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boiledham · 04-06-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hanna

Becky, I think Lars has done all of these ports.

It doesn't look like anyone else from CLF is going on this one.

*Lars* · 04-06-2009, 12:42 PM

Becky, Hanna is right. I have been to all these ports

I also prefer to stay in apartments or even B&Bs instead of hotels.
Are you doing the Amalfi coast in Naples??
In Venice, you HAVE to do the vaporetto (no.1) all the way from Piazza Roma to the Lido and back again. Its the best and cheapest tour you can do in Venice.
Make sure you elbow

your way to the front seats for a perfect view of the Grand canal

boiledham · 04-06-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by *Lars*

Becky, Hanna is right. I have been to all these ports

I also prefer to stay in apartments or even B&Bs instead of hotels.
Are you doing the Amalfi coast in Naples??
In Venice, you HAVE to do the vaporetto (no.1) all the way from Piazza Roma to the Lido and back again. Its the best and cheapest tour you can do in Venice.
Make sure you elbow

your way to the front seats for a perfect view of the Grand canal

Yes, we're doing Pompeii and Amalfi coast in private van..so far just 5 of us. Thanks for the info on the #1. We are going to get the 72-hr. transportation ticket. Is the best way from Marco Polo on a public bus for a couple of euros??? PS...I once worked at Disney World...I know how to elbow!!!!

I was a quick study!

*Lars* · 04-06-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by boiledham

Yes, we're doing Pompeii and Amalfi coast in private van..so far just 5 of us. Thanks for the info on the #1. We are going to get the 72-hr. transportation ticket. Is the best way from Marco Polo on a public bus for a couple of euros??? PS...I once worked at Disney World...I know how to elbow!!!!

I was a quick study!

The bus from Marco Polo is the easiest way to go into town. You can ofcourse take the water taxies but they cost more then they taste

St. Marks Square is best seen early in the morning. You should also go inside the St. Marks Cathedral. You can get tickets online to beat the long lines. The tickets are free anyway

The Amalfi drive will be a very memorable tour. We loved the place to much we did it twice last year

boiledham · 04-07-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by *Lars*

The bus from Marco Polo is the easiest way to go into town. You can ofcourse take the water taxies but they cost more then they taste

St. Marks Square is best seen early in the morning. You should also go inside the St. Marks Cathedral. You can get tickets online to beat the long lines. The tickets are free anyway

The Amalfi drive will be a very memorable tour. We loved the place to much we did it twice last year

Where would I go to get the free tickets?

hanna · 04-07-2009, 01:20 PM

Morning Becky

Looks like Lars is trying to help you out. You can trust him for sure

*Lars* · 04-07-2009, 02:11 PM

Becky

You dont have to go very far.
Here is the link:
Visit Saint Mark's Basilica - VenetoInside.com

The dates for July is open for booking so go get them as soon as you can

*Lars* · 04-07-2009, 02:14 PM

ahhh, I wish I was cruising with you onboard the Emerald Princess. I need to go back to Italy soon

boiledham · 04-07-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by *Lars*

ahhh, I wish I was cruising with you onboard the Emerald Princess. I need to go back to Italy soon

Well, we are going to sail on the Ruby and dreading coming home and we haven't even left yet!!!! Thanks for the info...I've booked our time for the tour. Great website!!! I've tried booking the lace museum but it won't go thru. I'll try again shortly.

*Lars* · 04-07-2009, 04:07 PM

I am happy you manged to book the St. Marks

Of course I mean the Ruby

Good luck with the lace museum.