Loved the ports. Skipped pricey and crowded shore excursions for privately booked tours and independent travel. Able to beat crowds and no problem getting back in time. Favorite stops:
- Athens (Michael's Amazing Tours: Fit in trip to Athen's major sites, a swim at a beach and visit to Poseidon temple);
- Taki's Olympia tour (Olympics, Winery and Beach). Wonderful , friendly driver did a great job looking after my mom and helping us experience the wonders of the area.
Cabin was in good shape. Plenty of room and enjoyed views from balcony.
Took book or $10 euros to beach. Relaxing way to spend day.
Booked private tour with Lefteris Nikiforakis. His daughter did a great job showing us the sites and providing insights about Greek life. Wonderful lunch in the country. Hope to return soon.
Used Michael's Amazing Tours. Worked with driver to fit in a whirlwind of activities, including highlights in Athens, a swim in a lake, lunch with an amazing sea view and a walk up to the Poseidon temple. Skipped walking up Acropolis but was able to view it from various sites throughout tour. Impressed by Changing of the Guard (Worth the stop and short wait). Driver was super helpful in making sure my mom, who was walking with a cane, was able to enjoy everything. Plus, he managed our time so we were able to see and enjoy everything on my rather long to do list!
Used Prestige Rentals. Had creative driver who found a way for us to see variety of sites - even though they were often on different parts of the island: During our tour, we visited co-cathedral (It is really as amazing as the guidebooks say) and gardens in Valletta,; Medina; Hagar Qim temples; the craft village and the breathtaking Blue Grotto. One of my favorite ports!
Used Can't Be Missed Tours. (Smaller excursion is way to go) Had excellent guide who pointed out highlights, recommended lunch spot and gave a fascinating tour of Pompei. Was super helpful and encouraging as my 80-year-old mom kept up with group on our walk through the ruins.
Booked a shared tour through Prestige Rent. Visited Pisa and Florence. Odd day to visit as major museums were closed. Possibly made other sites more crowded. Our tour driver did a good job: Just isn't enough time to do the city justice. Arrived in Pisa before crowds: Enjoyable way to spend morning.
Used Can't Be Missed Tours. (Smaller excursion is way to go) Had excellent guide who pointed out highlights, recommended lunch spot and gave a fascinating tour of Pompei. Was super helpful and encouraging as my 80-year-old mom kept up with group on our walk through the ruins.
Enjoyed visiting the church and watching the clock at noon. Found great little one-of-a-kind shop on way back to ship.
We stayed near Vatican for several days. Used Rome Cabs for Night Tour on first night. Booked early entry for Vatican next morning and used Rome Cabs for Roman Holiday tour. Drivers were super: Providing detailed info and working with us to help my mom, who is 80, get to sites easily.