Hermina is a true movie fan, and her favorite film is the globally known and loved Mamma Mia. When she shared her wish with us, there was no question that we would do everything we could to make it come true: she wanted to visit the iconic filming locations of the movie.

The trip was preceded by long organization and thorough research. We browsed travel options, re-watched the movie, and tried to put the program together in a way that Hermina could see as many locations as possible. Since the scenes of the film were shot across multiple Greek islands, our goal was to discover the most beautiful places of both Skiathos and Skopelos.

Finally, the day of departure arrived. Early Saturday morning we flew to Skiathos, where we were greeted by pouring rain upon arrival, but this did not dampen our spirits for a single moment. From here, we continued our journey to the island of Skopelos by ferry. Even the huge, city-sized ferry carrying more than 1,200 passengers was a special experience for all of us.

Upon reaching the island, the sun soon came out, so we were able to take a pleasant walk already on the first afternoon. The real magic, however, awaited us the next day: guided by our local helper, Ildikó, we could visit the most famous filming locations of the movie and learn a few behind-the-scenes secrets about the shooting. It would be difficult to choose which one was the most beautiful. Perhaps the famous chapel, to which more than 220 steep steps led upwards – and just as many downwards. It wasn't easy, but together we managed to overcome every obstacle.

The stunning natural beauty of Skopelos, the lush vegetation, the streets filled with flowers, and the heartfelt hospitality of the locals made the days spent there an unforgettable experience. We felt as if we had been welcomed as old acquaintances, almost like family members.

Our journey then continued on Skiathos, where Viki and Olivér showed us the most interesting sights of the island. On both islands, we partook in a real culinary adventure: we could taste countless delicious Greek specialties together.

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Throughout the trip, Hermina quoted the movie scenes by heart, and of course, the songs couldn't be missed either – we tried singing the most famous hits of Mamma Mia together, which brought lots of smiles and joyful moments to all of us.
On the way home, we still had a few hours in Athens, so a walk around the Acropolis became a worthy conclusion to this special journey.

We trust that this adventure in Greece will remain an everlasting memory for Hermina and that she will be able to draw strength from it for a long time. We wish her from the bottom of our hearts to fully recover as soon as possible and to be able to return to these wonderful places once again with her family.

We would like to take this opportunity to gratefully thank our private donors, Szilvia and Balázs, Ferrari Budapest, Cosmo Consult Kft., and the IBIS Styles Budapest Airport hotel for their support, as well as Ildikó, Viki, and Olivér for their loving help and guided tours. We thank Tensi Travel Agency for the careful organization, without which this special wish could not have come true.

Beáta Ratimorszky
wish coordinator
Skopelos, June 16, 2026.