Mediterranean Getaway – Corfu & Athens

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Istanbul on March 24, 2027 and visits Corfu, Bari, Piraeus (Athens) and Izmir. It splits nicely: 4 days seeing places and 2 days doing nothing at all. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Greece, Italy and Türkiye, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Orchestra keeps you well fed. 5 places to eat, with 3 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 March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You start in Istanbul and come back with stories from Greece, Italy and Türkiye.