Bazaar & Byzantine – Athens, Izmir & Istanbul

About this cruise

Short trips like this tend to hit differently because every day actually counts. You leave Bari on January 9, 2027 for 4 nights visiting Piraeus (Athens), Izmir and Istanbul. The sailing ends in Istanbul. It's a fast-paced itinerary that leans heavily toward time ashore. Good if sitting still isn't your thing. Whitewashed Cycladic villages one day, busy bazaars the next. Very different moods, same cruise. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, You won't go hungry on MSC Lirica. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 1 more when you feel like treating yourself. While everyone else deals with the January cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 4-night sailing is a strong place to start.