Byzantine Wake – Istanbul, Trieste & Santorini

About this cruise

9 nights, 7 ports, all from Piraeus (Athens) on August 13, 2026. The route visits Kusadasi, Istanbul and Corfu, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean and the whole thing just flows. 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: Türkiye, Greece and Italy. You get around 10 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. 9 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.