Rare cruisemom42 Posted May 6, 2014 #351 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Once more, all caught up on responding to requests. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevarez Posted May 7, 2014 #352 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hi CruiseMom42, My DH and I toured Pompeii five years ago and will be back in Naples as a port stop this November on the NCL Spirit. After reading the various posts regarding Herculaneum, I believe this is the place to see as well as the Archeological Museum in Naples. Would you please send me your notes on Herculaneum? To: nevarez2000@juno.com Much thanks and blessings, Ana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edtorious Posted May 8, 2014 #353 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Once more, all caught up on responding to requests.:) Hi Cruisemom, could you send me your notes as well at edchua75 at gmail dot com. I'd like to ask your opinion about getting a tour guide there as well. Is it worth it? Some of the tour companies suggested just to get an audio guide? Or just using your notes will be enough? It is our first time there. Maybe if we can get an affordable tour guide there, might as well get one? Please advise. Thanks. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted May 8, 2014 #354 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) I'd like to ask your opinion about getting a tour guide there as well. Is it worth it? Some of the tour companies suggested just to get an audio guide? Or just using your notes will be enough? It is our first time there. Maybe if we can get an affordable tour guide there, might as well get one? Please advise. Thanks. Ed I haven't used the audioguides for either Herculaneum or Pompeii, but if you read some reviews of the site on Tripadvisor, you can perhaps get an idea of how useful they were. I guess I'm more of a reader/visual person, so I prefer to create and use my own notes (plus, since I did all the research, I remember it better...:D). Guides, if available, tend to gather around the entrance. The going rate is around 100 euro for a 2-hour tour -- and the rate is the same whether it's for 2 people or 10, so if you can get a group together it's obviously less per person. I suggest you use your own judgement -- how much do you already know about the period (some of the same facts apply to either Pompeii or Herculaneum, but some differ), and how much do you WANT to know? If a casual visit is all you really want/need, then some notes or a guidebook are probably fine. My notes, which I'll send, are a bit more detailed than most guidebooks. Or if you like narration better, get the audioguide. Edited May 8, 2014 by cruisemom42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edtorious Posted May 8, 2014 #355 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I haven't used the audioguides for either Herculaneum or Pompeii, but if you read some reviews of the site on Tripadvisor, you can perhaps get an idea of how useful they were. I guess I'm more of a reader/visual person, so I prefer to create and use my own notes (plus, since I did all the research, I remember it better...:D). Guides, if available, tend to gather around the entrance. The going rate is around 100 euro for a 2-hour tour -- and the rate is the same whether it's for 2 people or 10, so if you can get a group together it's obviously less per person. I suggest you use your own judgement -- how much do you already know about the period (some of the same facts apply to either Pompeii or Herculaneum, but some differ), and how much do you WANT to know? If a casual visit is all you really want/need, then some notes or a guidebook are probably fine. My notes, which I'll send, are a bit more detailed than most guidebooks. Or if you like narration better, get the audioguide. Thanks cruisemom! I will await for your notes. Thanks. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sandinmyshoes Posted May 8, 2014 #356 Share Posted May 8, 2014 We will be doing Pompeii in the morning and then traveling to Herculaneum. Would you advise getting a taxi or taking the train between the sites? Any idea how much the taxi transfer might cost? There will be 5 of us? Thanks a million! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted May 8, 2014 #357 Share Posted May 8, 2014 We will be doing Pompeii in the morning and then traveling to Herculaneum. Would you advise getting a taxi or taking the train between the sites? Any idea how much the taxi transfer might cost? There will be 5 of us?Thanks a million! I would just take the train. If you are coming from Naples, you'll pass Herculaneum on your way to Pompeii. When you're done, hop back on the train in the direction of Naples and Herculaneum is about 20 minutes. I have no idea how much a taxi transfer would cost, but if you purchase an all-day U3 ticket (8,40 euro pp, or 4,60 euro pp if you are there on a weekend day), that will cover your train costs for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ssn Posted May 9, 2014 #358 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Taxi is a fixed price of eur 70 including a 2 hour wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail Boertzel Posted May 11, 2014 #359 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cruisemom, would you do both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day or is that overkill? Do you think Herculaneum or Pompleii and then Capri are doable in a day? We are in port until midnight so feasible timewise, maybe not bodywise. Would also love your notes. Thanks for being so generous! gailboertzel@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted May 11, 2014 #360 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cruisemom, would you do both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day or is that overkill? Do you think Herculaneum or Pompleii and then Capri are doable in a day? We are in port until midnight so feasible timewise, maybe not bodywise. Would also love your notes. Thanks for being so generous! gailboertzel@gmail.com If you have a major interest in the ruins, I would probably advise just going to Pompeii for the entire day. There is more there than can be seen even in two full days (which I did a couple of years ago -- still had to pick and choose). Pompeii and Herculaneum aren't THAT different, and you don't waste time transiting from one site to another. The key is really planning what to do in Pompeii and also checking to see what houses are open on the day you arrive (can only be done at the information kiosk at the entrance -- to the left of the ticket purchase line -- where they keep a list that guides consult). People say Pompeii is less well preserved than Herculaneum -- I think most of these haven't really explored Pompeii deeply. There are many houses that remain in good condition, as well as some of the public structures (the Forum is well preserved, the same cannot be said for Herculaneum, and the Forum baths are very nice indeed). Here's a link to a post I made about getting the most out of a visit to Pompeii -- really most useful only if you're planning to spend a fair amount of time on the site (more than 2-3 hours....): http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1609893&highlight=most+pompeii You'd probably want to check some of the info as to what is now available for pre-reservation, etc. as it may have changed. On the other hand, if you are not as interested in the ruins, you could perhaps do Herculaneum and Capri in a day, but for Capri you would only have time to see some of the island (it's bigger than most people think....). I'd recommend getting to Herculaneum as early as possible via train, spend a couple of hours there, then return to Naples and take the next hydrofoil to Capri. (Alternatively you could negotiate with a taxi to take you to Herculaneum and wait two hours, returning you to the port....there is a set fare for this and while more expensive than the train it may save you a little time.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leuser1 Posted August 30, 2014 #361 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hello Cruisemom! If you are still willing, I'd appreciate a copy of your Herculaneum notes. We plan to visit in October. Thanks so much. Beckystucky at gmail dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYAS Posted August 30, 2014 #362 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Cruisemom, we would very much appreciate your notes on Herculaneum for our upcoming visit. Thank you in advance. email: ktgoldring @ aol dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ever voyager Posted September 3, 2014 #363 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Crusemom42, If you are still sending copies of your notes and have time, I would love to have a copy. Thank you for being so kind to share. ehprichard at gmail dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_aurens Posted September 3, 2014 #364 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hi Cruisemom, if you have a minute, could you please forward your notes to me at r_ogaki @ hotmail dot com ? Thanks very much!...Ray :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena7seas Posted September 9, 2014 #365 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hello Cruisemom42: We are planning to go to Herculaneum in October and would be thrilled if you could send me your notes. My email address is below. I have been to Pompeii twice, for two half-day tours with guides, and I think your notes would be a great asset in Herculaneum. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in taking the time to share your notes with this community. Eileen at elena7cc at yahoo dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba79 Posted September 16, 2014 #366 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Hi cruisemom42 Another request for your notes of Herculaneum, please send it to dage @ gmx dot ch Thanks so much Barbara Edited September 16, 2014 by Baba79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorisbr Posted September 17, 2014 #367 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi cruise mom, Maybe you already regret putting this info down. But if you would still have the time and the heart coudl you please send the info to jorisbr@gmail.com as well? Thanks a million xxx Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met behulp van Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veezee Posted September 18, 2014 #368 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I think you should discuss with your daughters. They may know more about Pompeii (I know my son studied it in school and also when he took Latin in high school, so it's the place he wants to see...) But I suggest you look online at images of both. Pompeii is much larger and requires a bigger time investment. If you want to do more than one thing in Naples, Herculaneum may be a good option. I would suggest you continue your research and decide which one interests you more -- then I will be happy to provide my detailed notes. I just don't think they would be that helpful to you at this stage. (Plus the Pompeii ones are extremely detailed, really meant for spending at least one FULL day at the site, if not longer.) As for Rome -- I've been there so many times that my notes would fill a book. :D (Seriously, ask anyone who knows me....!) I don't really have a "Cliff Notes" version for the major attractions. I would strongly suggest you get hold of some Rick Steves guidebooks. He is very straightforward, geared toward people who want to tour on their own, and even tosses in a little (corny) humor from time to time which your teens might like. He gives just enough history for most people's first visit. His guide to the Mediterranean by cruise ship probably covers a lot of your ports. Hi Cruisemom, Have been to Pompeii and would love to see Herculaneum next month when I'm in port at Sorrento. Could you be so kind as to e-mail me your notes? I'm at vzimny@yahoo.com Thanks! Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfish39 Posted September 18, 2014 #369 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hi CruiseMom42, My family toured Pompeii on a ship tour a few years ago and were disappointed with the short amount of time devoted to the site visit. This time its just the two of us and we are planning to visit Herculaneum on our own, followed by the Naples Museum. If you would be willing to share your notes on Herculaneum we would be very grateful, Thanks Sally sally.charbonneau@rogers.con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostFan#1 Posted February 23, 2015 #370 Share Posted February 23, 2015 CruiseMom, If you are still sharing your notes on Herculaneum, I would love a copy. Thank you for your generosity, Debbie djkiser@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmore2 Posted February 23, 2015 #371 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I would appreciate your Herculaneum notes too please. Thank you for your information.:) J mjalynch@shaw dot ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted February 25, 2015 #372 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I would appreciate your Herculaneum notes too please. Thank you for your information.:) J mjalynch@shaw dot ca I'm currently cruising in SE Asia with no access to my notes on home computer. I'll try to remember to send them when I return home in 10 days or so. If I forget, feel free to remind me via this thread! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmore2 Posted February 26, 2015 #373 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm currently cruising in SE Asia with no access to my notes on home computer. I'll try to remember to send them when I return home in 10 days or so. If I forget, feel free to remind me via this thread! ;) Ok, no problem. I don't need the information until April. Enjoy Asia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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