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- MSC Fantasia
- Athens round trip.
- 9 Nights
- 3rd August or 12th August or 21st August 2025
- From £1459 per person (Inside Cabin)
Price correct at time of publication 09.09.2024
Embark: Athens, Greece
Day 2: Kusadasi, Turkey
Day 3: Istanbul, Turkey
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Corfu, Greece
Days 6: Bari, Italy
Day 7: Venice, Italy
Day 8: At Sea
Day 9: Katakolo, Greece
Disembark: Athens, Greece
Itineraries
Day 1 Embarkation
Athens, Greece
In 2021, Piraeus, one of the oldest ports in the world, joined the list of ports visited by MSC Mediterranean cruises. Passengers will be able to discover the treasures of Türkiye and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Athens is a city full of incredible wonders such as Mikrolimano Bay, Agia Triada (Church of the Holy Trinity) and the Archaeological Museum.
Today, Piraeus is a lively place with attractive seaside cafes and restaurants that make it an ideal stop on your Mediterranean tour. Use it as a base to visit the Acropolis and the rest of Athens.
Day 2
Kusadasi, Turkey
Witness to some of the world's most powerful empires, including the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, Turkey abounds in ancient relics and UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is a country known for its sweeping sea views, bustling souks and archaeological wonders. Kusadasi and Ephesus, two of its coastal cities will make your MSC cruise in the Mediterranean unique: one is a glamorous beach resort overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea, the other is an ancient city full of antiquities.
Day 3
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city, a place where the ancient East meets the contemporary West. Spanning both Asia and Europe, this charismatic metropolis is a feast for the senses, from its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage to its dazzling array of mosques and palaces.
Discover opulent museums, cruise along cobalt blue canals or sample delicious Turkish cuisine in an atmospheric restaurant. Istanbul, MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is a melting pot of cultures.
Day 4
At Sea
Day 5
Corfu, Greece
The resort island of Corfu, destination of MSC Mediterranean cruises, is famous for its rocky mountains, beautiful beaches and romantic atmosphere.
Its capital, also called Corfu, is one of the ancient jewels of Greece. Here you will find a Venetian fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage old town, with its winding alleys, imposing buildings and lush gardens. Likewise, you will discover ancient remains from bygone eras scattered throughout the island.
Day 6
Bari, Italy
The Italian city of Bari, one of the leading ports in the Mediterranean, is the capital of the historic region of Apulia (Puglia in Italian). In Bari you can discover churches, castles that coexist with modern streets full of shops and restaurants. Furthermore, in the surroundings of Bari you can visit natural spaces of extreme beauty such as the Castellana Caves (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) or charming coastal towns where you can taste typical local dishes.
Day 7
Venice, Italy
Trieste, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is known as "little Vienna by the sea". This cosmopolitan Italian city unites Central European and Mediterranean cultures, different nationalities and languages. Enjoy its magnificent squares, beaches and an impressive promenade with neoclassical architecture. Discover Piazza Unità d'Italia, see the Roman amphitheater or the grand canal.
Day 8
At Sea
Day 9
Katakolo, Greece
Katákolon is a tiny Greek coastal town in Agios Andreas Bay, just 20 km from the ancient site of Olympia.
Olympia, which for more than a thousand years hosted the most important Panhellenic games, is rivaled only by Delphi and Mycenae for fame and historical association. MSC Mediterranean Cruises offer comprehensive excursions to Olympia. It is one of the largest archaeological sites in Greece, located between the twin rivers of Alpheus and Kladeos and is dominated by Mount Cronos.
Day 10
Disembarkation - Athens
In 2021, Piraeus, one of the oldest ports in the world, joined the list of ports visited by MSC Mediterranean cruises. Passengers will be able to discover the treasures of Türkiye and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Athens is a city full of incredible wonders such as Mikrolimano Bay, Agia Triada (Church of the Holy Trinity) and the Archaeological Museum.
Today, Piraeus is a lively place with attractive seaside cafes and restaurants that make it an ideal stop on your Mediterranean tour. Use it as a base to visit the Acropolis and the rest of Athens.
- Cruise only
- Flights
9 Nights
Inside Cabin from £1,459 pp
Price correct at time of publication 09/09/2024
