Exploring Genoa from Cruise Port Surprises, Secrets & Stunning Sights

It was wet, cold, and not at all what we’d planned, but sometimes a travel day that calls for a pivot turns out to be the most memorable. Our stop in Genoa, Italy, surprised us—in the best way. This cruise port stop revealed far more than we imagined, from grand piazzas and historic palaces to hidden courtyards and unexpected quiet moments.
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In this video, we take you with us on a relaxed walking day through Genoa. Thanks to a weather-driven change of plans, we start high above the city and slowly make our way back to the ship, uncovering beauty at every turn.

Whether you’re stopping in Genoa on a Mediterranean cruise or just love discovering new places, we hope this article inspires you, offers tips, and encourages you to embrace the unexpected.
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🧭 Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Genoa and our pivot
1:04 Seeing Genoa from the Hop On Hop Off Bus
1:50 Taking in a high point at Belvedere Castelletto
3:02 Exploring the old city – alleys, grand streets & open doors
4:51 The heart of Genoa – Piazza De Ferrari
6:19 Pesto for lunch and Cathedral San Lorenzo
8:20 Making discoveries on our way to the MSC World Europa
10:03 Back on board – final thoughts

🧭 In this video:
– Walking from Genoa’s cruise port into the city
– Why we changed our plans and how it helped
– Piazza De Ferrari, Via Garibaldi & hidden cloisters
– A few light surprises in the alleyways 😉
– A simple lunch & peaceful reflections
– Practical info for fellow cruise travellers

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Chapters
0:00 Welcome to Genoa and our pivot
1:04 Seeing Genoa from the Hop On Hop Off Bus
1:50 Taking in a high point at Belvedere Castelletto
3:02 Exploring the old city, Alleys, grand streets and open doors
4:51 The heart of Genoa, Piazza del Ferrari
6:19 Pesto for Lunch and Cathedral San Lorenzo
8:20 making discoveries on our way to the MSC World Europa
10:03 Back on board, and our final thoughts

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