Azure Mediterranean Quest – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu

About this cruise

This one leaves Piraeus (Athens) on October 6, 2026 and spends 9 nights visiting Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Katakolon at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. 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 (Türkiye, Greece and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on MSC Fantasia. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.