• Edoardo Giacopuzzi
  • Viola Ravasio
  • Edoardo Giacopuzzi
  • Viola Ravasio

Mediterranean cruise

A one week cruise in the Adriatic sea and Greece to celebrate Viola's birthday Read more
  • Trip start
    September 15, 2024

    Ready to go!

    September 15, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    We are ready to begin this new journey. We woke up early in the morning to catch our train to Venice where our ship is waiting to take us on an amazing tour between Italy and Greece

  • Now boarding

    September 15, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    We arrived in Venice and after completing all formal checks we are finally ready to board the ship! Can't wait to spend a few days of fun and relax!

  • Welcome on board!

    September 15, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    We are finally on board. Waiting for our room to be ready, we celebrate by having a refreshing drink in one of the many bars present on the ship!

  • Brindisi sea side walk

    September 16, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    Arrived in Brindisi, we decided to take a free walk in the city center to take some fresh sea breeze and enjoy the city. The walk on the sea side is nice and relaxing.

  • Brindisi war memorial

    September 16, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Walking down the sea side you arrive at the war memorial. It's a great monument with an altar and fountain facing the sea to commemorate those who died in the war

  • Walk in Brindisi

    September 16, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    We took a short walk through Brindisi city center to touch some of the iconic historic sites of the city. Unfortunately we only had limited time to explore but we still had a glance at this fascinating city.Read more

  • Lunch at sea

    September 17, 2024, Ionian Sea ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    While we navigate to our next stop in Mykonos we had plenty of time to relax and enjoy food and services on the boat. Friendly staff, delicious buffet and a long list of drinks make a perfect mix for fun.Read more

  • Gala dinner

    September 17, 2024, Ionian Sea ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    In the evening it's time for the gala dinner. We dressed in our best suit and we are ready to enjoy the music and events organised on board. And of course a couple of good drinks to celebrate!

  • Walking tour of Mykonos

    September 18, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    In the morning our ship arrived on the island of Mykonos and we decided to take a guided walking tour of the Island port and city. The city is a fascinating maze of short and narrow alleys with typical Greek houses all around. White and blue all around you with occasional sprites of colorful Bougainville make the walk amazing... Just a little bit too crowdedRead more

  • The little Venice

    September 18, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Near the windmills' hill, we had a quick visit to the so-called little Venice. A small nice area where the hand of Venice's dominance is still clearly visible. The buildings and the colours remember those of Venice and create a unique scenario right on the sea.Read more

  • The windmills of mykonos

    September 18, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Continuing our walking tour, we stopped to see the iconic windmills. Located on a hill facing the sea these old windmills are a memory of past dominations. They stay tall with their white and red heritage a fascinating view for all tourists visiting the island.Read more

  • Refreshed by Ouzo

    September 18, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    We then moved to Ano Mera a small city inside the island where most of Mykonos locals live. We enjoyed a refreshing ouzo, the local spirit served with iced water, before proceeding for more sightseeing.Read more

  • Monastery of Panagia Tourliani

    September 18, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    After a light lunch, we visited this nice small monastery. It's a small hidden gem near the city main square where the traditional white building creates fantastic pictures with the green and purple of olives and bouganville. The church inside is a traditional orthodox with a few interesting icons of holy Mary.Read more

  • Paralia Kalafati beach

    September 18, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Before heading back to the ship, we stopped quickly to this fantastic beach, one of the most renowned of the island. The sea is deep blue and the view is amazing... Just a pity we didn't have enough time to relax here for a whileRead more

  • Happy B-day!

    September 18, 2024 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 24 °C

    Today is Viola's birthday so we celebrate with a glass of good wine and a delicious cake offered by MSC!!

  • Waiting to see the acropolis

    September 19, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    The next stop of our cruise is Athens and the must stop here is the ancient greek acropolis. Unfortunately, the place is always super crowded and thus we had to wait for a couple of hours to get in. We take the chance to visit the nearby ancient remains and panoramic spots with some stunning views of the city.Read more

  • Acropolis

    September 19, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    At 2 pm we finally entered the acropolis. Despite the stairs and the sun, the ancient complex welcomes you with some amazing ancient buildings that instantly transport you back to ancient greece. Walking around these ancient temples it's fascinating to imagine how the life here would have been centuries ago.Read more

  • Partenone

    September 19, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    The most iconic building of the acropolis is the Partenone, a huge temple built to celebrate Zeus and the house of the huge Zeus statue, one of the lost wonders of the ancient world. The remaining today give you a hint of how magnificent this building used to be and one can't help but be impressed by its atmosphere.Read more

  • Entertainment on the sea

    September 19, 2024, Aegean Sea ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    After a day spent exploring the ancient wonders of Athens, we relaxed in the evening with a refreshing cocktail and we enjoyed the entertainment show in the ship theatre. Another great day at sea!

  • Relax crusing the sea

    September 20, 2024, Adriatic Sea ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    Today is a navigation day, so we relax chilling out around the ship. We take it slow, a delicious breakfast, some reading and a refreshing drink before we prepare for the evening MSC event.

  • Voyager's club cocktail

    September 20, 2024, Adriatic Sea ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    To celebrate all the members of the voyager's club, MSC organized a nice cocktail event with sparkling wine and a couple of surprises. A nice way to close this navigation day and prepare for the last stop of the cruise. A day of relaxation is closed by good food and drinks!Read more

  • Diocleziano palace

    September 21, 2024 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Spalato is our last stop. We disembarked and took a nice walking tour of the city center. The atmosphere is fascinating with many amazing sightseeing. First, we stopped at the Diocleziano palace. It's a large complex with several ancient buildings, remains of the original palace complex.Read more