Hi Bandit and Chilli,
My elderly parents are taking this cruise and I am trying to organize shore excursions for them as well. For Aix de Provence, the problem for my parents seems to be finding transportation from the cruise ship to Gare St. Charles in Marseille. I understand that near the train station, there is the bus station as well, where they can take bus 50 (direct) to Aix. I am thinking to get an Uber for the distance from the ship to train station in Marseille, since the walk from where the free ship shuttle goes to Marseille to the train station St. Charles is long for my parents. In Barcelona, I will get them the hop on, hop off bus, Palermo and Mondale sounds good, even Palermo hop on, hop off. I am trying to arrange a private tour in Tunisia, but need more people in addition to my 2 parents. Sidi Bou Said and the Roman ruins is what my parents are interested in so would be nice to put together a private tour with people that want to see the same things. If you are interested (or anyone that reads this & is on MSC Grandiosa on the cruise starting on April 21, 2024 in Livorno, ending April 27 in Naples) please let me know.
Thank you!