Greek Island Escape – Santorini & Athens

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Bari on August 15, 2026 visits Santorini, Piraeus (Athens), Katakolon, Kefalonia and Corfu. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 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. Don't rush through Kefalonia, which is known as Captain Corelli's turquoise paradise. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Sinfonia takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.