Mediterranean Grand Tour – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu

About this cruise

9 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Trieste on May 3, 2026 visits Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens), Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu and Bari and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Greece, Türkiye and Italy. Istanbul alone is worth the trip, Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Fantasia has 5 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Trieste itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. Worth booking. That's the short version.