Adriatic & Aegean – Venice, Kotor & Mykonos

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Venice on July 18, 2026, visiting Kotor, Mykonos, Syros and Ancona. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 4 stops with a breather between each one. Crossing 3 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Montenegro, Greece and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Roughly 7 hours per stop. More of a sampler than a deep dive. As for the ship itself, MSC Lirica takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Venice has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You start in Venice and come back with stories from Montenegro, Greece and Italy.