Labyrinthine Streets – Venice & Mykonos from Ancona

About this cruise

You board in Ancona on August 20, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Venice, Kotor, Mykonos and Syros, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. The 2 sea days in between leave time for the pool, the spa, or whatever else you feel like doing between ports. Crossing 3 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Italy, Montenegro and Greece. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for Venice: A floating masterpiece of marble and light. Roughly 8 hours per stop. More of a sampler than a deep dive. MSC Lirica takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. That's 7 nights well spent.