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13-Night Europe Cruise from Ancona
13-night Europe cruise aboard MSC Lirica, departing Ancona and calling at Venice, Katakolon, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, Limassol and Port Said and 2 more.
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Cruise line
MSC Cruises
Duration
13 nights
Region
Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
Departs
Ancona
Returns
Venice
the voyageVoyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
Where this voyage takes you
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1

- Day 2

Venice
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00 - Day 4

Katakolon
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 17:00 - Day 5

Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00 - Day 6
Rhodes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00 - Day 7

Limassol
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 17:00 - Day 8
Port Said
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:30 - Day 9

Alexandria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00 - Day 12

Split
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00 - Day 13

Venice
Arrive 08:00
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 23 Oct 2026
- 28 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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13-Night Europe Cruise from Ancona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Europe cruise calls at Ancona, Venice, Katakolon, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, Limassol, Port Said, Alexandria and Split.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Ancona and ends in Venice.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard MSC Lirica.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Oct 2026 and 28 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
Narrow your 13-night sailing
Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.