7 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean from Taranto

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Taranto on July 19, 2026 visits Kefalonia, Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens), Valletta and Catania. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 3 countries (Greece, Malta and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Catania, Baroque beauty in the shadow of Mount Etna. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Fascinosa carries up to 3,014 guests over 13 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.