NCL Spirit solo with toddler port tips

[mersault]

Hi All,

 

I will be traveling with my 2.5 old boy on NCL Spirit Venice to Barcelona (27 August). I was wondering if people had any good port tips. Amusement parks, play parks, beaches, sights that are fun for a toddler. I don't want to spend more then 30 minutes in public transport. Besides toddler stuff he likes things like castles, interactive museums and animals. He likes to run around but doesn't mind sitting in the buggy and wander about.

 

Venice: we just wander around, take the boats and eat pizza:)

Athens: Not really sure

Izmir: Not really sure

Istanbul: Hagia sofia, the Palace and wander around

Mykonos: wander around, maybe the beach

Naples: heracleum and wander around in Naples

civitavecchia: take the train to the beach and castle nearby. Is there still a hop on hop off bus?

Livorno: take the train to Pisa

Toulon: wander around

Barcelona: we have a late flight. I found an amusement park

[Kerry's Girls]

For Barcelona, rather than the amusement park, take him to Parc Guell - there is a walk that is a loop around the park that includes lots of places to explore, a playground, etc. They have a place to buy snacks, restrooms, etc. I brought a stroller.

 

In Izmir, my girls loved Ephesus - another place where they could scramble around, climb, etc, and it was a spectacular place for me to see as well. We went with a child friendly guide through a tour service, but you could take a cab as well.

 

What a great itinerary!

 

Best,

Mia

[mersault]

Thank Mia,

 

I didn't really want to go to far away from izmir and I think Ephsues is an hour by car.

 

In Barcelona I might do the parc as well