MSC Lirica

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Venice

Must See

St. Mark's Square

4.7 (192,020)

Pigeons, cafes, and Campanile tower.

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Rialto Bridge

4.7 (189,634)

Iconic bridge over Grand Canal for photos.

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Doge's Palace

4.7 (37,226)

Gothic palace with Bridge of Sighs.

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St. Mark's Basilica

4.7 (27,779)

Golden mosaics and Palladian facades.

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Katakolon

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Ancient Olympia

4.7 (18,620)

Birthplace of Olympics; see Temple of Zeus and stadium.

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia

4.7 (8,778)

Hermes statue and Olympic artifacts onsite.

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Katakolon Beach

4.0 (144)

Long sandy beach for swimming post-ruins.

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Mercouri Winery

4.5 (221)

Wine tasting with cultural estate tour.

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Heraklion

Must See

Knossos Palace

4.3 (56,470)

Minoan Bronze Age ruins with frescoes, labyrinth legend—Crete's star. 15-min bus from port, audio guide maze. Throne room iconic.

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Heraklion Archaeological Museum

4.7 (34,527)

World-class Minoan artifacts like snake goddess—pairs perfect with Knossos. City center steps, climate control. Bull-leaping friezes.

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Morosini Fountain (Lion Square)

4.5 (25,856)

17th-century lion spout watering hole—central cafe life. pedestrian zone, gelato nearby. Baroque beauty.

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Koules Fortress

4.6 (11,416)

Venetian sea bastion guarding harbor—climb for bay views. Port adjacent, lighthouse. Cannons impressive.

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Rhodes

Must See

Lindos Acropolis

4.6 (38,506)

Ancient temple atop donkey-climbable hill with sea vistas. Byzantine church inside. Dazzling white cliffs.

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Palace of the Grand Master

4.6 (26,758)

15th-century Hospitaller fortress with courtyards, frescoes, and museums. Tower views dazzle. Gothic grandeur.

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Old Town Rhodes

4.8 (25,911)

UNESCO medieval walled city with cobblestone alleys and knightly history. Gates and moats enchant. Walkable from port.

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Archaeological Museum

4.6 (6,279)

Hospitaller relics and Aphrodite statue in Gothic halls. Mosaic floors impress. Cultural core.

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Limassol

Must See

Limassol Castle

4.4 (5,333)

Medieval crusader castle housing district museum. Climb walls for views. Knights and history.

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Kourion Archaeological Site

4.7 (546)

Greco-Roman theater on cliff with sea vistas. Acoustic mosaics intact. 20-min drive must.

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Limassol Marina

4.7 (10,999)

Modern yacht harbor with promenades, dining. Stroll luxury liners. Waterfront leisure.

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Promenade (Zygin Otto)

4.7 (6,119)

7km seafront walk with beaches, cafes. People-watching paradise. Easy cruise stroll.

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Port Said

Must See

Port Said National Museum

4.3 (1,818)

Egyptian artifacts from Suez Canal era and pharaonic treasures. Modern exhibits on maritime history. Near port.

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Suez Canal Monument

4.2 (1,011)

Iconic statue and views of shipping traffic. Symbol of engineering marvel. Photo essential.

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Port Said Lighthouse

4.4 (1,318)

Historic lighthouse at entrance, climb for canal panoramas. Built by Eiffel. Unique viewpoint.

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Old Market (Souk El Atarines)

4.1 (337)

Spice and antique stalls for bargains. Authentic Egyptian souk. Haggle fun.

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Alexandria

Must See

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

4.6 (9,254)

Modern library evoking ancient wonder—planetarium, museums. Grand reading hall. Knowledge hub.

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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

4.5 (6,168)

Underground Greco-Roman tombs. Spiral staircase wonder. Mysterious necropolis.

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Qaitbay Citadel

4.5 (5,792)

15thC fortress on Pharos lighthouse site. Ramparts sea views. Medieval defense.

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Montaza Palace Gardens

4.5 (18,582)

34ha royal grounds with harbor beach. Walks and palace. Luxe escape.

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Split

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Diocletian's Palace

4.7 (89,442)

Roman emperor's retirement palace turned living city.

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Cathedral of Saint Domnius

4.6 (7,403)

Climb bell tower for palace views.

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Marjan Hill

4.8 (314)

Hike for views, beaches, and forest paths.

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Bacvice Beach

4.2 (275)

Sandy beach for picigin game and swimming.

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Bari

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Basilica di San Nicola

4.8 (22,126)

Venerate St. Nicholas's relics in this 11th-century Romanesque masterpiece drawing pilgrims worldwide. Central old town; modest dress required.

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Castello Normanno-Svevo

4.3 (3,569)

Explore Swabian-Norman castle's ramparts, dungeons, and art exhibits. Impressive fortifications near the harbor.

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Bari Vecchia (Old Town)

5.0 (22)

Wander labyrinthine alleys with laundry lines, Nonna pasta-makers, and hidden churches in the medieval heart. Authentic Apulian charm.

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Lungomare Nazario Sauro Promenade

Stroll 15km seaside path for Adriatic views, gelato spots, and people-watching. Flat, easy waterfront walk from port.

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