| Cruise line | MSC Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Lirica |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $738 per person |
| Year built | 2003 |
| Guests | 2548 |
| Cabins | 992 |
| Crew | 721 |
| Length | 275 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
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Marghera-Fusina, Italy Cruise from Venice — 11 Days
10 nights · Marghera-Fusina, Italy · Departs Venice (Italy) · Visiting Katakolon, Heraklion, Port Said, Alexandria, Split · Aboard MSC Cruises on the MSC Lirica
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Day 1
Venice, Italy
Arrive in Venice by water, where the lagoon’s canals replace ordinary streets. St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace anchor the celebrated Piazza San Marco. Take a vaporetto along the Grand Canal, then explore a quieter neighborhood on foot. Confirm your ship’s terminal and transfer arrangements before setting out; cruise access varies. Near Rialto, the market and bridge offer a lively glimpse of the city’s trade. Give yourself time to leave the main routes and follow smaller canals.
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Day 3
Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon is a compact seaside port on the western Peloponnese, with cafés and shops lining its waterfront. Most visitors come for ancient Olympia, about 35 kilometres inland and readily reached by road. There, the sanctuary, archaeological museum and ancient stadium bring the story of the Olympic Games into focus. Back in Katakolon, allow time for a stroll along the harbour before returning to your ship.
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Day 4
Heraklion, Greece
Heraklion is Crete’s capital, with treasures beyond its city walls. At Knossos, about five kilometres south, palace ruins reveal the scale of Minoan life. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum brings that world into focus through frescoes, jewellery and its celebrated Snake Goddess figurines. In town, Venetian walls and the harbour’s Koules fortress frame cafés, markets and a lively waterfront. Crete’s olive oil, local cheeses and generous island cooking reward a pause between visits.
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Day 6
Port Said, Egypt
Port Said stands at the Mediterranean entrance to the Suez Canal, shaped by one of the world’s great shipping routes. Watch ships pass from the waterfront, then take the short ferry across the canal to Port Fouad. Founded during the canal’s construction in 1859, Port Said retains broad boulevards, old villas and a distinctly maritime character. Look for the historic lighthouse and local cafés, or browse the city’s markets before returning to the quay.
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Day 7
Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria rewards travellers who look beyond its famous name. Founded by Alexander the Great, Egypt’s Mediterranean city brings Greek, Roman and modern histories to a lively waterfront. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina recalls the ancient library, while Roman catacombs reveal a city shaped by many cultures. Leave time for seafood beside the harbour and a walk along the Corniche. Here, the past remains part of daily life.
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Day 10
Split, Croatia
Split is Croatia’s second-largest city, but its heart feels remarkably intimate. Inside Diocletian’s Palace, Roman walls frame cafés, shops and homes. The cathedral and Peristyle recall the emperor’s former residence. Walk the Riva for views across the harbor and its working waterfront. Then climb Marjan Hill for a broad panorama of red roofs and Adriatic islands. Few ports make history so easy to enter on foot.
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Day 11
Venice, Italy
Arrive in Venice by water, where the lagoon’s canals replace ordinary streets. St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace anchor the celebrated Piazza San Marco. Take a vaporetto along the Grand Canal, then explore a quieter neighborhood on foot. Confirm your ship’s terminal and transfer arrangements before setting out; cruise access varies. Near Rialto, the market and bridge offer a lively glimpse of the city’s trade. Give yourself time to leave the main routes and follow smaller canals.
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Published August 22, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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