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1 hour ago, traveltilidrop said:

I called Air2Sea to book a flight on Delta. I asked the agent if I could choose seats while booking. He said that I would have to purchase the tickets first- then he could call the airline or I could go online to select my seat. Everything on the Air2Sea webpage  mentioned "Economy", so I asked if it was Main Cabin for sure or Economy (if Economy, you can't choose a seat even for an additional cost, and you board last). He assured me that it was "Main Cabin". I told him I would think about it. 

Has anyone else booked a Delta flight to Europe from the United States using Air2Sea? If so, did you end up with "Main Cabin", which includes checked bags and seat selection?

 

Thanks.

I am trying to navigate the Air2Sea program as well and determine what are the benefits of using their services. I have an Economy cabin booked but I cannot access my ticket information or make a seat selection, etc. until I make my final payment. I am a bit frustrated because I want to know everything up front before I pay for this flight. 

3 hours ago, joetop2467 said:

What is considered to be the City Center of Venice. 

I believe it is near St. Marks square.

On 1/29/2023 at 9:34 PM, Yoitsbbg said:

Check out Hotel Papodopoli.  Near the train station and end of the Vaporetto's!  Great accommodations.  

Thanks

1 hour ago, Pepperkoch said:

https://www.pktravelgreece.com/private-shore-tours/
 

we were a private group of 6 people. Very good value. 

Thanks so much!

36 minutes ago, euro cruiser said:

 

This is a tough one for me, if indeed you are in Mestre it's not as simple as it sounds to get back and forth and it's not at all like staying in Venice.

 

I understand the economic benefit, but rooms can be found in Venice proper at all price points and it's really a very different experience to stay there.  I liken it to staying in Secaucus NJ when you want to visit New York City.  Yes, you're only a few miles away on the other side of the river but it's light years away in terms of the experience.

Thanks for the honest feedback. I understand. Experience is everything.  If I stayed longer in Venice or traveled with just my husband, I would book a hotel in the city center.  Given that I am with such a large group, and we are staying 2-nights, this will work out for us. 

1 hour ago, mapleleaves said:

In Mestre perhaps?

Having been to Venice a few times previously, I overnighted in Mestre this last trip prior to a cruise. Very convenient if your hotel is by the Mestre train station ; the ATVO Airport Express bus drops off at the station, there are frequent (and cheap) trains and buses into Venice for sightseeing, plus easy access to the station when youre ready to go to the ship.

It was a little further away from Venice than I anticipated, maybe 20 minutes, but for the price difference over a Venice hotel, it was well worth it. 

Yes, the hotel is in Mestre. We are located directly in front of a train station and a bus station. It should be a fun experience.

On 12/21/2022 at 10:46 PM, Pepperkoch said:

We used PK Travel-Greece in November 2022 for an excursion to Ancient Corinth and the Canal. I would highly recommend them. So prompt in responding to messages, nice clean comfortable van and Dimitri was so professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely book with them again.

Hi! Did you have a large group?  Was this a full-day or half-day tour?  Do you have the link to the tour website?

Thanks for the helpful feedback. We blocked some rooms at a hotel a few miles away from the city center. 

Need recommendations for a nice/affordable pre cruise hotel (2-nights) in Venice for a group of 14 (RCCL Explorer of the Seas) in May. 

On 8/21/2022 at 3:59 PM, sapphireblue said:

We just returned from Venice and used a private transfer service from Ravenna to Venice. We were picked up by Daytrip at 8am and in Venice by 10am. Their vans hold up to 7 people. Great service. 

Hi! Did you use the same company to Ravenna? 

Thanks so much! I would to like travel to Italy but I wasn't sure whether cruising is a good idea or not. How much was the total package--air, hotel and cruise.

Anyone sailed NCL Epic (7-day round trip) from Barcelona, Spain to Rome? If so, did you book your own air and hotel? Please share your overall experience. Would you travel via cruise again?