Breathtaking Mediterranean – Corfu, Athens & Kusadasi
About this cruise
A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 9-night sailing from Istanbul on October 26, 2026 visits Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens) and Kusadasi. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 3 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Greece, Italy and Türkiye. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Trieste, which is known as Habsburg grandeur at Italy's eastern edge. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Fantasia takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All told, 6 ports across 9 nights covers a lot.