Minaret & Mosaic – Trieste, Istanbul & Athens
About this cruise
No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 9-night sailing from Bari on April 21, 2027 visits Trieste, Split, Piraeus (Athens), Izmir, Istanbul and Corfu. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 4 countries (Italy, Croatia, Greece and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Corfu, Venetian elegance in an emerald setting. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Splendida. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 4 more when you feel like treating yourself. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.