Port-forward pace
6 ports in 9 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Eastern Mediterranean cruises
Eastern Mediterranean Circuit: Split, Piraeus & Kusadasi
Split · Piraeus (Athens) · Kusadasi · Istanbul · Corfu (Kérkira) · Bari
Port-heavy Eastern Mediterranean itinerary. Covers Croatia, Greece, Türkiye, and Italy.
9 nights
Trieste
Eastern Mediterranean
6 ports
3 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 6 ports across 9 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.
Broad destination variety
Split · Piraeus (Athens) · Kusadasi + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Easy logistics
Round-trip from Trieste
No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.
Port experience
Split · Pick your date carefully
Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.
Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety
Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard
Best departures
Best upcoming sailings
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Best overall value
MSC Seaview
Trieste → Split → Bari → Trieste
Mar 19 · 9 nights
$1,370 inside · $152/night
Limited price history
Cheapest upcoming
MSC Splendida
Trieste → Split → Bari → Trieste
Oct 10 · 9 nights
$1,530 inside · $170/night
Limited price history
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $182/night, with most departures landing in the $174-$195/night band across 16 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$182/night
$1,640 total
Normal range
$174-$195/night
$1,564-$1,753 total
Lowest recent fare
$152/night
$1,370 total
Comparison set
16 sailings
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When should I go?
Prices are usually lowest in spring
March–May departures have historically offered the best value.
August is typically the most expensive time to sail this itinerary.
Typical price / night
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- Best value
- Mar–May ~$152–$169/night
- Most expensive
- August ~$223/night
Route overview
How this route is built
9 nights · 6 port calls · 3 sea days · 4 countries
6 port calls across Croatia, Greece, Türkiye, Italy · More port-intensive than many 9-night alternatives.
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