Silk & Spice Passage – Athens, Corfu & Bari

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Istanbul on January 27, 2027 visits Corfu, Bari, Piraeus (Athens) and Izmir. The 2 sea days in between leave time for the pool, the spa, or whatever else you feel like doing between ports. 3 countries (Greece, Italy and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Piraeus (Athens), The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Lirica. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 1 more when you feel like treating yourself. A January sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.