Enchanting Mediterranean Trail – Trieste, Split & Athens

About this cruise

This one leaves Bari on May 9, 2027 and spends 9 nights visiting Trieste, Split, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul and Corfu at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Crossing 4 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Italy, Croatia, Greece and Türkiye. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Bari has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.