Byzantine Silk Road – Istanbul, Bari & Trieste

About this cruise

By August 23, 2026 you'll be ready for this. 8 nights out of Piraeus (Athens), visiting Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Katakolon, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. 3 countries (Türkiye, Greece and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, You won't go hungry on MSC Fantasia. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in Piraeus (Athens) and come back with stories from Türkiye, Greece and Italy.