Sultans & Shores – Istanbul, Corfu & Bari

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on January 25, 2027 visits Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu and Bari. The mix of 4 days ashore and 2 at sea means you won't feel like you need a holiday from your holiday. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Türkiye to Italy. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Bari, Puglia's salty, sun-bleached harbour town. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Lirica has 5 dining spots on board, most of them included. And a January cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.