Duration8 days / 7 nights
TypeCruises
The experience

Five ports,
seven nights on MSC Orchestra

A seven-night cruise on MSC Cruises’ MSC Orchestra, departing from and returning to Piraeus. Ancient Olympia from Katakolon, Kefalonia and Corfu in the Ionian, Bari in Puglia and, after a day at sea, Santorini.

MSC Orchestra has many restaurants and bars, a theatre, pools and a spa. The price includes port charges and the service charge. Departures on Tuesdays from late April to October 2027.

Dates & prices

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Prices per person. Tap a price to choose it.

Day by day

Itinerary

01Day

Piraeus

Embarkation on MSC Orchestra in Piraeus. Departure 18:00.

02Day

Katakolon (Ancient Olympia)

From Katakolon it is half an hour to Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games: the ancient stadium, the Temple of Zeus and the museum.
Arrival 09:00, departure 19:00.

03Day

Argostoli (Kefalonia)

Argostoli is the gateway to Melissani and Drogarati caves, Myrtos beach and picturesque Fiskardo.
Arrival 09:00, departure 19:00.

04Day

Corfu

Corfu’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Liston, its two Venetian fortresses and Empress Sisi’s Achilleion palace.
Arrival 08:00, departure 19:00.

05Day

Bari

The capital of Puglia: the old town of Bari Vecchia with the Basilica of Saint Nicholas. Nearby, the trulli of Alberobello and Matera.
Arrival 07:00, departure 19:00.

06Day

Day at sea

A day at sea to enjoy MSC Orchestra: pools, spa, restaurants and the ship’s shows.

07Day

Santorini

The caldera, the villages perched on the cliffs, Fira and Oia with the most famous sunset in the Aegean. Guests go ashore by tender to the old port and up to Fira by cable car.
Arrival 08:00, departure 18:00.

08Day

Piraeus

Arrival 07:00 in Piraeus and disembarkation.

At a glance

What’s included

Included in the price

  • 7 nights in the cabin of your choice
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) daily on the ship (speciality/themed restaurants have a per-person charge)
  • Port charges and other fees
  • The cruise ship’s service charge (€12 per adult per night)
  • The entertainment and activity programme
  • Use of the swimming pool and gym
  • Professional liability insurance

Not included

  • Flights
  • Transfers to/from the port and airport
  • Optional excursions at the ports of call
  • Drinks and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • The Greek port visitor fee (charged on board, see notes)
  • Spa and wellness centre services
  • Purchases from the ship’s shops
  • Personal expenses and anything not explicitly listed as included
Good to know

General notes

  • Flights are not included. Prices are for the cruise only. Ask us about flights and hotel stays before or after the cruise.
  • Prices are per person in euros (€), in a double cabin, and include port charges and the service charge (€12 per adult per night, €10 for guests up to 17, free for children from 6 months to 2 years).
  • Single cabin supplement: 100% of the prices, plus port charges.
  • A 30% deposit of the total booking amount is required to confirm the booking, with full payment 30 days before departure. Bookings made less than 30 days before departure must be paid in full immediately.
  • Greek port visitor fee: introduced by the Greek state in July 2025 for every passenger (infants included) who goes ashore at a Greek port, charged to your onboard account. At current rates: up to €20 per port for Mykonos and Santorini and up to €5 for other Greek ports in the summer months, less in spring, autumn and winter.
  • Guarantee category: the system assigns the cabin number automatically, so we cannot know the deck in advance. It may also have an obstructed view.
  • Cruise prices are not fixed: they depend on availability on the ship. Booking early secures the cabin category you want.

Travel documents

  • To complete the booking we need the full details of all passengers as they appear in their passport or ID card (full name, document number, date and place of birth, issue and expiry dates), and an emergency contact (full name and mobile number).
  • You need a passport valid for 6 months after the end of the cruise or a new-type ID card, depending on the cruise: ask us. From 3 August 2026 the old Greek “blue” ID cards are no longer accepted as a travel document.
  • Minors without an ID card need a passport. Children travelling with one parent need the written consent of the other parent, and children travelling with other relatives the written consent of both parents.
  • Foreign nationals holding foreign passports and/or residence permits must inform us in writing and check with the consular authorities whether they need a visa for the countries visited and for their return.
  • We provide all the information on the documents needed, but we are not liable if the competent authorities do not issue or endorse them.

Cancellation policy

  • 60 days or more before departure: €50 per person (handling fee).
  • 59–30 days before departure: 25% of the total.
  • 29–22 days before departure: 40% of the total.
  • 21–15 days before departure: 60% of the total.
  • 14–6 days before departure: 80% of the total.
  • 5–0 days before departure: 100% of the total.
  • Last Minute offers cannot be cancelled or refunded (100% cancellation charge).

By paying the amount to confirm your booking, you confirm that you have read and accept the MSC Cruises Terms and Conditions, which form an integral part of the services provided.

The route

The route

PiraeusGreece · embarkation
KatakolonGreece
ArgostoliGreece
CorfuGreece
BariItaly
SantoriniGreece
PiraeusGreece · disembarkation