| Cruise line | MSC Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Lirica |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $609 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 to Barcelona — 8 Days
7 nights · Marghera-Fusina, Italy · Departs Venice (Italy) · Visiting Corfu Island, Civitavecchia-Rome, Valencia, Barcelona · 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
Corfu Island, Greece
Corfu rewards visitors who look beyond the beach resorts. Its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, bears the marks of centuries of Venetian rule. Walk the arcaded Liston, then climb to the Old Fortress for views across the rooftops and Ionian Sea. Beyond town, cypress-lined roads lead to Paleokastritsa’s coves, while the Achilleion palace recalls an imperial past. Allow time for lunch; Corfiot cooking pairs Ionian seafood with Italian and Greek influences.
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Day 5
Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy
Your ship docks at Civitavecchia, Rome’s seaport, about 50 miles northwest of the capital. Rome’s great monuments are within reach, but the port town rewards a closer look. Walk the waterfront to Forte Michelangelo, a 16th-century fortress begun under Pope Julius II; explore the old streets and market. Prefer a quieter day? The town’s seafront and nearby beaches offer an easy change of pace. Choose Rome for art and antiquity, or Civitavecchia for coastal life beyond the terminal.
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Day 7
Valencia, Spain
Valencia rewards travellers who look beyond its waterfront. Spain’s third-largest city pairs a handsome old centre with the bold architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences. Visit the Central Market for local produce, then follow the Turia Gardens towards the coast. Paella has deep roots here; seek it in its birthplace, not merely on the menu. With efficient transport and a compact historic core, Valencia is easy to explore at your own pace.
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Day 8
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a Mediterranean port city built on Roman foundations, with Gothic lanes and striking modernist architecture. La Rambla runs from Plaça de Catalunya towards the waterfront and the old town. Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell show the city at its most distinctive. Set aside time for a market lunch and a walk through El Born, where medieval streets meet lively cafés. Barcelona’s beaches offer a welcome pause between visits.
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- 14 Days One-Way from Bari to Venice
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- 5 Days One-Way from Bari to Istanbul
- 5 Days One-Way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome
- 5 Days Venice, Italy Round Trip
- 6 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Bari
- 7 Days One-Way from Venice to Ancona
- 7 Days One-Way from Venice to Valencia
- 8 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Tarragona
- 8 Days One-Way from Tarragona to Barcelona
- 8 Days Ancona, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Barcelona, Spain Round Trip
- 8 Days Bari, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Genoa, Italy Round Trip
- 8 Days Istanbul, Turkey Round Trip
- 8 Days Marseille, France Round Trip
- 8 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
- 8 Days Valencia, Spain Round Trip
- 8 Days Venice, Italy Round Trip
- 9 Days One-Way from Venice to Marseille
- 10 Days One-Way from Venice to Genoa
Published September 18, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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