omaha123 Posted August 22, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2011 We need some advise on the best shore excursions on a Rome to Venice cruise. We have never been to Italy and want to make certain that we visit the best sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted August 22, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2011 We need some advise on the best shore excursions on a Rome to Venice cruise. We have never been to Italy and want to make certain that we visit the best sites. I'm sure that many people would be interested in sharing their ideas with you, but not knowing which ports you will be visiting, or how long you will be in each port makes giving constructive advice difficult. Why not give us your itinerary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggiefan Posted August 22, 2011 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2011 The upcoming Oceania Rome to Venice cruises features these ports of call: Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Taormina, Amalfi, Livorno, La Spezia and Monte Carlo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPR Posted August 22, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Dubrovnik: No tour. Just walk around the city on your own. Perhaps rent a boat to take you out to see the city from the sea. Corfu: No tour. Rent a car onshore and drive yourself around for the day. Really easy to do. Taormina: Consider Mt. Etna tour, if you've never been and it includes walking tour of Taormina. If not, just walk the town on your own. Amalfi: Capri tour. Livorno: Shuttle to Florence and walk around, unless you've never been. Than do the tour that includes the Accademia (David). Monte Carlo: I would get a private driver to tour the Cote d'Azur, seeing whatever you want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don P Posted August 22, 2011 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sounds like we're on the same cruise, the new ship, the Riviera. We'redoing this cruise on the 24th of September 2012. Excellent itinerary. We've been to half the ports of call but not to Dubrovnik, Corfu, Taormina or Cinque Terre. OP, are you cruising on the Riviera? The upcoming Oceania Rome to Venice cruises features these ports of call: Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Taormina, Amalfi, Livorno, La Spezia and Monte Carlo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobh Posted August 23, 2011 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2011 You might loom at capri.com for ideas about time there. they do boat service from Amalfi, and the ship most likely will also do tours. Capri is a fabulous place (IMHO) and not to be missed for a number of reasons. You can do it on your own, but would want to book the ferry, and then tickets for the funicular to the top, etc. Might be easier to find a vendor for everything you may want to see. Concur re Dubrovnik; walk around (walk the City ramparts) and eat lunch at one of the outdoor cafes along The Placa or a side street. For Monte Carlo, lots of options; seeing the Hotel De Paris and Casino (obligatory for first-timers, I believe); spending time near the Prince's Palace or Oceanographic Museum. You could also hire a car and see the Cote D'Azur (we loved the village of Eze, which is a locale Walt Disney spent considerable time in, so things might look familiar if you've visited any of his theme parks- great winding streets, and a casual feel of history). The only regret may be not seeing all you might want, balanced by the recognition that it only means you'll have to return... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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