Mediterranean Grand Tour – Athens, Istanbul & Venice

About this cruise

9 nights, 6 ports, all from Piraeus (Athens) on May 13, 2027. The route visits Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Split and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Türkiye, Greece, Italy and Croatia, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, 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. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A May departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You start in Piraeus (Athens) and come back with stories from Türkiye, Greece, Italy and Croatia.