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Odyssey of the Seas - Greek Isles October 2022 Final Trip Review

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👁️ 1K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 1:15:09
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What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean · Fall · 9 nightsFrom CivitavecchiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it was a pretty big undertaking for our family at least it was our first big overseas trip with both of the kids

we had a fabulous trip it was a fantastic trip

the easiest embarkation process we have ever had

we love the quantum class ships I think that they are our favorite

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book at least a minimum of three days in Rome to break up sightseeing
✓Carry coins for pay toilets in public areas
✓Research cell phone plan options and international charges before traveling
✓Be mindful of tipping culture differences in each country

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Time change and jet lag — Book at least three days in Rome to adjust and break up sightseeing
Crowds and heat in popular ports — Be prepared for long lines, bring water, and plan for early starts to avoid heat
Tipping culture differences — Research tipping norms for each country, as expectations vary widely

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was the overall experience of a 9-night Greek Isles cruise on Odyssey of the Seas?
QHow was the travel experience to and from Rome?
QWhat are the pros and cons of booking excursions through Royal Caribbean?
QWhat should travelers know about visiting Rome, Santorini, and other ports?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconLoyalty Program3½ Happy BaconBooking Process1½ Sad BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Crete1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Old Town Walking Tour in Chania
Kusadasi4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Ephesus and Ladies Tour with Lunch
Mykonos3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Delos Island Tour
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YouTube Video Description↓

Final review of our trip to Rome, Italy and 9-night Greek Isles cruise on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. #royalcaribbean #odysseyoftheseas #cruise #royalcaribbeancruise #rome #romeitaly #greece ✈️ 1:02 - Travel - Air2Sea ✈️ 2:11 - Travel - ITA Airways 🚐 4:25 - Travel - Fiumicino Airport Shuttle 🏨 5:50 - Accommodations - Hotel Trevi 🧳 11:10 - Luggage - Showkoo 🏙️ 12:56 - Rome ⚓️ 14:00 - Boarding Day - Rome Cruise Terminal @ Civitavecchia 🗝️ 15:50 - The Key 🛳️ 20:54 - Ship - Odyssey - Cabin 🛳️ 22:37 - Ship - Odyssey - Food 🛳️ 27:36 - Ship - Odyssey - Activities 🌆 30:36 - Ports & Excursions 🌋 31:07 - Naples - Ruins of Pompeii Excursion 🚠 34:00 - Santorini - Best of Santorini Selfie Excursion 🇬🇷 38:44 - Mykonos - Delos Excursion and Mykonos old port 🏛️ 40:46 - Athens - Highlights of Athens Excursion 🇹🇷 46:04 - Kusadasi - Ephesus, Diadem, and Miletus with Lunch Excursion 🏺52:05 - Crete - Chania Old Town Walk Excursion 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 54:05 - Final Thoughts 📱 56:50 - Final Thoughts - International Data Plans 💶 59:54 - Final Thoughts - Currency Exchange 🍽️ 1:01:23 - Final Thoughts - Tipping Culture 🦹🏻‍♂️ 1:05:53 - Final Thoughts - Tourist Scams Fiumicino Airport Shuttle: https://www.fiumicinoairportshuttle.com/ Hotel Trevi: https://hoteltrevirome.com/en/ Airalo eSim: https://www.airalo.com/