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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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Odyssey of the Seas
What This Creator Said
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Mediterranean · Fall · 9 nightsFrom CivitavecchiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

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

hands down it was all of our favorites I thought the pacing was amazing

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 understand charges before traveling overseas

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Time change and jet lag — Break up sightseeing over multiple days to adjust
Crowds and heat at popular sites — Plan for early morning visits when cooler and less crowded
Tipping culture differences — Research local tipping customs for each country visited

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was the overall experience of the Greek Isles cruise on Odyssey of the Seas?
QHow was the travel experience to and from Rome?
QWhat are the key considerations for shore excursions and port stops?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Athens3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Highlights of Athens Tour
Crete2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Old Town Walking Tour in Chania
Kusadasi, Turkey4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Ephesus and Terrace Houses Tour with Lunch
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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/