MSC Lirica: 13-Night Cruise from Bari - March 13, 2027

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Split, Croatia, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Marjan Hill rises just west of the old town and offers shaded walking paths, viewpoints, and quiet beaches.

The MSC Lirica is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Venice, Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Glide through Venice's canals on a traditional gondola.

Your ship arrives in Katakolon (Olympia), Greece at 10:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Visiting ancient Olympia is the highlight for most travelers.

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Heraklion, Crete, Greece, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Heraklion cruise port sits very close to the city center making it one of the more convenient Greek ports.

The MSC Lirica is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Rhodes, Greece are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Rhodes Old Town is a living museum of medieval streets, stone walls, and historic landmarks.

Your ship arrives in Limassol, Cyprus at 10:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Wander the narrow streets of Limassol's old town to discover traditional architecture, local markets, and small cafés.

With 14 hours hours in Port Said (Cairo), Egypt - from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. Port Said's markets are vibrant spaces filled with spices, textiles, souvenirs, and local snacks.

The MSC Lirica is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Alexandria, Egypt are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. The modern Library of Alexandria is a striking cultural landmark inspired by the ancient world center of learning.

Your ship arrives in Split, Croatia at 9:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Diocletians Palace is not a single building but a living neighborhood at the center of Split.

Your cruise ends in Venice, Italy, where the MSC Lirica is scheduled to dock at 8:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. St. Mark's Basilica dazzles with mosaics, the Doge's Palace evokes medieval grandeur, and countless museums showcase Venetian masterpieces.