This 9-night MSC itinerary loops out and back from Piraeus (Athens), threading 7 ports of call through 4 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard MSC Splendida.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 4 countries over 9 nights, beginning and ending in Piraeus (Athens), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 7 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Fly into
- Piraeus (Athens) — round-trip
- Pace
- 7 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 9 nights aboard MSC Splendida — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 9 Night Mediterranean is a 9-night round-trip itinerary aboard MSC Splendida. You board and return in Piraeus (Athens), calling at 7 ports across 4 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Greece (Piraeus), Turkey (Kusadasi, Istanbul), Greece (Corfu), Italy (Bari, Trieste), Croatia (Split) and Greece (Piraeus).
Because it's round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 2 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.