Localgirl773 Posted July 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hi Also need recommendations for private tours for a family of 7 in Naples? We are traveling with 2 kids and 2 retirees. Any suggestions for what to see and if we need a driver and a guide? Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted July 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2014 What are you interested in, museums, ruins, islands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted July 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2014 If you look down the board, there are many recommendations for tour venders. Rome in Limo operates here also, and booking tours in Rome, La Spezia and here will get you a discount for multiple bookings. A wonderful company. I would suggest a guide for Pompei only. Again Rome in Limo will provide at an extra charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Localgirl773 Posted July 12, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I am thinking of trying to get to pompei and amalfi on our trip. Would Capri be too much? I have always heard wonderful things about Capri but wonder if the ferry would be too rough on the kids and my in-laws. If you could could one or two destinations to visit, what would it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted July 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I am thinking of trying to get to pompei and amalfi on our trip. Would Capri be too much? I have always heard wonderful things about Capri but wonder if the ferry would be too rough on the kids and my in-laws. If you could could one or two destinations to visit, what would it be? We used Rome on Limo for a tour of the Amalfi coarst and Pompeii. Top notch company..check tne reviews on Tripadvisor. Next time we will try Capri. I don't think you would have time for all 3 stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted July 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2014 It's about a 50 minute ride each way to Capri, so yes, I think it's too much with Amalfi and Pompeii. If you're going in the summer, I really recommend doing pompeii first when it's cooler and I think a guide is critical here. Then you can continue on your drive along the Amalfi coast with a stop for lunch. This is a great port day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceS Posted August 4, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I second Romeinlimo....check them out. You won't be disappointed. Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted August 4, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 4, 2014 or…. check out APTours. They will give you the same amazing day as RIL but do it a bit cheaper…… I love to get the same thing for less :D PS: Pompeii and Amalfi is a full day ! Save Capri for another trip :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtbay Posted August 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 5, 2014 or…. check out APTours. They will give you the same amazing day as RIL but do it a bit cheaper…… I love to get the same thing for less :D PS: Pompeii and Amalfi is a full day ! Save Capri for another trip :) We used APTours. Guide was amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airnocker Posted August 8, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2014 We used APTours. Guide was amazing We used Joe Banana tours in Naples for Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Herculaneum, and Naples itself. There were 3 couples from different parts of the world, and we all enjoyed Giovanni (Joe) and his brother's tours. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovespositano Posted August 9, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2014 By all mean, visit the Amalfi Coast, especially time in Positano, and allow 2 hours for Pompeii with a registered guide. I would recommend Eduardo Miccio at eduardoshoreexcursions.com. He will can arrange it all, give you a great price, take a personal interest, and provide outstanding service. We have used him many times and it's always a pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfowinst Posted August 10, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2014 We used Joe Banana tours in Naples for Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Herculaneum, and Naples itself. There were 3 couples from different parts of the world, and we all enjoyed Giovanni (Joe) and his brother's tours.Eric This costs €850. That is a lot of money! Why not do it I your own using public transport? It's is very easy and would cost 1/8 of this price. I wouldn't recommend Pompeii with elderly people and kids. It's too much i think, it's a lot of walking on cobbles and very tiring if it is hot because there is no shade. Herculaneum is a much better option as it's smaller but has lots more detail intact (mosaics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 10, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) We used Joe Banana tours in Naples for Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Herculaneum, and Naples itself. There were 3 couples from different parts of the world, and we all enjoyed Giovanni (Joe) and his brother's tours.Eric I don't see how one can do justice to a tour like this in a day. How much time did you actually get to spend in Pompeii or Herculaneum? Pompeii is huge -- I spent two FULL days there a couple of years ago and still only saw a fraction of what's there. If the OP goes with a private tour, I would suggest at most TWO things: either Pompeii or Herculaneum + Amalfi Coast, or Pompeii or Heculaneum + Capri. (Although even the second one is pushing it a bit, IMHO. It's easy to spend a full day on Capri too.....) Edited August 10, 2014 by cruisemom42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted August 10, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I don't see how one can do justice to a tour like this in a day. How much time did you actually get to spend in Pompeii or Herculaneum? Pompeii is huge -- I spent two FULL days there a couple of years ago and still only saw a fraction of what's there. If the OP goes with a private tour, I would suggest at most TWO things: either Pompeii or Herculaneum + Amalfi Coast, or Pompeii or Heculaneum + Capri. (Although even the second one is pushing it a bit, IMHO. It's easy to spend a full day on Capri too.....) I agree. I wonder what was considered "the Amalfi coast" ? We have been to Pompeii 3 times now (2+ hrs each time) and have seen different things each time (thanks to a great guide who remembered what she had shown us before) and like you - we could go back many more times and still see new things….. love Pompeii. Still need to get to Herculaneum - someday :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpshockey77 Posted August 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Are there tour guides available at Pompeii? Not interested in doing a 5+ hour tour of the area as we want to explore Naples on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted August 11, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Are there tour guides available at Pompeii? Not interested in doing a 5+ hour tour of the area as we want to explore Naples on our own. There are always guides out front. They will wait until they have a group of 10 or so before beginning a tour. I would assume you could hire them privately but it will be @ 110 euros ….. which is what we have paid for our private guide on our 3 visits…. make sure they are licensed. They will have a badge that says so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airnocker Posted August 11, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I don't see how one can do justice to a tour like this in a day. How much time did you actually get to spend in Pompeii or Herculaneum? Pompeii is huge -- I spent two FULL days there a couple of years ago and still only saw a fraction of what's there. If the OP goes with a private tour, I would suggest at most TWO things: either Pompeii or Herculaneum + Amalfi Coast, or Pompeii or Heculaneum + Capri. (Although even the second one is pushing it a bit, IMHO. It's easy to spend a full day on Capri too.....) I must not have been clear. I was speaking of 3 days of touring, one for each Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Amalfi. I fully agree about Pompeii, one day isn't enough. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 11, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I must not have been clear. I was speaking of 3 days of touring, one for each Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Amalfi. I fully agree about Pompeii, one day isn't enough.Eric That makes a lot more sense! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas bound Posted September 22, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I agree with Texascruzer. We just returned from tour with APTours. Ludi was our guide and was so knowledgeable as she is an archeologist and has done some digging in Pompeii. You won't be sorry to check them out. She was so sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas bound Posted September 22, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I agree with Texancruzer. We just returned from tour with APTours. Ludi was our guide and was so knowledgeable as she is an archeologist and has done some digging in Pompeii. You won't be sorry to check them out. She was so sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aamechs2 Posted October 3, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Another vote for AP tours. Awesome guide, Paulo and reasonable prices. Loved the tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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