Organizer:	MSC Cruises
Cruise line:	MSC Cruises
Destination:	Eastern Mediterranean
Departure port:	Bari (Italy)
Arrival port:	Istanbul (Turkey)
Dates:	October 2026 - March 2027

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Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure
1.	Bari (Italy) Departure: 19:00		19:00
	The port of Bari has two contrasting images: on the one hand, the spacious new town built in a regimented pattern with seemingly endless shopping streets and countless boutiques, and on the other the charming, almost provinical, picturesque old town with its winding narrow streets. Sights include: the Romanesque cathedral, the San Nicola basilica, dedicated to the town's protector (which also has a museum), the Byzantine castle, the Museum of Archaeology and the district's art gallery with works of art by Venetian, Neapolitan and Apulian masters.
2.	At Sea

3.	Piraeus / Athens (Greece) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (3)	07:00	17:00
	Piraeus, today a modern port town, has been Athens' port since ancient times and used to be connected with the capital by means of city walls. Only remnants of these wall remain. Piraeus has made a name for itself primarily on account of its appealing nightlife and the romantic fish restaruants by the sea. Sights include: the ancient harbour Zea Marina, the remnants of the long walls (5th century B.C.), the Archaeological Museum with ancient shipwrecks, statues of Apollo and Athena, the Hellenic Marine Museum and the Veakio Theatre.
4.	Izmir (Turkey) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 16:00	07:00	16:00
	Lovingly referred to by the Turks as "beautiful Izmir", the town lies at the opening of a broad gulf, busy with ships and yachts. Behind the palm-lined waterside promenade the city is built in terraces up the slopes of the surrounding mountains. The Jewish quarter 'Asansör' has many lovingly restored houses. The Archaeological Museum not far from Konak square has an excellent collection of ancient works of art. The Hisar mosque is the largest and most important in the city.
5.	Istanbul (Turkey) Arrival: 09:00 Excursion tips (3)	09:00
	A world city with a unique character. A city filled with beauty and contrast, with a breathtaking history - from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present day. But Istanbul has more to offer than culture - inexpensive shopping, oriental cuisine or meeting new people are just examples of the many things one can do here. The city is full of buildings, monuments, churches and mosques, all steeped in history.

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Standard included services

Included

Cruise from Bari (Italy) / to Istanbul (Turkey)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
Cold and hot water, coffee, decaffeinated tea and milk all day long in the buffet area
Tips on board
All meals (in some speciality restaurants surcharges are possible)
Luggage transport at embarkation and disembarkation
Event LEGO® Experience On Board (once per cruise)
Free cruise rebooking ^1,2
- 1) Valid for cabins Fantastica, Aurea, Yacht Club
- 2) One-time rebooking up to 30 days before departure. New cruise within 90 days of original departure. Additional costs must be paid, price differences will not be refunded. For trips including flights, additional charges apply for rebooking the flights.
Gym with state-of-the-art TechnoGym® equipment
Kids club with international childcare in 5 dedicated clubs for children aged 0 to 17

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Shore excursions, coach tours, walking tours
Travel insurance

Package: Cruise All Inclusive

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Beverage package Easy ¹
Free Internet ²

1) Selection of house wines by the glass, draught beer, selection of alcoholic/alcohol-free cocktails, soft drinks, fruit juices by the glass, bottled mineral water & classic hot drinks. Max. 15 alcoholic drinks p.p./day. (except on private islands)
2) Unlimited internet package valid for one device per person, first and second person in the cabin.

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise

This package does not include any additional services to the standard included services.

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Conditions of travel:

The indicated cruise prices are special rates that can be subject to special terms of payment and cancellation according to the Terms and Conditions of the organizer.

The advertised cruises, prices, itineraries, etc. are not binding and all information is subject to change by the tour operators.

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Deck plan - MSC Orchestra

Inside cabins

IR1 - Deluxe Inside Cabin Fantastica

This picture of a cabin is an example, changes reserved.

About 14 - 17 sqm
1 double bed or 2 single beds, partially 3rd and 4th bed
Bathroom with shower, WC
Wardrobe
Interactive TV
Telephone
Internet access (for a fee)
Safe
Minibar
Air-conditioning
Room breakfast service
Cabin service 24 hours (delivery)
Children's club events for free
Choice of the dining time (depending on availability)
Cabin number selectable

Outside cabins

OR1 - Deluxe Outside Cabin Fantastica

This picture of a cabin is an example, changes reserved.

About 17 sqm
window or porthole(s)
1 double bed or 2 single beds, partially 3rd and 4th bed
Bathroom with shower, WC
Wardrobe
Interactive TV
Telephone
Internet access (for a fee)
Safe
Minibar
Air-conditioning
Room breakfast service
Cabin service 24 hours (delivery)
Children's club events for free
Choice of the dining time (depending on availability)
Cabin number selectable

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Customer evaluations - MSC Orchestra

1,250 Evaluations

3.8 / 5

Details on the overall evaluation

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3.8 / 5

Recommendation rate

76.4%

All evaluations

5 Stars

x 214

4 Stars

x 634

3 Stars

x 327

2 Stars

x 71

1 Stars

x 4

Evaluations

Travel dates	Evaluation	Cabin	Type of cruise	Description
Travel dates: Jan 27, 2026	Evaluation: 4.0 / 5	Cabin: Inside	Away on a trip: Friends	Description: Im allgemeinen OK	Read
Travel dates: Dec 30, 2025	Evaluation: 3.8 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Schönes (renoviert), nicht zu grosses Schiff Sauber und sehr feines Essen Leider war die [...] Read more	Read
Travel dates: Dec 30, 2025	Evaluation: 3.9 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Es war unsere 41. Kreuzfahrt. Die Innenräume des Schiffs waren wunderschön festlich dekoriert in [...] Read more	Read
Travel dates: Nov 12, 2025	Evaluation: 4.1 / 5	Cabin: Inside	Away on a trip: Solo/Single	Description: Eine interessante Möglichkeit, einige Tage (Kurzkreuzfahrt) abzuschalten und sich einfach mal so [...] Read more	Read
Travel dates: Jul 29, 2025	Evaluation: 4.2 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Im Grossen und Ganzen waren wir sehr zufrieden.	Read
Travel dates: Jun 17, 2025	Evaluation: 4.3 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Wunderbare, sensationell organisierte Kreuzfahrt!	Read
Travel dates: Sep 11, 2024	Evaluation: 4.2 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Das Schiff hat eine gute Grösse und ist in top gepflegtem Zustand. Man sieht, dass das Personal [...] Read more	Read
Travel dates: Sep 11, 2024	Evaluation: 4.1 / 5	Cabin: Inside	Away on a trip: Family	Description: Schade viel zu wenig Personal das deutsch versteht.	Read
Travel dates: Jul 13, 2024	Evaluation: 4.3 / 5	Cabin: Outside	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Rundum eine sehr schöne und luxuriöse Reise!	Read
Travel dates: Jul 3, 2024	Evaluation: 4.9 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: War super reise. Ausser der Transfer war umständlich. 3 Stunden mit Bus quer durch Italien.	Read

Eastern Mediterranean Cruise - from Bari - 124744

5 days MSC Orchestra (MSC Cruises)

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