jane02 Posted July 23, 2005 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Hello everyone, Thought it was too good to be true. Just when I thought I had Francesca lined up for a day tour, someone else got in about an hour before me.:mad: Can anyone recommend another company or driver?? Thanks in advance. Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenk2 Posted July 23, 2005 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I am using his friend Nello I can let you know when I come back in Ag. We are going tomarrow.. E mailme so I remember Queenk2@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmax Posted July 23, 2005 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Check out this thread as it has reviews on various private tour operators http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=70375&page=2&pp=25&highlight=driverinrome Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degas Posted July 24, 2005 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Hi, I just booked Francesco Marrapese from francescomarapese.com !! I have trolled these pages and thought that he was the most perfect fit. He e-mailed me back right away and we brokered a deal. I can hardly wait for Oct !!!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHayes8793 Posted July 25, 2005 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2005 We used http://www.seesorrento.com- we enjoyed him so much, we're going back to the Amalfi Coast for a week in September. He was the highlight of our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenprincess53 Posted July 28, 2005 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2005 We too have booked for Francesco in Oct (13). Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETRA4U Posted August 2, 2005 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2005 We too have booked for Francesco in Oct (13). Can't wait. you will love Francesco. He is funny, wonderful, keeps you on time, very informative. Our family voted our day with him was one of the best on our trip. It is best to do Pompeii last because of the traffic. tell him the lady and step mother who wanted the Oleander leaves says hi. it is an inside joke, he can explain it. the place he took us for lunch in Ravello was like stepping into a postcard! we also went to a shop across from the Emerald Grotto and I collect masks. found the ones i was looking for right there! Absolutely terrific day. You will be very please with Francesco.! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momamea Posted August 3, 2005 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2005 We booked a private tour for Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano through limoinrome.com. Claudio was booked, but arranged for Carlo, who was great. (He was also our driver the day before in Rome.) Very much a gentleman, knowledgeable & even had some great time-savers so we waited on no lines! I highly recommend him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusier98 Posted August 4, 2005 #9 Share Posted August 4, 2005 We used Salvatore at Driveamalfi ***** who is just fantatstic and he also has drivers called Adriano and Roberto who got rave reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twscott1961 Posted August 4, 2005 #10 Share Posted August 4, 2005 We have booked with Giovanni at info@benvenutolimos.com. He has replyed very quickly, and was suggested by Rick Steve's. Actually, We are with him in Tuscany, Rome, and Naples. We are on Celebrity cruise in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andee Posted August 4, 2005 #11 Share Posted August 4, 2005 We used Giovanni of tourofitaly and were very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sondi 14 Posted August 6, 2005 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2005 We used Benvenuto Limos last year and this year in Italy and we thought they were great. They were very reliable and knowledgeable and we were able to see so much more with the private tour. Sondi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean45 Posted August 7, 2005 #13 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Hi can anyone tell me about how much we should expect to pay for a driver? We actually wanted to stop at Pompeii and then onto Sorrento and then back to the ship. Slightly worried about the traffic??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumba Posted August 7, 2005 #14 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Hello Jane02 Try Sorrentolimo and ask for Mariano or Gennaro. Mariano drove us last year and we had a blast. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenk2 Posted August 8, 2005 #15 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Just got back from Naples had a fabulous day with Nello. Originally I wanted to book Francesco, but he was busy. He rcommended his friend. a terrific great day! You can contact Nello at info@drivesorrento.com Tell him Karen sent you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted August 8, 2005 #16 Share Posted August 8, 2005 someone on this threads is the one that request me to have a cheap price in change of a good critic. Of course she/he says the driver was fantastic, have a look at the threads: do you really believe all the critics are true? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmm Posted August 11, 2005 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2005 We used "Limousine Sorrento Renato Cuomo" <recuomo@tin.it> and were very happy. Best price we could get and excellent service. We went to Herculaneum, Pompeii and the museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbc98grad Posted August 11, 2005 #18 Share Posted August 11, 2005 We just returned from the Galaxy on 7/25. We shared a private tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast with another family. Our driver/guide was Salvatore from driveamalfi. We had a great day, covered a great deal of ground and arrived back in Naples in time to swing through and see a bit of the city. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Incidently, Salvatore also arranged a great guide at Pompeii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twscott1961 Posted August 16, 2005 #19 Share Posted August 16, 2005 We have booked several private tours for 2 and sharing other tours with others from our roll call. If you get a group to share tours it is cost effective. The tours our averaging around 600 euros either for 2 or up to 8. I know we won't be back to Europe for sometime, so we want to make the most of our trip, plus this is our 25th anniversary Cruise. I did notice in Athens, that private taxi tours cost a lot less, about half as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylasgirl Posted August 21, 2005 #20 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I here that Marcello is the best! He is with seesorrento.com I don't know if it is too late to book him, but last year when we went on the Brilliance, he was already booked with some others we met on board. They had a great time. He was the highlight of their day in Naples. The went to a great family restaurant up in the hills. We have booked him for next September when we go back. Even then, he had already had some inquiries for the same cruise. He books up quick! I think the private tours are the best way to go if you can get at least one other couple to share it. That is what we are hoping to do next year. Steph :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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