Shore Excursions · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 4 best train experiences you can book yourself, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and how much slack it leaves before all-aboard. Number one is first for a reason.
Explore four Cinque Terre villages by train from La Spezia with a guide, included rail pass, free time, coastal views, and ship-safe timing.
“It was a far walk to the train station. Our guide Lara was very efficient telling us what platform and what stop to get off at. She took us to a nice restaurant for lunch. A lovely day but exhausting. Lara arranged for a taxi back to the ship.”
Review the St. Kitts Sugar Train Tour with cruise-port pickup, drinks, live music, island views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Es war nett. Wer noch erwartet Zuckerrohrplantagen zu sehen wird enttäuscht, da es keine mehr gibt. Der Zug fährt durch die Gegend. Mehr gibt es nicht zu sagen. 1h Transport mit dem Bus und 2 h mit dem Zug.”
Review of the $30 Rome hop-on hop-off trip from Civitavecchia, with train advice, timing concerns, stops, value, and booking tips.
“The bus stops took too long. we could have moved faster and seen more of Rom”
Review of a private Beijing shore excursion from Tianjin by bullet train, covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, transport, price, and practical tips.
“My husband and I were picked up at our cruise ship (Oceania) by Miss Lina and a driver and taken to Beijing’s Forbidden City by car and train. We walked through the Forbidden City and were told of its fascinating history and culture. Her EngliRead more”
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