Venice is a definite walk-around-on-your-own city. However, I did enjoy the Murano glass blowing tour. When you're walking around the city, be sure to check out the authenic mask making shops (not the touristy ones, but the real craftsmen).
Dubrovnik is also a walking city. It's very small and consists of a main cobblestone throughfare with various little tourist shops. It makes for a nice, relaxing walking day. Be sure to walk along the top of the ramparts for a beautiful view along the water (the ramparts walking area goes in a complete circle above the city).
In Naples, I would definitely recommend the Pompeii tour. I took the Pompeii and Amalfi Coast excursion set up by the cruise line and was very happy with it. Pompeii was so interesting and the Amalfi coast includes some of the most beautiful scenery I've every seen.
Civitavecchia is a long way away from Rome so I suggest booking the excursion that takes you to Rome and sets you free for the day and then drives you back to the ship.
Livorno is similar to Civitavecchia. It is a long way from Florence. If you just want to just see Florence, I'd suggest to just getting the excursion that drops and picks you up in the city. If you also want to see Pisa, I'd book a tour.
Barcelona is a great walking city. The Sagrada Familia is not to be missed. Definitely go up to the top to see the beautiful architecture.
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Venice is a definite walk-around-on-your-own city. However, I did enjoy the Murano glass blowing tour. When you're walking around the city, be sure to check out the authenic mask making shops (not the touristy ones, but the real craftsmen).
Dubrovnik is also a walking city. It's very small and consists of a main cobblestone throughfare with various little tourist shops. It makes for a nice, relaxing walking day. Be sure to walk along the top of the ramparts for a beautiful view along the water (the ramparts walking area goes in a complete circle above the city).
In Naples, I would definitely recommend the Pompeii tour. I took the Pompeii and Amalfi Coast excursion set up by the cruise line and was very happy with it. Pompeii was so interesting and the Amalfi coast includes some of the most beautiful scenery I've every seen.
Civitavecchia is a long way away from Rome so I suggest booking the excursion that takes you to Rome and sets you free for the day and then drives you back to the ship.
Livorno is similar to Civitavecchia. It is a long way from Florence. If you just want to just see Florence, I'd suggest to just getting the excursion that drops and picks you up in the city. If you also want to see Pisa, I'd book a tour.
Barcelona is a great walking city. The Sagrada Familia is not to be missed. Definitely go up to the top to see the beautiful architecture.
Happy fun on your cruise :)