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 Piraeus (Athens) on December 28, 2026, visiting Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu and Bari. The mix of 4 days ashore and 2 at sea means you won't feel like you need a holiday from your holiday. Crossing 3 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Türkiye, Greece and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Bari, Puglia's salty, sun-bleached harbour town. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Orchestra takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.