Eastern Mediterranean Cruise + Istanbul & Venice – 10N

You arrive in Istanbul and take your private transfer to Avantgarde Urban Taksim. After check-in, you can relax and take an easy evening stroll around Taksim Square or Istiklal Street to get your first feel of the city.

After breakfast, you join your included city tour covering major highlights such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. You return to the hotel later in the day with the evening free to explore or rest.

You have a relaxed morning and free time during the day for shopping, cafés, or optional activities. In the evening, you enjoy a Bosphorus dinner cruise with scenic views between Europe and Asia, along with dinner and entertainment onboard.

After breakfast, you check out and transfer to the cruise terminal to board MSC Fantasia. Once onboard, you settle into your cabin, explore the ship, attend the safety briefing and enjoy your first dinner at sea.

This is a full day at sea where you can enjoy the ship’s facilities at your own pace, including pools, shows, spa services and various onboard activities and dining options.

The ship docks in Corfu, where you can explore the charming old town, relax at the beach or join an optional excursion before returning to the ship in the evening.

You arrive in Bari and spend the day discovering its historic old town, visiting landmarks like the Basilica of San Nicola, or simply enjoying the coastal atmosphere before heading back onboard.

After disembarking the cruise near Trieste, you transfer to the train station and travel to Venice. Upon arrival at Santa Lucia station, a water taxi takes you to Hotel Principe, where you check in and settle in for your stay.

Following breakfast, you explore Venice at your own pace, visiting iconic sights such as St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge, with time to enjoy the canals and possibly a gondola ride.

You have a full free day to enjoy Venice more deeply or take an optional excursion to nearby islands like Murano or Burano, known for glassmaking and colorful houses, or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere.

After breakfast, you take your water taxi transfer to the airport for your departure, bringing your trip to an end.