14 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean from Marseilles

About this cruise

A 14-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Marseille on October 28, 2027 and visits Savona, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Messina, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 5 countries (Italy, Türkiye, Greece, Tunisia and Spain) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Istanbul, Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 113,216 gross tons, Costa Favolosa is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.