Majestic Mediterranean – Corfu, Athens & Kusadasi

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 Istanbul on May 8, 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. Of the stops, Piraeus (Athens) tends to be the one people talk about: The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. 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 May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.