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  1. The bridge from PRoma to the train station is a biggie if you can't manage your luggage easily. Bridge photo: Top 11 Tourist Mistakes in Venice, Italy | Venice for Visitors (europeforvisitors.com) It might be easier to take a cab or the bus to Mestre to catch the train.. The Venice train will stop there anyway.
  2. The water taxis are waiting at the pier near the airport. After you collect your luggage you buy a voucher at their office, then walk to the pier. Detailed info in this link: Venice Water Taxis | Venice for Visitors (europeforvisitors.com)
  3. which port ? If Civi, go to the Italy forum where this question is answered frequently. As well as recommended transfer company. If Barcelona, people were already leaving the ship at 7 when we went for bfast. Had to be off by 9.
  4. I can only speak of my experience, in Sept 2019, so this probably won't help you. Plus we aren't early risers so had bfast around 7:30 then tried for train departures around 9/9:30am, (which helped us avoid the early morning rush) In Civi and Livorno, getting to the train station was a 2 part journey .... a port shuttle from the ship to the port entrance, then a city bus from there to the train station. In Civi the shuttles were running constantly so the bus filled up and we were on our way within 5 minutes or so. And when we arrived at the port entrance ( Largo della Pace), the city bus arrived within 5 minutes. The city bus ran every 15-20 minutes and cost 1E. We caught the 9:30 train to S Pietro. The Civi port guide has loads of info: Port of Civitavecchia: Cruise Passenger's Guide | Port Mobility Civitavecchia In Livorno we took advantage of NCL's shuttle direct to the train station from the ship. $25pp. Much easier than standing at the port entrance, not knowing when the city bus will arrive. If it's offered, I recommend it. In Cannes we were scheduled to be on the 8am tender #6 but there was a problem, and delay. Our tender left at 9. We missed the train to Monaco. I only saved 2 Dailys, so I've attached Cannes. But again its from sept '19. It was a fabulous cruise ....exhausting but fabulous! enjoy. 1411943177_Day-6Juncannes.pdf
  5. You might want to look thru the town Visitor Guide. Lots of info on sights to see, plus a few maps showing popular attractions (with a scale to show walking time and distance). Maps & Guides - Visit Sitka Highly recommend Fortress of the Bears., a rescue center.
  6. the town web site has info on their bus: Skagway Municipal and Regional Transit SMART bus
  7. If the priority is to limit handling suitcases, you might want to consider staying in Mesre and taking the ATVO Airport Express Bus from Treviso. 12E for the 50 minute ride. The ATVO buses are like a big greyhound bus, comfortable, A/C and luggage goes in the hold beneath . The bus will drop you off next to the train station in Mestre where there are several hotels. Mestre is the last stop on the mainland before crossing the bridge into Venice. This makes it more affordable than Venice, but you can easily reach Venice by bus or train in less than 10 minutes and a few E. And when you're ready to head to Trieste you can take the train from Mestre. ATVO Treviso schedule: aeroporto_di_treviso_(tv-ve)_dal_27.03_al_8.06.20223657.pdf (atvo.it) Mestre hotels: Hotels near Venezia Mestre Railroad Station | Venice for Visitors (europeforvisitors.com) If you'd rather stay in Venice, the ATVO bus continues on to Piazzale Roma in Venice after it leaves Mestre. There are several hotels within a 5 minute walk of the PRoma. (If you need an elevator be sure to ask ). The Grand Canal is only 2-3 blocks from PRoma so easy access to start your sightseeing. You pay for the convenience tho. Port of Venice Hotels - Stazione Marittima and Piazzale Roma | Venice for Visitors (europeforvisitors.com) If you stay in Venice, you can catch the train to Trieste at the S Lucia station but it's on the other side of the canal so youlll need to schlepp you suitcases over a large bridge. Or you could take the bus or back to Mestre. The Venice for Visitors is a great resource: Venice, Italy Travel Guide Venice for Visitors (europeforvisitors.com)
  8. Mondo is recommended in Rick Steves guides. We hired a private driver when we visited Naples in Sept 2019. Our port time was 7 - 7. I think you'll be fine with your port times. You really need to think about where and how to spend your time tho. Our original plan was to see Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. But as I researched the various tours, I found that companies that offered both, didn't really spend any time on the coast; they either went to Sorrento ( which didn't interest me) or stopped at an overlook above Positano. Our priority was the Amalfi Coast and we wanted to spend time in Positano, Amalfi AND Ravello. So we reluctantly decided to skip Pompeii. With a private driver we could make our own itinerary. Typically they do an 8 hr day, but we asked for an extra hr, so our loop took 9 hrs, from 8-5. We had at least an hr in each village, rode the ferry from Positano to Amalfi, a leiurely lunch in Ravello, and on the return drive we didn't retrace our steps but came back thru the mountains. It was a great day! If you limit your time on the coast to visiting only one village, you'll have no problem getting back on time. But as I said, our focus was to see a few villages. When I discussed our original plan with the company, they said no way. There wasn't enough time to see all 3 villages AND Pompeii. They didn't want their reputation ruined by my overzealous plans ! Hope this helps. Have a great trip!
  9. For the past few yrs, a taxi has been 40-45E from the airport to Piazzale Roma. A 20 minute ride. I've always used the ATVO Airport Express bus, 8E It's like a greyhound bus ... no stops and is also a 20 minute ride. Luggage goes in a hold beneath the bus. Leaves every 30 minutes.
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