7 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean from Taranto

About this cruise

You sail from Taranto on July 12, 2026 and spend 7 nights visiting Kefalonia, Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens), Valletta and Catania. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. 3 countries (Greece, Malta and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Fascinosa: 3,014 guests, 13 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.