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LILynn

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We were on the Grand Princess last month and it was a trip of a lifetime. We started in Rome - then Monte Carlo, Florence, Naples, Santorini, Mykonis, Athens, Kataklon (Olympia), Corfu, Kusadasi (Ephesus - Turkey) and lastly Venice.

 

I loved every port we were in - they were all amazing. There is way more than you can possibly do in one day in each port. The hardest thing for me was trying to fit everything I wanted to see and do in. It just comes down to prioiritizing and knowing I can go back again soon.

 

I think my favorite ports were Santorini and Venice. Santorini was just magical - the views are incredible. Venice is unforgettable - I cannot wait to go back and wander the city again.

 

I am sure that no matter where you go it will be fantastic.

 

Lynn

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Cruiselover1215

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As soon as the 2008 Med season opens up I want to book a cruise. I've been throughout Italy. What I'd like to hear from other cc'ers are some of the other locations I think I would be interested in.

 

Who can tell me about:

 

Barcelona, Spain

 

Greece

 

Turkey

 

Dubrovnik

 

Alexandria I talked to my nephew since he has been to Egypt 3 times & he said that Alexandria doesn't have the large pyramids.:( Has another stopped in Alexandria & been able to take an excursion to the pyramids?

 

Portugal

 

Any info would be greatly appreicated:)

 

 

 

Hi Peggy,

 

I just logged on and this is my first response to inquiry. Not sure if you would be interested, but I see you want to go to the Med in 2008. My friends and I just booked a cruise on Celebrity's Galaxy for 2007. The actual dates are Nov 10-24, 2007. We board the ship in Rome. I have posted the itinerary below. We get to spend Thanksgiving in Turkey!! The price was unbelieveable for a 14 day cruise. You may want to check it out! I hope I did this correctly. ARF

 

Rome, Italy; Naples, Italy; At Sea; Santorini, Greece; Rhodes, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; At Sea; Cairo /Giza (Alexandria), Egypt; At Sea; Ephesus / Kusadasi, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey; At Sea; Athens (Piraeus), Greece

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HUNNY BUN

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My Med. cruise is not planned until 2010, when I turn 50, but I'm hoping others will join me, so I need as much info in advance that I can get so they will know what kind of price they are looking at. How early do cruise schedules get set? What are the airfare prices like? Where do you recommend as the best starting city? What month do you think the weather would be the most pleasant?

 

Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

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EASYTRAVEL777

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Hunny Bun - that is easy.

For a 14 day cruise

Rome, Italy; Naples, Italy; At Sea; Santorini, Greece; Rhodes, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; At Sea; Cairo /Giza (Alexandria), Egypt; At Sea; Ephesus / Kusadasi, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey; At Sea; Athens (Piraeus), Greece

We are paying $750 for an inside cabin

$750 total for flights from Milwaukee to Rome and Athens to Milwaukee

Figure around $750 for shore excursions

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EASYTRAVEL777

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Hi Everyone,

 

We are getting a group rate of $750 (really $738.50) per person from my TA. A lot of people have booked so far.

 

The flights are $750 per person.

 

The tours are approx but close

 

$170 Rome

$100 Naples

$60 Ephesus

$75 X 2 Istanbul

$50 Alexandria

$100 Hotel Rome 2 nights

$100 Hotel Athens 1 night

 

I have not had time to update my web site, but you can get an idea at

www.easytravel777.com

 

The guides that I am using are highly rated on CC and other sites. The costs are per person with groups no larger than 15 with their own private guide. Rome and Naples are groups of 6-8.

 

So if you join us Nov 10, 2007 or choose another sailing, it can be done very reasonably. You just have to do some research.

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EASYTRAVEL777

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ricntina - By the way, I have said it many times, with few listeners.

 

Most TA's and the cruiselines will only quote you the advertised price up front. When was the last time you bought a car for the sticker price?

TA's can sell at a lower price, they just can't advertise it.

 

Happy Shopping!

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vlnovak

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i woud sujest that you book tour guides for the cities tht are far from the port. We used Guido in Florence and Claudio in Rome. It is so worth the money as they get you tickets and put you right up in line and you will see twice as much as looking all day in your map to find places. Plus you will be less likley to get pickpocketed as you can lock your stuff in their car. They can get you very close to the places you need to be so you will waste little time walking from the tour bus.

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vlnovak

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i woud sujest that you book tour guides for the cities tht are far from the port. We used Guido in Florence and Claudio in Rome. It is so worth the money as they get you tickets and put you right up in line and you will see twice as much as looking all day in your map to find places. Plus you will be less likley to get pickpocketed as you can lock your stuff in their car. They can get you very close to the places you need to be so you will waste little time walking from the tour bus.

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Floflegs

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We were on the Grand Princess last month and it was a trip of a lifetime. We started in Rome - then Monte Carlo, Florence, Naples, Santorini, Mykonis, Athens, Kataklon (Olympia), Corfu, Kusadasi (Ephesus - Turkey) and lastly Venice.

Did you do ships tours or on your own? We are going to Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Kataklon, Kusadasi, Mykonis, Athens, Santorini. Would like independent tours if possible

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Our cruise will be in June & one of the stops is Alexandria. We have already booked a private tour with DeCastro Tours to go to Cairo to see the Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple. We are in port from 7am to 10pm. They pick us up (a/c van) as soon as the ship clears & make the 3 hour drive as part of a caravan. Also included is the museum, lunch, a camel ride & an escort to the bazaar. They will have us back to the ship at 8pm. Our group is only 3 and we are paying $80pp. It might be less if your group is bigger - but I find it very reasonable in comparison to other port tours.

 

Hope this helps - we're looking forward to this port more than any other right now!

 

Sherryl

 

Hope this helps

SammyJo

Are you on the RCI Legend of the Seas next June 12th?

My wife and I are booked for that cruise and would be interested in sharing a van for the Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple tour.

Please let me know.

Rich58

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Deloresgardella

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We are also going on the Legend of the Seas on October 12th next year. I would love to be able to take the tour you are taking in Alexandria, :) Sammy Jo. Did you have to pre-pay. Or do a deposit.:confused: Can you give me anymore information on it. I will email DeCastro tours also and see what I can find out. I know we will be in port from 7am till 10pm. I don't know about the camel ride though but it may be fun. :eek: I am 68 and my friend that is going with me is in her mid 50's. Thank you for all your information.

Delores

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Deloresgardella

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Sammtjo, We are planning on going on an Med cruise in October. One of our stops will be Eygpt. I still haven't booked will do that right after Christmas. I love the tour you are taking with DeCastro tours. Is it pre-paid at time of booking or do you pay after the tour. Please write a review when you get back.

Delores

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