Legendary Mediterranean – Athens & Istanbul

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 Bari on August 9, 2026 visits Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul and Corfu. 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: Italy, Greece and Türkiye. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Piraeus (Athens), The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. Roughly 10 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. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.