Ancient Pillars – Venice, Rhodes & Cairo

About this cruise

Block out 11 nights from November 25, 2026 and let this sailing from Split do its thing. The route covers Venice, Katakolon and Heraklion, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in Split, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. 4 countries (Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Don't rush through Katakolon, which is known as Gateway to ancient Olympia. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC Lirica. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 1 more when you feel like treating yourself. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And November is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All told, 7 ports across 11 nights covers a lot.