…So I relished visiting the city on a full-day City Tour when we called in Italy on the MSC Lirica. I had an amazing day exploring the sights and soaking in the history around me. The city is littered with narrow streets that suddenly open up into grand piazzas surrounded by dramatic buildings and impressive fountains. On my tour I visited the Colosseum (always impresses) and the nearby Forum. I also got to see the Trevi Fountain (under going rest…
…Travel and they did a package which included some pre-stay at the lakes in Italy, a transfer to Venice and they met us at the end of the cruise to do some touring around Athens. They also included a door-to-door service, so they picked me up at home took me to the airport and once we got back from our trip, we were then had a transfer back home. The second thing you could do if you want a more tailored package is obviously talk to a cruise agent,…
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…Piazza Navona Fountain Rome Join me on a tour around Rome in Italy. In this video you will see highlights of the city, including all the most important and historic attractions. The tour also takes in the Vatican City. Filmed on a tour with MSC Cruises. For more visit https://www.tipsfortravellers.com Check out this episode!…
…e River Countess ship is used by Uniworld to run their Venice and Northern Italy Gems river cruise through the cruising season. It is based out of Venice and also travels to the River Po so guests can visit places like Padua, Veriona, Bologna, Ravenna, Ferrara and Chioggia. I travelled as a guest of them and Titan Travel UK. The ship is luxurious and provides and all-inclusive experience. The following is my video tour of the ship and also of the…
…e on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors to Venice in Italy Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio. For more visit: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Best time to go Getting there and getting around Must-do things to see and do including: St Mark’s Square Doge’s Palace St Mark’s Basilica Grand Canal Rialto Bridge a…
…and where the overnight stays will be. For example, a Venice and Northern Italy trip may involve most nights in Venice and very limited cruising, while a Danube one will travel longer distance with nights spent in different destinations. Look at where the overnights will be as this may be a chance to go to shows, local theatres or explore the nightlife. River cruising can be quite hectic and regimented to make the most out of every stop, There wi…
…a few European river cruises including with Uniworld (Danube and Northern Italy), CroisiEurope Loire and Emerald Waterways Eastern Europe along the Danube. Each of them has been a delight. Based on these experiences I have identified these ten reasons to do one: #1: Immerse you in and give you a feel for a region River cruises aim to connect passengers with local cultures both on and off the ship, and they visit numerous places over the course of…
…gger ships were huddled in the main port some distance away. Venice Venice Italy We boarded on a Friday but stayed in Venice overnight. This meant not just getting a glimpse of this city of canals on the way to the ship, but that I had a full day to explore on Saturday. I chose to self-explore rather than one of the excursions, as it meant I could stroll around the city and get lost – avoiding the crowded areas. The city has around 60,000 resident…
…hese are unique for a mainstream cruise line. Windstar Wind Surf in Venice Italy #3 Some Choice and Facilities Although the ships, due to their size, do not have a huge range of public rooms and entertainment venues there are some options. These include things like these on the Star Breeze that I cruised on: Dining: Buffet breakfast and lunch served in the Verandah and evening meals in the AmphorA Restaurant or Candles, which is what the Verandah…
…le I share three videos full of tips, advice and recommendations on Venice Italy. They include 9 things you need to know before going to Venice on how to survive the crowds, avoid tourists traps and get to see the best sights. Watch Venice 9 Things You Need to Know before going video: Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fBTRbUy2UDM In the video I discuss topics including: The essential must-see sights. Best times of the year and week to go to avoid…
