Sunlit Mediterranean – Athens & Istanbul

About this cruise

9 nights, 6 ports, all from Bari on June 7, 2026. The route visits Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul and Corfu and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. 3 countries (Italy, Greece and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, You won't go hungry on MSC Fantasia. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. A June departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.