sunshinemullins

The only one of your stops we had experience with was Israel. We opted for an overnight tour, booking our room in Jersusalem, along with the 2 other couples we were traveling with. We used: http://www.guidedtoursisrael.com, for our tour. Our guide was originally from the US, so we only had to get past his Brooklyn accent.

You may want to check your rollcall for others to join your group. 6 is all you want for a minivan. Our driver got us in and out of most places quickly, so we got to see much more than the big bus tours did.

We are going to be in Israel in November and are also using guidedtoursofIsrael. They told us they didn't offer overnight tours. So did you have them drive you to Jerusalem after your day from Haifa(port), book the hotel yourselves, and then had them pick you up at the hotel for your second day/tour?

I appreciate any info since my TA says I have to have "special permission " from the cruise ship to spend a night offshore!

Candy/Sunshine

going to tunis in march with ncl is there anything to do around port area or is it safer to take a tour with ship.

Hi all,

My husband and I will be on a cruise that will stop in Tunisia on April 26th for the day. After much much searching on CC, I found this tour guide who received great reviews from the few people who had posted.

I can't say yet how the tour will be obviously, but I can report that Ben is very responsive and for the tour he is proposing, very reasonable in cost. He answered my email within 24 hours. I have posted his response to me which gives information about the tour. I put it on my roll call and we have 5 people who are going with us that day. I hope this helps some of you. This will be our first time in Northern Africa and I didn't want to miss this experience!

Good morning dear Candy,

Welcome to Tunisia with Dale and your travel mates.

Thank you for your confidence,I'll be pleased to provide you the service needed :

A day tour on Saturday,April the 26th. 2014

May I suggest to you the following program that you may post at cruise critics & H.A.L. Eurodam roll call if you wish to make a small group of 6/8 participants.

** 07:30/08:00 a.m Meet with the Guide at the parking facing La Goulette cruise terminal main gate:

Drive to Carthage

** Visit to the archaeological site and museum.

- Visit of the Roman and Punic remains on the Byrsa hill

- Visit of the archaeological museum.

- Stop at the Roman water storage and aqueduct.

- Stop at the tophet ( Punic sanctuary )

- Stop at the Punic harbours.

- Visit of the Roman public bath ( Antonius Pius )

** Visit to the American war cemetery ( optional )

** Visit of Sidi Bou Saïd : A charming village known to be the artists colony .

** Drive to Bardo: Visit of the National museum.

** Drive to Tunis,visit of Tunis Medina, a stroll in it's colorful " souk " (market) to experience the local atmosphere and the traditional hand craft. Possibility for shopping. ( Tiles & ceramic, leather good, carpets & rugs, antiques, spices etc.)

** Drive down town to have a rough idea about the capital of Tunisia.

** A stop in a local restaurant can be planned if you wish to sample some Tunisian dishes.

** Drive back to La Goulette port ( time to be chosen by yourself between 04:00 p.m/04:30 p.m )

The above full day private tour costs :

** For 02 persons : 110 $ per person.

** From 03 to 04 pers. : 90 $ per person.

** From 05 to 08 pers. : 80 $ per person.

** From 09 to 15 pers. : 70 $ per person.

The above rate of includes :

**The transportation in an a/c 05 seats car or in a/c van (micro bus). ( a 12 seats or 25 seats according to the number of participants.

** The entrance fees to the sites and museums

** The Licensed Tour Guide & Driver fees.

** A complimentary mint tea in a local coffee shop.

Are excluded all personal expenses such as meals,drinks or tips.

No deposit is needed at the booking, the full payment is due in cash in Tunis at your ease in USD or in Euros.

No cancellation fees, but you should inform me by e-mail or text message at least 3 days prior to the cruise ship arrival if for any reason you would like to cancel your booking.

As we still have a couple of months prior to your arrival,I might have requests for the same date from other guests boarding the H.A.L. Eurodam, I'll let you know and provide you their contacts.

I hope that my proposal meet your requirements,

looking forward to hearing from you,I remain at your disposal for any further information or detail you may need.

Best regards,

Ben Jebara M.Tahar

Tourism & Travel Consultant.

Prof.Licensed Tour Guide.

Tunisia.

My private web site : Click here to view

Here is his email: travelexpertunisia@gmail.com

We won't be home till May 1st and I'm not sure when I will post my cruise and port reviews. So if you want info on this particular tour, feel free to email me at canmullins2004@yahoo.com after May 1st and I can tell you how it went.

Bon Voyage!

Sunshine

Your cabin is a standard size balcony cabin. We were in 11209 last week. I beleive your cabin is just under 12225, which is th elast spa cabin on the spa deck. It might extend a bit under the stairwell to the Serenity deck, but at night you hsould have little or no noise, and I doubt if you'll be bothered in the day time if you're in your cabin.

 

Have a great cruise.

Crewsweeper,

thanks so much for that information! We are leaving in 6 days and can hardly wait.

Sunshine

We were on the Panorama Deck in cabin 11266, Brother and SIL in 11270 and son and nephew in 11272. Three cabins in a row.

We are going on the Dream leaving July 9, 2011 in cabin 11261.

Were your cabins quiet? Were your balconies standard sizes? We have been on many cruises but this is the first time we have stayed on Deck 11 and this is a bit more forward than we have stayed in the past so any info you can give on the cabins is appreciated!!

Sunshine Mullins