropolis and Sistine Chapel 

After disembarking, proceed for approximately one-and-a-half hours to Rome. Upon arrival at the Vatican City you will meet your expert guide who will lead you inside the religious and artistic highlights abound during your walk through the Vatican. Gaze in awe at the symmetry of the Piazza San Pietro and the enormity of St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica, the world&rsquo;s largest church where you will see one of the Michelangelo&#39;s masterpieces, the Piet&agrave; as well as the imposing baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. You will also visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, which was built in the 15th century as a private chapel for the popes. Today, the structure welcomes visitors from all over the world who appreciate exquisite architecture and the Michelangelo works, whose paintings adorn its walls and ceilings. After your enriching visit you will stop at a local restaurant to taste a typical Italian lunch before re-board your motor coach for the scenic drive back to the pier and your Crystal ship.

Glimpse the bygone glories of ancient Rome and enjoy a tasty lunch on this full-day, encompassing excursion by air-conditioned motor coach . Your visit includes a panoramic drive, including sights of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Circus Maximus, and a visit of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica.

The Splendors of Vatican City

Arriving in Rome after about a 90-minute scenic drive from the pier, you will reach People Square or the Piazza del Popolo, one of Rome&#39;s most famous and most beautiful squares. Designed by the architect Valadier, it contains several interesting churches, an impressive obelisk, three fountains, and the old, impressive city gate into Rome - Porta del Popolo. It will be just the first of many of Rome&#39;s treasures on this guided walking tour.&nbsp; A short walk will take you to the Spanish Steps to admire the imposing staircase connecting the Spanish Square to the Church of Trinita dei Monti at the top of the hill.&nbsp; Your next visit will be the unmissable Trevi Fountain, where legend says you should stand with your back to the fountain and toss a coin over your left shoulder to guarantee a return trip to Rome! It is an iconic landmark built in 1762 and a stunning example of Baroque architecture.&nbsp; Following your guide, you&#39;ll reach the Pantheon, originally a Roman Pagan temple later transformed into a Church. The Pantheon is one of Rome&#39;s city center&#39;s most recognizable Roman buildings. Construction of the Pantheon Rome started in 27 BCE on the order of Marcus Agrippa. It is one of the few buildings from ancient Rome that has stayed completely intact. Its dome, with its famous oculus, is a marvel of engineering and architectural design.&nbsp; Nearby is the beautiful Piazza Navona. Commissioned in 86 AD by the emperor Domitian, this square has a unique, elongated shape. Its original function was as a stadium for athletic competitions (Circus Agonalis). A number of buildings were added to the square in the 17th century: the Church Sant&#39;Agnese in Agone, a palace, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers, with four statues representing the Donau, Ganges, Nile, and Rio de la Plata. The 52-foot obelisk of the fountain originally came from the Circus of Maxentius.&nbsp; Your walking tour includes visiting a typical hostaria to taste the most delicious Roman pasta recipes.&nbsp; With the memories of your day in Rome, leave the ancient city behind and return to your ship.

Delight in a guided walking tour in Rome, starting at People Square (Piazza del Popolo), a stunning square featuring churches, an obelisk, fountains, and the ancient gate to Rome, Porta del Popolo. Next, visit the Spanish Steps leading to the Church of Trinit&agrave; dei Monti. Don&#39;t miss the iconic Trevi Fountain, known for its Baroque architecture and coin-tossing tradition. Explore the well-preserved emblematic Pantheon and the nearby Piazza Navona with its unique history and notable structures. Enjoy a Roman pasta tasting at a typical hostaria.

Rome&#39;s Iconic Squares and Fountains with Pasta Tasting

Following your 90-minute scenic drive by motorcoach from the pier, you will arrive in the historical center of Rome. Pass by the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the ruins of the Circus Maximus, and the Roman Forum to arrive in the heart of the city at the Trevi Fountain, one of the most famous fountains in the world. Following local legend, remember to throw some coins in; it&#39;s nice to know that today, the money is used for charitable causes. &nbsp; Walk to Piazza Venezia, where you can see Mussolini&#39;s Balcony and Trajan&#39;s Column. Then, go toward Imperial Avenue for a fascinating visit to the Roman Forum. Every major Roman city had a Forum, but the one in Rome held the title of Forum Magnum, the Great Forum. It was an open-air area where Romans would gather for political, religious, and economic events. The Roman Forum saw the history of Rome develop from the days of its mythical first king, Romulus, to the days of the last emperors before the fall of the Empire. &nbsp;More than a thousand years of history happened between the remaining columns and arches that are still standing.&nbsp; Proceed to the Colosseum for an exterior viewing. &nbsp;The Roman Colosseum dates to 80 AD and is perhaps the grandest and most famous of the city&#39;s monuments. It would have held 50,000 spectators spellbound, watching gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights. Your Roman experience will include a typical delicious Italian lunch complete with wine.&nbsp; Leaving Ancient Rome behind, re-board your motor coach for the scenic drive back to the pier and the return to your ship.

Reaching Rome&#39;s historic center, you will take in so many sights of Ancient Rome as you walk by the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Circus Maximus ruins, and the Roman Forum before arriving at the iconic Trevi Fountain. Remember to toss a coin in it following the local legend. Then, stroll to Piazza Venezia, passing by Mussolini&#39;s Balcony and Trajan&#39;s Column before exploring the Roman Forum, a historical hub for politics, religion, and economics. Continue to the Colosseum for an exterior view, enjoying a delightful typical Italian lunch with wine - after all, when in Rome!

A Walk through Ancient Rome

Discover the techniques used by the art restores with this behind-the-scenes tour. Depart from your ship for a one and a half hour scenic drive to the heart of Rome, where you will see some of the city&#39;s spectacular landmarks and less-known highlights, much of which is best explored on foot.&nbsp; On arrival in Rome, disembark your coach and walk to Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in Rome, with its fountains and obelisk, instantly recognizable from the many movies set in Rome. One of the city&#39;s must-see sites, it is brimming with stunning sights like the Fontana dei Fiumi, a masterpiece by Bernini, and the exquisite Church of Sant&#39;Agnese. Next, step into the St. Louis of the French Church (San Luigi dei Francesi) to admire three Caravaggio masterpieces. Continue your exploration to witness the grandeur of the Pantheon, featuring colossal columns and a breathtaking hemispherical dome. It was designed by Emperor Hadrian nearly 2000 years ago and is one of antiquity&#39;s most impressive monuments. The highlight of your experience in Rome will be the exclusive invitation to see the fabulous 'Conversion of St. Paul' by Caravaggio, part of Princess Odescalchi&#39;s private collection displayed in her home.&nbsp; Later, learn about the painting&#39;s history and restoration process from the restorers themselves in one of Rome&#39;s most famous restoration studios. Having restored numerous masterpieces, including three paintings by Caravaggio, the restorers will allow you to closely examine some of the artworks currently under restoration in the studio, heightening your appreciation of the paintings and changing your relationship with art forever. Conclude this experience with an aperitif served at the Lab Studio. Your day also includes lunch at a local restaurant.&nbsp; Finally, rejoin the motor coach for a relaxing ride back to the ship. Lunch in a local restaurant is included in your experience. Reboard the motor-coach for your ride back to the ship.

Go to the very heart of Rome, exploring iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Stroll to the Piazza Navona, famed for its fountains and Caravaggio&#39;s masterpieces in St. Louis of the French Church. Admire the grandeur of the Pantheon, a marvel from antiquity. The highlight of the experience, however, is an exclusive viewing of Caravaggio&#39;s 'Conversion of St. Paul' in Princess Odescalchi&#39;s private collection. Discover its history and restoration process in a renowned restoration studio with the opportunity to view other artworks under restoration.

Behind the Scenes: Art & Restoration Studio Exclusive Experience

Experience the joyful world of Italian cuisine, whether you&#39;re a novice or a seasoned chef, by participating in a hands-on pasta cooking class in the heart of the Etruscan countryside in a charming farmhouse. You&#39;ll be greeted warmly by your Italian host, who will guide you through preparing a fresh pasta dish and a signature Italian dessert. At the same time, you will learn time-honored techniques passed down through generations.&nbsp; Following your cooking class, savor the fruits of your labor as you sit down together in a convivial atmosphere to eat your prepared dishes, accompanied by local wines. Return to your ship with a newfound appreciation for Italian cuisine, armed with skills to recreate these authentic dishes in the comfort of your kitchen. Buon appetito!&nbsp;

Delve into the world of Italian cuisine with a hands-on pasta cooking class in the Etruscan countryside. Your friendly Italian host will guide you in crafting a fresh pasta dish and a classic dessert, sharing time-tested techniques. After your culinary adventure, indulge in your culinary creations, perfectly complemented by locally sourced wines. Leave with newfound Italian cooking skills.

Pasta Making in the Etruscan Countryside

Embark on a two-hour scenic drive to Castel Gandolfo, located on the shores of the beautiful volcanic Albano Lake and renowned as one of Italy&#39;s most picturesque towns. Within the town&#39;s boundaries lies the Apostolic Palace, the summer residence of the Pope, surrounded by exquisite landscaped gardens and organic farmland. &nbsp; This papal retreat was constructed in the 17th century but only opened its doors to the public in 2016. The Palace has now been turned into a museum with Vatican-related artifacts, such as the costumes and cars of former popes. There is also access to the papal apartments, portrait gallery, summer office, and private bedroom. This extraordinary experience will allow you to appreciate the sacred place&#39;s history and the Pontiff&#39;s daily life and surroundings. Enjoy free time in Castel Gandolfo&#39;s attractive town center, with its narrow streets and pretty piazzas that offer glimpses across the lake and surrounding countryside. The main square, Piazza della Liberta, is dotted with cafes and shops selling souvenirs and local products. Have a look in the San Tommaso di Villanova church, which contains a celebrated painting of the crucifixion by Pietro da Cortona. Finish your time in town at the 'Ristorante Pagnanelli,' the oldest restaurant in Castel Gandolfo, established in 1882. Now run by 4th generation family members, the restaurant boasts a superb location overlooking the lake.&nbsp; After this wonderful experience, re-board your motorcoach for the two-hour return drive to your ship in Civitavecchia.

Embark on a scenic two-hour drive to Castel Gandolfo, situated along the picturesque Albano Lake in Italy. With your Vatican Guide, discover the Apostolic Palace, the Pope&#39;s summer residence, and its secret garden. Later, enjoy free time strolling the narrow streets and scenic piazzas in Castel Gandolfo&#39;s charming town center. Conclude your experience with a visit to the wonderful 'Ristorante Pagnanelli,' superbly situated overlooking the lake.