NCteacherlovescruising

Thanks! We are frequent flyers. I get this. We got a much better deal on premium economy with our miles flying to Munich, rather than direct to Rome. What would you consider more generous? Global Entry only helps us in the US, right? No, were flying to Munich on AA.

Thanks! We will definitely have checked luggage.

We booked a direct flight from Charlotte to Munich with miles. We need to book a connecting flight (is that the proper term?) to either Florence or Rome. How much time should we allow between flights?

Thanks! I will check it out. Another option is to fly into Florence first and hit Tuscany on the way back to Rome, canceling the first night in Rome. Would this give us adequate time to see the main attractions in Rome? Our direct flight from Charlotte is to Munich and we haven’t booked the flight from Munich to Rome yet. The main things I want to see are booked with our tour guide, although this would cause us to need to change our dates with her, and then the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Our tours are booked with Marissa at Rome with Marissa.com. We wouldn’t be going to Florence just for leather goods, just something I wanted to do while we were there. I’ve always wanted to visit a beautiful winery in Tuscany so we’re just debating on a private or group tour to do so and if we should spend our last day in Rome or Florence. We would lose our Pantheon view room in Rome if we split the week and did an overnight trip to Florence. We can skip Florence if it would be too much traveling.

Ok, will set a reminder now!

How far in advance can you make reservations? We will be there in June. Nevermind, looks like it’s 30 days so way too early.

I planned out most of our vacation last summer, made several changes along the way, then I went back to work and have been crazy busy and just left the final plans hanging. Now that we’re trying to get all the details sorted out, one thing I’m having trouble deciding on is our 5 nights in Rome. Too much to do and not enough days! Day 1 - We’re staying at Albergo del Senato so thought we’d visit the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, walk around whatever is near our hotel and go out for a nice dinner. Day 2 - We have a private tour of the Colosseum, forum and Palatine Hill Day 3 - Private tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel Day 4 - Thinking about doing a wine tour to Tuscany. Sounds nice to have a relaxing day after 2 days doing a lot of walking. Day 5 - day trip to Florence or stay in Rome? I’d love to visit Florence but are there any must sees in Rome we would have to miss to do this? Also, isn’t Florence where they make the nice, leather bags? I’d like to purchase a purse, belt, and perhaps gloves while we’re there. The tours days 2 and 3 are in the morning. What would be a good to do in the evenings? When should we fit in the Trevi Fountain? Super early before our tours on day 2 or 3, or one evening? Day 6 - Joe Bananas is picking us up at our hotel early to take us to Pompeii for a 2 hour guided tour, then off to our hotel in Amalfi.

Thanks so much! I found what I was looking for and booked our transfers with Joe Banana from Rome to Amalfi with a private tour of Pompeii, then Amalfi to Naples.

Our NCL app has opened up tours for Ravena and they have a few for Venice. How far apart are they? We have two days in Venice post cruise. Is that enough or should we consider booking one of these? Also possibly interested in just staying in Ravena, the Murano Glass and Burano Lace tour, World Heritage Site Town of Ferrara, Bologna, and there are a couple wine tasting tours we might enjoy since we are wine lovers. Anything you would recommend or mark off?

This may seem like a silly question, but I'm trying to locate my own questions, from months ago, in here. I thought there was a way to search for my own threads but I can't seem to figure it out. Now that our vacation is getting closer, I think it's time to start back booking some stuff and I don't want to ask the same questions I've already asked. I received an email from our tour guide asking me to fill out a confirmation form, so that prompted this search.

We’re booked with Seascape VIP Travel. They have several options.

We haven’t went yet but we have a private boat tour booked.

Someone from our “other” group has hired a private car to pick them up at the port and take them to the water taxi. They are looking for a couple to split the cost. If they don’t increase the price much to accommodate the 4 of us it will be well worth it to not have to fight with our luggage. This!! Another couple has already booked a private car and a water taxi. We don’t know them but are thinking about joining them. However, the friends we’re traveling with are packing lighter and plan to take the train and vaporetto. My husband and I don’t want to hassle with that.

When are you going? We’re booked for July.

I just tried it but it didn’t give a price. Nevermind, working now. 70 euro doesn’t sound bad at all. Much better than fighting luggage there. Any suggestion for a private transfer from Trieste?

How did you get there?

We have reservations at the Hotel Rialto. I understand there is a dock near the hotel. How much would a water taxi for 5 adults cost? Would we book in advance or would they just be near the train station? How much more would it be to get a private transfer (for 5) from Trieste?

We just got an email with this change in the NCL Pearl River in July. We assumed they would change it to Trieste so we could still go to Venice.

I’m not saying we won’t carry them. Just responding to your question of why it’s such a big deal for travelers to carry them. How hard will it be to get a replacement, if someone steals ours, so we can get back home?

We will be traveling in the summer so anything extra is undesirable. Additionally, it worries me with all the pic-pockets there.

I wouldn’t qualify for their cards currently because of their 5/24 rule, even though I have a high credit score.

Thank you all! Dh got the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. If we don't think it's worth it after a year, I believe he can change to the Preferred.

We have a cruise booked on the Pearl next summer. It says we will tender to Venice one day and dock in Trieste the next. Can you tell me about your experience tending to Venice? Last I heard they weren’t successful with this.

This is quite disappointing as it was ONE of the main reasons we booked a SSS instead of a veranda. Do you know if we are able to downgrade our room without losing the perks for booking onboard? I know the OBC would go down. Another reason we loved the yacht club! I had filet more nights than not, although it was always on the YC menu.