Mediterranean Marvels – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu

About this cruise

You board in Bari on March 14, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Piraeus (Athens), Izmir, Istanbul and Corfu, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Ancient temples, white-and-blue Greek islands, and warm Aegean water. Hard to argue with. Keep an eye out for Corfu: Venetian elegance in an emerald setting. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Lirica has 5 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Bari itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. That's 7 nights well spent.