7 nights. Greece, Italy
From €769 Average per person

7 nights. Greece, Italy

Departure from: Piraeus, Greece
From
€769
Average per person
Taxes included
From
€769
Average per person
Taxes included
MSC Orchestra
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On the MSC Orchestra, no one is indifferent. Travelling on board means experiencing an explosion of emotions and adventures, including running on a running track, enjoying a rejuvenating steam bath, dining at the Shanghai Chinese restaurant, relaxing in the exotic Savannah Bar decorated with animal images, the luxurious Purple Bar, or indulge in Hollywood glamor at the elegant Zaffiro Bar. MSC Orchestra is much more than a cruise ship, much better than a dream.
294m.Length
3,220m.Beam:
16Decks
3,013Occupancy
987Crew
2007Inaugurated
92tn.Tonnage
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athens (piraeus), greece
Day 1
athens (piraeus), greece
Departure: 18:00
Piraeus is a port city in the Attica region of Greece. It lies within the Athens urban area, about 8 kilometres southwest of the city centre (the municipality of Athens), along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf. According to the 2011 census, Piraeus had a population of 163,688 within its administrative boundaries, making it the fifth-largest municipality in Greece and the second-largest within the wider Athens urban area, after the municipality of Athens. The municipality of Piraeus and four neighbouring suburban municipalities make up the regional unit of Piraeus, sometimes referred to as Greater Piraeus, with a total population of 448,997. This regional unit forms part of the Athens urban area. Piraeus has a long recorded history, dating back to ancient Greece. The city was founded in the early 5th century BC, when the area was chosen to become the new port of classical Athens and was developed as a model harbour, concentrating all of Athens’ import and transit trade. During the Golden Age of Athens, the Long Walls were built to fortify both Athens and its port at Piraeus. As a result, Piraeus became the principal harbour of ancient Greece, but it gradually declined after the 3rd century BC, before expanding again in the 19th century, following the declaration of Athens as the capital of Greece. Today, Piraeus is a large, busy city and an integral part of Athens, home to the country’s biggest harbour and displaying all the hallmarks of a major maritime and commercial–industrial centre. The port of Piraeus is the main port in Greece, the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second-largest in the world, handling around 20 million passengers each year. With a throughput of about 1.4 million TEUs, Piraeus ranks among the top ten European ports for container traffic and is the leading container port in the Eastern Mediterranean. The municipality hosted events during both the 1896 and 2004 Summer Olympic Games held in Athens. The University of Piraeus is one of the largest universities in Greece and includes the country’s second-oldest business school, as well as the oldest academic department specialising in finance.
katakolon, greece
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Day 2
katakolon, greece
Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00
Olympia is a town in Peloponnese. This was the location of the original Olympic Games. The games, held every four years in honour of the Greek god Zeus, lasted throughout the entire Classical Age. The central sanctuary or Altis included temples, altars, shrines, and public buildings for both religious and secular purposes. The flame for each modern Olympic Games is still lit in the town, by a reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror, and carried by torch to the place where the games are to be held.
argostoli, greece
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Day 3
argostoli, greece
Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00
Welcome to Kefalonia, the largest of Greece’s Ionian Islands, where the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean meet lush green hillsides and layers of Greek history. This captivating island offers an unforgettable escape filled with pretty villages, gorgeous beaches and striking natural attractions. Start your Kefalonia break at Myrtos Beach, often named among the most beautiful in Greece. Its long sweep of white pebbles and crystal-clear turquoise water make it ideal for relaxing, swimming and taking photos. Framed by dramatic cliffs, Myrtos looks out over the Ionian Sea with views that are genuinely memorable. Stay for sunset to watch the sky and sea change colour in a spectacular evening show. Head inland and you’ll find the charm of Kefalonia’s villages, including Fiscardo and Assos. Fiscardo, with its colourful harbour and Venetian-style buildings, has an old-world feel, with small boutiques, waterside cafés and inviting tavernas. Assos, a quiet, postcard-perfect village, is known for its scenic bay and the impressive 16th-century Venetian castle on the hill above. Walking up to the ruins is rewarded with sweeping views of the coastline. Kefalonia’s natural wonders are unmissable. At Melissani Cave, an underground lake glows an almost unreal shade of blue thanks to the light streaming through an opening above; a short boat trip lets you drift through this magical space. Nearby, Drogarati Cave features vast chambers, stalactites and stalagmites, and surprisingly good acoustics that make it a favourite for visitors. Kefalonia is full of discoveries, from lazy days by the sea to cultural sights and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re after sunshine and sea, a taste of local life, or time in nature, this Greek island offers a little slice of paradise for every kind of traveller.
corfu, greece
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Day 4
corfu, greece
Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00
With its Venetian fortress, British palaces, and a French esplanade modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Corfu might not strike you as Greek at all. The most populated and cosmopolitan of the Ionian Islands, it is teeming with foreigners and foreign architecture. In legend, Corfu was the island where the shipwrecked Odyssey met the lovely Princess Nausicaa. Some locals claim it was also the magical isle conjured up by Shakespeare in The Tempest. Corfu Town, a small and pleasant city, is the largest and most important town on the island. This is where the airport is located and where most ships cruise and long distance ferries dock. The Old Fortress is definitely one of Corfu’s landmarks. Built by the Venetians in 1546 on the site of a Byzantine castle, the fortress is separated from the rest of the town by a moat. The Old Town is a maze of narrow streets dominated by the 16th century fortress. Around every corner you can find a chapel, old mansion or secret garden square. Between the Old Fortress and the Old Town, we find The Esplanade, with its arches and cafes, is considered the most beautiful esplanade in Greece. The Achillion Palace is ideally located in the picturesque village of Gastouri, 10 km south of the city centre. It was the summer residence of Empress Sissi from 1890 until her death in 1898. This beautiful building and its picturesque gardens overlooks the sea and Corfu town. On the north western tip of the island is the lively resort of Sidari. It's actually two small coastal villages connected by a long sweeping sandy beach. The Kanoni peninsula, with the 17th century monastery for women, is one of Corfu's best known landmarks and can be found on numerous postcards from the island. From the islet of Kanoni, it's possible to go by boat to another islet, the Mouse Island or Pontikonisi. Corfu's architecture is very diverse, influenced by the civilizations that once occupied the island. Mass tourism has turned parts of the island into eyesores but a surprising amount of the island still consists of olive groves, mountains or woodland. Corfu Town is a charming and elegant town, built between two fortresses. Corfu is considered one of Greece's most beautiful cities, and it is easy to understand why when you're strolling down the narrow streets and through the alleys, walking over spacious squares, visiting Byzantine churches and Venetian monuments. And of course, Corfu also has its natural beauty; the green-turquoise water that surrounds the town.
bari, italy
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Day 5
bari, italy
Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 19:00
Despite the fact that Bari is quite a large modern city, it has managed to maintain the unique atmosphere of small towns. In this city, ancient buildings and strict gothic castles sit side by side with new trading centres and restaurants, making Bari even more attractive and elegant. Take a stroll along the narrow streets of the city centre to reach the Cathedral of Bari. Built in the 12th century, its crypt is a masterpiece of Baroque art. In these winding streets, another fine example of Baroque architecture stands, the beautiful church of San Nicola, built a thousand years ago. Castello Normanno Svevo, which was built in 1132, is one of the most notable sights of the city. The Museum of Archaeology is another place of interest in Bari as excavations in the old part of the city haven’t stopped even now, so the museum constantly receives new exhibits. If daytime is traditionally used for leisurely walks in shady valleys, night turns Bari into one lively discotheque. Trendy bars, pubs, and clubs are ready to entertain their visitors until dawn.
santorini, greece
5
Day 7
santorini, greece
Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00
Formed by the massive volcanic eruption which gave rise to the Atlantis legend, Santorini is the most striking island in the Aegean. The island is actually the outer rim of a sunken volcano, its entire eastern coast is a succession of small towns perched on high hills. Fira is the island’s dramatically situated capital. Perched on the cliffs, overlooking the sea, the town of Fira shares with the Parthenon the fame of the best known images of Greece. The narrow streets are filled with souvenir shops, lovely boutiques and a lot of jewellery shops. It has two beautiful churches, the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist. It also has a small local museum. Nightlife in Fira is also quite lively with good restaurants and bars, plus a few nightclubs. The city is a spectacle in itself, with a climax at sunset. Another great place to enjoy the sunset is the town of Ia, a small village clinging to the rocky point of land at the northern tip of the island, 300m above the sea. The beaches in Santorini are much different than other beaches in Greece due to their special geographical features. Red and black volcanic pebbles lay the shores of Santorini beaches and steep cliffs provide a picturesque ambience. The most famous of Santorini beaches is the Red beach, while particularly popular are Perissa, Kamari and Perivolos. Santorini is a truly wonderful destination. The siting of some of its major towns along the clifftop rim of the caldera is one of the most spectacularly lovely sights in the world. The buildings seem to defy gravity in the way they cling to the cliffs and are stacked one on top of the other like so many sugar cubes. The sandy, multicoloured beaches are simply the icing on the cake.
athens (piraeus), greece
Day 8
athens (piraeus), greece
Arrival: 06:00
Piraeus is a port city in the Attica region of Greece. It lies within the Athens urban area, about 8 kilometres southwest of the city centre (the municipality of Athens), along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf. According to the 2011 census, Piraeus had a population of 163,688 within its administrative boundaries, making it the fifth-largest municipality in Greece and the second-largest within the wider Athens urban area, after the municipality of Athens. The municipality of Piraeus and four neighbouring suburban municipalities make up the regional unit of Piraeus, sometimes referred to as Greater Piraeus, with a total population of 448,997. This regional unit forms part of the Athens urban area. Piraeus has a long recorded history, dating back to ancient Greece. The city was founded in the early 5th century BC, when the area was chosen to become the new port of classical Athens and was developed as a model harbour, concentrating all of Athens’ import and transit trade. During the Golden Age of Athens, the Long Walls were built to fortify both Athens and its port at Piraeus. As a result, Piraeus became the principal harbour of ancient Greece, but it gradually declined after the 3rd century BC, before expanding again in the 19th century, following the declaration of Athens as the capital of Greece. Today, Piraeus is a large, busy city and an integral part of Athens, home to the country’s biggest harbour and displaying all the hallmarks of a major maritime and commercial–industrial centre. The port of Piraeus is the main port in Greece, the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second-largest in the world, handling around 20 million passengers each year. With a throughput of about 1.4 million TEUs, Piraeus ranks among the top ten European ports for container traffic and is the leading container port in the Eastern Mediterranean. The municipality hosted events during both the 1896 and 2004 Summer Olympic Games held in Athens. The University of Piraeus is one of the largest universities in Greece and includes the country’s second-oldest business school, as well as the oldest academic department specialising in finance.
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Itinerary
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Boarding and landing
  • For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
  • Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.
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Bella Experience

The ’Bella’ experience is a great value option for enjoying the comforts of life aboard a sleek, modern ship. Staterooms in the ’Bella’ category are guaranteed staterooms. Enjoy swimming pools, a state-of-the-art rooftop gym and sports facilities on board. Broadway-style entertainment and a full schedule of daily activities, and you’ll enjoy a variety of restaurants serving excellent Mediterranean and international cuisine. Including a gourmet buffet open 20 hours a day.

Fantástica Experience

Comfort and flexibility are the keys to the ’Fantastica’ experience, which offers all the benefits of the ’Bella’, plus a variety of additional privileges. Choose the stateroom and deck you want to travel on and enjoy a free breakfast in your stateroom. Free breakfast in the cabin. Have fun with activities for the whole family.

Aurea Experience

Let well-being, pampering and tranquility take center stage on your cruise. In addition to all the advantages of ’Bella’ and ’Fantastica’, the ’Aurea’ rates offer a series of benefits for relaxation of body and mind. Avoid stress thanks to priority boarding. Head straight to your stateroom where you’ll find a selection of free wellness products. Benefit from unlimited access to the spa area.

MSC Yacht Club Experience

Compendium of elegance and luxury at sea, MSC Yacht Club offers you an unrivaled cruise experience. Lavishly appointed suites, 24-hour butler service, and exclusive reception are just the beginning. All-inclusive a la carte meals served at your preferred time in the reserved restaurant, unlimited drinks and exclusive access to The One Sun Deck and Top Sail Lounge. You will also have free access to the spa area.

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Specifications of MSC Orchestra
Bars and Lounges
10
Restaurants
5
Cinema
Theater
Library
Spa
Children swimming pool
Internet
Laundry
Salon
Casino
Chapel
Nightclub
Weddings
ShowRoom
Nursery
Gym
24h service
Inaugurated
2007
Renovated
-
Cruise speed
2,290 knots
Stateroom capacity
1,275
Interior stateroom capacity
-
Exterior stateroom capacity
-
Occupancy
3,013
Beam:
3,220m.
Length
294m.
Tonnage
92tn.
Decks
16
Crew
987
Swimming Pools
3

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