Designed to give cruise ship passengers another option to group touring, JDB's Private Shore Excursions include a car and driver and the option of a private guide, and are available from the ports of Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Sorrento and Amalfi. Customized tours are also available and can include, for example, visits to the hilltowns of Umbria; to wineries for winetastings; or focus on Jewish history or Etruscan ruins. Custom Private Shore Excursions can be requested by emailing italyground@jdbhotels.com or calling JDB at 800.346.5358.

	From the Port of Livorno: Travel to Florence for a day of touring with your own private guide; take a cooking lesson; visit the towns of Lucca and Pisa; walk the trails of the Cinque Terre; or tour two charming hill towns: Siena and San Gimignano.
	From the Port of Civitavecchia: Enjoy the splendor of Rome, with a choice of any two of the following privately guided tours: Ancient Rome, to explore the Colosseum and the Forum; the treasures of the Vatican; Underground Rome to visit the catacombs; Classic Rome for an overview of the city's most famous sites; Angels & Demons to follow the path of this mystery bestseller; or the Jewish Ghetto and Environs.
	From the Ports of Naples, Sorrento or Amalfi: Discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast on your own with an English speaking driver, or choose to include a private guide for the day. Enjoy a tour of Pompeii, or spend the day in Capri.