Classic 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 August 6, 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. Keep an eye out for Kusadasi: Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus. 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 August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 9 nights well spent.