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THANKS - very helpful

THANKS This will be my traveling companion's (neighbor) 1st International trip ... I have traveled internationally - and have actually been to Venice, Florence and Rome - so those are a repeat for me. It was important to her that we were with a CruiseTour for most of the trip ... we already booked this Tour. Since we are going during a busy time - I'm trying to pre-book a couple high-priority experiences that don't appear to be included in the Tour - so was looking for additional details from folks who had used this Tour. 5 years ago traveled with my son to Italy and we spent 2 weeks on our own with just carry-on luggage. It's a very different situation when it's 2 women - 1 with no International travel experience - both "mature citizens" - with more luggage (3 total weeks - including some dress-up clothes for the cruise). Maybe - if there's a "next trip" - I can talk her into being a bit more adventurous. Appreciate your insight.

THANKS ... the info we received ... Monday Venice Morning Sightseeing Tuesday Train to Florence 2 hours, dinner Wednesday Florence half-day tour Thursday Bus To Rome stop San Gimignano Friday Rome Morning tour afternoon at leisure Saturday morning tour then bus to ship so it seemed ... we had quite a bit of time to do some things on our own ... Monday Venice afternoon + evening Tuesday Florence a few hours after hotel check-in until dinner Wednesday Florence - afternoon + evening Thursday Rome - a few afternoon hours after hotel check-in + evening Friday Rome - afternoon + evening Did they offer additional tours? ... Your Tour Director will be available to assist with questions about area attractions and activities as well as organized optional tours. These tours are available for your convenience and will be at your own expense. was wondering what optional tours were offered. I was just thinking about attempting to reserve a couple Museum passes in Venice or Florence (Uffizi), Gondola ride in Venice (high priority for my traveling companion), maybe a Catecombs tour in Rome ... and was trying to figure out the timing. Also ... were there any sites that were "see outside of" vs "go inside and get a guided tour" THANKS

did anyone do this? I'm looking for "details" so I can book additional excursions as necessary to "fill-in" open times. THANKS