DANCEFUN VENICE PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE Venice Hotel Stay, Tours, Dinner & Transfer 1 or 2 Nights - September 29 / 30, 2012 Complete package for those arriving 1 or 2 days early to Venice - Hotel, Tours, Dinner, Transfer Star Hotel Splendid Venice, Italy S. Marco Mercerie 760, Venezia, Italy All the Magic of Venice Welcome to the Star Splendid Venice…the only contemporary hotel in this magical floating city. Within ancient palazzi, the refined interiors of our luxury hotel are an exquisite blend of fresh and vibrant colours, unique Venetian details, creating an intimate atmosphere. We're surrounded by quiet dreamy canals and fascinating calle alleyways; our enchanting, quiet and yet central location is a true expression of Venice. St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge are just steps away. Recently refurbished, our luxury hotel in Venice offers 165 rooms and suites and excellent, personal service. Enjoy Le Maschere Restaurant serving authentic Venetian cuisine… watch gondolas drift past the windows of our stunning bar… come and enjoy an inspirational, phenomenal experience. Click to see Star Splendid Hotel Photos In the center of Venice The Splendid Venice is right in the historic heart of Venice on peaceful canals between the St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. It's the ideal choice for a wonderful leisure break, enjoying the very best of Venice. Ribbons of seawater thread between ancient palazzi… it's all utterly magical and absolutely stunning. The local area Our hotel near the Rialto Bridge overlooks an alleyway from the famous Mercerie shopping street, with fascinating shops selling Venetian masks and glass, designer brands and much more. The Splendid Venice has quiet canals on two sides so it's unusually peaceful for a Venice city centre hotel. Transport We're located on a quiet canal and have a private landing stage so you can reach us by gondola or water taxi from any point of arrival, as well as by foot. Click to see Location / Map Star Splendid Hotel Star Splendid Hotel guests will enjoy the following services and amenites   Full American buffet breakfast Le Maschere restaurant Campiello lounge Lobby bar Media room Library Water taxi landing stage Starbed Pillowmania (choice of your favourite pillow)     My Starbeauty toiletries Safety deposit box in every room and at the reception Pay TV Wi-Fi internet service available throughout the whole hotel. Complimentary access in all public areas and Suites. Wii Fit Nintendo, on request Les Clefs d'Or concierge service 24 hour room service Laundry & Dry Cleaning Available Mon.-Sat.   1 Night DanceFun Pre-Cruise Package (Sunday, September 30) Package Includes: 1 Night's Accommodations at the Star Splendid Hotel Venice Breakfast Walking Tour - St Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge & More Sunday Night Dinner with DanceFun Staff - includes wine, taxes and tip Monday Morning Murano/Burano Tour Transfer to Pier --------------------------------------------------------- 1 Night Pre-Cruise Package Pricing:     Single Occupancy – $775.00/person* Double Occupancy – $525.00/person*       *Venice Occupancy Tax additional A governmental Occupancy Tax is not included in the rates. This city tax has to be paid by the guests upon departure. For a 4 star hotel, the amount is 4 euro per person Additional Nights may be available - call for quote CANCELATION FEES $50 after purchase $100 after July 11 60% after July 26 100 % after August  14   2 Nights DanceFun Pre-Cruise Package (Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30) Package Includes: 2 Night's Accommodations at the Star Splendid Hotel Venice 2 Breakfasts Walking Tour - St Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge & More Sunday Night Dinner with DanceFun Staff - includes wine, taxes and tip Monday Morning Murano/Burano Tour Transfer to Pier --------------------------------------------------------- 2 Nights Pre-Cruise Package Pricing:     Single Occupancy – $1425.00/person* Double Occupancy – $895.00/person*         *Venice Occupancy Tax additional A governmental Occupancy Tax is not included in the rates. This city tax has to be paid by the guests upon departure. For a 4 star hotel, the amount is 4 euro per person Additional Nights may be available -call for quote CANCELATION FEES $50 after purchase $100 after July 11 60% after July 26 100 % after August  14 1 Night Venice Pre-Cruise Itinerary: (Sunday, September 30) Depart USA Saurday, September 29 Arrive Venice International Airport Sunday, Sept. 30 Optimum flight arrival time is early afternoon to ensure participation in walking tour Sunday, September 30 Airport to hotel transfers (additional cost) Afternoon Venice Walking Tour - St Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge & More Evening Dinner - includes wine, taxes and tip Monday October 1 Morning 1/2 day Tour of Murano / Burano Transfer with Luggage to Pier Check-in on board Norwegian Spirit DanceFun Welcome Aboard Party Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change     2 Nights Venice Pre-Cruise Itinerary: (Saurday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30) Depart USA Frida, September 28 Arrive Venice International Airport Saturday, Sept. 29 Saturday September 29 Airport to hotel transfers (additional cost) Venice at your liesure Sunday September 30 Afternoon Venice Walking Tour - St Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge & More Evening Dinner - includes wine, taxes and tip Monday October 1 Morning 1/2 day Tour of Murano / Burano Transfer with Luggage to Pier Check-in on board Norwegian Spirit DanceFun Welcome Aboard Party Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change TOURS Venice Walking Tour Duration of tour: 2 hours  The Tour San Mark's Basilica! Visit St. Mark's Square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks: the Basilica, its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities of the western world, and learn how all of a sudden fate turned its back on her. Then leave the square to discover the 'real Venice'. Enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where a magical city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. And through the sights and the historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Casanova and Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. Discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most beautiful city in the world, though not the most practical! Includes Guide service, skipping the ticket line to St. Mark's Basilica, visit to St. Mark's Square, walk through the alleys, and visits to the House of Marco Polo, the Merchants warehouse and the Rialto Bridge. Please note: St. Mark's Basilica may be closed to the public without prior notice and during religious ceremonies. Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship. Please arrive at meeting point at least 15 minutes earlier than departure time.   Murano/Burano Tour Duration of tour: 3 hours, 30 minutes  The Tour After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, famous throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop for around 40 minutes to visit to one of the factories. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace making shops but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. The stop will last about 30 minutes.Return to St.Mark's Square. Please note: Tour will depart from and return to the Star Splendid Hotel. Start time of tour to be announced.   For reservations call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338 or 1-405-282-8989 Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time. Back to Top

 

 

 

BARCELONA POST- CRUISE PACKAGE Barecelona Hotel Stay, Tour, Dinner & Transfer 1 or 2 Nights - October 13 / 14, 2012 Complete package for those Staying 1 or 2 days in Barcelona - Hotel, Tour, Dinner, Transfer The Catalonia Ramblas Hotel Pelai, 28, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Ah Barcelona ! The Catalonia Ramblas Hotel is situated in the historical centre of Barcelona, just a few steps from the Plaza Catalunya and the famous Ramblas. Thanks to its location in the heart of the city and next to the historical monuments and the shopping areas of Barcelona, Catalonia Ramblas Hotel is the best place to be near it all. Josep Majó Ribas is the designer of the palace which dates back to the first years of the XIX century. This modern building was in the past the head office of the newspaper "La Vanguardia". This is the best place both for those who come to Barcelona for business and for holiday. The hotel provides a Spa area with a swimming pool in an inner terrace in which guests can relax. This is a resting place both for those who have had a hard day of work and for tired tourists. The hotel offers 2 Mediterranean cuisine restaurants, a bar and a fitness room. Free Wi-Fi Internet connection in all the areas of the hotel. Click to see Catalonia Ramblas Hotel Photos Rooms The hotel has 221 modern rooms all furnished with the most elegant decorations. The rooms are equipped with the most modern facilities such as flat screen satellite and interactive Television and WIFI. Click to see Location / Map Catalonia Ramblas Hotel Barcelona Hotel Catalonia Ramblas guests will enjoy the following services and amenites   Free Wireless Internet Breakfast Room Service Fitness Center         Bar/Lounge Spa & Relaxation area w/spa services Swimming Pool 1 Night DanceFun Post-Cruise Package (Saturday, October 13) Package Includes: 1 Night's Accommodations at the Hotel Catalonia Ramblas Breakfast Shuttle from pier to Hotel with half day City Tour Saturday Night Farewell Dinner with our friends Additional Nights stay may be available Call for quote & availability --------------------------------------------------------- 1 Night Post-Cruise Package Pricing:     Single Occupancy – $509.00/person* Double Occupancy – $375.00/person*       Additional Nights stay may be available Call for quote & availability CANCELATION FEES $50 after purchase $100 after July 11 60% after July 26 100 % after August  14       Itinerary Arrive Barcelona Saurday October 13 Transfer to Hotel Catalonia Ramblas with bus tour of Barcelona 7 PM Dinner     2 Nights DanceFun Post-Cruise Package (Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14) Package Includes: 2 Night's Accommodations at the Hotel Catalonia Ramblas 2 Breakfasts Shuttle from pier to Hotel with half day City Tour Saturday Night Dinner with DanceFun Staff Additional Nights stay may be available Call for quote & availability --------------------------------------------------------- 2 Nights Post-Cruise Package Pricing:     Single Occupancy – $865.00/person* Double Occupancy – $595.00/person*     Additional Nights stay may be available Call for quote & availability Optional Sunday Tour - 1/2 day tour to the Royal Basilica Monastery in the Montserrat Mountains - $129 per person CANCELATION FEES $50 after purchase $100 after July 11 60% after July 26 100 % after August  14   Itinerary Arrive Barcelona Saturday, October 13 Transfer to Hotel Catalonia Ramblas with bus tour of Barcelona 7 PM Dinner Sunday October 14 Optional 1/2 day tour to the Royal Basilica Monestary on Montserrat Mountain   TOURS Barcelona City Tour Duration of tour: 3 hours, 30 minutes  The Tour This tour departs from the cruise terminal and continues to the port via Leyatena where we will see the Cathedral, the Gothic Quarter and Plaza St.Jaume. We continue to the Olympic Village, then it's on to Montjuich for a panoramic view of the city and port. The tour will take you past the Columbus Statue and on to the Olympic Stadium and St Jordi Palace.  The tour ends at the hotel. Includes Transportation, guide service, photo stop at Olympic Stadium, entrance to Cathedral, Spanish Village    Royal Basilica Monastery Tour Duration of tour: 5 hours  The Tour Departing from the hotel, we drive past some of the province's picturesque little villages before reaching the outstanding Montserrat Mountain, situated at an altitude of 1235 meters above sea level. Here we visit the Royal Basilica, where the famous Romanesque sculpture of Virgin Moreneta can be admired. On our way back from Montserrat we stop at the harbour, where we have the option to stay and visit the Aquarium, shops, restaurants and cinemas in this Maritime complex. All those remaining that do not wish to stay in the harbour area will continue back to the Hotel. Includes Transportation, guide service, entrance to Royal Basilica, photo stop at Olympic Port.   For reservations call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338 or 1-405-282-8989 Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back to Top