Embark on the MSC Splendida and prepare yourself for nine nights of refreshing travel across the sea from Istanbul and back again!
With this trip you will visit favorite stops like Athens as well as extremely rare stops like Trieste. This route is a rare one for the Splendida.
At under $175 a day, this is a deal. We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare cruises easily.
The Splendida MSC, based in Europe and refurbished just two years ago in 2024, is a Fantasia class vessel that can accomodate more than 3,200 passengers.
The Splendida MSC offers guests a spa, twelve jacuzzis, a bowling lane, a waterslide, a solarium, a casino, an outdoor movie theater, and a gym.
This sailing consists of two days at sea and six port days. Highlights include visits to rare cities like Trieste.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, May 6 | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Fri, May 7 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, May 8 | Corfu, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, May 9 | Bari, Italy | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, May 10 | Trieste, Italy | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, May 11 | Split, Croatia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, May 12 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, May 13 | Athens, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, May 14 | Kuşadası, Turkey (Ephesus) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, May 15 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am |
The Splendida sails this route fifteen times next year, but doesn't sail it 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.
The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for each class of cabin. Since it was first listed on June 30th of last year, The price of this cruise has ranged between $1,493 and $1,568 for a stateroom, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. At only $75 more expensive than the all time low of $1,493 right now is a great time to lock in your room
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026