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MSC Cruises

9-Night Mediterranean from Istanbul

Europe

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Trip Details

Departs: May 24, 2027

Returns: June 2, 2027

Departure Port: Istanbul

Ship: MSC Splendida

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MSC Splendida

Fantasia's identical twin, five years in China, and the widest-ranging schedule of the four

Aboard

  • Second of the Fantasia class, delivered at Saint-Nazaire on July 2, 2009
  • Ordered as MSC Serenata and renamed before launch
  • Christened at Barcelona on July 12, 2009 by Sophia Loren
  • Refitted in 2017 for a deployment to the Chinese market
  • Three continents on one schedule, Mediterranean, Baltic and the River Plate
  • MSC Yacht Club forward, gated across the top decks
More About MSC Splendida

Ashore

Where You Stop

Istanbul

Corfu

Bari

Piraeus

Kusadasi

Europe

The Greek Isles

Whitewashed villages spilling down volcanic cliffs, harbors the color of a swimming pool, and ruins you walk through rather than past; the Aegean is small enough that a week reaches a genuine cross-section of it.

Best Time to Go
May, June, September and October; July and August are hot and crowded
Typical Length
7 to 10 nights
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Stunning aerial shot of Santorini coast at sunset with a cruise ship in the Aegean Sea
Santorini Coast
Aerial photo of a cruise ship sailing near Santorini island under a serene sunset sky.
Santorini Island
Beautiful view of Fira in Santorini showcasing iconic white buildings against a deep blue sea under a clear sunny sky.
Fira in Santorini
A majestic cruise ship sails along the stunning coastline of Dubrovnik, Croatia at sunset.
Brilliance of the Seas in Croatia
A majestic cruise ship sails through the Bosphorus Strait with a historic Istanbul skyline in the backdrop.
The Seabourn Encore in the Bosphorus Strait
A luxury cruise ship sails along a scenic rocky coastline with a city skyline backdrop.
Antibes, France
A vibrant view of the historic Ribeira District along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Porto, Portugal

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