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Please don't use the site you did, it's just a reseller and the information isn't always as up to date as it should be. Also, they add fees if you purchase through them, buy directly from the ferry companies if you feel you must purchase in advance. There are two ferry docks in Salerno, the one nearest to the cruise port is Molo Manfredi, the other is near the train station and is called Concordia. Most of the ferries that go along the coast use Concordia but there are a few that use Manfredi. You can see this year's Travelmar schedule here: Orari traghetti Travelmar - Traghetti veloci in Costiera Amalfitana NLG also offers service on this route, but I think they are done for the season now. Their web site is here: NLG » Official website (navlib.it) If you need/want to use Concordia, the walk between there and the cruise port is about 2.5km/1.5 miles.

Technically, in Italy you are required to carry your passport with you at all times. However, I was on a cruise once that intersected with a G-7 meeting and they held everyone's passports for days so we had no choice but to go ashore without it.

Thanks for coming back and sharing this.

What museum are you referring to? If the Antiquarium, odds are few of us here have managed to see it since it only reopened in 2016 and again, after a refresh, during the pandemic. It seems that you're not asking about the public baths (thermae) but rather about the lupanare (brothel). Two very different places. And presumably by mummys you mean the plaster casts created in the late 1800's. Some can be seen at the ruins, others are at the archaeology museum in Naples.

There is a customs office (ufficio delle dogane) at the port. I don't know if it is for commercial traffic only or it if services individuals, but it's worth an e-mail to ask the quesiton. Contact info here: Ufficio delle Dogane di Civitavecchia - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli (adm.gov.it) The e-mail address listed for the office is dogane.civitavecchia@adm.gov.it

Are you all sure about this? Because on a cruise you don't "technically" enter various countries within the Schengen area. I really have no idea how this works, but it's an interesting question. On one hand, it makes sense that the last country you're in would be the one but, on the other hand, does the immigration system put you down as exiting the area in Civitavecchia?

We walked off the ship and into the town without much of a plan, we were really in it more for the exercise but were pleasantly surprised by what we found. There is a nice historic center, some lovely shopping boulevards, and we stumbled onto a wedding.

There are two underground tours in Naples, Napoli Sotterranea and Galleria Borbonica. Home - Napoli Sotterranea Galleria Borbonica - Bourbon Tunnel - NAPOLI SOTTERRANEA There are other tours that occur underground, like the catacombs (San Gennaro, San Gaudioso) or the roman marketplace under San Lorenzo Maggiore. Catacombs of Naples and Rione Sanità (catacombedinapoli.it) Home ing - La Neapolis Sotterrata - Napoli

There is so much to see and do right in Naples, but there are also great options not far away. Herculeneum is one of them, an easy 15 minute train ride from Naples. A bit further out, also by train but heading northbound, is the royal palace and gardens at Caserta. There are the ruins at Baia and Cuma, about a half hour by local train. But right in Naples there is a wealth of treasures, like the Capodimonte art museum, the Certosa di San Martino museum, the Cappella Sansevero with the famous Veiled Christ, the nativity scene shops along Via San Gregorio Armeno, the cloisters at Santa Chiara, the royal apartments, teatro San Carlo, ... I could go on but you get the idea.

I'm curious why you question whether this particular service would be exempt from the general rule? Making dinner reservations is a basic job responsibility for a concierge, so you're not asking them to go "above and beyond" in your service. Now, if they got you a place in a Michelin starred restaurant with a three month waiting list, that's an accomplishment that even an Italian might acknowledge, but simply making a phone call is barely the definition of meeting minimum job requirements.

I'm not sure Viking would be transporting RCI passengers, but RCI probably offers a bus of their own, for a fee. Other than a cruise line bus, your options are a private transfer, train, or bus. Private transfers are the easiest but also the most expensive option. Train requires you to be able to deal with your own luggage on and off the train (and there will be a change of trains en route, there are no direct trains between Venice and Ravenna). Bus is slow (about three hours) but gets you there inexpensively (as low as 9 euro on Flixbus). Both the train and bus options also require you to get from downtown Ravenna to the port, about eight miles. Again, RCI may offer a shuttle bus from the train station to the port, or there is a public bus or taxis.

What is your first stop on the second cruise? If it's reachable by train from Venice you could check in, leave most of your stuff on the ship, then go to Venice for the night and catch up with the ship at the first port.

Thanks for sharing your experience. For those considering the train, note that not all regional trains end at Civitavecchia, so do be aware of the stops. I didn't count but just eyeballing the list more than half do end at Civitavecchia, but some continue on to Pisa or Grosseto.

Oh, okay. Salerno is a whole different kettle of fish. When will your cruise take place? Edited to add: I just looked at your other posts and it seems that this cruise will be next June. Traveling along the Amalfi coast in June by car is an exercise in frustration, even with someone else driving. In your place I would consider using the car service to drive you to Pompei, wait while you visit the ruins, then drive you to Positano and drop you off. It will be faster and more comfortable to take the ferry from Positano back to Salerno at the end of the day, plus you'll have better views of the coast from the water than from the road.

Don't expect to find English from cab drivers, bus drivers or train conductors. Do have things written down, it saves time and money. Be precise, when you say the Vatican, do you mean the museums or St. Peter's basilica? They are about 1 km (three quarters of a mile) away from each other, so it matters.

I think three stops is simply too much for a port day and I agree with dropping Sorrento of the three. What time is your all-aboard at the end of the day? You might consider having your car service drop you at the ferry in Sorrento rather than driving back to Naples. In order to be sure they get you back they will add a LOT of pad time for that last leg, the ferry makes the crossing in just 45 minutes and it ends adjacent to the cruise port. The last ferry from Sorrento departs at 4:25 and arrives to Naples at 5:10. If your departure is at 6 PM or later that is a viable option.

Well, as the port at Civitavecchia is more than 70 km (45 miles +) from the center of Rome, I'm not sure "easy" describes the trip, but you can certainly use a car service or taxi to get there. Train is also an option, as are shared shuttles or the public bus.

I assumed your estimate came from an on-line source, I was wondering if it was a generic taxi pricing site or one specific to Florence. The generic sites have awful accuracy records.

You buy two point-to-point tickets. If you're buying from a ticket agent at the station you ask for "andata e ritorno", you get two tickets.

You could save a few euros on the high speed train by purchasing in advance, but if you're late to the station the tickets are worthless and you'll have to buy new ones. If you pick a time that allows plenty of pad time between your stated port arrival time and the train departure time, buying in advance makes things a little easier. If you do, always purchase directly from the train operator, not a middleman: IT - Trenitalia

The rate chart posted on the city of Florence's web site lists 1,80 euro per kilometer, which would mean more like 900 euro, which is outrageous. (City taxis really don't want to do these trips, clearly.) Tabella Tariffe Taxi (comune.fi.it)

Where are you getting the taxi rate estimate? Taxi fares are doubled when traveling out of town, is that factored in?

You might also look into a luggage forwarding service. You could pack something small to keep with you in Florence and send your big bags ahead to Civitavecchia. That would make taking the train easy. Or, if your flight arrives to Rome you could check your big bags at the airport, then go on to Florence without them, stopping to pick them up on the way back. You might want to pay for a car service from the airport to the port in this scenario, but it will be a lot less expensive. Another possibility to consider is to rent a mini van and drive yourself. There are two or three rental agencies within steps of the port entrance where you get the free shuttle bus to your ship.

That's going to be expensive, I would get quotes from several companies to compare. Here is one to start with: Car Service with Private Driver in Italy by Deluxe Limo Italy There are other services often mentioned on these boards but I don't know if they have services from Florence, certainly others will respond with more insight on them.

I can't imagine being that close to Rome and giving up even just a few hours there. Dinner in Rome, an evening stroll, maybe another walk in the morning before your transfer to the ship, vs. the same in Civitavecchia ... there is no contest.