Ravenna or Bologna for the day`

[Travel3]

Our Family is docked in Ravenna for a day on a cruise. Is it worth heading to Bologna or just staying in Ravenna exploring around? In other words, is one nicer than the other? Thanks

[bengaltiger1]

Our Family is docked in Ravenna for a day on a cruise. Is it worth heading to Bologna or just staying in Ravenna exploring around? In other words, is one nicer than the other? Thanks

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I cannot comment on Bologna, but Ravenna was a very interesting place to visit:-

 

http://www.turismo.ra.it/eng

 

Here is a site for Bologna:-

 

http://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/

[Bruin Steve]

Our Family is docked in Ravenna for a day on a cruise. Is it worth heading to Bologna or just staying in Ravenna exploring around? In other words, is one nicer than the other? Thanks

 

There has been a lot of discussion on all of the ports over on the roll call thread:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1610079&page=75

 

Ravenna is the only port where we've decided to go with a Celebrity shorex... We're doing the one that splits time between San Marino and Ravenna...opting to skip Bologna this time. IMHO, Bologna is a bit more impressive than Ravenna...but either would be a good choice...Also depends on how you are planning on doing it...A private tour? A shore excursion? On your own? If on your own, Ravenna would be easier...

[DebbieMacG]

Ravenna is lovely particularly if you like mosaics, we had a great time there last year, there was a shuttle from the ship to the town, it's beautiful. You can get a combo ticket to visit all the mosaic sites.

[bbappel]

We did the Ship Excursion Bologna On Your Own. We wanted private time, and didn't want to get stranded in Bologna due to an unexpected strike or roadway difficulties.

We had a great time, visited the anatomy room at the university, and the towers. We even had time for a delicious lunch on a side street.

It was worth it for us, though I was a little apprehensive because it was just after the earthquakes last year.

 

If you have questions, ask away. I'll check back.

 

Beth

[susietb]

We did the ship's excursion to Bologna and Ravenna (all day tour) with lunch. It was great. Bologna was a guided walking tour and Ravenna we were guided through the churches with the mosaics.