Splendid Coastal Cruising – Trieste, Split & Athens

About this cruise

You board in Bari on June 14, 2027 for 9 nights visiting Trieste, Split, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul and Corfu, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Italy to Türkiye. 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. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Splendida has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.