Adriatic & Aegean – Venice & Santorini

About this cruise

You sail from Bari on March 28, 2026 and spend 7 nights visiting Piraeus (Athens), Santorini, Katakolon, Ancona and Venice. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The sailing ends in Venice. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Archaeological sites, ouzo by the water, and island-hopping through the Aegean. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Lirica has 5 dining spots on board, most of them included. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.