Luxurious Adriatic Soirée – 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 May 18, 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. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Croatia, Greece and Türkiye, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Trieste: Habsburg grandeur at Italy's eastern edge. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. 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. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Bari before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. That's 9 nights well spent.