Mediterranean Marvels – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Bari on February 21, 2026, visiting Piraeus (Athens), Izmir, Istanbul and Corfu. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 4 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. A lot of Western civilisation started around here, and the views haven't changed much since. Don't rush through Piraeus (Athens), which is known as The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Lirica takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. And a February cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All told, 4 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.