MSC | Greece, Cyprus, Egypt & Croatia Cruise from Venice

Trip Code: #12813

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MSC | Greece, Cyprus, Egypt & Croatia Cruise from Venice

13 Nights

Trip Code: #12813

13 Nights: Olympia, Crete & Rhodes (Greece), Limassol (Cyprus), Port Said & Alexandria (Egypt), Split (Croatia) with Full Board Included, Plus Two Nights in Venice

This package embarks and disembarks in Venice, Italy, aboard MSC Lirica.

Trip Code: #12813

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Deposit option available

All flights

Pre & Post Cruise Hotel

Venice, 2-nights

MSC Lirica Cruise, 11-nights

Airport Transfers

Pier Transfers

Cruise Full Board

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Beyond the typical Mediterranean route, this cruise calls at two ports in Egypt. With over 14 hours in Port Said and Alexandria, you have time for the Pyramids of Giza. Two nights in Venice bookend the trip, while MSC Lirica offers a Broadway-style theatre and spa. It is a proper look at the city, not just a rushed transfer to the ship.

Trip Code: #12813

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14-days itinerary trip visiting 4 countries and 7 cities

This 7-night Greece, Egypt & Cyprus cruise round-trip from Athens aboard Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas, with one hotel night in Athens before boarding and one after disembarking. In between, it calls at Santorini, Alexandria, Egypt, and Limassol, Cyprus, with two days at sea. This itinerary suits travelers who want a taste of Greece, North Africa, and Cyprus without booking three separate trips. 7 cruise nights + 2 nights in Athens

Day 1Arrival in Venice
Welcome to Venice! A transfer to your Venice hotel is included for tonight. Get ready for boarding the MSC Lirica tomorrow.
Suggestion for the day: The Rialto Bridge
After settling into your hotel, a short walk or vaporetto ride to the Rialto Bridge is an easy way to start seeing Venice. The bridge and surrounding market area are quieter in the early evening, a relaxed first look at the city before a morning of sightseeing tomorrow ahead of boarding.
All suggestions are optional.
Good to know: National language: Italian. Currency: euro (EUR).
Included:
Airport-Hotel Transfer
1 Night at a selected hotel
Please note: The itinerary presented is a suggestion only, and the length may vary on customized itineraries. Port times are subject to change by the cruise line. No tours, excursions, or activities are included in this package beyond full board on the cruise. Shore excursions can be recommended by the Yes Getaways team before departure or booked directly through the cruise line.
Day 2
Transfer to the Pier & Embarkation: 7:00 PM
The ship departs promptly at 7:00 PM, so plan to arrive at the pier at least 3 hours early to allow time for check-in and boarding. Many onboard amenities are open during that window, so your holiday can start before the ship even leaves port.
Suggestion for the day: Venice's Icons
Gothic buildings, historic markets, and quaint shops fill the city, with plenty to see on foot or by water before check-in.
Visit St. Mark's Basilica, whether for a mass or simply to take in the design.
Visit the Doge's Palace and its Gothic architecture.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
Transfer from your Venice hotel to the pier
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 3Day at Sea
A day at sea gives you the chance to recharge before the next port. Spend it at a relaxing spa treatment, an entertaining show, or a leisurely dinner at one of the ship's restaurants. Keep up with your fitness routine at the gym or a yoga class, or browse the on-board shops for clothing, accessories, and jewelry.
Day at sea highlights:
A choice of pools, whether you want to sunbathe or cool off in the water, with attendants on hand.
Dining that ranges from buffets to international cuisine and a wellness corner.
The casino, with slot machines and table games for all skill levels.
All suggestions are optional.
Day 4
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
MSC Lirica is docked in Katakolon from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This small seaside town in the bay of Agios Andreas sits just 12 miles from ancient Olympia, with coastal views, archaeological sites, and countryside nearby.
Suggestion for the day: Ancient Olympia
Visit Olympia to see the remains of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hippodrome, and the stadium, which once seated up to 45,000 spectators.
Tour the Magna Grecia Estate to learn about local olive fields and how olive oil and wine are made.
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia for sculptures, terracotta artifacts, and mosaics recovered from the site.
All suggestions are optional.
Good to know: National language: Greek. Currency: euro (EUR).

Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 5
Heraklion (Crete), Greece: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
MSC Lirica is docked in Heraklion from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The city sits below Mount Yioúhtas and Mount Ida, with a fortress guarding the harbor entrance and centuries-old architecture throughout.
Suggestion for the day: Minoan Crete
Walk through El Greco Park, past cafes and older buildings including the church of Áyios Títos and the Venetian City Hall.
Visit Knossos, the largest of the Minoan palaces, dating back more than 3,500 years.
See the church of San Marco, at the edge of the nearby platía.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 6
Rhodes (Lindos), Greece: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
MSC Lirica is docked in Rhodes from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The old town is known for its fortresses, gates, and castle walls, with medieval architecture throughout.
Suggestion for the day: Rhodes Old Town
Learn about the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the lost Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, an ancient statue of Apollo erected to mark the end of a 305 BC siege.
Walk through Rhodes Old Town, with its restaurants, cafes, and souvenir stores along the busiest lanes.
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes for statues and mosaic art from the region.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 7
Limassol, Cyprus: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
MSC Lirica is docked in Limassol from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Traces of the city's 4,000-year history sit alongside its modern restaurants and eateries.
Suggestion for the day: Limassol's Coast and Castle
Take in the sea, sandy beaches, and palm trees along the Limassol Promenade.
Stop for coffee, a cocktail, or a meal at Saripolou Square.
Visit Kolossi Castle for its medieval architecture and history.
All suggestions are optional.
Good to know: National languages: Greek and Turkish. Currency: euro (EUR).
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 8
Port Said, Egypt: 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
MSC Lirica is docked in Port Said from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Founded at the start of the Suez Canal excavations, Port Said (Bur Said in Arabic) was, by the late 19th century, an important port with consulates from major maritime powers.
Suggestion for the day: Port Said's Old Town and Bazaar
Walk near the Arsenal Basin to see the city's remaining 19th-century European-style colonial houses
Browse the bazaar, from simple stalls on Salah al Din Street to shops on Sharia en-Nahda and Memphis Street
Walk the Corniche and beach, where ships anchor offshore waiting to enter the Suez Canal
All suggestions are optional.
⚠️ Please note: as a US or Canadian passport holder, you may need a visa to enter Egypt. This is the traveler's responsibility to arrange in advance, confirm the exact requirement with MSC or the Yes Getaways team before departure.
Good to know: National language: Arabic. Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP).
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 9
Alexandria, Egypt: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
MSC Lirica is docked in Alexandria from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The city's top attractions, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Alexandria National Museum, and the Roman Theatre, sit on the edge of downtown, about 15 minutes' walk from Midan Sa'ad Zaghloul.
Suggestion for the day: Alexandria's Waterfront and History
Walk the Corniche around the Eastern Harbour, past a string of beaches toward Montazah and Ma'amoura
Explore the downtown quarter of El-Manshiya, near Midan Sa'ad Zaghloul
Walk along Sharia Nabi Daniel, passing a synagogue, a Coptic cathedral, and a mosque, each tied to a different chapter of the city's history
All suggestions are optional.
Good to know: the national language in Egypt is Arabic, and the currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 10Day at Sea
A day at sea gives you the chance to recharge before the next port. Spend it at a relaxing spa treatment, an entertaining show, or a leisurely dinner at one of the ship's restaurants. Keep up with your fitness routine at the gym or a yoga class, or browse the on-board shops for clothing, accessories, and jewelry.
Day at sea highlights:
A choice of pools, whether you want to sunbathe or cool off in the water, with attendants on hand.
Dining that ranges from buffets to international cuisine and a wellness corner.
The casino, with slot machines and table games for all skill levels.
All suggestions are optional.

Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 11Day at Sea
A second day at sea before the final port. Spend it at a relaxing spa treatment, an entertaining show, or a leisurely dinner at one of the ship's restaurants. Keep up with your fitness routine at the gym or a yoga class, or browse the on-board shops for clothing, accessories, and jewelry.
Day at sea highlights:
A choice of pools, whether you want to sunbathe or cool off in the water, with attendants on hand.
Dining that ranges from buffets to international cuisine and a wellness corner.
The casino, with slot machines and table games for all skill levels.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 12
Split, Croatia: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
MSC Lirica is docked in Split from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This coastal city has seafront cafes, ancient alleyways, and a long historical heritage.
Suggestion for the day: Diocletian's Palace
Walk along the Riva, past shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Tour Diocletian's Palace, gradually transformed over the centuries into a mix of houses, tenements, churches, and chapels.
Visit Saint Domnius Cathedral and its bell tower.
All suggestions are optional.
Good to know: National language: Croatian. Currency: euro (EUR).
Day 13
Return to Venice & Disembarkation: 8:00 AM
MSC Lirica arrives back in Marghera at 8:00 AM. After disembarkation, transfer to your Venice hotel for your final night before flying home tomorrow. With the artistic heritage and views of Venice still ahead of you, there's plenty to see with your afternoon and evening.
Destination exclusives:
Visit St. Mark's Basilica, whether for a mass or simply to take in the design.
Head to Murano Island, known for its glass-blowing industry, and shop for glasswork made by local artisans.
Tour the Doge's Palace and its Gothic architecture.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
Transfer from the pier to your Venice hotel
1 Night at selected hotel
Day 14Return Flight Home

Itinerary presented is a suggestion and the length of stay may vary. All tours are suggestions unless clearly stated.

Your Cruise

11 nights Eastern Mediterranean from Venice - Marghera

MSC Lirica

11 nights Eastern Mediterranean from Venice - Marghera

11 nights3 days at sea

Departure Port: Marghera(Venice), Italy

Final Port: Marghera(Venice), Italy

Visited Ports:

Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

Heraklion

Rhodes

Limassol

Port Said

Alexandria, Egypt

Split

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Beyond the typical Mediterranean route: two stops in Egypt, not just one.

Most Eastern Mediterranean cruises call at one port in Egypt, if that. This one calls at two, Port Said and Alexandria, with over 14 hours in port at each stop, enough time to consider a full-day excursion inland, potentially as far as the Pyramids of Giza, rather than just a quick look at the waterfront.

The rest of the route takes you to Katakolon for Olympia, Heraklion in Crete, Rhodes, Limassol, and Split. Two nights in Venice bookend the cruise, so you get a proper look at the city before boarding, not just a rushed transfer to the ship. Once on board, MSC Lirica has two pools, a Broadway-style theatre, and a full spa and sauna to fill the days at sea.

This isn't your typical Mediterranean cruise; two stops in Egypt make sure of that.

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Trip Code: 12813

Venice (1 night) → Cruise (11 nights) → Venice (1 night)

Visited Ports: Katakolon (Olympia), Greece → Heraklion (Crete), Greece → Rhodes, Greece → Limassol, Cyprus → Port Said, Egypt → Alexandria, Egypt → Split, Croatia

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