Fabulous Ports of Call - Eastern Mediterranean "Ports" Review by Kellie Poodle

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Kellie Poodle's Port Reviews of Venice, Kotor, Athens, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Mykonos
Grandeur of the Seas cruise in October 2012

Member Name:	Kellie Poodle
Cruise Date:	October 2012
Embarkation:	Venice
Destination:	Eastern Mediterranean
Member Review:	Kellie Poodle's Grandeur of the Seas Review

	Venice Port Rating: With very little time, we took the People Mover to the P.Roma and hopped on the number 2 Vaporetto to St. Marks. At St. Marks we visited the Doge's Palance and the Basilica. Walked around the area a little. We took the number 1 Vaporetto back and had a grand tour of the Grand Canal. People Mover back to the port.
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	Kotor Port Rating: What a gorgeous place! We had a private tour with a taxi and an amazing driver and we saw so much. After a stop at a high point on top of a mountain where we could see our ship floating like a tiny toy in the port, we descended the mountain on a twisty narrow road while watching the sun set over the hills and water. Not something that will be ever forgotten.
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	Athens Acropolis Rating: Same tour Standing on the Acropolis was the fulfillment of a dream. Archeological Museum Rating: Same tour. Great museum with awesome layout. Perfect follow up to the visit to the Acropolis
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	Kusadasi Ephesus Rating: Remarkable! We learned so much from our excellent guide and enjoyed traipsing through the ruins. As Americans, coming from a young country on a relatively "young" continent, these ancient ruins put things in perspective. Athena Temple Rating: I just love these ruins. Hard to believe how old they are. Makes one feel very insignificant in the scheme of the universe. Basilica of St. John Rating: Quite an interesting place. Carpet Weaving Rating: We had a lovely lunch here that was included in our tour price. We very much enjoyed learning about the weaving process and materials used. The method of making silk was fascinating. The carpets were lovely and the hospitality was gracious, but we were not in the market to purchase. Still, it was a treat to see the carpets and how the colors changed in the light. Celsus Library Rating: Part of the Ephesus Tour. Awe inspiring. Ephesus Rating: We did not climb up to the theater but got a great view while exiting the ruins. It's massive! House of the Virgin Mary Rating: Though it had no religious significance for us, we found it a charming place with an aura of reverence. We filled our water bottle at the fountain hoping to get a little "magic" from the water. Temple of Artemis Rating: Not Rated Not much left of it. Terrace Houses Rating: Our guide told us that large groups are not yet permitted to see the Terrace Houses. We were amazed at how well they were preserved. There are a lot of stairs, but having a private guide, we took them at our own pace.
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	Bodrum Port Rating: What fun we had wandering through the castle! Great way to get rid of some of those calories!
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	Mykonos Island of Delos Rating: It was Monday, the day all museums close, so the only way to get to Delos was via the ship's tour. We took a ferry to the island and then had a fabulous tour of the ruins. I was astounded to learn of the different cultures that inhabited the island at the same time.
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	Santorini Island Tour Rating: Santorini is one gigantic photo op. It's gorgeous. We had a fantastic tour guide who gave us so much insight into the history, politics and culture of the island. We visited all the most photogenic sites as well as a few off-the-beaten-path places that tourists don't usually go.
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	Split City Tour Rating: We did not get to visit the National Park, but we were in Oia, Trogir, Omis and got to see some lovely beaches. We also had a genuine Dalmation lunch of "peka" which takes hours to cook s we had to order it in advance. I really loved the little alleys and streets in Trogir. The line for the cable car on return was very long.
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