Limited Time Offer: 27-Day Italy Highlights with Mediterranean Norwegian Epic Cruise & Cinque Terre

Dining

• O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill
• Garden Cafe
• Spice H2O
• Taste
• The Great Outdoors
• The Manhattan Room

Specialty Dining

• Moderno Churrascaria
• Wasabi
• La Cucina
• Cagney’s Steakhouse
• Le Bistro
• Shanghai’s Chinese Restaurant
• Teppanyaki

Bars and Lounges

• Starbucks
• Atrium Bar
• Bliss Ultra Lounge
• Cascades Bar
• Epic Theatre Bar
• Headliners Comedy Club
• Humidor Cigar Lounge
• Maltings Whiskey Bar
• Posh Beach Club

Activities & Entertainment

• Burn the Floor
• Deal or No Deal
• Howl at the Moon
• The Cavern Club
• Wheel of Fortune
• Perspectives Studio
• Aqua Park
• Epic Casino
• Jogging/Walking Track
• Mandara Spa & Salon
• Thermal Spa Suite
• Pulse Fitness Centre
• Splash Academy
• The Haven
• Video arcade
• O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill Bowling Alley

Surcharges apply to select services and facilities

Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your Traveller Details in full.

• Luxury Escapes asks that you please complete the Traveller Details form in your ‘My Escapes’ account within 48 hours of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge Team will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
• Traveller Details are required in full to confirm all arrangements for your tour. Please complete the Traveller Details form as soon as possible in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Failure to complete the form within 48 hours of booking may result in losing your spot on the tour.
• If your booking is on a non-guaranteed departure, this initial email is not your tour confirmation. Tours often require a minimum number of travellers to go ahead, so your departure may not be guaranteed immediately.
• Please note that for guaranteed departures, a minimum of two people are required to book. In the event that only one passenger has booked, you will be given the opportunity to move your departure to another date.
• Once there is an update on the status of your tour, you will be contacted via email by the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge Team, and they will advise whether the tour has been confirmed. Please do not book flights or make any non-flexible arrangements until you receive this update.
• Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com, who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
• For tours that allow children, the child must be 12 years or over and must share a room with an adult (18+).
• Children are the same price as adults.
• This is a limited-time only offer, book by 9 May 2025 to secure your departure.

This Cruise & Tour package is valid for the following departure dates:

• 21 October 2025 (Cruise embarkation 21 October 2025)

Please note, our 7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee and Date Change policy does not apply to this tour

• After final payment is received, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise provided for in our refund policy.

Date Changes

• With one departure only, date changes are not applicable for this tour.

Itinerary Amendments & Changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure. This may be to accommodate changes in weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
• In the event of a change in itinerary (for safety reasons or due to events outside of our control) that results in cancellation or change fees toward flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable.
• You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).

Surcharges

• After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges due to factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes.
• Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, we reserve the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges, tour costs or government changes due to health and safety restrictions. A material increase will be considered one in excess of 10% of the package price.

Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print prior to departure for any updates.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is included in the Tour package.

• You can find relevant accommodation details for each day of the itinerary on the Tour offer page, or in your ‘My Escapes’.

Please note:

• Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
• Rooms will be made available after 5pm on the day of arrival. Checkout is required by 11am. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request, subject to availability. Additional fees may apply.
• Maximum room capacity (Twin Room) is two adults. Maximum room capacity (Solo) is one adult.
• All special requests, such as those regarding bedding preferences, are subject to availability and can only be confirmed upon check-in. Room assignments and bedding configurations may vary based on the destination and hotel policies, and are handled directly by the hotel staff.

Cruise Cabin Sizes and Bedding Configuration

This cruise includes the following cabin types:

• Inside Stateroom: 11sqm, with two single beds that convert into a queen bed.
• Balcony Stateroom: 18sqm, with two single beds that convert into a queen bed and a private balcony.

IMPORTANT:

• Cabins are on a ‘guarantee’ basis and will be allocated by the cruise line closer to sailing. Specific cabin, deck and location requests cannot be accommodated.
• Some cabins may have obstructed views and/or porthole window.
• Maximum room capacity two adults for twin-share cabins/suites/staterooms.
• Wheelchair accessible cabins are not available. They are on application only prior to purchase. Surcharges may apply.
• Please contact the Luxury Escapes sales team on sales@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation

Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour by contacting our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Luxury Escapes uses a range of accommodation partners. For pre- and post-tour accommodation options where we can offer the same hotel as the start and end of your tour, your pre- and post-tour accommodation will be booked independent of your tour. If the hotel for your tour changes, this will be independent of your pre- or post-tour accommodation booking. In this instance, change fees may apply on your pre- or post-tour accommodation. If you choose to change, change fees can be found in your ‘My Escapes’.

For pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings, you may be required to check out of your room and check in again on the first or last day of your tour. You will need to confirm these details directly with the hotel.

Please contact the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

• Return international flights
• Arrival & Day 13 airport and port transfers in Rome
• Shore excursions while cruising
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
• Additional specialty dining onboard the cruise
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance (required)
• Tips and gratuities while on tour
• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

• Optional experiences may be cancelled if minimum numbers to operate are not met. Final confirmation of your optional excursions and activities will be provided while on tour.
• Optional experiences can only be booked online up to 60 days prior to departure, dependent on your tour’s guidelines, via My Escapes or by contacting our dedicated Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com. After this time, bookings can be made through your guide while on the tour.
• All optional experiences are subject to availability.
• Optional experiences may be updated prior to departure to accommodate changes in weather, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Optional experiences that require flight bookings are on a request basis, subject to availability until booked and confirmed, and may incur surcharges.
• Optional experiences are non-refundable within 60 days of departure, unless cancelled due minimum numbers on tour not being met or unforeseen circumstances on tour.

• Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg on tour.
• Passengers are permitted one additional, smaller piece of hand-luggage with a maximum weight of 10kg on tour.

Transfers

• Arrival transfers are NOT included with your tour, please plan accordingly.
• Departure transfers are available on the last day of your tour only.
• On Day 1, please book your flights to arrive at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) by 10am. Airport transfers are not included for your tour. The port is located approximately a two-hour drive from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO).
• Checkout on your final day is at 10am. Please book your flights to depart from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) at any time. Your transfer will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport.
• If you have booked your pre- and post-tour accommodation through Luxury Escapes, transfers may be available for select tours (not available for Trusted Partner operated tours).
• For complimentary transfers to be fulfilled outside of arrival and departure date, all pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings must be booked through Luxury Escapes no later than 60 days before departure. After this time, any pre- or post-tour accommodation bookings made will not be eligible for complimentary transfers.
• If you have booked pre- or post-tour accommodation outside of Luxury Escapes, you will forfeit your complimentary airport transfers.
• For complimentary transfers to be fulfilled outside of arrival and departure date, all pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings must be booked through Luxury Escapes no later than 60 days before departure. After this time, any pre- or post-tour accommodation bookings made will not be eligible for complimentary transfers.
• Please note ‘Private Transfers’ refers to transfers that are exclusive for your tour group and may be shared among other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
• Flight information must be provided to Luxury Escapes 60 days prior to departure in order to book transfers. Please see Destination information for airport pick-up and drop-off information.
• Optional excursions require a minimum of eight participants to go ahead. Guests will be placed with other Luxury Escapes travellers who may not be members of your tour group.

Tipping

• Tour: Tipping and gratuities are not included and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approximately EUR$9–14 per person, per day, is the industry standard.
• Cruise: The currency onboard the cruise is US$. Service charges (gratuities) for onboard personnel are included in your package.

Please Note:

• Day 12 in Rome is self-guided.
• The tour portion of your journey will be shared with your Luxury Escapes tour group. The Norwegian Cruise Line cruise will be shared with other passengers and younger children may be onboard.
• A Rome city tax of EUR7.5 per person, per night applies, payable direct to your Rome accommodation.

Your cruise includes:

• 11-night cruise onboard Norwegian Epic in your choice of stateroom
• All daily meals in select restaurants onboard
• Premium Drinks package onboard, pouring select spirits, cocktails, beer and wine
• One Specialty Dining meal at select onboard bars, restaurants and eateries
• US$50 shore excursion credit per stateroom in each port
• 150 minutes of Wi-Fi per person
• All port taxes, service charges, standard gratuities and onboard entertainment

Onboard Dining

• Please note onboard dining is subject to change.
• Freestyle dining is offered onboard Norwegian Epic. If you wish to make a reservation for non-specialty restaurants, please speak to the maitre d’ once onboard. Included dining is available at the following restaurants: O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill, Garden Cafe, Shanghai’s Chinese Restaurant, Shanghai’s Noodle Bar, Spice H2O, Taste, The Great Outdoors, The Manhattan Room.
• Select menu items at certain restaurants may have an additional charge (Dining Package Supplement) as part of the Specialty Dining Package.
• Your included Specialty Dining meals are applicable to guest ages 2 and older. Guests who book an Inside or Oceanview Stateroom will receive one meal in a specialty restaurant included per person. Guests who book a Balcony Stateroom will receive two meals in specialty restaurants included per person. Any unused dining will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for other cruises or cash.
• There is no minimum or maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed in a day, however each meal is counted towards the Package.
• Specialty Dining Packages are honoured in select restaurants. Package prices are subject to change.
• Any Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues, The Bake Shop, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, specialty items in the Asian restaurant, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year’s, Christmas, etc.), Jazz Brunch, Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches and beverages are not included as part of the Specialty Dining Packages.
• Packages include one main course per person ONLY at Cagney’s Steakhouse and Le Bistro. Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu.
• Guests are responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of Specialty Dining food and drinks that are purchased onboard and not included as part of the package.
• Premium menu item upcharges may apply. Additional entree charges may apply.
• Specialty Dining Packages do not include alcohol.
• Guests are permitted to pre-reserve Speciality Dining with entertainment included online. However, the guest is responsible for paying the full retail value. If the guest chooses to use the reservation as part of their Specialty Dining Package, they can pre-book via the cruise personaliser prior to the cruise.

Premium Drinks Package

• Guests must be at least 21 years of age at the time of sailing to qualify for the premium drinks package. If guests are under 21, the premium drinks package does not apply and guests will receive a soft drinks package instead.
• Premium Drinks Package includes a wide selection of standard soft drinks, beers, spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to the value of US$15 per drink throughout your cruise.
• The retail value of the Premium Drinks Package is US$109 per person, per day, subject to change.
• The retail value of the Soft Drinks Package is US$7.95 per person, per day, subject to change.
• Eligible guests are entitled to two drinks per person, per transaction.
• Guests who receive the Soft Drinks Package may obtain fountain soft drinks at any bar, lounge or restaurant.
• A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included), wine and spirit experiences, tastings or flights purchased onboard.
• Excludes minibar, wine and spirit experiences, tastings or flights, room service, package sales, ship-specific promotions or beer buckets, designated Super Premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, minibar purchases, bottled water, fresh-squeezed juices, specialty coffee beverages, specialty Starbucks locations, Coco’s, energy drinks, vending machines and wine stations.

Shore Excursion Credit

• Shore Excursion Credit is valid for US$50 per port, for one guest per stateroom and is applicable to all tours. In the event your selected tour is less than the value of the credit, the Shore Excursion Credit will be adjusted to match the tour value. Credit is not combinable and will not rollover to next port. If selected excursion is less than US$50, remaining funds cannot be used towards the second guest’s excursion.
• ‘Guest one’ refers to the first registered guest on the cruise.
• Shore excursion credit can be redeemed by booking online via ncl.com or onboard.

Internet Package

• Internet Package can be used any time during the cruise and is valid for 150 minutes per person (for a total of 300 minutes per stateroom), across two devices per stateroom. Internet Package can be used only on one device at a time. Any unused minutes will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for other cruises or cash.

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is required on all our tours, which (at a minimum) covers medical expenses and repatriation. You may not be permitted to join the tour group if evidence of travel insurance is not provided prior to your trip. If you are unable to obtain travel insurance for whatever reason, you may be required to sign a waiver and/or provide a letter from a medical practitioner which confirms you are fit for travel. For any enquiries regarding travel insurance, please call 1300 88 99 00 or email sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Passports & Visas

• A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they hold a current visa for the countries visited on tour. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
• You are responsible for visas, entry, health and other requirements, and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. Luxury Escapes and/or its servants and agents are not responsible for passport and visa requirements or for any loss you sustain for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).

Traveller Details

• Traveller Details must be completed for each individual traveller.
• Travellers must advise of any medical conditions or dietary requirements. Failure to provide such information in advance of your tour may result in an inability to cater to your requirements.
• We work with exceptional local tour providers to present uniquely crafted packages that encompass sightseeing tours and excursions. Our tour provider partners are dedicated to making every effort to accommodate specific requirements. However, it should be noted that the extent to which they can address mobility and accessibility needs may vary, depending on the nature of the sightseeing tour and activities involved. Please contact tours@luxuryescapes.com so we can advise whether your specific needs can be accommodated.
• Special dietary requirements can be catered for in most cases, however, on occasion this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of unique ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry any necessary supplies with you.
• Passport details are required for all bookings. In some cases, a digital copy of your passport may be requested by Luxury Escapes to book certain elements of your trip.
• If a photo of your passport is requested, failure to provide valid photo ID will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable. When requested, a digital copy of your passport must be provided for each guest at least 90 days prior to your tour departure.
• Should you require any assistance with your Traveller Details, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Tour Pace

• It’s important to note that specific activities and intensity levels may vary between different tour operators and destinations. When selecting a group tour, it’s advisable to carefully review the itinerary, activity descriptions and fitness requirements to ensure a suitable match for your preferences and physical capabilities.
  • Relaxed: Leisurely pace with limited walking or physical demands. Opportunity for ample free time and leisure activities. Suitable for individuals seeking a laidback experience.
  • Moderate: Usually more than one day in a location. Balanced mix of exploration and physical engagement. Suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness. Exploring cities on foot, visiting landmarks and guided excursions. Requires a moderate level of stamina and physical activity.
  • Active: Activities most days. Generally, not staying in a location for two days or more. Suitable for participants with high fitness levels and a sense of adventure.

Travel Styles

• Fully Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour director and driver with you throughout the entire trip, from start to finish.
• Partially Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour driver and local guides at specific locations or portions of the trip, but not the entire time. There might be different local guides for different regions.
• Self-Guided Tour: You will not have a guide for your trip. You will be provided detailed trip notes with elements, such as accommodation and transport, pre-booked for you.

Health and Fitness Acknowledgement:

• Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities on this tour.
• There are limitations to the degree of accommodations that can be made if travellers are unable to partake in the included activities on this tour. Please consider suitability as additional costs could apply.
• Travellers also acknowledge and agree that neither we nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor are we liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).

Cruise Before You Go Essentials:

Itinerary

• In the event of strikes, lockouts, riots, weather conditions or mechanical difficulties, or for any other reason, any scheduled sailing or port of call may be subject to change.
• Some itineraries may include tender ports.

Passenger Restrictions

• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied, in the same or connecting cabin, by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21 for the duration of the voyage. Please be aware the tour portion of your journey does not allow children under 12, however your cruise may have younger children onboard.
• Infants under 12 months cannot be accommodated onboard.
• Guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy or later at any time during the cruise cannot be accommodated due to safety concerns. Pregnant guests under 24 weeks must provide a doctor’s letter upon request confirming fitness to travel and estimated due date.

Surcharges

Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. Our trusted cruise suppliers will inform guests of these changes as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE:

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Cruise itineraries are not guaranteed and are subject to change. While the cruise line will make all reasonable efforts to provide a cruise in accordance with the published schedules and itineraries, factors such as weather, mechanical difficulties or other unforeseen circumstances may affect scheduled itineraries.

Package inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking summary email for details.

Please note this cruise is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, one of our trusted partners. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.

Your tour begins at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) in Rome and ends at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), with airport transfers on the last day only.

Return flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. ** If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.**

Airport transfers are included in your tour on the last day only. Return airport transfers are NOT included with your tour, please plan accordingly.

Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive at your starting location on your chosen tour start date.

A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website, Visas Direct, to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa, please let us know and we will be more than happy to assist. Click here to visit the website.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Important Destination Information:

Italy

Time zone: GMT+2

Telephone: +39

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.

Language: Italian

Climate: The climate varies between the north and the south of Italy. The north experiences very cold winters and very hot, humid summers. Central Italy is much milder with a less intense winter. The south experiences longer, warmer summers and much milder winters.

Dress code: Relaxed but respectful, especially when visiting religious institutions.

Greece

Time zone: GMT+3

Telephone: 49

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.

Language: Greek and English

Climate: Greece has a Mediterranean climate with cold winters (Dec-Feb) and hot summers often reaching temperatures past 30°C (Jun-Aug).

France

Time zone: GMT+1 (Central European Time)

Telephone: +33

Currency: Euro

Accessing money: ATMs are available with credit cards accepted throughout the country.

Language: French

Climate: Cool winters and mild summers, except along the Mediterranean Sea where it’s much warmer year-round.