Emerald Escape – Corfu & Athens

About this cruise

This one leaves Istanbul on February 25, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting Corfu, Bari, Piraeus (Athens) and Izmir at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. With 4 port days and 2 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Greece to Türkiye. Most ports give you about 9 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. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.