MSC Europa | One Day in Genoa, Italy 🇮🇹

The best view of Genoa is actually from your cruise deck—the port itself is Insta-worthy! For your day ashore, choose between: 1️⃣ Chill city stroll (all walkable from port) 2️⃣ Portofino & coastal gems (more stunning but farther) 🟤 Option 1: Genoa City Walk Route: Port → Old Port → Aquarium → San Lorenzo Cathedral → Columbus’ House → Piazza De Ferrari → Royal Palace Museum. 🍝 Food Tip: A popular Wenzhou-run spot serves amazing pesto pasta + free espresso! 🟤 Option 2: MSC Portofino Tour (€104/pax) (Or DIY—see below!) 🚌 3 stops in 7hrs with English guide (headsets provided): 1️⃣ Camogli A quaint fishing village with black-sand beaches. Grab focaccia here (cheaper than Portofino!). Try street-food fried seafood (€12) from a boat vendor. 2️⃣ Portofino (⭐ Highlight!) Boat ride from Camogli—sit outside for epic views! Sophie Marceau’s "Beyond the Clouds" was filmed here. Climb to the castle (€5) for panoramas. Free sorbet coupon from MSC (2 flavors—eat by the harbor!). 3️⃣ Santa Margherita Ligure More urban, with fountains and shopping streets. 🚞 DIY Portofino Cheat Sheet Walk to Piazza Acquaverde station. Train to S.Margherita Ligure (33min). Bus #782 to Portofino (18min). #HiddenGems #ItalyTravel #MediterraneanCruise #Portofino #Genoa 🌊✨