Spirit of Byzantium – Izmir, Istanbul & Corfu

About this cruise

5 nights is all it takes to completely reset. This cruise from Piraeus (Athens) on March 8, 2027 visits Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu and Bari and you'll feel it from day one. Last stop: Bari. It's a fast-paced itinerary that leans heavily toward time ashore. Good if sitting still isn't your thing. 3 countries (Türkiye, Greece and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, You won't go hungry on MSC Lirica. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 1 more when you feel like treating yourself. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.