MSC Fantasia 9-Night Aegean & Adriatic Tour Departing from Istanbul - 2026

Day 1 Istanbul

Our ship departs from the port of Istanbul in Turkey and begins its journey to Greece at 23:00. Dinner and accommodation will be on board.

Day 2 At Sea

During this time you will spend at sea, MSC FANTASIA will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can use the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools and jacuzzis. Our guests who wish can enjoy various musical entertainments. Dinner and accommodation will be on board.

Day 3 Corfu

MSC FANTASIA will arrive at Corfu port at 13:00. After lunch, our passengers will have personal time to visit here. Corfu is an island in the Ionian Sea, a branch of the Mediterranean Sea, in northwestern Greece. Its history dates back to 730 BC, and throughout its history it has been a place where many different cultures have lived together due to the dominance of many states. It has a cosmopolitan structure, especially in terms of art, architecture, cuisine, historical and cultural characteristics. You can first start touring this historic city from Corfu Town. The area, dominated by Venetian architecture, has many streets and historical textures dating back to the Middle Ages. Historical places to visit in Corfu Town include Esplanade Park, Old Fortress Castle, and St. Michael Palace and St. George Church. In addition, Canal d'Amor, the most famous place in Corfu, Achilleion Palace and Pantokrator Monastery are among the must-see places. Also, those who want to prefer the Corfu coast can go to Paleokastritsa Beaches, Glyfada or La Grotta Beach and enjoy the sparkling waters of southern Italy. Our ship will depart from the port at 21:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be on board. Afterwards, those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools and jacuzzis. Our guests who wish can enjoy various musical entertainments.

Day 4 Bari

MSC FANTASIA will arrive at Bari port at 07:00. After breakfast, our passengers will have personal time to visit here. Located on the outskirts of Southern Italy, the capital of the Puglia region, Bari stands out as one of Italy’s oldest cities. Generally speaking, Bari can be considered one of the favorite cities of tourists who are more interested in history due to its fascinating past. Our guests should visit the Basilica of San Nicola, the Norman-Swabian Castle, the Basilica Cathedral of San Sabino, Piazza Mercantile, Piazza del Ferrarese, Via Sparano da Bari, Petruzzelli Theater, and the Bari Metropolitan Art Gallery to experience Bari’s historical past.

Also, those who want to prefer the Bari coast can go to Beach of the Lido San Francisco and enjoy the clear waters of southern Italy. Our ship will depart from the port at 14:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be on board. Afterwards, those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools and jacuzzis. Our guests who wish can enjoy various musical entertainments.

Day 5 Trieste (Venice)

MSC FANTASIA will arrive at Trieste (Venice) port at 09:00. After breakfast, our passengers will have personal time to visit here. Trieste is a fascinating city with its culture, architecture, and incredible nature. Due to its location, it serves as a gateway to the Mediterranean. As a result, it has been influenced by many different surrounding cultures, and a rich culture has emerged. The first places to see in the city are the Piazza Unita Building, Miramare Castle, San Guisto Basilica, Civica Museum, Borgo Teresiano, and the Carsa Triestino Natural Area.

Also, Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, Canale Grande, Castle Hill and Santa Maria Maggiore, Revoltella Civic Museum and Giant Grotto are recommended places to visit. Our ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be on board. Afterwards, those who wish can shop at duty free stores, try their luck at casinos, or benefit from the different music and entertainment performances held in dozens of bars. Different meal alternatives await you throughout the day.

Day 6 At Sea

During this time you will spend at sea, MSC Fantasia will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can benefit from the ship’s indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and sunbathing areas. Those who wish can shop at duty free stores, try their luck at casinos, or benefit from the different music and entertainment performances held in dozens of bars. Different meal alternatives await you throughout the day.

Day 7 Katakolon (Olympia)

MSC FANTASIA will arrive at Katakolon port at 07:00. After breakfast, our passengers will have personal time to visit here. Our passengers descending from Katakolon are welcomed by Praxitelli and Kondily, the city’s most famous streets. Then, our passengers who will spend time in Katakolon are recommended to visit Pontikokastro (Pontikon Castle is here and this castle is one of the historical architectural works dating back to the Byzantine period), Skafidia Monastery, and the Mercouri Factory. Those who want to spend time in the clear waters of the Greek beaches are advised to go to Spinaza Beach or Katakolo Beach. For those who want to go to the Ancient City Center of Olympia, there is a distance of 35 kilometers, and minibuses going there depart from Katakolon. Olympia, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a famous city as the center of the Olympic Games held in the name of Zeus, the chief god of Ancient Greece, since 776 BC. Among the places recommended to visit in Olympia are the Archaeological Museum, Archimedes Museum, Museum of Ancient Olympic Games, and Nikolopoulos Andritsena Library. Our ship will depart from the port at 15:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be on board. Afterwards, those who wish can shop at duty free stores, try their luck at casinos, or benefit from the different music and entertainment performances held in dozens of bars. Different meal alternatives await you throughout the day.

Day 8 Athens/Piraeus

Arrival in Athens/Piraeus at 08:00; Piraeus is a charming port of the capital Athens, a beautiful city with its lovely appearance and small hotels. In Athens, the Pantheon, the strongest symbol of Ancient Greek Civilizations, is located above the Acropolis. Lower down, in Plaka, where taverns and shopping centers are located, it is possible to catch the rhythm of the day and night. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be on board. Afterwards, those who wish can shop at duty free stores, try their luck at casinos, or benefit from the different music and entertainment performances held in dozens of bars. Different meal alternatives await you throughout the day.

Day 9 Kuşadası

MSC FANTASIA will arrive at Kuşadası port at 07:00. After breakfast, our passengers will have personal time to visit here. Kuşadası, a district of Aydın province in Turkey, is one of the first places that comes to mind when summer vacation is mentioned. Historical places recommended to visit in Kuşadası include Ephesus Ancient City, Güvercinada Castle, Sevda Hill, and Öküz Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai. In addition, our passengers can visit Kuşadası Bazaar, see iconic places, shop for souvenirs, and have the opportunity to taste traditional Turkish dishes.

Also, guests who want to enjoy the sparkling sea of the Aegean should visit Güzelçamlı Venus Beach, Kuştur Beach, or Sevgi Beach. Our ship will depart from the port at 15:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be on board. Afterwards, those who wish can shop at duty free stores, try their luck at casinos, or benefit from the different music and entertainment performances held in dozens of bars. Different meal alternatives await you throughout the day.

Day 10 Istanbul

Arrival in Istanbul at 10:00 local time in Turkey. End of our tour.