Mediterranean Grand Tour – Corfu, Athens & Istanbul
About this cruise
If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 9 nights from Istanbul on October 17, 2026, visiting Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens) and Kusadasi. 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 Greece to Türkiye. Most ports give you about 9 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. You start in Istanbul and come back with stories from Greece, Italy and Türkiye.