Byzantine Wake – Trieste, Corfu & Athens

About this cruise

You board in Istanbul on August 15, 2026 for 9 nights visiting Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Santorini and Piraeus (Athens), and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Ancient temples, white-and-blue Greek islands, and warm Aegean water. Hard to argue with. Bari alone is worth the trip, Puglia's salty, sun-bleached harbour town. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Fantasia. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.