This is the list of “notes” describing our October 2025 16-day trip for the Viking Ocean Mediterranean Odyssey 13-day cruise beginning in Barcelona. We visited Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Slovenia. Our cruise deviated slightly from the usual route shown below. Livorno was replaced with La Spezia (with Florence/Pisa slightly further from that port) and Venice was replaced with Trieste, Italy (where the red arrow points). These deviations were known in advance.
The posts are in reverse chronological order of our trip. And, yes, it took me from October until February to finish posting everything!
Note 115 – Day Tripping to the Venice Airport from Trieste
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 13 of 13 Weather Report Light rain with a high in the mid-60s Fahrenheit, upper teens Celsius. Today’s Plan We have booked a tour/transfer from the ship to the Venice airport with Daytrip. Our flight doesn’t leave until nearly 7pm for Istanbul where Dave and I will stay overnight…
Keep readingNote 114 – Trieste – A Day Trip to Historic Ljubljana
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 12 of 13 Weather Report The forecast was for partly cloudy, high of 66F/19C. We had a beautiful day – more sunny than cloudy. Today’s Plan We are taking the Viking optional excursion to Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana (pronounced loo·blee·aa·nuh). Having the opportunity to visit a country not previously on…
Keep readingNote 113 – Split – Diocletian’s Palace
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 11 of 13 Weather Report Partly Cloudy – 68 F / 20 C – a pleasant mid-October day along the Dalmatian Coast Today’s Plan Yet another Viking included tour is planned today. Walking the old city of Split, Croatia, then explore on our own. Dinner in Manfredi’s tonight. Viking Daily…
Keep readingNote 111 – Dubrovnik’s Medieval Fortifications
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 10 of 13 Weather Report Forecast for rain and a high of 61, so I dressed in layers. Actual – cloudy, then sun and upper 60s by 1pm, I had to remove a layer before we returned to the ship. Today’s Plan We planned to take the Viking included walking…
Keep readingNote 110 – Corfu – Old Town and Forts
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 9 of 13 Weather Report Overcast and intermittent rain. 66 F / 19 C. It was humid, too. Today’s Plan Today, we will utilize the Viking included tour to get an overview of Corfu. Hopefully, we can find some great Greek food afterwards to enjoy as a reminder of…
Keep readingNote 108 – Sea Day Lectures and a Progressive Dinner
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 8 of 13 Weather Report It was overcast and rainy for part of the day with a high expected around 70F/21C. Today’s Plan As it is a sea day, we will play this one by ear! Nothing specific was planned ahead of time. Viking Daily Sunrise in the Strait…
Keep readingNote 106 – Naples – Buried History
Yes, I’m finally posting this 2 months after the fact… Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 7 of 13 Weather Report Partly Cloudy, Low to mid-70s Today’s Plan Dave and I are taking the Viking optional tour, Ancient Herculaneum, in the morning. Keith and Paula are going on the Viking optional tour, Naples, Above & Below:…
Keep readingNote 105 – Before the Romans
I’m back! It’s been a long delay in posting the second half of our trip. I’ll try to finish up soon! Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 6 of 13 Weather Report The weather seems to be on repeat – 72 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny. We will take it for as long as we can! Today’s…
Keep readingNote 104 – A Stroll through La Spezia
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 5 of 13 Weather Report Another nice, sunny Mediterranean day – 72 degrees Fahrenheit but it felt warmer. Today’s Plan This morning, we originally planned to do the Viking included 5-hour excursion From Tuscany to Pisa. However, we now have a land trip booked in a few months which will…
Keep readingNote 103 – Monaco – The Rock and a Princess
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 4 of 13 Weather Report Sunny and a warm 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Today’s Plan This morning, we were going on the Viking included excursion Walking Tour of Monaco. Then we planned to return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, we planned to go on our own to the…
Keep readingNote 102 – Marseille, France – Wine and a Medieval Village
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 3 of 13 Weather Report A little chilly in the morning in the low 60s, but warmed up to the low 70s and a sunny, beautiful day. Today’s Plan This morning, we chose a Viking optional (i.e. additional cost) excursion called Le Castellet & Wine Tasting. We are foregoing the…
Keep readingNote 101 – Sagrada Familia and Iconic Barcelona
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 2 of 13 Weather Report Cloudy w/thunderstorms, 68 Fahrenheit. In the afternoon, however, the sun was out and temps in the upper 70s. Today’s Plan A DIY visit to Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in the morning. Viking’s included Iconic Barcelona tour in the afternoon. Sail away…
Keep readingNote 100 – Montserrat and Embark Viking Vela
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 1 of 13 Weather Report Mostly sunny, mid 60s Fahrenheit in the morning, 70s by afternoon. Today’s Plan We have a private tour to Montserrat with Barcelona Day Tours and then embark our ship, Viking Vela, and get settled in for the rest of our trip. Montserrat with Barcelona Day…
Keep readingNote 99 – Our Viking Mediterranean Odyssey Plan
Our next adventure is beginning. We are embarking on Viking Ocean’s 13-day, 6-country Mediterranean Odyssey cruise from Barcelona to Venice. We will fly in a day early and spend the night at a hotel near the Barcelona airport. On embarkation day, we’ve booked a private half-day tour to Montserrat with pickup at our hotel and…
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Notes By Nancy 