We did an eastern Med cruise two years ago and explored on our own in Santorini, Mykonos and Istanbull (overnight).... there were 4 of us and my older daughter has a built-in GPS as we've always teased her :). In Santorini we took the cable car up and explored the town, it's fascinating with little unexpected flower beds tucked into little corners and behind short stone walls. There are some very neat stores that we explored and everyone we met made us feel welcomed.... just watch where you put your feet when near the donkey paths. :0 Be prepared for lots of "up and down" walking as the town seems to be mainly hills.
In Rome we stayed for 3 days post-cruise, and used the hop-on-hop-off bus extensively. For one price you can get on and off at as many stops as you wish and explore to your hearts content. Don't know how that would work with only part of a day though.
Enjoy your cruise and all the sightseeing and new experiences.
Mediterranean cruise, ports where we don't need to book shore excursions?
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We did an eastern Med cruise two years ago and explored on our own in Santorini, Mykonos and Istanbull (overnight).... there were 4 of us and my older daughter has a built-in GPS as we've always teased her :). In Santorini we took the cable car up and explored the town, it's fascinating with little unexpected flower beds tucked into little corners and behind short stone walls. There are some very neat stores that we explored and everyone we met made us feel welcomed.... just watch where you put your feet when near the donkey paths. :0 Be prepared for lots of "up and down" walking as the town seems to be mainly hills.
In Rome we stayed for 3 days post-cruise, and used the hop-on-hop-off bus extensively. For one price you can get on and off at as many stops as you wish and explore to your hearts content. Don't know how that would work with only part of a day though.
Enjoy your cruise and all the sightseeing and new experiences.
Smiles
Marg