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title: "Mythic Mediterranean Journey – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/mythic-mediterranean-journey-athens-istanbul-corfu~MSC-FANTASIA-20260515-9
description: "9-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Fantasia"
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---

# Mythic Mediterranean Journey – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu

![Route map: 9 nights round trip from Piraeus (Athens) on MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4f60c60a56d14085.jpg)

A 9-night round trip from Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 15 May. It calls at Kusadasi, Istanbul (until 23:00), Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Katakolon, with two days at sea along the way. The stops are in Türkiye, Greece and Italy, and calls last 7 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 20°C in Istanbul to 26°C in Kusadasi (68 to 79°F). You're back in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 24 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:** 2026-05-15
- **Return:** 2026-05-24
- **From:** [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 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR |  | 18:00 | 16–26°C |
| 2 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 15:00 | 16–26°C |
| 3 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 10:00 | 23:00 | 14–20°C |
| 5 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 13:00 | 21:00 | 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 | 08:00 | 16:00 | 15–24°C |
| 10 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 08:00 |  | 16–26°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 5 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | €2,990 | €2,990 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260515-9.md?pid=a2ff1bb3-ce12-4b70-8404-2d5dd8dce202) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | €3,098 | €1,549 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260515-9.md?pid=043c0035-1d69-4a1c-a727-c46e83febda1) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | $3,353 | $3,353 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260515-9.md?pid=29053010-0cf3-4c00-bfd0-44f57987d57c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | $3,517 | $1,758 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-FANTASIA-20260515-9.md?pid=98c04b0f-dcbe-4e12-8078-1d38dbed44ad) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-02-21 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-02-22 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-02-23 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-02-24 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-02-25 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-02-26 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-02-27 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-02-28 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-03-01 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-03-02 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-03-03 | €2,618 | €2,870 | €3,080 | €4,088 |
| 2026-03-04 | €2,858 | €3,098 | €3,318 | €4,318 |
| 2026-03-05 | €2,858 | €3,098 | €3,318 | €4,318 |
| 2026-03-06 | €2,858 | €3,098 | €3,318 | €4,318 |
| 2026-03-07 | €2,858 | €3,098 | €3,318 | €4,318 |
| 2026-03-08 | €2,858 | €3,098 | €3,318 | €4,318 |
| 2026-03-09 | €2,858 | €3,098 | €3,318 | €4,318 |
| 2026-03-10 | €2,758 | €2,998 | €3,218 | €4,218 |
| 2026-03-11 | €2,658 | €2,898 | €3,118 | €4,118 |
| 2026-03-12 | €2,658 | €2,898 | €3,118 | €4,118 |
| 2026-03-13 | €2,578 | €2,838 | €3,058 | €4,118 |
| 2026-03-14 | €2,578 | €2,838 | €3,058 | €4,118 |
| 2026-03-15 | €2,578 | €2,838 | €3,058 | €4,118 |
| 2026-03-16 | €2,178 | €2,438 | €2,658 | €3,718 |
| 2026-03-17 | €2,178 | €2,438 | €2,658 | €3,718 |
| 2026-03-18 | €2,178 | €2,438 | €2,658 | €3,718 |
| 2026-03-19 | €2,178 | €2,438 | €2,658 | €3,718 |
| 2026-03-20 | €2,178 | €2,438 | €2,658 | €3,718 |
| 2026-03-21 | €1,566 | €1,826 | €2,046 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-22 | €1,566 | €1,826 | €2,046 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-23 | €1,566 | €1,826 | €2,046 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-24 | €1,566 | €1,826 | €1,986 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-25 | €1,566 | €1,826 | €1,986 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-26 | €1,566 | €1,826 | €1,986 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-27 | €1,358 | €1,578 | €1,718 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-28 | €1,358 | €1,578 | €1,718 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-29 | €1,358 | €1,578 | €1,718 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-30 | €1,358 | €1,578 | €1,718 | €3,106 |
| 2026-03-31 | €1,358 | €1,578 | €1,718 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-01 | €1,358 | €1,886 | €2,046 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-02 | €1,358 | €1,906 | €2,026 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-03 | €1,358 | €1,906 | €2,026 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-04 | €1,358 | €1,886 | €2,026 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-05 | €1,646 | €1,886 | €2,026 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-06 | €1,646 | €1,886 | €2,026 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-07 | €1,646 | €1,886 | €2,026 | €3,106 |
| 2026-04-08 | €1,646 | €1,886 | €1,756 | €2,836 |
| 2026-04-09 | €1,296 | €1,556 | €1,716 | €2,836 |
| 2026-04-10 | €1,376 | €1,556 | €1,716 | €2,836 |
| 2026-04-11 | €1,296 | €1,556 | €1,716 | €2,836 |
| 2026-04-12 | €1,296 | €1,556 | €1,716 | €2,836 |
| 2026-04-13 | €1,376 | €1,556 | €1,716 | €2,836 |
| 2026-04-14 | €1,376 | €1,556 | €1,716 | €3,116 |
| 2026-04-15 | €1,296 | €1,556 | €1,716 | €3,116 |
| 2026-04-16 | €1,278 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-17 | €1,278 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-18 | €1,278 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-19 | €1,278 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-20 | €1,278 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-21 | €1,358 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-22 | €1,358 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-23 | €1,358 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-24 | €1,358 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-25 | €1,358 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-26 | €1,358 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-27 | €1,358 | €1,538 | €1,698 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-28 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-29 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-04-30 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-01 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-02 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-03 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-04 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-05 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-06 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-07 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,758 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-08 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-09 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-10 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-11 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-12 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-13 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-14 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |
| 2026-05-15 | €1,358 | €1,598 | €1,778 | €3,098 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-15 | $2,517 | $2,817 | $3,017 | $4,393 |
| 2026-03-16 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-17 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-18 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-19 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-20 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-21 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-22 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-23 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-24 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-25 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-26 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-27 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-28 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-29 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-30 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-03-31 | $2,057 | $2,357 | $2,557 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-01 | $2,057 | $2,417 | $2,837 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-02 | $2,057 | $2,437 | $2,797 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-03 | $2,057 | $2,437 | $2,797 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-04 | $2,057 | $2,417 | $2,797 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-05 | $2,157 | $2,417 | $2,797 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-06 | $2,157 | $2,417 | $2,797 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-07 | $2,157 | $2,417 | $2,797 | $3,933 |
| 2026-04-08 | $2,157 | $2,417 | $2,381 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-09 | $1,641 | $1,941 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-10 | $1,741 | $1,941 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-11 | $1,641 | $1,941 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-12 | $1,641 | $1,941 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-13 | $1,741 | $1,941 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-14 | $1,741 | $1,941 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-15 | $1,361 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-16 | $1,361 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-17 | $1,361 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-18 | $1,361 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-19 | $1,361 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-20 | $1,361 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-21 | $1,461 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-22 | $1,461 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-23 | $1,461 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-24 | $1,461 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-25 | $1,461 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-26 | $1,461 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-27 | $1,461 | $1,661 | $1,861 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-28 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-29 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-04-30 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-01 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-02 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-03 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-04 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-05 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-06 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-07 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,141 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-08 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-09 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-10 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-11 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-12 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-13 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-14 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |
| 2026-05-15 | $1,461 | $1,721 | $2,161 | $3,517 |

## 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

### [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

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

*Turkey*

> Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 16–26°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

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

*Turkey*

> Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus

Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 14–20°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [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

## 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) | [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 (sailed) | [Timeless Treasures – Athens, Istanbul & Venice](https://cruisello.com/cruises/timeless-treasures-athens-istanbul-venice~MSC-FANTASIA-20260524-9.md) | 2026-05-24 | 2026-06-02 | 9 | €759 / $830 |
| 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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