Mediterranean Grand Tour – Athens, Istanbul & Venice
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 Piraeus (Athens) on September 27, 2026 visits Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Katakolon. 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: Türkiye, Greece and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. People come back from this cruise talking about Izmir: Turkey's laid-back Aegean metropolis. 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 September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 6 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.
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The price above matches MSC Cruises's USD site. MSC Cruises prices every country separately, so the others may show something different.
We added MSC Cruises's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. MSC Cruises bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less.
- Cruise fare on MSC Cruises's site
- $4,195.43
- Service charge, paid on board
- +$171
- What you actually pay, per person
- $4,366.43
$19 per guest per night × 9 nights.
* If you book through a marked link, the cruise line pays us a small commission. Your price is exactly the same either way, and the commission is what pays for Cruisello.
What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 3 of this ship's 5 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
