Mediterranean Grand Tour – 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 June 25, 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. People come back from this cruise talking about Istanbul: Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus. 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 June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. 6 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.