Cobalt Horizons – Athens, Izmir & Istanbul
About this cruise
Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Bari on January 16, 2027 visits Piraeus (Athens), Izmir, Istanbul and Corfu. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 4 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. A lot of Western civilisation started around here, and the views haven't changed much since. People come back from this cruise talking about Piraeus (Athens): The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. Roughly 9 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. And a January cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. 4 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.