Has anyone taken the Land/Sea tour with NCL

[luv2gonow]

Hi,

I just booked a week land tour starting in Venice to Florence then Rome.

Boarding in Rome a week long cruise on the Epic

 

Has anyone done this?

Any feedback?

Thanks

Kerri

[mapleleaves]

Hi,

I just booked a week land tour starting in Venice to Florence then Rome.

Boarding in Rome a week long cruise on the Epic

 

Has anyone done this?

Any feedback?

Thanks

Kerri

 

If you want feedback on a specific tour or tour company, you'll need to post the link. Otherwise no one knows your itinerary.

[luv2gonow]

Gotcha. Thanks:D

 

http://www.ncl.com/cruises/15-day-classic-italy-cruisetour---venice-to-rome-EPCLASSICITALY1EPIC7CIVLIVCEQPMIBCNNAPCIV?destinations=4294934557&numberOfGuests=4294915774&state=null&ships=4294963194&sailmonths=4294925776&itineraryCode=EPCLASSICITALY1EPIC7CIVLIVCEQPMIBCNNAPCIV

[cruisemom42]

These cruise tours are generally significantly more expensive than arranging a similar tour on your own or even through a land-based operator. The cruise companies add a huge markup.

[luv2gonow]

Ok thanks I will look in to that.

 

Any idea which land based company runs the NCL land tour?

Thanks

Kerri

[2specialkidsforme]

And loved it!!!! It was my first trip to Europe and I was traveling solo. The tour was well organized, we all got along well and continued to dine and hang out on the cruise. My land tour was a few days in Rome then we boarded the Epic. I felt it was worth the money I paid. That tour ended up being coordinated by Gate 1 travel. The tour guides were excellent and hotel choice was really good.

 

Hope that helps.

[luv2gonow]

And loved it!!!! It was my first trip to Europe and I was traveling solo. The tour was well organized, we all got along well and continued to dine and hang out on the cruise. My land tour was a few days in Rome then we boarded the Epic. I felt it was worth the money I paid. That tour ended up being coordinated by Gate 1 travel. The tour guides were excellent and hotel choice was really good.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Thanks so much just what I was hoping to hear. Originally was going to do the Rome pre cruise and decided to do the 15 day:D

 

Starts in Venice to Florence then Rome for 3 days before boarding in Rome.

Love these boards;)

Kerri

[luv2gonow]

And loved it!!!! It was my first trip to Europe and I was traveling solo. The tour was well organized, we all got along well and continued to dine and hang out on the cruise. My land tour was a few days in Rome then we boarded the Epic. I felt it was worth the money I paid. That tour ended up being coordinated by Gate 1 travel. The tour guides were excellent and hotel choice was really good.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Also.....Was the tickets to places in Rome pre purchased with no line when you arrived?

Thanks

[2specialkidsforme]

Also.....Was the tickets to places in Rome pre purchased with no line when you arrived?

Thanks

 

 

Yes - the tour guides had it all done. So every place (Vatican, Colosseum, etc) we walked right in.

 

For our stay in Rome they had us at the Hotel Mediterraneo

 

http://mediterraneo.hotelinroma.com/photo-gallery.html

 

One night they offered an extra outing you paid for - it was a dinner theatre - really fun. Another day they offered an extra tour that took you to the Trevi, Piazza Navona and more. I didn't do that because I arrived 3 days early and explored on my own.

 

I think you will love your trip. I got so many great ideas from these message boards.

[luv2gonow]

Yes - the tour guides had it all done. So every place (Vatican, Colosseum, etc) we walked right in.

 

For our stay in Rome they had us at the Hotel Mediterraneo

 

http://mediterraneo.hotelinroma.com/photo-gallery.html

 

One night they offered an extra outing you paid for - it was a dinner theatre - really fun. Another day they offered an extra tour that took you to the Trevi, Piazza Navona and more. I didn't do that because I arrived 3 days early and explored on my own.

 

I think you will love your trip. I got so many great ideas from these message boards.

 

That is great to hear!!!

Thanks so much I am soooo excited:D

 

Was the hotel air-conditioned?

Also was there any kids. My daughter will be 13 hoping for a few kids:)

Kerri

[2specialkidsforme]

That is great to hear!!!

Thanks so much I am soooo excited:D

 

Was the hotel air-conditioned?

Also was there any kids. My daughter will be 13 hoping for a few kids:)

Kerri

 

 

 

Yes - air conditioned and worked great!!!

 

On our tour there were no kids but it was early May so school was still in session. I want to take my daughter next year. She is 12 right now. I bet your daughter will love it!!!!

[luv2gonow]

Yes - air conditioned and worked great!!!

 

On our tour there were no kids but it was early May so school was still in session. I want to take my daughter next year. She is 12 right now. I bet your daughter will love it!!!!

 

That is great to hear.....need my AC;)

Can't wait!!!:D

Kerri