* Dubrovnik - We shared a taxi 10 euros to the Pile Gate. You need to exchange some money to local currency, it's the same rate everywhere. Americans seemed surprised that Croatia had their own currency and even a little miffed that the operator of the Wall Walk wasn't keen on an AMEX card.......it's the old saying 'when in Rome"....the town is great, the food terrific (look further than the main street) and the wall walk and cable car worth the effort. From the wall walk you can see a couple of little bars on the outside of the wall...access is through small doorways off the streets inside the wall.......not too hard to find and a great way to finish the day. 


Dubrovnik

* Corfu - we shared the day with CC people who had booked a car with corfutaxitours.com. They seemed to have several cars, all mercedes and all with english speaking drivers. It was 180 euros for the 4 of us. The day was prefect and I highly recommend. Santorini - for those that are fit and agile, do the walk from Fira to Oia. Took us about 3 hours, not all easy and good shoes required, but wonderful views and through great village streets. Terrific restaurants in Oia at the end of the walk. Shared a taxi back for 15 euros. the donkeys are the quickest way up or down........I don't do lines for cable cars! 


Corfu

* Ephesus - was one of the highlights!!!!! A fellow CC member had booked a bus and guide for 25 and it was $30pp. When arranging a tour make sure it includes the " Terrace Houses".....an absolute must! 


Kusadasi

Athens - catch to train. it's about a 20 minute brisk walk right around to the far side of the port area, but the train was only 1.40 euros and drops you right in town. Walk up the hill to the Acropolis and do it all early before the crowds.the markets in the centre of Athens are great fro those who are 'foodies'. 


Athens (Piraeus)

Messina - did a CC arranged 1/2 day trip to Taormina for 6 @ 42 euros pp. A lovely 1/2 day. Those who stayed in Messina did not tend to enjoy. 


Taormina (Messina)

Santorini - for those that are fit and agile, do the walk from Fira to Oia. Took us about 3 hours, not all easy and good shoes required, but wonderful views and through great village streets. Terrific restaurants in Oia at the end of the walk. Shared a taxi back for 15 euros. the donkeys are the quickest way up or down........I don't do lines for cable cars! 


Santorini

Livorno -  I had arranged a day trip into Tuscany for 8 @ 550 euros for the car. It was voted a huge success by everyone. I booked with tuscanytours.net ( Marco is the owner, Fabrizio was our driver). We did little villages, a private winery tour and wonderful lunch just for us (18 euros pp for perhaps the best meal of the holiday), wine tastings and enjoyed the most wonderful scenery. Highly recommend!

Florence (Livorno)

Monte Carlo - it was a public holiday and we had planned to catch to local bus to nice. Only 1 euro pp and it takes you all along the coast. You catch #100 bus at the stop in front of the brasserie under the red awnings in Place D'Armes. (its on the HAL maps provided).

Monaco (Monte Carlo)

the town is great, the food terrific (look further than the main street) and the wall walk and cable car worth the effort.Anyway we had a great trip, I don't know if cruising is really us but it was a great way to get us from A to B in comfort and the crew etc could not be faulted.

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