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

For those interested in a Rome restaurant: La Pergola. I was thinking late evening (e.g. 8p) on the 23rd as that is the Orviento day. This restaurant is considered one of the best in Europe. Jacket required. I know @Cousin Orville is interested. Is anyone else? Please get back to me ASAP so I can book. Thanks

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@TheMaxRebo (2)
@apurplebrat (1)
@met19 (1)
@travelinjenn (2)
@DisVegas (2)
@Cousin Orville (2)

And anyone else,

Susy from Ceraudo Winery emailed back and can arrange a van for us. She offered to set up a private tour in the morning of the vineyard, cellars, wine tasting and she offered to open her Michelin starred restaurant for us and have a private lunch (I think with the chef but I can confirm). The restaurant is normally closed that day.
I researched the restaurant and the chef, Caterina Ceraudo, won the Michelin Chef Woman Price last year at 29yo and The NY Times named it one of the world’s most unmissable restaurants.
After that we could go wherever we want. She can recommend another winery or we can visit a town.

I don’t have final prices yet and I’m sure it will depend on how many people are interested and sharing a van. The Private tour, wine tasting, and lunch looks like it ranges from 90-130 Euros pp.

Please let me know who would be interested.

sounds great!
 
@TheMaxRebo (2)
@apurplebrat (1)
@met19 (1)
@travelinjenn (2)
@DisVegas (2)
@Cousin Orville (2)

And anyone else,

Susy from Ceraudo Winery emailed back and can arrange a van for us. She offered to set up a private tour in the morning of the vineyard, cellars, wine tasting and she offered to open her Michelin starred restaurant for us and have a private lunch (I think with the chef but I can confirm). The restaurant is normally closed that day.
I researched the restaurant and the chef, Caterina Ceraudo, won the Michelin Chef Woman Price last year at 29yo and The NY Times named it one of the world’s most unmissable restaurants.
After that we could go wherever we want. She can recommend another winery or we can visit a town.

I don’t have final prices yet and I’m sure it will depend on how many people are interested and sharing a van. The Private tour, wine tasting, and lunch looks like it ranges from 90-130 Euros pp.

Please let me know who would be interested.
@TheMaxRebo (2)
@apurplebrat (1)
@met19 (1)
@travelinjenn (2)
@DisVegas (2)
@Cousin Orville (2)

And anyone else,

Susy from Ceraudo Winery emailed back and can arrange a van for us. She offered to set up a private tour in the morning of the vineyard, cellars, wine tasting and she offered to open her Michelin starred restaurant for us and have a private lunch (I think with the chef but I can confirm). The restaurant is normally closed that day.
I researched the restaurant and the chef, Caterina Ceraudo, won the Michelin Chef Woman Price last year at 29yo and The NY Times named it one of the world’s most unmissable restaurants.
After that we could go wherever we want. She can recommend another winery or we can visit a town.

I don’t have final prices yet and I’m sure it will depend on how many people are interested and sharing a van. The Private tour, wine tasting, and lunch looks like it ranges from 90-130 Euros pp.

Please let me know who would be interested.

Hi Kevin ( Cousin Orville )
This sounds good.
If there is room for us, (Micki and I) please put us on the list and let us know more info as you get it.

Thank you
John tardis1029
 


Hah! Susy at the winery immediately emailed back and said they would try to find a driver! How's that for service?! We'll see. She did ask how many people would be interested.

So, if I could get a head count from people interested in visiting Ceraudo winery as a private tour plus possibly lunch and another winery?

I am currently signed up for Viking’s winery tour but yours sounds smaller and more private which I prefer so Trish and I would be interested.

To continue on with the wine theme DW and I noticed there is a Dark Rome option that has a 12-h Tuscan Day trip from Rome: https://darkrome.com/rome-tours/tuscany-tours-from-rome.

Only bad thing is that it kills the entire day as you need to depart Rome at 7:30 AM for the 2.5+ bus ride to Tuscany. Looks like a reasonable price for an all day tour that visits stunning Tuscany and includes lunch ....

On the recommendation of the tour company I am working with I am NOT doing a day to to Florence and Tuscan winery tour out of Rome, rather I am taking the train into Florence and doing a day trip out of Florence. Taking the train instead of driving saves hours of time.
 
I've started a conversation regarding the private tour to Ceraudo winery + private lunch at their Michelin star restaurant. We'll have an afternoon activity as well, but it will be up for a vote. Total price is around 120-160 Euros per person. If you're interested and not already in the conversation, let me know.

@DisVegas, I couldn't invite you to the conversation until your post count is up. You can let me know here.
 
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Seasoned travelers, is it wise to book a Gondola ride through Viking or hire one once in port? It's so iconic that I consider it a "must do" but I'm wondering if Viking's price is a bit high based on what I've read.
 
Seasoned travelers, is it wise to book a Gondola ride through Viking or hire one once in port? It's so iconic that I consider it a "must do" but I'm wondering if Viking's price is a bit high based on what I've read.

We spent about 100 Euros for a 40min private gondola ride a couple of years ago. The prices are standardized I think. We had no trouble hiring a gondola in the evening in the summer without a reservation. We got one outside the Doge's palace. That was nice as it sails under the Bridge of Sighs. You can also get one near Rialto to sail the Grand Canal. It really is a special experience.
 
Twilight Trastevere Tour Friday 3/23/2018 - Update 12/18/2017

https://www.eatingitalyfoodtours.com/rome/tours/twilight-trastevere/

Below is the current list of food tour participants. There is still room for more!

Food Tour date: Friday, March 23rd, 2018 - deposit has been paid to secure our spot.

We are now up to 33 people for the food tour - the cost is $113.00 US
We have 29 confirmed and 4 pending


We will be split into possibly 2 or 3 groups - 4:15 & 5:00 & 5:45 are the tour start times.

Please let me know if any dietary restrictions (they cannot accommodate gluten or dairy free).

Please let me know if you would like to join us on this food tour!!



Name DIS Boards Name Count

confirmed -29

Karen A @apurplebrat 1
Jason @JWren1234 1
Chris & Chuck @christannj 2
Micki & John @tardis1029 2
Kristy & Dustin @khertz & @DDuck4Life 2
Marilee & Dino @corky441 2
Will @met19 1
Kevin & Kate @Cousin Orville 2
Beth & Trish @MaryKatesMom 2
Chandra & Patty @bamagoofy 2
Phil & Judi @TheMaxRebo 2
Karen & Bruce @kipper 2
Lauren,Jeri & Mom @stenogoddess 3
Karen @me_minnie_me 1
Erin & Gretchen @Enorto1 2
Scott & Pam @sshaw10060 2

pending confirmation - please reach out to me to confirm


Angela & Eva @Skip3key 2
Bob & Nancy @Oilheadbob2017 2



Tour Description
Trastevere is a neighborhood like no other. Its ivy-coated, cobblestone streets come alive at night earning it comparisons to Greenwich Village and Paris’s Left Bank. It’s where Romans choose to eat with their families on a Sunday and where young Romans go for buzzing nightlife at evenings and weekends. You can’t leave Rome without walking through these streets, tasting the best food on offer, and taking a million pictures of this amazing hotspot.

On this guided 4-hour walking food tour we explore this photogenic neighborhood by night. You’ll sample a sumptuous blend of Italian classics like pizza and pasta, real Roman street food, less-known meats and cheeses, and amazing wine in a secret cellar – its history will blow you away. Few activities in Rome deliver as many hidden surprises and enchanting moments as this, so be sure to join us for an unforgettable night in one of our favorite neighborhoods in Rome. Take advantage of Rome’s vibrant nightlife by walking through the streets of Trastevere with a local.


A few of us did this tour during our September 2014 ABD Viva Italia. It was AWESOME!

Kristy did a great report located on the boards

https://www.disboards.com/threads/s...r-link-added-7-3.3335259/page-3#post-52386617
Is it still possible to join the tour?
 
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Sorry pic is sideways and huge ...

For those in the DV and V categories ... we don't have a dresser for clothes storage.

I saw this on the Cruise Critic boards and thought it was a great idea.

I picked this one up at Bed Bath & Beyond for only $11.99 (after 20% coupon)
It only weighs 3 lbs
 
Is it still possible to join the tour?

Hi

Since you have less than 10 posts I can’t message you here.:)

Could you email me your names and how many in your party? I can then check to see if we can add

Karen :upsidedow
 
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I've started a conversation regarding the private tour to Ceraudo winery + private lunch at their Michelin star restaurant. We'll have an afternoon activity as well, but it will be up for a vote. Total price is around 120-160 Euros per person. If you're interested and not already in the conversation, let me know.

I am interested!
 
We have been on the Disney Dream and they have staggered boarding on the departure day. Does anyone know when your able to board the ship? I'm still going through the thread so I hope I'm not asking a question that has already been answered.
 

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