Adriatic to Istanbul – Split & Athens

About this cruise

5 nights, 4 ports, one very easy decision. This one heads out of Trieste on April 22, 2027 and visits Split, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi and Istanbul. Disembarkation is in Istanbul. There's a new port nearly every day, 4 days ashore total, so you're kept busy. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Croatia, Greece and Türkiye, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Splendida keeps you well fed. 6 places to eat, with 2 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. You start in Trieste and come back with stories from Croatia, Greece and Türkiye.