outlawwillie

8 minutes ago, euro cruiser said:

Well, I can help with the first three segments but I have no experience with the Bernina Express or the train from Chur to Paris.

 

I would suggest paying extra for the Civitavecchia to Rome segment and taking the Frecce train (there is one at 9:25 each morning), this train makes no stops between Civitavecchia and Rome, you will have an assigned seat, and there is room for luggage storage.  Only Trenitalia services this route.

 

EN - Trenitalia

 

You'd have the same kind of train between Rome and Milan.  For this segment you'd have two train companies to consider (Trenitalia and Italotreno), to find the best combination of timing and price for your trip.

 

Italo, italian high-speed train | Book no service fee | italotreno.it

 

From Milan to Tirano you have only Trenitalia/Trennord.  These are regional trains, with no seat assignments and limited luggage room.  They make nine stops along the way, you might want to bring a bike lock to secure your bags so you don't have to worry every time the train stops.

 

In all cases you'll need to get yourselves and your luggage on the train without help.  The easiest way to do this, in my experience, is to have one of you get on and reach down for the bags as the other person pushes them up the steps.

I wonder if there is a way to ship luggage to Paris from Rome. We could just use our backpacks for two nights. It would probably make the trip a lot easier. Thanks for replying to my questions.

On 2/21/2024 at 1:25 PM, euro cruiser said:

The six euro bus goes directly to either your ship or the cruise terminal your ship is using, whichever is relevant. 

After disembarking from ship in Civitavecchia, we are traveling to Paris for a river cruise. Instead of flying, since we have a couple of days, I am researching train travel. First to Rome and then to Milan on the first day. Second day to Tirano and connect to the Bernina Express to Chur, Switzerland. Last day Chur to Paris.

My question for you is we are a couple in our 70's in good shape. We will each have a large suitcase and a backpack. Will it be difficult to handle the luggage on these five trains. Will we have to be constantly on red alert for theft. I have already booked hotels in Milan and Chur, but can cancel. We are excited for the trains, but if it is going to be too stressful, we can fly to Paris.

I value your opinion.

On 1/13/2024 at 9:44 AM, CountessP said:

Thanks. I have been on Azamara. And I agree that they have goog evening shows. This time we are on Oceania, the ticket needs to be purchased which is why l am questioning.  

We just returned from a Viking cruise of the amazon. We went to the Boi Bomba show and really enjoyed it, however we were in the second row. You are in a large building with folding chairs. It is not a theater with seats rising towards the back, so I can understand your concern.

Just returned from HAL Zuiderdam cruise and used Your Day Tours for South Coast and Golden Circle.

First day South Coast tour was awesome. Our driver Franklin did an fantastic job and we enjoyed the tour. Second day Golden Circle was horrible and extremely uncomfortable for 20 people because the vans air conditioning was not working. Passengers complained before we left Reykjavik that it was not working  but our driver Ian said it would get better.  Ian notified headquarters of the problem, but nothing was done. After lunch the temperature in the van reached 38 degrees C or 100 F, (according to gauge on the dash).  People wanted to return to Reykjavik as quick as possible to get out of the stifling heat of the van. Outside the temp was 61 degrees F but the van only had one window (the drivers) that could be opened. Passengers asked for a new van but were told that was not possible. The problem is the company has no backup if your van has problems, so travel with them cautiously.

23 hours ago, Ladybug18 said:

Hello!

 

Our family of three (2 adults and an 11 year old) will be in Reykjavik on the NCL Prima in July. The ship arrives in port @ 8am and will be in port overnight.

 

We are looking to book a small group Golden Circle tour but we are unsure of which company to use.

 

Any recommendations for a reputable tour company that does a Golden Circle tour in Reykjavik? 

 

Thank you 🙂

We booked an 8 hour Golden Circle tour with Your Day Tours for July 9th. Cost was $86/pp US. They will pick us up from the harbor. I found them recommended on this website and then checked with trip advisor. You must pre-pay but they have fair cancellation policies. Definitely cheaper than the cruise line.

Thanks for the replies, we probably won't pack a bunch of orange clothes.

In my pre-cruise info, stated HAL now has an orange party on every cruise. Any experiences with the orange party?

We have a eastern European cruise booked with Viking in April with air included. One-stop Denver to London and then Budapest. Return from Bucharest to London then Denver. If I can get to eastern Europe with one stop, I am happy. Flight is on British Airways. My wife did a cruise with Viking last summer to France and had no problems. This will be our 23rd cruise and I feel we are getting a good deal with Viking. FYI