Iconic Coastal Escape – Trieste, Split & Athens

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 9-night sailing from Bari on June 23, 2027 visits Trieste, Split, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul and Corfu. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 4 countries (Italy, Croatia, Greece and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Don't rush through Split, which is known as Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC Splendida. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 4 more when you feel like treating yourself. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All told, 6 ports across 9 nights covers a lot.