Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia

📅 Monday, December 28, 2026 🏁 Saturday, January 9, 2027 🌙 12 Nights Venice 🚢 MSC Lirica
Ocean View $2,199 per person
Balcony $2,659 per person
Suite $3,199 per person
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Route Map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Venice Italy Glide through romantic canals past centuries-old palaces and discover the enchanting beauty of the world's only car-free city.
Arrive 2026-12-28 00:00:00 Depart 2026-12-28 19:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Katakolon Greece Explore the ancient Olympic Stadium and Temple of Zeus where athletes competed over 2,000 years ago in this birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Arrive 2026-12-30 10:00:00 Depart 2026-12-30 17:00:00
Day 4
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete Greece Wander through the legendary Palace of Knossos to discover Europe's oldest civilization and the mythical home of King Minos.
Arrive 2026-12-31 10:00:00 Depart 2026-12-31 18:00:00
Day 5
Rhodes Greece Wander the medieval streets of the Old Town and stand before the legendary Palace of the Grand Masters, where crusader history comes alive.
Arrive 2027-01-01 08:00:00 Depart 2027-01-01 17:00:00
Day 6
Limassol Cyprus Wander through centuries-old Mediterranean charm while sampling world-class local wines in the heart of Cyprus's most cosmopolitan coastal city.
Arrive 2027-01-02 10:00:00 Depart 2027-01-02 17:00:00
Day 7
Port Said Egypt Navigate the engineering marvel of the Suez Canal while crossing between continents on this historic maritime gateway.
Arrive 2027-01-03 07:00:00 Depart 2027-01-03 21:30:00
Day 8
Alexandria Egypt Wander through millennia of history at the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built atop the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Arrive 2027-01-04 08:00:00 Depart 2027-01-04 22:00:00
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Split Croatia Explore the 1,700-year-old Roman palace of Diocletian, perfectly preserved within the medieval Old Town's winding stone streets.
Arrive 2027-01-07 09:00:00 Depart 2027-01-07 17:00:00
Day 12
Venice Italy Glide through romantic canals past centuries-old palaces and discover the enchanting beauty of the world's only car-free city.
Arrive 2027-01-08 08:00:00 Depart 2027-01-08 17:00:00
Day 13
Bari Italy Wander through medieval alleyways to discover the stunning Basilica di San Nicola, where Bari's soul intertwines with centuries of Byzantine history and charm.
Arrive 2027-01-09 14:00:00

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