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| 1 | Saturday, October 4, 2025 | Venice, Italy | Embark | 4:00 PM |
Located at the head of the Adriatic Sea between the mouths of the Piave and Po Rivers, an intricate web of 118 tiny islands and canals make up the enchanting city of Venice in Italy. Considered to be an extremely beautiful and romantic destination, it is not surprising that Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music. One must take a gondola ride along some of the over 150 canals, including the Grand Canal. Read more about Venice, Italy |
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| 2 | Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Kotor, Montenegro | 8:30 PM | |
Located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays is picturesque Kotor. The bay is the deepest natural inlet in the Adriatic Sea, and the scenery around it is spectacular. Its well-preserved Old Town - surrounded by an impressive city wall - nestles at the head of southern Europe’s deepest sunken river valley. Read more about Kotor, Montenegro |
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| 3 | Monday, October 6, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 4 | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | Mykonos, Greece | 12:01 AM | 11:59 PM |
Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Read more about Mykonos, Greece |
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| 5 | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Mykonos, Greece | 10:30 AM | 1:00 AM |
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Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Read more about Mykonos, Greece |
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| 5 | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Heraklion, Crete, Greece | 6:00 PM | |
Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region, and the economic centre of this Greek Island. It is a town with modern buildings, but it is probably the surrounding area of amazing beaches, delightful villages, and impressive gorges that accord it its popularity. Heraklion is home to some of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Read more about Heraklion, Crete, Greece |
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| 6 | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 7 | Friday, October 10, 2025 | Ancona, Italy | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
The modern port city of Ancona is located on the Adriatic Sea in the Le Marche region of central Italy. Its untouched natural beauty includes plantations, vineyards and olive groves. Add to this its vitality and delicious cuisine, that not surprisingly results in the growth of the number of tourists to the city. Read more about Ancona, Italy |
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| 8 | Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Venice, Italy | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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Located at the head of the Adriatic Sea between the mouths of the Piave and Po Rivers, an intricate web of 118 tiny islands and canals make up the enchanting city of Venice in Italy. Considered to be an extremely beautiful and romantic destination, it is not surprising that Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music. One must take a gondola ride along some of the over 150 canals, including the Grand Canal. Read more about Venice, Italy |
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MSC Lirica has been in service since 2003. In November 2015 she was refitted and extended by 24m, at 65,591 GT, with 194 cabins added – to carry 1984 passengers. Her Italian décor avoids the neon glitter of some cruise lines, and accentuates marble, wood, brass, and soft furnishings.
IM2, IM1, IB
Surface approx. 140 sq. ft., deck 9-10Relaxing armchairBathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar* Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
OL1, OM2, OM1, OO, OB
Surface approx. 237 sq. ft., deck 9.Window with sea viewRelaxing armchairComfortable double or single beds (on request)Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerTV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
BM1, BB
Surface approx. 140 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 32 sq. ft., deck 9-10Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
SR2, SR1
Surface approx. 248 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 54 sq. ft., deck 12Sitting area with sofaSpacious WardrobeBathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Sofa bed
3rd bed is a pullman bed
3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
Double sofa bed
Connecting staterooms
Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
Obstructed views
Staterooms with metal balcony
Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination
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Cruiseline: MSC Cruises Ship: MSC Lirica Departure: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Venice Returns: Venice
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