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title: "Mediterranean Grand Tour – Valletta & Athens"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-grand-tour-valletta-athens~MSC-FANTASIA-20260427-9
description: "9-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Fantasia"
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# Mediterranean Grand Tour – Valletta & Athens

![Route map: 9 nights one way from Barcelona on MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1c66136ba409f08f.jpg)

A 9-night cruise from Barcelona to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 27 April. It calls at Valletta, Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Katakolon, with three days at sea along the way. The stops are in Malta, Greece and Italy, and calls last 7 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Valletta to 26°C in Piraeus (Athens) (64 to 79°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 6 May. MSC Fantasia (2008) carries up to 4,363 guests on 17 decks and has 5 restaurants, 2 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-fantasia.md)
- **Duration:** 9 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-04-27
- **Return:** 2026-05-06
- **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)
- **To:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES |  | 19:00 | 10–18°C |
| 3 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 09:00 | 19:00 | 15–18°C |
| 5 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 16–21°C |
| 6 | [Bari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bari.md) | IT | 07:00 | 14:00 | 16–22°C |
| 7 | [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) | IT | 09:00 | 19:00 | 13–21°C |
| 9 | [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) | GR | 07:00 | 15:00 | 15–24°C |
| 10 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 08:00 |  | 16–26°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-02-18 | – | – | €2,820 |
| 2026-02-19 | – | – | €2,820 |
| 2026-02-20 | – | – | €2,820 |
| 2026-02-21 | – | – | €2,782 |
| 2026-02-22 | – | – | €2,782 |
| 2026-02-23 | – | – | €2,782 |
| 2026-02-24 | €2,404 | – | €2,782 |
| 2026-02-25 | €2,404 | – | €2,782 |
| 2026-02-26 | €2,404 | – | €2,782 |
| 2026-02-27 | €1,990 | €2,256 | €2,482 |
| 2026-02-28 | €1,990 | €2,256 | €2,482 |
| 2026-03-01 | €1,990 | €2,256 | €2,482 |
| 2026-03-02 | €1,990 | €2,256 | €2,482 |
| 2026-03-03 | €1,990 | €2,256 | €2,482 |
| 2026-03-04 | €1,990 | €2,256 | €2,482 |
| 2026-03-05 | €1,990 | €2,256 | €2,482 |
| 2026-03-06 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-07 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-08 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-09 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-10 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-11 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-12 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-13 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-14 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-15 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-16 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-17 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-18 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-19 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-20 | €1,978 | €2,238 | €2,478 |
| 2026-03-21 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,038 |
| 2026-03-22 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,038 |
| 2026-03-23 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,038 |
| 2026-03-24 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-03-25 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-03-26 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-03-27 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,798 |
| 2026-03-28 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,798 |
| 2026-03-29 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,798 |
| 2026-03-30 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,798 |
| 2026-03-31 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €2,018 |
| 2026-04-01 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €2,018 |
| 2026-04-02 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-03 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €2,018 |
| 2026-04-04 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-05 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-06 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-07 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €2,018 |
| 2026-04-08 | €1,398 | €1,638 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-09 | €1,388 | €1,648 | €1,828 |
| 2026-04-10 | €1,388 | €1,648 | €1,828 |
| 2026-04-11 | €1,388 | €1,648 | €1,828 |
| 2026-04-12 | €1,388 | €1,648 | €1,828 |
| 2026-04-13 | €1,388 | €1,648 | €1,828 |
| 2026-04-14 | €1,328 | €1,588 | €1,768 |
| 2026-04-15 | €1,328 | €1,588 | €1,768 |
| 2026-04-16 | €1,328 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-17 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-18 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-19 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-20 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €1,978 |
| 2026-04-21 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,058 |
| 2026-04-22 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,058 |
| 2026-04-23 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,058 |
| 2026-04-24 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,058 |
| 2026-04-25 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,058 |
| 2026-04-26 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,058 |
| 2026-04-27 | €1,538 | €1,798 | €2,058 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-15 | $1,645 | $1,925 | $2,185 |
| 2026-03-16 | $1,645 | $1,925 | $2,185 |
| 2026-03-17 | $1,645 | $1,925 | $2,185 |
| 2026-03-18 | $1,645 | $1,925 | $2,185 |
| 2026-03-19 | $1,645 | $1,925 | $2,185 |
| 2026-03-20 | $1,645 | $1,925 | $2,185 |
| 2026-03-21 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-22 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-23 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-24 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-25 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-26 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-27 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-28 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-29 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-30 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,365 |
| 2026-03-31 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,585 |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,585 |
| 2026-04-02 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,405 |
| 2026-04-03 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,585 |
| 2026-04-04 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,405 |
| 2026-04-05 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,405 |
| 2026-04-06 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,405 |
| 2026-04-07 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,585 |
| 2026-04-08 | $1,825 | $2,105 | $2,405 |
| 2026-04-09 | $1,409 | $1,689 | $1,949 |
| 2026-04-10 | $1,409 | $1,689 | $1,949 |
| 2026-04-11 | $1,409 | $1,689 | $1,949 |
| 2026-04-12 | $1,409 | $1,689 | $1,949 |
| 2026-04-13 | $1,409 | $1,689 | $1,949 |
| 2026-04-14 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,739 |
| 2026-04-15 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,739 |
| 2026-04-16 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,739 |
| 2026-04-17 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,739 |
| 2026-04-18 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,739 |
| 2026-04-19 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,739 |
| 2026-04-20 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,739 |
| 2026-04-21 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,979 |
| 2026-04-22 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,979 |
| 2026-04-23 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,979 |
| 2026-04-24 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,979 |
| 2026-04-25 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,979 |
| 2026-04-26 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,979 |
| 2026-04-27 | $1,199 | $1,479 | $1,979 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2008
- **Passengers:** 4,363
- **Crew:** 1,370
- **Gross Tonnage:** 137,936 GT
- **Decks:** 17
- **Length:** 330.1m
- **Beam:** 37.8m
- **Dining (total):** 5
- **Dining (included):** 2
- **Dining (surcharge):** 3

## Port Details

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 10–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md)

*Malta*

> A fortress city of honey-coloured stone

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 15–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: en, mt
- Timezone: Europe/Malta

### [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md)

*Greece*

> Venetian elegance in an emerald setting

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 16–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Bari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bari.md)

*Italy*

> Puglia's salty, sun-bleached harbour town

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 16–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md)

*Italy*

> Habsburg grandeur at Italy's eastern edge

Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 13–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md)

*Greece*

> Gateway to ancient Olympia

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 15–24°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 16–26°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Mediterranean Magic – Riviera & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-magic-riviera-rome~MSC-FANTASIA-20260421-6.md) | 2026-04-21 | 2026-04-27 | 6 | €679 / $1,036 |
| Next (sailed) | [Legendary Voyages – Athens, Istanbul & Venice](https://cruisello.com/cruises/legendary-voyages-athens-istanbul-venice~MSC-FANTASIA-20260506-9.md) | 2026-05-06 | 2026-05-15 | 9 | – |
| Next bookable | [Unforgettable Mediterranean – Athens & Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/cruises/unforgettable-mediterranean-athens-istanbul~MSC-FANTASIA-20261011-9.md) | 2026-10-11 | 2026-10-20 | 9 | €1,569 / $1,841 |

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