12 nights Eastmed From Ancona, Italy

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A vibrant wide-angle view of the bustling city of Alexandria, Egypt, with its urban coastline curving along the Mediterranean Sea at sunset.
MSC Lirica cruise ship exterior.
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MSC Lirica cruise ship exterior.

Departing

Visiting

Ancona, Italy


8 Ports of Call

Sailing Oct 23, 2026

from $1,850 per person* taxes and fees included

Your 12-night Africa Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard MSC Lirica depart from Ancona, Italy with 8 stops in ports-of-call including Porto Marghera (for Venice), Cairo (Alexandria), and Split. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing October 23, 2026.

Departure Port

Ancona, Italy

A historic Adriatic port, Ancona blends seaside charm with Roman ruins and rolling hills. Before you depart Ancona, Italy, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Africa cruise.

Destination

Africa

Stops on your Africa voyage will include Rhodes on day 5 and Cairo (Alexandria) on day 8. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

MSC Lirica

MSC Lirica, built in 2003 and refurbished in 2015, carries 1,984 passengers with a crew of 742.

Cruise Line

MSC Cruises

Enjoy Italian luxury and eco-conscious vacationing with MSC Cruises. We can help you maximize deals on Africa cruises aboard MSC Lirica or 23 of MSC’s other ships.