Mediterranean Grand Tour – Athens & Istanbul

About this cruise

This one leaves Bari on September 14, 2026 and spends 9 nights visiting Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul and Corfu at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Italy to Türkiye. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Fantasia has 5 dining spots on board, most of them included. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 9-night sailing is a strong place to start.