Has anyone done a Mediterranean cruise with Tui? We have one planned in April, stopping in Corsica, Pompey, Naples, Vatican , Rome and Sardinia.

[fossyant]

Pompeii is huge - took us all day - guided tour for a couple of hours then we went wandering for another four. If it's hot you'll suffer.

I'd echo similar comments about Naples - it's rough. Lots of out hotel guests said don't bother. TBH Sorrento is a bit of a tip - that was a huge shock. You'll fortunately not suffer the noise at night as you'll be back on the boat. Didn't sleep for 10 nights despite being outside of 'town'. Traffic goes on until 3am then starts again at 6am.

Amalfi coast is nice, but busy. Wouldn't do Capri again - crazy busy - and we were out of season.

 

[Shortfall]

Without knowing exactly what ports you're visiting its difficult to say, however I'd advise to stay away from the more obvious places wherever you go because when a cruise ship docks they will be ridiculously busy. As previously stated it's miles cheaper to buddy up with other travellers and do things independently. If you'd rather book things in advance then Viator also guarantee to get you to the next port if your private tour is late back.

 

[DRM]

Herculaneum is well worth a visit.

This^^^ it's far better preserved than Pompeii, sadly it sounds like it's not on the itinerary for the cruise, but for anyone visiting the area Sorrento is beautiful, and a visit to Capri is highly recommended, should also say that this part of Italy IME is noisy & Chaotic, just lap it all up, if you can, take part in "La Passeggiata" on an evening, the leisurely walk round, dressed to kill, which just seems to come so easily to Italians, get a gelato & people watch like the locals do