Historic Mediterranean Trail – Athens, Istanbul & Venice

About this cruise

This one leaves Piraeus (Athens) on May 22, 2027 and spends 9 nights visiting Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Split 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. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Türkiye, Greece, Italy and Croatia, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Splendida keeps you well fed. 6 places to eat, with 2 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 9-night sailing is a strong place to start.