Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul
9 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard MSC Fantasia, departing Istanbul and calling at Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus and Izmir.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Fantasia
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Istanbul
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
Depart 23:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Corfu
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 21:00
An Ionian island off Greece's northwest coast, greener and more Venetian-feeling than the Aegean isles. Ships call at its old town, a UNESCO-listed warren of Italianate streets between two hilltop fortresses, with pebbly coves around the shore.
- Old Fortress
- Liston arcade
- Ionian coves
- Day4
Bari
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A port city on Italy's Adriatic coast, the regional capital of Puglia at the country's southeastern heel. Its old quarter winds around the basilica of San Nicola, and home cooks hand-roll orecchiette pasta in the narrow lanes.
- Basilica di San Nicola
- Bari Vecchia
- Orecchiette
- Day5
Trieste
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city in northeast Italy near the Slovenian border, long the seaward gateway of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Grand Habsburg-era squares open onto the Adriatic, with the seafront Piazza Unità d'Italia and the white Miramare Castle on the bay.
- Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Miramare Castle
- Viennese cafés
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Katakolon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A small port on Greece's western Peloponnese coast, best known as the gateway to ancient Olympia. The sanctuary where the original Olympic Games were held lies a short drive inland, among ruined temples and the old stadium.
- Ancient Olympia
- Olympic stadium
- Temple of Zeus
- Day8
Piraeus
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
- Day9
Izmir
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day10
Istanbul
Arrive 09:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
Upcoming departures
- 19 Jul 2026
- 20 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus and Izmir.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Istanbul.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard MSC Fantasia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Jul 2026 and 20 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.