When choosing a shore excursion on a cruise, you may be tempted to opt for the most expensive, do-a-lot one offered, as I was. But, as I learned from experience, you can actually do the on-your-own option.
In every big city visited, there's usually an on-your-own excursion that's cheapest and you do everything in the city on your own. You pay for the transportation to and from the city, which in my experience was $99, and you do your own thing the rest of the day. In a big city like Rome, it really can be done. Just research maps, know exactly where the bus is dropping you off and picking you up, and figure out the route you're going to take to see what you want to see. You're free from being confined in a group and hurried along before you're ready, and you can adjust your plans spur of the moment and spend as little or as much time as you like on something.
My mom convinced me we could do Rome on our own, and I'm so glad we did. Not only did we save money, but we found our way around flawlessly, saw everything we wanted to see, and still had time for gelato.
Yea, I agree. I mean having tours is sometimes nice to hear history about the city. But, experiencing the city by yourself is always my favorite. I even like getting lost, never know where you might end up.
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