LIVE Italy Land trip then 10 days on Pride, Oct 18-29 to Greece, Turkey, Sicily and more Italy with ninjacat123!

[ninjacat123]

35 minutes ago, Imgma23 said:

Chilly!

It was this morning but warmed up quickly. Very nice temperature 👍😁

[ninjacat123]

27 minutes ago, Imgma23 said:

Is that a winery?

Yes! It’s one of the scheduled stops on the train although you don’t have to get off the Fun Train. You could go directly to the beach if you wish. I thought the winery was beautiful and fun!

[ninjacat123]

27 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Now those look like real smiles - please tell me you guys are enjoying yourselves.

And look - the water matches the sky, lol.

We had a great time in Katakolo and we weren’t expecting that. 😁👍

[Anyislandwilldo]

On 10/24/2023 at 8:12 AM, ninjacat123 said:

I booked a pick up from the port to the Acropolis through Welcome Pickups. Did the Acropolis on our own. Our driver offered to meet us later for a two hour tour for $105 and we did it. Got to see a lot, ran some errands and a ride back to the ship. Our driver was a great guide with tons of info. Totally worth it!

What destination did you choose when booking?  there are so many Acropolis sites.  

[ninjacat123]

1 hour ago, Anyislandwilldo said:

What destination did you choose when booking?  there are so many Acropolis sites.  

Where our ticket entrance was, the UNESCO site. Our driver dropped us at the base of a walkway which led upwards to the ticket booth. Probably a 8-10 minute walk. 

[ninjacat123]

Got cleaned up and checked out stand up Tom Simmons. Had fun then it was lobster night in MDR. Better lobster than Steakhouse 😳

[ninjacat123]

We are gaining an hour tonight. Yay, but I’m still tired. Tomorrow is Messina and we have a tour I found on TA going to « The Godfather «  movie sites. I hope they don’t make me an offer I can’t refuse 🤣

[erby2283]

21 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

 

Split looks like quite the consolation prize... not like losing Half Moon Cay and getting Freeport.

 

 

 

 

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, there are some wonderful tours in Split from when they filmed there. Plenty to see around port too.

 

13 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

Good morning Katakolon!! We are taking it slow today, possibly just wandering a bit. 

36 degrees here in Charlotte this morning - I'd say that's a heatwave...lol

[ninjacat123]

5 minutes ago, erby2283 said:

 

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, there are some wonderful tours in Split from when they filmed there. Plenty to see around port too.

 

36 degrees here in Charlotte this morning - I'd say that's a heatwave...lol

Yes!! When we had our Europe cruise booked in 2020, I had a Game of Thrones tour booked😁

Oh it’s gonna be a big change in wardrobe back in the Cackalackas🤣🤣

[Imgma23]

1 hour ago, ninjacat123 said:

We are gaining an hour tonight. Yay, but I’m still tired. Tomorrow is Messina and we have a tour I found on TA going to « The Godfather «  movie sites. I hope they don’t make me an offer I can’t refuse 🤣

😂😂😂

[Essiesmom]

We visited Split twice, and found it quite interesting.  Back when we were there is was a tender port (2012 $ 2013).  But the tender let you off right in town.  Understand there is a pier now, but it’s quite a walk to town.  EM

[UKWildcatCruiser]

Very interested in your Godfather tour - I'm looking to book one as well for a February cruise.  I'm taking lots of notes of your trip so as we are going to many of the same ports and staying in Rome a few days so thank you for all the great info!  

[ninjacat123]

8 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

We visited Split twice, and found it quite interesting.  Back when we were there is was a tender port (2012 $ 2013).  But the tender let you off right in town.  Understand there is a pier now, but it’s quite a walk to town.  EM

Split looks beautiful! Yesterday at Katakolo was a loooooong walk to the ship, probably 15-20 minutes. All flat and we were moved thinking that this would be a great place for those pedicabs.🚲

[ninjacat123]

39 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

Split looks beautiful! Yesterday at Katakolo was a loooooong walk to the ship, probably 15-20 minutes. All flat and we were moved thinking that this would be a great place for those pedicabs.🚲

We weren’t « moved ». What did autocorrect think🤣🤣

[ninjacat123]

8 hours ago, UKWildcatCruiser said:

Very interested in your Godfather tour - I'm looking to book one as well for a February cruise.  I'm taking lots of notes of your trip so as we are going to many of the same ports and staying in Rome a few days so thank you for all the great info!  

Ooo, I will want to hear about your trip!! February will be a whole different weather dynamic. I’m glad my review is helpful and if you have questions, let me know 👍😁

[ninjacat123]

Good morning Messina!!

Edited October 26, 2023 by ninjacat123

[ninjacat123]

Although our Carnival hub app said possible morning showers, it’s looking like a beautiful day!!

[ninjacat123]

We bless you and your city

[ninjacat123]

In our van with four other passengers. Max group size is 15. 

[ninjacat123]

We were met at the port gate by Katy holding a sign with our name. Walked 10 steps to our van. Very efficient !

[ninjacat123]

Drove through 11 tunnels then along the coast.

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Drove up the mountains to Sovca where Al Pacino’s character met his Sicilian wife.

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There we met the woman who portrayed the Sicilian wife’s mother!

[Imgma23]

7 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

We weren’t « moved ». What did autocorrect think🤣🤣

Crazy!!

[Imgma23]

1 hour ago, ninjacat123 said:

Drove up the mountains to Sovca where Al Pacino’s character met his Sicilian wife.

Beautiful!!