Dis / Dreams Viking Sea Cruise around Italy 3/24 - 3/31/2018

[TheMaxRebo]

In my best Sam the Eagle/muppets impersonation: We've planned a glorious 3 day tour showcasing all aspects of Rome.
Kermit: You got a day and a half.

In my best Sam the Eagle/muppets impersonation: A glorious tribute to all aspects of the mighty Holy Roman Empire .... but mostly America

 

[khertz]

Dustin & I would be interested in both the food tour and the nighttime Vatican tour depending on price and timing.

 

[DSNYDREAMER]

I am starting to think I need more time in Rome!!! Chris and I would potentially be interested in the night time Vatican tour. We would also like to do the food tour, but must go to Orvieto. Once we know timing and such, we will have to make some decisions.

 

[met19]

I am starting to think I need more time in Rome!!! Chris and I would potentially be interested in the night time Vatican tour. We would also like to do the food tour, but must go to Orvieto. Once we know timing and such, we will have to make some decisions.

This is why work is so much easier than vacation decisions.

 

[met19]

In my best Sam the Eagle/muppets impersonation: We've planned a glorious 3 day tour showcasing all aspects of Rome.
Kermit: You got a day and a half.

That's one of The best lines of the thread so far. Between the food tour , The Vatican tour, going up to oviento( i've never been), gelato and espresso opportunities, rooftop dining, Michelin star dining, all the other Roman stuff to do- this is going to be a packed day and a half. Lots of decisions to make on what do you give up. This is going to be a good trip.

Ps: I would like to point out if my gelato and espresso levels get too low I must have an emergency stop for immediate refills

 

[Cousin Orville]

Context got back to the regarding the after hours Vatican tour. They said dates for 2018 have not been released yet and get released at mid June. They will reach back to me then. They were wondering about how many I had to book. So if you're interested Friday night tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine chapel please PM me with how many in your group.

Italywithus.com emailed me back regarding the after hours Vatican tour. Their price is 350 Euros each in a small group or 3600 totally private. I guess if there were more than 10 people signing up, a totally private tour would be less. They also said dates for next year are typically released in the fall.

 

[christannj]

I have a feeling, Kevin and Will, that you will find more than 10 people interested in this tour, but I could be wrong or other plans may get in the way.

Chris

 

[DisneyKevin]

We have been to the VaticanWe're not going to take a Vatican tour or participate in the food tour.

We have been to the Vatican and the food tour takes place in the evening on uneven pavement. I don't see well in low light, so I ditched the last one at the first stop.

This is what we have planned (or not planned as the case may be)

We are in Rome for three nights (at this point).

Arrival day will be some sightseeing, eating and falling asleep at 6:00pm.

Day two will probably be the Trevi fountain, the Pantheon etc, some shopping and eating.

Day three will be a trip to Orvieto, dinner and packing for our departure the next morning.

Day 2 and 3 can flip. Depends on how things work out.

This is all subject to change.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just as an FYI, we were looking into plans, and likely just going to get into Rome Friday morning - Plan is:

- Lunch at Pane e Salame ... and also pick up a few bottles of wine there to bring on the cruise
- Exploring Rome, either hop-on/hop-off bus or just walking - want to see Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, maybe the Coliseum if we are up for it (though, likely just to see / take pictures from the outside) - probably a few other things, just explore a bit
- Dinner somewhere (thinking maybe Armando al Pantheon ... looks good and right be Pantheon)
-> though if there is a food tour in the evening we could be interested in that instead

Saturday morning:
- Express Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Vatican Crypt Tour ... starts before regular opening and is done by 9:30am .... then head to port


(trying to maximize the little time we will have there without going too crazy)

 

[Chropistopy]

As the plan stands today, I'll be arriving early on Friday morning. I imagine that I'll explore a little but will need a serious nap. I could be interested in the food tour that evening though. It feels crazy thinking about all of this so far in advance.

 

[Cousin Orville]

- Lunch at Pane e Salame ... and also pick up a few bottles of wine there to bring on the cruise

Now we're talking!

- Express Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Vatican Crypt Tour ... starts before regular opening and is done by 9:30am .... then head to port

What is the express tour?

 

[FastPass]

I love how active this board has become!!! Now I want to do every tour, and stay everywhere, while eating everything.

So... how much will that set me back?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Now we're talking!

What is the express tour?

here is the link to the tour we are looking at:
https://darkrome.com/vatican-tours/vatican-tour-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica

 

[met19]

Italywithus.com emailed me back regarding the after hours Vatican tour. Their price is 350 Euros each in a small group or 3600 totally private. I guess if there were more than 10 people signing up, a totally private tour would be less. They also said dates for next year are typically released in the fall.

it's about the same with context. Will post more details later

 

[met19]

here is the link to the tour we are looking at:
https://darkrome.com/vatican-tours/vatican-tour-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica

This seems interesting. I'll have to explore Later we're not at work

 

[Malia78]

both the food tour and the nighttime Vatican tour

interested depending how things shake out closer to (mom and I)

 

[Cackyschmackers]

here is the link to the tour we are looking at:
https://darkrome.com/vatican-tours/vatican-tour-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica

Thanks so much for posting this link. We'd be very interested in this tour as well. I get horribly jet lagged though (which I'm dreading), so I can't decide if I'll be wide awake or passed out at that time in the a.m. Your 2-day plan seems like what we'd do as well except maybe not head to the port that early. I was thinking closer to 2pm just to get more time in Rome since we haven't been. Don't want to be overly ambitious, though.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Delicious Destinations on the Travel Chanel is doing Venice on 4/25 at 9PM.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Thanks so much for posting this link. We'd be very interested in this tour as well. I get horribly jet lagged though (which I'm dreading), so I can't decide if I'll be wide awake or passed out at that time in the a.m. Your 2-day plan seems like what we'd do as well except maybe not head to the port that early. I was thinking closer to 2pm just to get more time in Rome since we haven't been. Don't want to be overly ambitious, though.

Sounds great - be great to get a group going.

As for time to transfer to the port - I am flexible, and didn't necessarily mean would head over right after the tour (though I am the type of person that would rather be 2 hours early than 15 mins late)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So just booked the Bernino Bristol for that Friday night before the cruise

As an FYI, I've been looking into it for a bit and noticed the pricing has gone up and no availability it being shown through Hotels.com or anything ... so thinking they might be filling up (largely from us I assume) so if you are on the fence you might want to book soon