Majestic Mediterranean – Athens & Istanbul

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 9-night round-trip sailing from Bari on July 31, 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. 3 countries (Italy, Greece and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Trieste stands out. It's Habsburg grandeur at Italy's eastern edge. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC Fantasia. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.