# @msc.friends on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbpvTuOiCcX
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-05T08:52:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Msc Friends (@msc.friends) — https://gondola.cc/msc.friends

## Caption

Eastern Mediterranean Odyssey: 11 Days Cruise on the MSC Lirica winter 2026

Looking for an autumn escape through classical history? Departing roundtrip from Marghera (Venice), this 11-day voyage on the MSC Lirica spans five countries, tracing ancient wonders from the Adriatic Sea down to the shores of Egypt.

Cruise Itinerary Highlights, departure Nov 24 2026 

Day 1: Marghera (Venice), Italy  Embark in the Venetian Lagoon and set sail at 19:00.

Day 2: Day at Sea  Unwind and explore Mediterranean dining and onboard shows.

Day 3: Katakolon (Olympia), Greece (10:00–17:00)  Walk the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.

Day 4: Heraklion (Crete), Greece (10:00–18:00)  Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos and Venetian fortresses.

Day 5: Rhodes, Greece (08:00–17:00)  Explore the medieval, UNESCO-listed walled Old Town.

Day 6: Limassol, Cyprus (10:00–17:00) Tour historic castles and ancient coastal ruins.

Day 7: Port Said (Cairo Gateway), Egypt (07:00–21:30) Take a day trip to Cairo and the Giza Pyramids.

Day 8: Alexandria, Egypt (08:00–22:00)  Discover the Citadel of Qaitbay and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Days 9–10: Days at Sea  Relax poolside while sailing back northwest across the Mediterranean.

Day 11: Split, Croatia (09:00–17:00) Stroll through the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace along the Dalmatian coast.

Day 12: Marghera (Venice), Italy Arrive at 08:00 for final disembarkation.

Why Choose This Voyage?

This roundtrip itinerary provides a unique blend of Greek islands, Cyprus, Egypt, and Croatia without the hassle of internal flights. It offers an ideal mix of bucket-list historic landmarks and relaxing days at sea.

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