Livorno, We regretted it.

I🇮🇹 Welcome to Day 4 of our Highlights of the Mediterranean cruise aboard Marella Discovery 2! Today we arrive in Livorno, Italy... but instead of following the crowds to Pisa or Florence, we decided to do something different and explore Livorno itself. Was that a mistake? 🤔 Join us as we show you exactly what it's like to visit Livorno independently, including the €7 shuttle bus into town (a surprise considering there's no practical way to walk), and whether it's actually worth your time. Unfortunately, this turned out to be our most disappointing port of the cruise so far. We searched for hidden gems, wandered along the canals, and hoped to discover a side of Livorno that many visitors miss... but did it live up to expectations? 🎂 It was also Dave's birthday! Watch his reaction to a surprise waiting in the cabin after breakfast, before the crew made sure his evening meal became one he'll never forget! The evening didn't improve much either, as the theatre featured returning guest entertainer "The Man They Call G." We'd seen him before and it wasn't really our style, although many of our fellow passengers clearly loved the show. Thankfully, the day finished on a much brighter note with delicious cocktails and another fantastic performance from the incredibly talented Reece. We'll also share an important tip for anyone visiting Livorno. During our visit we heard that one passenger had their bag stolen by a cyclist, so it's worth staying aware of your surroundings if you're exploring independently. Would we recommend exploring Livorno on your own? Or would your time be better spent booking an excursion to Pisa or Florence... or simply enjoying a quieter day onboard while everyone else heads ashore? Watch until the end for our honest verdict. 👍 If you enjoy honest cruise reviews and travel tips, please give the video a LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss the next episodes of our Mediterranean adventure. 🚢 Coming next: We visit the incredible ports of Civitavecchia (Rome) and Ajaccio, Corsica... and trust us, things get much better from here! 💬 Have you visited Livorno? Did you explore the town, head to Pisa or Florence, or stay onboard? We'd love to hear about your experience in the comments below! #MarellaDiscovery2 #Livorno #MarellaCruises #MediterraneanCruise #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #ItalyCruise #Cruising #TravelVlog #CruiseHoliday #CruiseReview #Pisa #Florence #TravelItaly #MikeAndDave nstagram. Instagram.com/midatravelbears Tik Tok. tiktok.com/@midatravel Facebook. facebook.com/Midatravelbears Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/MidaTravel Our email is. midatravel@icloud.com We are Mike and Dave and were christened MIDA by Alexander Armstrong whilst appearing on the BBC quizshow 'Pointless'. We are now in our 21st year together, we both have a passion for travelling and love both land based holidays and city breaks around the world as well as travelling around the UK. We have stayed in many hotels and like also to do hotel reviews wherever we go In 2022 we developed our love for cruising and have now sailed with Marella, P&O and MSC. Hopefully we will have many more cruises in the future but do feel that we have an extremely good knowledge of Marella. We love to pass on our hints and tips and give any help where we can. If you have any questions then please ask away and we will answer if we can. A big thank you for watching, please consider subscribing, it does not cost anything, you just need a you tube account. Please also like and hit the notifications button, helps our channel out so much.