Aegean Chariot – Istanbul, Athens & Santorini

About this cruise

You board in Bari on August 18, 2026 for 9 nights visiting Trieste, Katakolon, Santorini, Piraeus (Athens), Istanbul and Corfu, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 3 countries (Italy, Greece and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. People come back from this cruise talking about Istanbul: Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Fantasia. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 6 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.