Jade - May - 2014

[Zam]

Okay guys & gals, we are on the Jade this coming May. Here are our stops along the way; what would you say are the "Must Sees or do's" at each of these? We have an idea of what we want to do but any insight you guys have are appreciated. Thanks!

 

ROME, ITALY

NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY

MESSINA, ITALY

KOTOR, MONTENEGRO

SPLIT, CROATIA

KOPER, SLOVENI

VENICE, ITALY

[hamrag]

Okay guys & gals, we are on the Jade this coming May. Here are our stops along the way; what would you say are the "Must Sees or do's" at each of these? We have an idea of what we want to do but any insight you guys have are appreciated. Thanks!

 

ROME, ITALY - Coloseum & Forum; Trevi Fountain; St Peter's Vatican

NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY - Pompeii will be full day. If not doing that, then Amalfi Coast or CapriMESSINA, ITALY - Taormina

KOTOR, MONTENEGRO - Simple walk off from port into Kotor, which is a "mini Dubrovnik". A highlight is the sail in/out from Adriatic Sea to Kotor, the channel (like a fjord) is about an hour and beautifully scenic.

SPLIT, CROATIA - There are some ancient artefacts in town, and pleasant enough. Easy walk off from port.

KOPER, SLOVENI - Koper is fine, but not memorable. So if looking for a rest and lighter port, this is the one.

VENICE, ITALY - St Marks Square, and everything around it, including bridge of sighs and Doges Place; Grand Canal including Rialto Bridge. Sail in/out of Venice absolutely not to be missed.

 

Comments included above in your original post. We have done this itinery on Jade, it is a fantastic cruise....enjoy!

[sayaguru]

Naples- We had been to Pompeii before so went to the Isle of Capri. LOVED it.

Do it yourself. Cheaper and you get a whole day.

Get to the pier early and get the first ferry over (8am??). Book the over and return time). Go straight to the top (bus, lift) then workyour way down. Later it takes a long time due to crowds. Great views, nice little shops. Then we did the boat around the island. Check the return times so you don't miss it).

 

A very enjoyable day.

[garycarla]

Make sure you visit your roll call as others share what and where they will be going.

[Zam]

Thanx Guru - will keep that in mind - that is great advice! I lobe having the whole day on our own, sounds great!

[Zam]

Hey Gary,

 

Thanks for the advice! Have already checked the roll calls and there many groups doing some great different things but we want to hear from people who have been there. What would you guys go see and do again?

[AquamarineBreeze]

Messina - skip the city itself and, as another poster said, do Taormina for its historical sites and shopping! If you do, be sure to try a granita - Italian ice - lemon, coffee and strawberry have such amazing, real flavors. Lots of hand made jewelry and ceramics too.

OR... :-) my favorite...See if there are any excursions climbing Mount Etna! Wow :)

 

Enjoy!

[Tiggertastic]

Okay guys & gals, we are on the Jade this coming May. Here are our stops along the way; what would you say are the "Must Sees or do's" at each of these? We have an idea of what we want to do but any insight you guys have are appreciated. Thanks!

 

ROME, ITALY - take a tour, or a shuttle and take the metro to spanish steps then walk throught o the colloseum, passing all the main highlights - don't forget to stop for gelato

 

NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY - lots of choices here - take the ferry to capri, take the train to pompei and sorrento, do an amalfi coast tour - recommend rome in limo

 

MESSINA, ITALY - Taormina tour -take you up mount etna and taormina above the clouds

 

KOTOR, MONTENEGRO

 

SPLIT, CROATIA - tender port - a wander round the street here is lovely, see the market, sit in one of the waterfront cafes and see the world go by

 

KOPER, SLOVENI - Lake Bled without a doubt although the Koper town is lovely too

 

VENICE, ITALY - just go and get lost in the street - great fun

 

added some suggestions into your quote - also try the port boards

[Arubamoose]

ROME, ITALY - The Vatican, Trevi Fountain, the Coloseum, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps. That is just a small sampling. Hopefully you will be there more than a day to enjoy this absolutely wonderful city.

NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY - Last time we took the train to Pompeii on our own. Very easy. This time we are going to Caserta to see the Royal Palace - said to rival Versaille.

MESSINA, ITALY - joining a tour to Taormina and other cities.

KOTOR, MONTENEGRO - last time we took a sail on the Monty B. Check Trip Advisor. Wonderful day. This time we will just walk around and maybe take a short boat ride to the Church.

SPLIT, CROATIA - planning on just touring the ciry

KOPER, SLOVENI - joining a tour to Lake Bled

VENICE, ITALY - St. Marks Square, a gondola ride (my DH owes me one this time), a vaporetto ride to Murano, wandering the 'streets' and getting lost.