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 April 10, 2027 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. People come back from this cruise talking about Izmir: Turkey's laid-back Aegean metropolis. Roughly 9 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 April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 4 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.