Embark on the MSC Lirica and prepare for seven nights of cultural cruising through the sea from Athens and back again!
Spending time in once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Izmir makes this sailing particularly exciting. This route is a typical one for the Lirica.
Coming in at less than $90 per day, this deal is amazing. We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so that you can compare sailings easily.
The Lirica MSC, based in Europe and refurbished just five years ago in 2021, is the flagship of MSC's Lirica class and can carry comfortably over 1,900 guests.
The Lirica MSC offers a casino, a gym, a jacuzzi, a solarium, a spa, and a ping pong table.
This cruise spends two sea days and four days in port. Highlights include visits to exotic cities like Izmir in addition to long stops in Istanbul and Bari.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15 | Athens, Greece | 4:30pm | |
| Tue, Feb 16 | Izmir, Turkey | 7:00am | 2:30pm |
| Wed, Feb 17 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am | 8:00pm |
| Thu, Feb 18 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Feb 19 | Corfu, Greece | 1:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Sat, Feb 20 | Bari, Italy | 8:00am | 7:00pm |
| Sun, Feb 21 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Feb 22 | Athens, Greece | 7:00am |
The Lirica sails this route three times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Orchestra also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since being listed four months ago, The cost of a stateroom on this itinerary has ranged between $578 and $667 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for the various classes of cabin. Today this sailing is just $29 more than the all time low of $578 so lock in your stateroom now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026