Planning on this cruise and contacted a private company for tour of Amalfi and Sorrent.

Wondering if anyone has used the Regent excursions or if it is better to book excursions on our own.

The one I just checked on is very expensive for 2 ppl.

Kim,

I believe I suggested contacting Gennaro at Sorrento Limo to you. Were you able to contact him?

In my opinion, I think private touring surpasses larger group touring. Here on LCT, there is a wealth of tried and trusted recommendations for private guides and touring companies. You are able to tailor your touring to your own schedule and desires.

I contacted him but it is very expensive for 2 ppl for the day. It goes down if we add a couple of folks. Maybe I'll see about posting to see if may want to join us?

Kim, We are also on this cruise and might be interested in sharing a guide. Can you tell me what Gennaro is providing for sightseeing in Sorrento?
Cheers, Pam

Sounds great.

The website is www.sorrentolimo.com. I spoke to him this morning and we can take up to 8 ppl. He will do the amalfi coast, ravello, pompeii....I would also like to see Positano but not sure if that is too far out of the way. My friend just came back from another cruise and she says that Positano was the best part of the amalfi coast trip and that Pompeii was just OK (only her opinion though).

Let me know and we can coordinate offline.

Pompeii plus the towns on the Amalfi coast is a lot to try to fit in one day. When we were there we met our driver at 9:15, and just barely made it back for the last tender back to the ship, without Pompeii. I suggest enjoying the towns at leisure, and doing Pompeii another time, unless your ship doesn't leave until later in the evening. A private guide for this is wonderful, as the big busses the ship uses cannot get into Positano town.

Kim and Pam,

When I booked with Gennaro, I had asked for him to make two brief shopping stops while we drove the Amalfi Coast, as I was interested in both cameo jewelry and inlaid wooden boxes. If you go with Gennaro, and make a stop in Ravello, you might be interested in stopping into the wonderful shop that hand carves and sells cameos. They are known for high quality workmanship. I bought a beautiful necklace and earrings there. Gennaro also took us to place that makes inlaid wooden furniture, boxes, etc. We bought some lovely things there, as well.

I agree with Olivia. Amalfi Coast really is a full day excursion. Trying to squeeze in Amalfi and Pompeii wouldn't do either any justice. I do think it's one or the other.

I'm all for just doing Amalfi then.

You'll love it, Kim!

Kim,

My husband and I have already done Pompeii and it was not as spectatular as I had imagined. We would happy to share an Amalfi Coast excursion with a group if you decide on doing something private. You can send me a private message to discuss further.
Cheers, Pam