Step aboard the MSC Lirica and get ready for eleven nights of leisurely travel around the Mediterranean from Split and back!
On this Christmas trip you will spend time in usual cities like Venice in addition to very uncommon cities like Port Said, Alexandria, and Limassol. This route is a rare one for the Lirica.
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so that you can compare trips easily. Coming in at under $140 per day, this bargain is solid.
The Lirica MSC, the flagship of MSC's Lirica class, is a Lirica class vessel based in Venice that can house over 1,900 passengers.
The Lirica MSC wows guests with a spa, a gym, a jacuzzi, a ping pong table, a casino, and a solarium.
This cruise is made up of seven days in port and three days at sea. Major features include visits to once-in-a-lifetime stops like Port Said, Alexandria, and Limassol.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16 | Split, Croatia | ||
| Thu, Dec 17 | Venice, Italy | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 18 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Dec 19 | Katakolon, Greece (Olympia) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Dec 20 | Crete, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Dec 21 | Rhodes, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Dec 22 | Limassol, Cyprus | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 23 | Port Said, Egypt | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Alexandria, Egypt | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 25 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Dec 26 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Dec 27 | Split, Croatia | 9:00am |
The Lirica sails this route two times this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph displays the cost over time for every type of cabin. Since it was first listed on February 9th of this year, The cost of this cruise has varied between $1,539 and $1,639 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port charges. Now this cruise is at its lowest price, so reserve your room now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026