Eastern Mediterranean from Piraeus - MSC Sinfonia

Day 1: Larnaca - Athens

Fly to Athens and embark to MSC Sinfonia from Piraeus port. The ship departs at 17.00.

Day 2: Olympia, Katakolon

The ship arrives at Katakolon port at 09.30 and departs at 18.30.

Katakolon is the gateway to Olympia: walk in the footsteps of the Olympians who competed in Olympia more than 2000 years ago. Discover historical buildings, beautiful nature and lively markets in fascinating Greece!

Day 3: Corfu

The ship arrives at Corfu port at 09.00 and departs at 18.00.

Peek beyond the City of Peaks
In every big family there are bound to be labels given to each child. There’s the leader, the mischief-maker, the one who goes with the flow — the list goes on. If Greece’s islands were to have such designations, Corfu would be the effortlessly chic tastemaker.

Corfu is simply dripping in history. Wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys and discover a world of adventure worthy of a fantasy film. Stumble upon historical landmines — like The Old Town’s stunning municipal building, which served as its first (and former) grand theater and opera house built during the Venetian empire. Admire The Palace of St. Michael & St. George, which provides a home to the Museum of Asian Art that displays Chinese, Japanese, and Greco-Buddhist masterpieces. Take in The Saint Spyridon Church’s bell tower – whose patron saint was said to have expelled the plague from the island. All the while appreciating the wafting aromas of local flora and fauna that are so expertly used for numerous liqueur and culinary infusions. It’s not that Corfu is pretentious, it’s just the classic Hollywood starlet of Greek Islands — emitting that aura of worldly sophistication that naturally makes you want more.   

Corfu gives you the freedom to relax with your toes in the sand sipping kumquat liqueur one minute and diving (literally and figuratively) into adventures unknown the next. You can choose from a number of sumptuous beaches to bask in the sun, peruse a new book under the shade of an umbrella or go for a swim in the iridescent waters. You can venture to hilltop ruins on horseback and sail the coast before plunging into the sea from the comfort of your own private vessel. You can picnic on a seaside cliff, explore groves of kumquats, pomegranates, pears and olives, hike the otherworldly scenic trails by foot (or by ATV) or — you can do it all.  In Corfu the sea is merely a starting point — and you’re in control of the dynamic story about to unfold.

Day 4: Kefalonia

The ship arrives at Kefalonia port at 08.00 and departs at 16.00.

Kefalonia is the largest and most beautiful island in the Ionian Sea. Enjoy a nice stroll along the oleander and Palm waterfront, which runs alongside the harbour dock.Argostoli may have been shaken by earthquakes, but it managed to preserve its original urban landscape for as long as possible.
So you can enjoy a stroll through the Old Town and explore attractions such as the rebuilt Monastery of Agios Gerasimos or the main church decorated with many frescoes. The area around Argostoli with its Cypress, olive and pine trees also invites you to discover. You will be surprised at the beach of Myrtos, at the port of the sleepy fishing village of Agia Efimia and at the cave Melissani or Drogarati.

Day 5: Bari, Italy

The ship arrives at Bari port at 08:00 and departs at 19:00.

Bari is the Sun of Italy. In its beautiful old town are many churches, while the ladies prepare the famous orecchiette on tables in the street.
The port of Bari, on the Adriatic coast, is primarily a passenger port. During the stop in Bari, visit this historic city and its surroundings, especially Matera, designated by UNESCO as the 2019 European Capital of Culture. “Bari Vecchia” is the old part of the city that, with its partly Norman and partly Swabian fortress, the Romanesque Basilica of Saint Nicholas built on the ruins of the Byzantine Palace, the 12th century cathedral of San Sabino and a dozen little churches of the same period, still bears the traces of conquerors who succeeded over the centuries.

Not to be missed: The Basilica of Saint Nicholas of Bari, Visit to the old town"Bari Vecchia", The Cathedral of San Sabino

Day 6: At sea

Day at your leisure to enjoy the facilities and entertainment on board MSC Sinfonia.

Day 7: Santorini

The ship arrives at Santorini port at 08.00 and departs at 18.00.

The cliffs of Santorini island shine with the bright white of the houses that dominate the Mediterranean from the top of their summit.
Upon arrival at the port of Santorini, you will be enchanted by the charm of the lagoon that surrounds this beautiful volcanic island. The harmony between the crystal blue water and the white villages located at the top of the cliffs is truly exceptional. Make the most of your trip to Santorini by visiting the lava beaches. Their black colour makes them truly spectacular. Archaeology lovers should not miss the chance to visit Akotiri. Excavations have unearthed Minoan ruins and a city that dates back to the Cycladic civilisation.

Not to be missed: The magical village of Oia, Excursions to the slopes of the volcano of Santorini, The ruins of Akrotiri

Day 8: Athens - Larnaca

MSC Sinfonia arrives at Piraeus port at 06:00. Disembarkation and return flight to Larnaca.