MSC | Split, Greek Islands & Istanbul from Venice

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MSC | Split, Greek Islands & Istanbul from Venice

11 Nights

Trip Code: #12855

11 Nights: Split, Athens, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Istanbul, Corfu, and Bari, six ports across four countries, with full board included the whole way. A 9-night cruise, plus 2 nights in Venice, one on arrival, one before you fly home. Croatia, Greece, Turkey & Italy.

This embarks and disembarks in Trieste (Venice), Italy, aboard MSC Splendida.

Trip Code: #12855

What's included?

Deposit option available

All flights

Airport Transfers

Venice Hotels, 2 nights (pre & post cruise)

Pier Transfers

MSC Splendida Cruise, 9 nights

Cruise Full Board

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Croatia, Greece, and Turkey, six ports, one ship. Split sits inside Diocletian's Palace, a Roman complex still forming the old town. A sea day, then Piraeus for Athens and the Acropolis. Kusadasi opens onto ancient Ephesus, and Istanbul. Another sea day, then Corfu's Venetian old town and Bari to finish in Southern Italy, before returning to Venice. Full board included throughout.

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12-days itinerary trip visiting 4 countries and 7 cities

Two nights in Venice bookend this trip, one on arrival, one before flying home. In between, a 9-night cruise aboard MSC Splendida sails round-trip from Trieste, with full board included the entire way. Split puts you inside Diocletian's Palace, still forming the city's old town centuries later. A sea day follows before Piraeus, gateway to Athens and the Acropolis, then Kusadasi for ancient Ephesus and Istanbul, split between Europe and Asia. One more sea day, then Corfu's Venetian streets and Bari to close out the trip.

Your Itinerary: Venice (1 night) - Cruise 9 nights (Split, Athens, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari) - Venice (1 night)

Trip Code: 12855

Day 1Arrival in Venice
This 9-night cruise sails round-trip from Trieste (Venice) aboard MSC Splendida, with full board included throughout. Two nights in Venice bookend the trip, one on arrival, one before flying home.
Welcome to Italy! Spend your first night in Venice. Airport transfers are included upon arrival and departure.
Suggestion for the day: Venice
Venice, built across more than 100 small islands connected by canals and bridges, is worth an afternoon before boarding tomorrow. St. Mark's Square, the Basilica, and the Doge's Palace are all within walking distance of each other, and a gondola ride through the canals is the classic way to see the city.
All suggestions are optional.
Itinerary note: This itinerary is a suggestion and the length of stay may vary. All tours are suggestions unless clearly stated as included. Flights, hotels, and transfers are exactly as listed in your booking confirmation.
Included:
Airport-Hotel Transfer
1 Night at a selected hotel
Day 2Embarkation in Trieste
Transfer from Venice to Trieste to board MSC Splendida, departing at 7:00 PM.
Suggestion for the day: Settle In
Use the morning and early afternoon before your transfer to see anything you missed in Venice, then spend your first evening on board getting familiar with the ship before the first port tomorrow.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
Transfer from your hotel to the pier
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 3Split, Croatia (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Suggestion for the day: Split's Old Town
Split is built directly into Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Roman complex that still forms the heart of the city's old town, one of the best-preserved Roman palaces anywhere in the world.
Diocletian's Palace: a living Roman ruin, still inhabited and in use today
St. Duje Cathedral: a 4th-century structure with a bell tower offering panoramic views over the old town
The Riva: the main seafront promenade, lined with cafes and restaurants, right outside the port
Marjan Forest Park: a hill on the edge of the city, with walking trails and views back over Split
Ferries from Split also reach nearby islands like Hvar and Brač in under an hour, a popular half-day add-on.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 4Day at Sea
Suggestion for the day: Enjoy MSC Splendida
With no port to explore, today is a good day for the ship itself: the pools, the sun deck, the fitness center, or a show at the Strand Theater in the evening.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 5Piraeus (Athens), Greece (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Suggestion for the day: Athens
Piraeus is the port for Athens, reachable by taxi, metro, or organized transfer.
The Acropolis and Parthenon: the reason most Eastern Mediterranean cruises route through this port
The Acropolis Museum: covering artifacts from the site
Plaka: Athens' old town, at the base of the Acropolis, with cafes and shops
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 6Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Suggestion for the day: Ephesus
Kusadasi is the gateway to Ephesus, about a 30-minute drive from the port, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean.
The Library of Celsus: one of the best-known facades from the ancient world
The Great Theatre: an ancient amphitheater still standing
The House of the Virgin Mary: a nearby pilgrimage site
Ephesus is mentioned directly in the New Testament, making this stop of interest to both history travelers and those with a religious interest in the site.
All suggestions are optional.
Good to know: US and Canadian citizens with an ordinary passport do not need a visa for Turkey for stays up to 90 days. Only official, diplomatic, or service passports require one. Confirm current requirements before your cruise.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 7Istanbul, Turkey (10:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Suggestion for the day: Istanbul
Istanbul spans two continents, Europe and Asia, split by the Bosphorus Strait, a genuinely unusual claim among cruise ports.
Hagia Sophia: a former Byzantine cathedral and Ottoman mosque
The Blue Mosque: known for its six minarets and blue interior tilework
Topkapi Palace: the former residence of Ottoman sultans
The Grand Bazaar: one of the world's oldest covered markets
With a late departure at 11:00 PM, there's time for both sightseeing and an evening in the city.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 8Day at Sea
Suggestion for the day: Enjoy MSC Splendida
A second sea day to slow the pace before the final two ports, the pools, the spa, or simply resting up are all good options.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 9Corfu, Greece (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Suggestion for the day: Corfu's Old Town
Corfu carries centuries of Venetian influence in its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the greener, more forested Greek islands.
Corfu Old Town: narrow streets and Venetian-era architecture
The Old and New Fortresses: both overlooking the town
Liston: an arcaded promenade modeled on Parisian architecture
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 10Bari, Italy (7:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Suggestion for the day: Bari
Bari, a working port city in southern Italy, is known for its old town's tangle of narrow streets.
Basilica di San Nicola: a Romanesque basilica and pilgrimage site
Bari Old Town: narrow streets, some so tight that neighbors can reach across to talk from their windows
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
All onboard facilities
Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 11Disembark & Return to Venice
Disembark in Trieste around 9:00 AM and transfer to Venice for your final night.
Suggestion for the day: One Last Look at Venice
With the afternoon free, revisit anything you missed on Day 1, or simply take a slower pace before flying home tomorrow.
All suggestions are optional.
Included:
Transfer from the pier to your hotel
1 Night at selected hotel
Day 12Return Flight Home

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

Your Cruise

9 nights Eastern Mediterranean from Trieste (Venice)

MSC Splendida

9 nights Eastern Mediterranean from Trieste (Venice)

9 nights2 days at sea

Departure Port: Trieste

Final Port: Trieste

Visited Ports:

Split

Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Kusadasi

Istanbul

Corfu

Bari

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