Minaret & Mosaic – Istanbul, Bari & Split

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 9 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on August 2, 2027, visiting Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Split. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 4 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Türkiye, Greece, Italy and Croatia. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Istanbul, which is known as Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 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 August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All told, 6 ports across 9 nights covers a lot.