January 15, 2024 - Discover MSC Cruises' breathtaking itineraries in the Mediterranean for summer 2024.
MSC World Europe
Variety of routes in the Mediterranean
MSC Cruises offers... Summer 2024 with 14 ships the largest variety of routes in the Mediterranean. The shipping company's ships are divided into two route groups:
- Western Mediterranean: Genoa, Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Naples, Cannes, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Valencia, Málaga, Palermo, La Spezia
- Eastern Mediterranean: Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Heraklion, Chania, Rhodes, Mykonos, Izmir
Western Mediterranean
Western Mediterranean routes offer a mix of culture, history and nature. The ships depart from Genoa, the capital of the Italian region of Liguria. From here we continue to Barcelona, the Catalan metropolis with its impressive architecture. In Civitavecchia, the port of Rome, guests can explore the Eternal City with its numerous attractions such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. In Naples, the capital of the Campania region, the Amalfi Coast awaits with its picturesque villages and steep cliffs. The French port cities of Cannes and Marseille are known for their film festivals and maritime atmosphere.
Highlights:
- Visit to the Cinque Terre: The five villages of the Cinque Terre sit on steep cliffs on the Ligurian coast and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visiting the Amalfi Coast: The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world and offers breathtaking views of the sea.
- Visit to Rome's historic old town: Rome is one of the most fascinating cities in the world and is home to numerous ancient sights.
- Visit to the Cannes Film Festival: The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most important film festivals in the world and takes place every May.
Eastern Mediterranean
The routes in the Eastern Mediterranean lead to the most important cultural sites in the region. The ships depart from Trieste, the capital of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. From here we continue to Katakolon, the starting point for excursions to the ancient sites of Olympia and Delphi. In Piraeus, the port of Athens, guests can visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon and other sights of the Greek capital. Kusadasi, the port of Ephesus, is home to one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Istanbul, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, is a fascinating mix of Orient and Occident. The Greek islands of Corfu, Bari and Mykonos offer a mix of culture, history and nature.
Highlights:
- Visit to the ancient sites of Olympia and Delphi: Olympia is the site of the ancient Olympic Games and Delphi is a major religious center of ancient Greece.
- Visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon: The Acropolis is one of Greece's most important attractions and is home to the Parthenon, one of the most famous temples in the world.
- Visit to the ancient city of Ephesus: Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world and is home to numerous temples, hypostyle halls and other structures.
- Visiting Istanbul: Istanbul is a fascinating mix of Orient and Occident and offers a variety of sights such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
- Visiting the Greek Islands: The Greek islands offer a mix of culture, history and nature and are a popular holiday destination.
Route highlights
The individual routes offer a variety of highlights that you can explore on your own. Here are some examples:
MSC Seaview:
- Visit the Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast, Rome's historic old town and the Cannes Film Festival
- Visit the city of Naples with its numerous sights such as the Castel Nuovo, the Teatro San Carlo and
MSC Seaview:
- Visit the Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast, Rome's historic old town and the Cannes Film Festival
- Visit the city of Naples with its numerous sights such as the Castel Nuovo, the Teatro San Carlo and Vesuvius
- Day trip to Capri, one of the most beautiful islands in the world
- Visit to the Gulf of Naples, one of the most popular diving areas in the world
MSC World Europe:
- Visit to Naples, the Amalfi Coast, the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini and the French port city of Marseille
- Visit the city of Marseille with its numerous sights such as the Notre-Dame de la Garde Cathedral and the Musée Cantini
- Day trip to Avignon, the former papal residence city
- Visit to the Côte d'Azur, one of the most beautiful coastal regions in the world
MSC Splendida:
- Visit the ancient sites of Olympia, Ephesus, Istanbul and the Greek islands of Corfu and Bari
- Visit the city of Istanbul with its numerous sights such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace
- Day trip to Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire
- Visit to the Aegean Sea, one of the most beautiful marine regions in the world
MSC Divina:
- Visit to the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Izmir as well as the Italian port city of Naples
- Visit the city of Izmir with its numerous sights such as the Agora and the Ephesus Museum
- Day trip to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world
- Visit to the Aegean Sea, one of the most beautiful marine regions in the world
Additional Information
- Prices for the cruises start at 669 euros per person for a 7-night cruise in the Western Mediterranean.
- The flight tickets and transfers are included in the Fly & Cruise program.
- The travel allowance is up to 200 euros per cabin when booked by the end of February 2024.
Fly & Cruise program
MSC Cruises offers a Fly & Cruise program that allows cruise guests to get to the embarkation ports comfortably and stress-free. The program is available for twelve ships from five German cities: Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich.
Further information
More information about Summer program 2024 can be found on the MSC Cruises website.
Conclusion
MSC Cruises is offering a variety of cruises in the Mediterranean in summer 2024. The routes lead to the most beautiful cities and sights in the region and offer something for every taste. The Fly & Cruise program makes travel planning even easier and more convenient.