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Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
Departing Istanbul, Turkey on December 30, 2026, the MSC Cruises ship MSC Orchestra runs this 7-night Mediterranean sailing. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Istanbul, Turkey, Corfu, Greece, Bari, Italy, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.
Istanbul, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Orchestra. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F. Istanbul weather in December
Day 2 of 8 is a day at sea aboard MSC Orchestra, cruising between ports on the Mediterranean itinerary.
Corfu, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Orchestra. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F. Corfu weather in January
Bari, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Orchestra. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F. Bari weather in January
Day 5 of 8 is a day at sea aboard MSC Orchestra, cruising between ports on the Mediterranean itinerary.
Piraeus, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Orchestra. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F. Piraeus (Athens) weather in January
Izmir, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Orchestra. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.
Istanbul, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Orchestra. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F. Istanbul weather in January
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