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9 nights Eastern Mediterranean from Istanbul

9 nights Jun 22, 2026

The 9 nights Eastern Mediterranean from Istanbul is a 9-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise aboard MSC Fantasia, operated by MSC Cruises. Departing Istanbul on June 22, 2026, the voyage visits 7 ports. Fares start from $1,566 per person.

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Itinerary

Istanbul
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Day 1 Jun 22, 2026 Istanbul Departs 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. Go to Istanbul Cruises visiting Istanbul

Round-trip from Istanbul · approximate route

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 82-day span: $1,261 · range $1,261–$1,831

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Oceanview

from $1,566

$174 / night

Fare rows

PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

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Available

from $1,566

$174 / night

per person · incl. taxes

PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

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Available

from $2,070

$230 / night

per person · incl. taxes

PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

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Available

from $3,204

$356 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $2,006

$222 / night

Fare rows

BALCONY AUREA

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Available

from $2,006

$222 / night

per person · incl. taxes

BALCONY AUREA

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,510

$278 / night

per person · incl. taxes

BALCONY AUREA

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,084

$453 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

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Prices verified Jun 21, 2026

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All cabin grades (22) Detailed cabin specs available at booking.
Name Supplier code Type
BALCONY AUREA BA Balcony
BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED BB Balcony
PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA BL1 Balcony
PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA BL2 Balcony
PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA BL3 Balcony
DELUXE BALCONY WITH PARTIAL VIEW FANTASTICA BP Balcony
INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED IB Inside
DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA IR1 Inside
DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA IR2 Inside
OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED OB Oceanview
PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA OL1 Oceanview
PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA OL2 Oceanview
PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA OL3 Oceanview
PREMIUM SUITE AUREA SL1 Suite
PREMIUM SUITE AUREA WITH SEALED WINDOW SLS Suite
JUNIOR SUITE AUREA WITH SEALED WINDOW SRS Suite
GRAND SUITE AUREA SX Suite
DELUXE SUITE AUREA YC1 Suite
EXECUTIVE AND FAMILY SUITE YC2 Suite
ROYAL SUITE YC3 Suite
YACHT CLUB DELUXE GRAND SUITE YCP Suite
MSC YACHT CLUB YACHT CLUB EXECUTIVE AND FAMILY SUITE WITH BALCONY YCT Suite

Ship

MSC Fantasia
Your ship MSC Fantasia 4★ 137,936 GT 4,363 guests Built 2008 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. Go to MSC Fantasia Cruises on MSC Fantasia
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