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We went with Rome In Limo. They arranged for the Pompeii guide.

Same here. Park at the cruise terminal. Can't get closer or more convenient.

We were there last summer and agree

We did this last summer and chose number 2. The guide was worth it in Pompeii to make the best use of our time. Agree that Sorrento and Positano can be done without the guide. The driver gave us general directions on which way to go.

A couple of pictures

It's also likely that the people at the gate are not Air Canada staff but contractors that Air Canada hires. Once in Baltimore (on the way to a cruise) we were booked on the 10 am flight. That got cancelled but not until after the 2 pm flight left (and they wouldn't let us fly on it). Wouldn't let us on the 4 pm flight. 8 hours late we did get on the 6 pm. Luckily our connection in Toronto was also late.

Garden of the Groves is a short trip. Nice greenery and some wildlife.

Thanks

Thanks, I was hoping maybe Amstredam

Where can one fly from Southhampton?

Agree with the one that includes Ravello

Not sure I'd recommend the eatery next door. The view from up by the pool is nice.

We always tour on our first day in Europe. Adrenaline takes over. Generally, we call it a day a little earlier than usual. When we wake up the next morning, we are on local time.

We had a driver pick us up in Marseilles. Went to Arles, Avignon, Le Baux and San Remy. A fantastic day.

Any thoughts about one (or more) of the Gaudi houses (I am partial to Casa Mila). I also like the Palau de la Musica. The market is nice for breakfast. If you are going at the right time of year, check out the Magic Fountain.

A two day HoHo ticket might also work (we did that on our first visit). You still have to plan to make sure you make good use of your time. Here are some pictures from last summer. Med Cruise 22 (shutterfly.com)

We also love Barcelona. This past summer was visit number 4. When time is tight, we like taxis. They are plentiful in Barcelona, allowed to use the bus lane, and cost effective when there are 3 - 4 of us.

Two days in Barcelona should allow you to see the major sites. You just need some planning to time out what you want to see.

1898 is right off Ramblas. We have also had a positive experience at Avenida Palace.

We did the Prague pre extension and when we added it up it did not seem as pricey as we first thought since it included the transportation to the ship, transfer from the airport, breakfast. Yes, it was still more expensive but the convenience worth something, I'm sure that others would disagree.

Just because they are included doesn't mean you have to use them. Like a previous poster said, some people use them just to get into town. For example, in Vienna, we took the included excursion and let the guide know that we were dropping off.

You could easily spend a week in both Barcelona and Rome. I think the next step is to do some research and figure out what you want to see and whether you can do it in 2 -3 days. In Barcelona two days you could get to Sagrada Fam. Parc Guell, Gothic Quarter, Ramblas (including market), and a couple of Gaudi houses.

Here is a link to some pictures from this past summer. Med Cruise 22 (shutterfly.com)

These sites are not really walking distance from each other (although not impossible). I would think about taxis between each site. Walking will use a lot of your time. Think about getting an opening time ticket to PG, then a noon or 1 pm ticket for SF. There are places to each around SF. After SF, you can go to the Ramblas/Gothic Quarter. Plenty of places to eat there.

They all looked alike and cost the same.