Cinema and TV series are increasingly shaping the way people choose their travel destinations. In recent years the so-called set-jetting, the tendency to visit the places that serve as backdrops to films and TV productions, has established itself as one of the main tourism trends. Viewers, after watching a movie or a series, want to experience those atmospheres firsthand, retrace the same itineraries, and visit the places that helped make certain scenes memorable. With the release in theaters of the new blockbuster dedicated to Odysseus, attention is turning to the Mediterranean destinations that frame the myth of the Homeric hero.
Sea travel becomes part of the experience
If you want to follow in the footsteps of the famous Mediterranean hero, Ferryscanner has identified a series of itineraries that allow you to reach by sea some of the most representative locations linked to the myth or used as settings for the new film.
The idea proposed by the platform is to transform the ferry transfer into an integral part of the travel experience: crossing the Mediterranean means immersing yourself in the same landscapes that, for centuries, have fed stories, legends and the collective imagination.
Sicily on the trail of Odysseus
Among the stops that best represent the bond between the myth of Odysseus and the Mediterranean, Sicily stands out: from Favignana to Aci Trezza, passing through the Aeolian Islands, the island boasts some of the places that, according to tradition and various interpretations, are associated with the legendary voyage of the hero recounted in the Odyssey.
Sea-sculpted cliffs, volcanic islands, small fishing villages and charming harbors shape an itinerary that blends spectacular landscapes, history, and millennia-old traditions: it’s a journey that lets you experience the myth’s sensations, exploring territories that feed stories and interpretations tied to Odysseus’s adventures.
Favignana, in the heart of the Aeolian Islands, is connected to the ports of Trapani, Marsala, Levanzo and Marettimo, with crossings ranging from 10 to 45 minutes. To visit the Aeolian Islands, there are connections from Messina and Milazzo to Stromboli and Salina, with travel times ranging from 1 hour 42 minutes to about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Greece, between Ithaca, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and the Peloponnese
If there is a place that instantly evokes Odysseus’s journey, it is certainly Greece: between the Ionian Islands and the shores of the Peloponnese unfolds an itinerary that combines the charm of tradition with some of the Mediterranean’s most evocative landscapes.
Ithaca, considered the hero’s homeland, is the symbolic anchor of the route. Beside it stand Kefalonia, Zakynthos and the Messinia region, territories where history, sea, and nature blend to outline a journey rich in echoes of the Homeric imagination.
To explore these destinations, Ferryscanner offers various connections from the port of Kyllini, from which it is possible to reach Kefalonia in about one hour and thirty minutes or Zakynthos in about one hour and fifteen minutes. Once on the islands, the journey can continue to Messinia to complete an itinerary that touches some of the most evocative locations associated with Odysseus’s tale.
Morocco completes the Mediterranean itinerary
Although not traditionally associated with Odysseus’s myth, Morocco is the final stop proposed by Ferryscanner to live the epic atmospheres evoked by the new blockbuster.
The country offers landscapes characterized by timeless charm, where historic cities, kasbahs and desert scenery create settings that recall the great travel tales. Among the most significant destinations here is Aït Benhaddou, the ancient ksar recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its extraordinary historical and architectural value.
Further west, Marrakech captivates with its souks, historic palaces, riads, and bustling squares, inviting you to discover Moroccan culture through colors, scents and traditional crafts.
