Iron Gates – Kotor & Venice from Ancona

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Ancona on July 23, 2027 visits Venice, Kotor, Mykonos and Syros. In between port days, the 2 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Montenegro and Greece, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Mykonos: Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. MSC Lirica keeps you well fed. 5 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Ancona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 7 nights well spent.