Mediterranean from Trieste

MSC Cruises

Join MSC Cruises for a 9-night cruise departing from Trieste, visiting Katakolon, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari and Trieste. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Cabins

Inside from

£1,627pp

Outside from

£1,715pp

Balcony from

£1,781pp

Suite from

£2,584pp

Inside from

£1,363pp

Outside from

£1,451pp

Balcony from

£1,517pp

Suite from

£2,320pp

Inside from

£1,308pp

Outside from

£1,396pp

Balcony from

£1,462pp

Suite from

£2,265pp

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Quote Reference number: 340982-2074684

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
23 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025
Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Sailing
2 sea days
Departure Port
Trieste
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Trieste

Departure: at 19:00

If you are looking for elegance and culture, the ideal destination is Trieste. An MSC Mediterranean Cruise will take you to the old cafés where you can relive the same atmosphere that inspired many writers, among the Art Nouveau and Neoclassical palaces, or along the Grand Canal. Your MSC Cruise will take you to the "little Vienna on the sea" which is now one of the largest ports in Italy for freight traffic, one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the peninsula. A meeting of peoples, languages and religions that magnify the city's Central European, Slav and Mediterranean soul. One of the MSC Excursions will guide you to visit The Castle of Miramare, residence of Maximilian of Hapsburg and Charlotte of Belgium. A desirable palace for its view of the Gulf of Trieste and unique elegance of the furnishings still visible of the apartments, on the spouses' ground floor and the guests' first floor. Built between 1856 and 1860, it contains a small castle used by the married couple during the construction works in the magnificent richly scented park that surrounds it. Another MSC Excursion will take you to visit the Roman amphitheatre at the foot of the Colle di San Giusto, set among the modern buildings of Trieste, a city with an ancient history. Constructed around the end of the 1st century, it was only brought to light in 1938. Interestingly, it once overlooked the sea. Everything in Trieste faces the sea including Piazza Unità d'Italia, the Piazza Grande, the destination of an MSC Excursion. Strolling along this large rectangle framed on three sides by the city's most famous buildings and the renowned Caffè degli Specchi, stopping under the column of the Statue of Charles VI and idling in front of the Fountain of the Four Continents, are experiences crowned by the view of the sea on the fourth side.

Day 2
At Sea

Arrival:
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Day 3
Katakolon

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 15:00

On the Peloponnese shores stands the little seaside town of Katakolon, Greece, an MSC Mediterranean cruises destination. Situated on a headland overlooking the blue Ionian Sea, this charming location boasts a lighthouse, the Agios Nicolaos Church, and musical instruments museum. A short ride away lies the ancient site of Olympia, the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3000 years ago, it hosted Greece’s first Olympic Games in its Panhellenic religious sanctuary.

Day 4
Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 18:00

From 2021, the city of Piraeus, one of the oldest ports in the world, will join the list of ports visited by MSC Mediterranean Cruises. Guests will be introduced to the treasures of Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean. Piraeus, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, has been the port of Athens since ancient times. It’s a city filled with incredible wonders including Mikrolimano Bay, Agia Triada (Church of the Holy Trinity), and the Archaeological Museum. Nowadays, Piraeus is a bustling centre with attractive waterfront cafés and restaurants, making it an ideal stop in the Mediterranean. Use it as a stepping stone to see the Acropolis and greater Athens.

Day 5
Kusadasi

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 15:00

Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via causeway.

Day 6
Istanbul

Arrival: at 10:00
Departure: at 23:00

A shore excursion on your MSC Mediterranean cruise can be the opportunity to discover İstanbul which stands astride two continents, Europe and Asia. As if its spectacular geographical location were not enough, it can also boast of being the only city to have played capital to consecutive Christian and Islamic empires, a role that has shaped the region’s history for more than 2500 years and bequeathed to İstanbul a staggering wealth of attractions. Most cruise visitors spend all their holiday time in Sultanahmet, home to İstanbul’s main sightseeing attractions: the church of Aya Sofya, the greatest legacy of the Byzantine Empire; the Topkapı Palace, heart of the Ottoman Empire; and the massive Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque). Here also are the ancient Hippodrome, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art (housed in the former Palace of İbrahim Paşa), the eerily lit Yerebatan Sarnıcı, a fascinating Byzantine underground cistern, and the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı), the largest covered bazaar in the world. The monumental architecture, attractive parks and gardens, street-side cafés, and the benefits of a relatively traffic-free main road combine to make this area pleasant for both sightseeing and staying on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion. İstanbul’s Ottoman-era Grand Bazaar gets more than its fair share of souvenir-hungry visitors. The area around it, however, is relatively little explored, which is a shame as it holds some very worthwhile attractions, from the historic Cembirlitaş Hamamı, one of the best Turkish baths in the country, to the city’s very best mosque, the hilltop Süleymaniye Camii. The best single reason to head across to the Asian shore of the city is to experience a Bosphorus cruise. The views from the Bosphorus are superb, with domes and minarets dominating the skyline of the Old City, and skyscrapers the business districts beyond Beyoğlu.

Day 7
At Sea

Arrival:
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Day 8
Corfu

Arrival: at 13:00
Departure: at 21:00

The resort island of Corfu, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is renowned for its rocky mountains, beautiful beaches, and utterly romantic atmosphere. It’s capital city, also named Corfu, is one of the ancient jewels of Greece. Here you’ll find a Venetian fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage old town boasting winding lanes, bustling bars, towering houses, and heavenly gardens. Discover ancient remains from eras past, scattered throughout the island.

Day 9
Bari, Italy

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 14:00

The Italian port city of Bari, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, lies on the coast of the archaeologically-rich Apulia region. This ancient town offers a remarkable mix of old and new, with historical churches, castles and piazzas positioned near modern galleries, shops, and museums. Further afield, discover an abundance of natural wonders including UNESCO World Heritage site caves. With its breathtaking beaches and world-class restaurants, Bari is a memorable seaside destination.

Day 10
Trieste

Arrival: at 09:00

If you are looking for elegance and culture, the ideal destination is Trieste. An MSC Mediterranean Cruise will take you to the old cafés where you can relive the same atmosphere that inspired many writers, among the Art Nouveau and Neoclassical palaces, or along the Grand Canal. Your MSC Cruise will take you to the "little Vienna on the sea" which is now one of the largest ports in Italy for freight traffic, one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the peninsula. A meeting of peoples, languages and religions that magnify the city's Central European, Slav and Mediterranean soul. One of the MSC Excursions will guide you to visit The Castle of Miramare, residence of Maximilian of Hapsburg and Charlotte of Belgium. A desirable palace for its view of the Gulf of Trieste and unique elegance of the furnishings still visible of the apartments, on the spouses' ground floor and the guests' first floor. Built between 1856 and 1860, it contains a small castle used by the married couple during the construction works in the magnificent richly scented park that surrounds it. Another MSC Excursion will take you to visit the Roman amphitheatre at the foot of the Colle di San Giusto, set among the modern buildings of Trieste, a city with an ancient history. Constructed around the end of the 1st century, it was only brought to light in 1938. Interestingly, it once overlooked the sea. Everything in Trieste faces the sea including Piazza Unità d'Italia, the Piazza Grande, the destination of an MSC Excursion. Strolling along this large rectangle framed on three sides by the city's most famous buildings and the renowned Caffè degli Specchi, stopping under the column of the Statue of Charles VI and idling in front of the Fountain of the Four Continents, are experiences crowned by the view of the sea on the fourth side.

MSC Fantasia

At the heart of MSC Fantasia you will find a real stone piazza complete with espresso bar serving freshly-baked pastries and authentic gelato - the perfect place to recharge the batteries before exploring the chic boutiques and duty-free shops nearby. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of our lounge bars with various types of entertainment. These include a piano bar, jazz bar and Sports Bar with videogames and live event screenings. The restaurants offer an unforgettable dining experience from the grand main restaurant Il Cerchio d’Oro and the intimate Red Velvet with to El Sombrero’s Tex-Mex and margaritas. There’s a massive range of sports facilities available from tennis, basketball, mini-golf, a jogging track and gym to the Aqua Park Pool Complex and thrilling worlds of the Formula 1 simulator and 4D Cinema. If you are looking to escape it all then look no further than the Top 18 sun deck or the calming MSC Aurea Spa. Children are also well-looked after with fantastic Kids and Teen zones to keep everyone happy. The ultimate in luxury on board MSC Fantasia is the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, a unique ship-within-a-ship boasting its own Concierge Reception, 24-hour butler service, private lounge and pool deck.

General characteristics

Ship name: MSC Fantasia
Length: 332.84 m (1,092 ft)
Capacity: 4,363 passengers
Total cabins: 1,637
Tonnage: 137,936 GT

Fantasia

What’s on Board

Entertainment
Fitness
Food and Drink
Relaxation
Recreational
Other
Decks
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Children's Play Area
  • Cigar Bar
  • Disco
fitness

Fitness

  • Aerobics/Yoga
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Gym
  • Sports Court
  • Tennis Court
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Bar
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Coffee Bar
  • French Restaurant
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • L'etoile
  • Manhattan
  • Mediteranean
  • Mexican
  • Piazza Dining
  • Sports Bar
  • Toscana
  • Yacht Club
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Aurea Spa
  • Balinese Head Massage
  • Beauty Salon
  • Hydro Massage Pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Solarium
  • Spa
  • Sun Deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Thalassotherapy Pool
  • Whirlpool
recreational

Recreational

  • Grand Prix Simulator
  • Library
  • Shuffle Board

Decks

Deck 16 - Aurora Deck 16 - Aurora
Deck 15 - Splendido Deck 15 - Splendido
Deck 18 - Sun deck Deck 18 - Sun deck
Deck 14 - Miraggio Deck 14 - Miraggio
Deck 13 - Arcobaleno Deck 13 - Arcobaleno
Deck 12 - Incanto Deck 12 - Incanto
Deck 11 - Meraviglia Deck 11 - Meraviglia
Deck 10 - Sogno Deck 10 - Sogno
Deck 9 - Radioso Deck 9 - Radioso
Deck 8 - Favola Deck 8 - Favola
Deck 7 - Sublime Deck 7 - Sublime
Deck 6 - Magnifico Deck 6 - Magnifico
Deck 5 - Fantasia Deck 5 - Fantasia
recreational

Other

  • Business Centre
  • Concierge
  • Duty-free shop
  • Medical Centre
  • Observation Lounge
  • Photo Gallery
  • Security Safe
  • Shops