Sunlit Odyssey – Athens & Istanbul
About this cruise
A lot can happen in 4 nights. This sailing from Bari on October 31, 2026 visits Piraeus (Athens), Izmir and Istanbul and makes every day count. Disembarkation is in Istanbul. There's not much time at sea on this one; you're on and off the ship most days. Ancient temples, white-and-blue Greek islands, and warm Aegean water. Hard to argue with. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Piraeus (Athens), The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Orchestra takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.
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The price above matches MSC Cruises's USD site. MSC Cruises prices every country separately, so the others may show something different.
We added MSC Cruises's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. MSC Cruises bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less.
- Cruise fare on MSC Cruises's site
- $495
- Service charge, paid on board
- +$56
- What you actually pay, per person
- $551
$14 per guest per night × 4 nights.
* If you book through a marked link, the cruise line pays us a small commission. Your price is exactly the same either way, and the commission is what pays for Cruisello.
What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 2 of this ship's 5 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
Price History
Getting there: out to Bari, home from Istanbul
This cruise does not return to Bari. It ends in Istanbul, so your flight home leaves from there.
