Mediterranean cruise
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Mediterranean cruise
We are doing a Med cruise in May on the Carnival Magic. The ship excursions are extremely expensive.
Does anyone have advice as to privately run tour operators that are reputable? We're willing to hook up w/ other couples to make a group of 8-10 or so. We need tours of Rome, Venice, the Amalfi coast, etc.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks!
joanna
Does anyone have advice as to privately run tour operators that are reputable? We're willing to hook up w/ other couples to make a group of 8-10 or so. We need tours of Rome, Venice, the Amalfi coast, etc.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks!
joanna
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We found Venice very easy to tour on our own.
For the Amalfi Coast, we had a wonderful day with Giovanni from www.tourofitaly.com.
I agree with the recommendation to use www.cruisecritic.com as a way to connect with fellow passengers on your sailing.
For the Amalfi Coast, we had a wonderful day with Giovanni from www.tourofitaly.com.
I agree with the recommendation to use www.cruisecritic.com as a way to connect with fellow passengers on your sailing.
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Have done 2 med cruises in cities easy to just hop
off the boat and do your own thing.
In the other more remote port areas cheaper better
to hire a driver guide at the port easy from $50 per half day
shared with nice folks I met on the cruise was cheapest for me
off the boat and do your own thing.
In the other more remote port areas cheaper better
to hire a driver guide at the port easy from $50 per half day
shared with nice folks I met on the cruise was cheapest for me
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Private tour companies are better. If you can arrange for a private tour, it is better. When comparing prices, remember that a private car usually charges for a car load - usually 2 or 3 people, while the ship's excursions are per person. We found that the price is close enough to go for the private. You gain control also - no 40% to 60% of the time spent on captive shopping. The trick is to do plenty of homework before hand. Look for advice from the net, your personal, private TA, or tour books. We have done both and I always come back feeling shortchanged by ship's excursions.
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