Greek Island Getaway – Athens & Santorini

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 6 nights from Bari on March 28, 2026, visiting Piraeus (Athens), Santorini, Katakolon and Ancona. The trip wraps in Ancona, so you won't retrace your steps. 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. Archaeological sites, ouzo by the water, and island-hopping through the Aegean. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on MSC Lirica. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 1 more when you feel like treating yourself. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 6-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.