Sun-Kissed Mediterranean – Athens, Istanbul & Corfu

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 9 nights from Trieste on July 23, 2026, visiting Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens), Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu and Bari. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 3 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Greece, Türkiye and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Of the stops, Istanbul tends to be the one people talk about: Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Fantasia takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.