Byzantine Wake – Corfu, Trieste & Athens

About this cruise

There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Istanbul on August 24, 2026 and visits Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens) and Kusadasi. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The route threads through 3 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Greece, Italy and Türkiye. 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, MSC Fantasia has 5 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in Istanbul and come back with stories from Greece, Italy and Türkiye.