Mediterranean Grandeur – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu
About this cruise
There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Trieste on October 3, 2026 and visits Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu and Bari. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The route threads through 3 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Greece, Türkiye and Italy. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Fantasia has 5 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.