7 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean from Taranto

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Taranto on August 16, 2026, visiting Kefalonia, Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens), Valletta and Catania. 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. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.