Photos from our cruises

809 - Norské Fjordy

We started May with a cruise in the Norwegian fjords. Our first stop was in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, where we couldn't miss a visit to the statue of the Little Mermaid and the royal palace Amalienborg, where we managed to catch the daily changing of the guards. During the cruise we also had the opportunity to enjoy 2 days at sea, relaxing in the pools, hot tubs, some visited the gym and a visit to the specialised Mexican restaurant HOLA HOLA was also a great experience. We visited the village of Hellesylt where we went on a hike with spectacular views of the Geirangerfjord and the surrounding beautiful countryside. In the town of Ålesund we took a train ride to one of the most popular viewpoints in Norway - AKSLU, from where we had a breathtaking view of the harbour and the surrounding islands. Our last stop was the Norwegian town of Flaam, which boasts the world's steepest railway, running 20-odd kilometres between Flaam and the terminus at Myrdal. The train journey, with a stop at the beautiful Kjosfossen waterfall, is a truly spectacular experience that we couldn't miss.

Thank you to my wonderful group of travellers, I trust that we all had a great time and that you all took away a lot of unforgettable experiences from the cruise and I look forward to seeing you again next time on board MSC ships ;-)

Your delegate Petra and the Riviera tour team :-)

We had a wonderful cruise from Venice to Corfu and several magical stops aboard MSC Opera.

Our journey began in romantic Venice, where we took a vaporetto ride into the centre and walked past the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica and the famous Rialto Bridge. Then we boarded the ship and headed off to our next adventure.

The second stop was breathtaking Dubrovnik. Immediately upon arrival, we took a shuttle bus to the Pile Gate and headed into the old town. We walked around the Onofrio Fountain, peeked into the Christmas shop and enjoyed the pleasant spring sunshine.

In Corfu we had a beautiful view from the fortress above the town and a visit to the church of St. Spyridon. A walk through the market and tasting kumquat delicacies made our day more enjoyable. The island enchanted us with its atmosphere and greenery.

Kotor welcomed us with a breathtaking entrance to the Kotor Boka - we felt like we were in the Norwegian fjords. In the city, we saw St. Tryphon's Cathedral and the more fit among us climbed the city walls for a panoramic view.

In Bari, Italy, we visited the Swabian Castle and two beautiful basilicas - San Sabino and St. Nicholas. We were lucky to find a lively atmosphere in the city, and while strolling through the streets, we shopped for souvenirs and traditional Orecchiette pasta.

At the end of the day, we were in Zadar, where we admired the famous Sea Organ and the light installation Salute to the Sun. A walk through the city was a nice end to the whole cruise.

Thank you for taking this journey with us. We hope you will take home many great memories!

Your delegates Verča, Markéta and Míša

Hello, friends,

a few days ago we returned from a cruise around Japan. This year's cruise was a real success - if only because we were able to observe all the stages of flowering of the famous sakura trees!

Immediately after our arrival, we went to Tokyo with our local Czech-speaking guide Maruska, where we stayed in a hotel right in the city center, where we had the opportunity to taste the local cuisine in nearby restaurants. The next day we went with Marushka to explore the city and its biggest landmarks - Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace, Ginza district, fish markets and more. The next day, we boarded the MSC Bellissima, which sailed with us to Osaka, where another trip through the city center awaited us. A relaxing day at sea followed, after which we disembarked at Gangjeong Port on Jeju Island, South Korea. Below Korea's tallest mountain, Halasan, we enjoyed a tour of the local botanical garden, one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia, as well as South Korean markets. We then returned to the islands via Kanazawa, one of Japan's best preserved cities. The sakura trees were in full bloom, so we enjoyed visiting the local gardens, castle, as well as the kimono factory and geisha tea district. MSC Bellissima then continued north where we visited two ports of call - Akita and Hakodate, where we had the opportunity to learn more about Japanese nature and history. After that, we were off to Tokyo for a short tour of the city and the flowering sakura trees and a farewell to Japanese culture at the most important Senso-ji Temple in the Asakusa district.

We hope you enjoyed your cruise and we look forward to seeing you again!

Delegate Dominik and the Riviera Tour team

In the middle of March, a group of enthusiastic travelers and I went on a special cruise on the MSC Sinfonia, which this time was connected with a visit to the "hidden treasures of Italy" - places where tourists don't go, but are definitely worth a visit.

And so, on the way to Bari, we stopped in the towns of San Marino, Urbino and the pilgrimage site of San Giovanni Rotondo, associated with the figure of the modern saint P. Pio. After boarding the ship, we headed towards Athens, where we saw the most important sights of the city. This was followed by a trip to Turkey - here we visited the famous Izmir, the birthplace of St. Nicholas, and those interested also visited Ephesus, an ancient site near Kusadasi where St. Paul once worked and the Virgin Mary lived. It got quite chilly in Istanbul, but that didn't matter - we warmed up with local specialties and a sip of authentic Turkish coffee. Then came our last "boat" stop - the beautiful town of Kerkyra on the island of Corfu. The journey back to the Czech Republic was also marked by discovery: we visited the beautiful Apulian towns of Alberobello and Matera, and also the monastery of Montecassino, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Europe. The last part of the trip took us through Tuscany and Venice with an evening tour of Siena, San Gimignano and Padua.

This cruise was really unusual and we are very happy that the clients enjoyed it. We look forward to seeing you again on a cruise!

Delegates Pavel, Dominik and Riviera Tour team

This time we went back on the MSC World Europa after a few months. We enjoyed a week-long cruise through the Mediterranean with a great group and even though the weather was always against us, we still enjoyed the cruise to the fullest.

We boarded the ship in Civitavecchia, Italy, and then continued on to Messina, Sicily's third largest city. We continued on to the very popular Valletta, Malta, where we explored the city together within the walls and also visited the Václav Havel Memorial. This was followed by a beautifully sunny day at sea where we were able to recharge our batteries for our next destinations which were the much visited cities of Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa. Although we come here often, we find something new every time. After disembarking in Civitavecchia, we of course had to visit the Italian capital Rome, where we took a full day tour. After checking into our hotel, we ended our adventure in the picturesque cities of Assisi and Florence, where we had our last dinner together and returned home.

We hope you will remember this holiday for a long time and we look forward to seeing you again on board MSC

Your delegate Katka and the whole RIVIERA TOUR team