Prepare yourself for seven nights of breathtaking travel through the sea when you embark on the MSC Lirica from Athens and back.
This sailing is special because you'll only call on very uncommon destinations such as Izmir. This is a typical route for the Lirica.
At under $75 per day, this represents an excellent deal. This price includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises!
Based in Europe and refurbished just five years ago in 2021, over 1,900 people can sail on the Lirica MSC, the flagship of MSC's Lirica class.
The Lirica MSC has a gym, a solarium, a ping pong table, a casino, a jacuzzi, and a spa.
This itinerary is made up of two days at sea and four port days. Major features include long stops in Istanbul and Bari in addition to visits to once-in-a-lifetime cities like Izmir.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 11 | Athens, Greece | 4:30pm | |
| Tue, Jan 12 | Izmir, Turkey | 7:00am | 2:30pm |
| Wed, Jan 13 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am | 8:00pm |
| Thu, Jan 14 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Jan 15 | Corfu, Greece | 1:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Bari, Italy | 8:00am | 7:00pm |
| Sun, Jan 17 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Jan 18 | 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 price of a stateroom on this sailing has fluctuated between $520 and $589 including $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph displays the cost over time for the different classes of cabin. Now this itinerary is at an all time low, so secure your room now before it rises.
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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026