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Greece, Italy Cruise itinerary - MSC Cruises

Greece, Italy

7 nights sailing from Athens (Piraeus) on cruise ship MSC Sinfonia

Itinerary: Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Katakolon (Greece), Corfu, Argostoli (Kefalonia island), Bari (Italy), Santorini, ending in Athens (Piraeus).

Other embarkation ports : from Bari

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£799

May 2025

£819

Jun 2025

£900

Jul 2025

£998

Aug 2025

£783

Sep 2025

£734

Oct 2025

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06 May

£799

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£949

£999

£1,239

£1,449

£1,489

13 May

£799

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£999

£1,239

£1,449

£1,489

20 May

£799

£809

£899

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£999

£1,239

£1,449

£1,489

27 May

£819

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£969

£1,019

£1,259

£1,469

£1,509

03 Jun

£819

£829

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£969

£1,019

£1,259

£1,469

£1,509

10 Jun

£849

£859

£949

£999

£1,049

£1,289

£1,499

£1,539

17 Jun

£861

£871

£959

£1,008

£1,057

£1,279

£1,467

£1,506

24 Jun

£881

£890

£979

£1,028

£1,077

£1,298

£1,487

£1,525

01 Jul

£900

£910

£998

£1,047

£1,096

£1,318

£1,506

£1,544

08 Jul

£930

£939

£1,028

£1,077

£1,126

£1,347

£1,535

£1,573

15 Jul

£949

£959

£1,047

£1,096

£1,145

£1,366

£1,554

£1,592

22 Jul

£949

£959

£1,047

£1,096

£1,145

£1,366

£1,554

£1,592

29 Jul

£979

£988

£1,077

£1,126

£1,175

£1,395

£1,583

£1,621

05 Aug

£1,077

£1,086

£1,175

£1,224

£1,273

£1,492

£1,679

£1,717

12 Aug

£1,077

£1,086

£1,175

£1,224

£1,273

£1,492

£1,679

£1,717

19 Aug

£1,047

£1,057

£1,145

£1,194

£1,243

£1,463

£1,650

£1,688

26 Aug

£998

£1,008

£1,096

£1,145

£1,194

£1,415

£1,602

£1,640

02 Sep

£949

£959

£1,047

£1,096

£1,366

£1,554

£1,592

09 Sep

£930

£939

£1,028

£1,077

£1,347

£1,535

£1,573

16 Sep

£832

£841

£930

£979

£1,028

£1,250

£1,439

£1,477

23 Sep

£783

£792

£881

£930

£979

£1,201

£1,391

£1,429

30 Sep

£783

£792

£881

£930

£979

£1,201

£1,391

£1,429

07 Oct

£734

£743

£832

£881

£930

£1,153

£1,343

£1,381

14 Oct

£734

£743

£832

£881

£930

£1,153

£1,343

£1,381

21 Oct

£734

£743

£832

£881

£930

£1,153

£1,343

£1,381

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 1 Athens (Piraeus) Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H

Day 2 Katakolon (Greece) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination

Day 3 Corfu Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination

Day 4 Argostoli (Kefalonia island) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 16:00H 8 hours in destination

Day 5 Bari (Italy) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 19:00H 12 hours in destination

Day 6 at sea Arrival time: N:/AH | Departure: N:/AH

Day 7 Santorini Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination

Day 8 Athens (Piraeus) Arrival time: 06:00H

Greece, Italy

7 nights Cruise on MSC Sinfonia. Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Katakolon (Greece), Corfu, Argostoli (Kefalonia island), Bari (Italy), Santorini, ending in Athens (Piraeus).

Athens (Piraeus)

Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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Katakolon (Greece)

Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H | 9 hours in destination

Katakolon is a beautiful seaside town and it is situated in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. The port of Katakolo is popular destination for cruises. It offers great opportunity to the passengers to visit the site of Ancient Olympia. Port of Katakolon where Greek mythology started .Greece is where the first Olympics was ever held and where you can find a historical landmark anywhere. Places of interest: Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Stadium of Olympia, Greece and the remains of the medieval Pontikokastro/Beauvoir castle still stand on a hilltop northeast of the modern port.

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Corfu

Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H | 9 hours in destination

Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the second largest of the Ionian Islands,[2] and, including its small satellite islands, forms the edge of the northwestern frontier of Greece. The island is part of the Corfu regional unit, and is administered as a single municipality. The municipality includes the island Corfu and the smaller islands Ereikoussa, Mathraki and Othonoi. The principal city of the island and seat of the municipality is also named Corfu. The island´s history is laden with battles and conquests. The legacy of these struggles is visible in the form of castles punctuating strategic locations across the island. Two of these castles enclose its capital, which is the only city in Greece to be surrounded in such a way. The city´s old city was designated for the UNESCO World Heritage List.Corfu is a very popular tourist destination.

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Argostoli (Kefalonia island)

Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 16:00H | 8 hours in destination

Argostoli is a town and a former municipality on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Argostoli developed into one of the busiest ports in Greece, leading to prosperity and growth. To the east of Argostoli, at the end of the bay, beneath the aforementioned Castle of St. George, sits the Koutavos Lagoon, a feeding ground for the Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). Now a nature reserve, the Koutavos Lagoon was once an almost impassable swamp where mosquitoes and malaria were rife. Under the British governor of the island, a wooden bridge was constructed across the lagoon.

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Bari (Italy)

Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 19:00H | 12 hours in destination

Bari is the capital city of the province of Bari and of the Apulia region, on the Adriatic Sea. It is the second most important economic centre of mainland It is well known as a port and university city, as well as the city of Saint Nicholas. Bari is made up of four different urban sections. To the north is the closely built old town on the peninsula between two modern harbours, with the splendid Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino and the Swabian Castle built for Frederick II, which is now also a major nightlife district. To the south is the Murat quarter, the modern heart of the city, which is laid out on a rectangular grid-plan with a promenade on the sea and the major shopping district

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Santorini

Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H | 10 hours in destination

Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece´s mainland The island remains the home of a small, but flourishing, wine industry, based on the indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko, with auxiliary cultivations of two other Aegean varietals, Athiri and Aidani. Wine Industry The vines are extremely old and resistant to phylloxera (attributed by local winemakers to the well-drained volcanic soil and its chemistry), so the vines needed no replacement during the great phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century. In their adaptation to their habitat, such vines are planted far apart, as their principal source of moisture is dew, and they often are trained in the shape of low-spiralling baskets, with the grapes hanging inside to protect them from the winds. Architecture The traditional architecture of Santorini is similar to that of the other Cyclades, with low-lying cubical houses, made of local stone and whitewashed or limewashed with various volcanic ashes used as colours. The unique characteristic is the common utilisation of the hypóskapha: extensions of houses dug sideways or downwards into the surrounding pumice

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Athens (Piraeus)

Arrival time: 06:00H

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Stylish designer interiors combine clean lines and every modern comfort with the warmth of traditional natural wood, brass and marble, bringing each stunning venue on this ship its own unique feel.

MSC Sinfonia is a cruise ship inspired by the works of Europe´s great classical composers and, like the thrilling symphonies they produced, she is something of a masterpiece herself, capable of capturing and enhancing your every mood! If you’re looking for peace, quiet and relaxation, head for Le Terme on Debussy deck where a sauna, a gym and a fitness centre and even a massage will help soothe away the stresses of modern life. For a shot of sunshine head for the solarium up on Schubert deck.

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Year renovated 2015

Beam 28,8 m.

Length 251 m.

Tonnage 58.625 tn.

Occupancy 2199

Crew 765

Ratio passenger / crew Standard 3:1

Ratio tonnage/passengers Good 27:1

Number of decks 10

Number of staterooms 783

Number of interior staterooms 272

Number of staterooms with balcony 132

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MSC Sinfonia's highlights

Family & Kids

Children of all ages will love the spray park packed with fun water features and the other delightful new play areas. From the Pinocchio Playroom to the Teens Area, they were created in partnership with household names l...

MSC Sinfonia has all you need

MSC Sinfonia offers 2 main restaurants, Il Galeone and Il Covo and an outdoor restaurant, La Terrazza. Each one boasts a top gastronomic selection thanks to the variety of dishes and the high quality of the foods. On MSC...

Fitness and Relaxation

The sports and leisure options span all tastes and ages, from a high-tech golf simulator and video games to a lavish pool complex, not forgetting the fully-equipped gym and MSC Aurea Spa with its modern beauty treatments...

Sport & Fitness

Choose from the extensive range of activities such as jogging, tennis, basketball, volleyball, gym and squash - and of course the beautiful pool facilities on board the ship. A cool drink on the sun deck, a dip in the wa...

Bars & Longues

The smart, distinctive bars and lounges on MSC Sinfonia serve a selection of international wines and beers, fruit smoothies, gourmet coffee treats, traditional and creative cocktails and more. So whatever your desire, re...

Restaurants & Buffet

Each of the onboard restaurants on MSC Sinfonia promises an excellent dining experience in elegant surroundings, using prime ingredients to create delicious, freshly prepared menus from Italian, Mediterranean and interna...

Entertainment & Leisure

From the lavish San Remo Casino and the panoramic Pasha Club Disco to the chic lines of the Teatro San Carlo or the brand new 319 square-metre space for music and dancing, MSC Sinfonia boasts a wealth of elegant entertai...

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What's included onboard?

Meals at the main restaurants or at the buffett restaurants are included (fees are applied for speciality restaurants)

Daily service charges/gratuities are included as part of the cruise fare at no extra cost.

Port taxes are included in the price

Accommodation in well appointed cabins

Water, coffee and some juices are included in certain areas of the ship.

Children and Teens Clubs are included with outstanding programme activities and services

All on-board activities such as group games, competitions, quizzes, crafts classes are included.

Future Cruise benefits when booking your next cruise on board

There is no admission charge for any of the nightclubs or discos on MSC's ships

Most evening shows are free to enjoy

Free entry to the casino, slot machines and gaming areas.

Access to the gym is free of charge

What's not included?

A 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases, except for passengers who have booked the All Inclusive Fare or who have pre-booked and paid a Beverage or Dining Package.

Shore excursions and purchases at the onboard shops are not included; treatments or massages at the beauty salon or the MSC Aurea Spa are also not included.

Drinks are only included if you have booked the All Inclusive Fare or if you have booked the Standard Fare but added a Drinks Package (in this case, the drinks that are included on board correspond to the package booked); If you have not booked any of these options, the drinks will not be included and must be paid on board Plus a 15% Bar Service Charge that will be automatically added to your onboard account; Prepaid All-inclusive drinks packages or the All-inclusive fares that also include this bar service charge)

Spa access and services (charges apply, except access to the thermal area for Aurea and Yacht Club cabins and suites).

Speaciality restaurants (fees apply).

There is a fee to use the facilities in the Internet café.

Travel and/or Health Insurance. Passengers are strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical treatment and repatriation costs and expenses.

Your benefits & more

Up to £500 OFF!
Extra discounts Offer ends 31 May 2024. Discounts are applicable on selected sailings from May 2024 to March 2025. Discounts of up to £500 are applicable as follows: Cruises from £1,000 to £1,499 get £25 off. Cruises from £,1500 to £2,999 get £50 off. Cruises from £3,000 to £5,000 get £100 off. Cruises from £5,001 to £10,000 get £150 off. Cruises from £10,001 to £20,000 get £350 off. Cruises from £20,001 onwards get £500 off. For Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, the Discount offer is applied to the cruise fare only (excluding port taxes and other extras). Some special highly reduced fares may be excluded from this offer. Some cruise lines are also excluded from this offer such as Fred Olsen or Virgin Voyages.

Tips included!
Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare.

Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare. MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.
Hot Drinks & Water
Complimentary mineral water, American coffee and/or tea during lunch and dinner in main dining room included.

The hot drinks and water will be offered to guests during lunch and dinner in the main dining room.

What you need to know

Future Cruise Programme

Guests who book their next MSC Cruises sailing while onboard will be rewarded with a reduced deposit starting from £100 per person, a shipboard credit of up to £200, a greater flexibility valid up until final payment is done and the best price guarantee, now applicable up to 90 days prior to sailing date

Travelling with children

Do you have children travelling? Please Read: All minors travelling without their parent or legal guardian must arrive with written consent that those in the party they are with have consent of their parent/legal guardian for them to travel, and also that they will assume responsibility for the minors on-board and in the case of an emergency. Guests may be required to provide a signed letter of consent from the absent parent/legal guardian providing authorisation to travel with the minor, along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both parents and a copy of photographic identification of the missing parent/legal guardian. If the legal guardian or parent has remarried and has a different surname to the minor they must bring proof such as copies of the birth, marriage, divorce certificates.