Mediterranean Marvels – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Bari on March 21, 2026 visits 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. Izmir stands out. It's Turkey's laid-back Aegean metropolis. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. 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. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.