--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 93d7c7e1-56a8-4a54-8265-e00c1b56121c slug: 2229151 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Fortuna departure_date: return_date: nights: 5 embarkation_port: Istanbul, Turkey disembarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T02:11:43Z --- # Mediterranean from Istanbul > Costa Cruises · Costa Fortuna · Oct 18 – 23   (5 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Fortuna | | **Duration** | 5 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Istanbul, Turkey | | **Disembarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Istanbul, Turkey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM Many say this is the most beautiful city in the world. What is certain is that it’s a unique city, the gateway to the East with a portion of its heart still in the West. The city of Istanbul is located on the border between Europe and Asia. It’s the largest city in Turkey and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The port of Istanbul is located on the Bosphorus, in Karaköy. From there you can easily reach the city centre on foot or by tram. During the stop you can take a walk to visit ... ### Day 2: Izmir, Turkey **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Capital of a province, with nearly three million inhabitants, Smirne (Izmir in Turkish) is Turkey's second city, after Istanbul, thanks to its busy port and to the intense industrial activity which, from traditional fields tied to agriculture, has expanded to include shipbuilding, mechanical and chemical plants for oil refinery. Located within a beautiful bay, surrounded by lovely hills, the town has changed in the course of recent years, into a modern metropolis with an established urba... ### Day 3: Volos, Greece **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330 kilometres north of Athens and 220 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. It is the sixth most populous city of Greece. It is the capital of the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly Region. ### Day 4: Mykonos (Greece) **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Think of a trip to Greece and you will imagine Mykonos. The port of Mykonos, or perhaps it would be more correct to say of Chora, is located on the west coast of the island. The Cyclades islands in the Aegean are wonderful and the beaches are no less marvellous, with the pleasant distinction of being among the most festive in the archipelago. After docking at the port of Mykonos, enjoy the numerous natural coves, beaches and cliffs of this beautiful island. You can enjoy the clean, azure sea of... ### Day 5: Santorini (Greece) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM One of the Cyclades islands, Santorini is a spectacular jewel of the Aegean. Born out of a volcanic eruption in approximately 1500BC, which formed the two islands of Aspronissi and Terrasia, Santorini is a magnificent mixture of dramatic cliffside villages, glorious black sand beaches and ancient treasures. Steep cliffs plunging into a crystalline sea distinguish the west coast, while the east coast is gentler, featuring a fertile plain and delicate bays, with the Profitis Ilias mountains in the... ### Day 6: Athens (Piraeus), Greece **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The cradle of Greek culture, Athens welcomes us to its port of Piraeus, watching us from above the wonderful Acropolis. Piraeus is the port of Athens, the largest in Europe, allowing you to visit the city, a place of dreams. A place of emigration, it has inspired numerous songs. Most ships will be making a stop in Athens before resuming the Mediterranean route or returning to the Atlantic. Take the time to visit the Acropolis and maybe the museum located at its base. Before flying out, enjoy th... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior Group ( I1 + I2 )** (Code: IN1) Interior **Inside Guarantee** (Code: IV) Inside Guarantee **Interior** (Code: I4) Interior **Interior Group ( I3 + I4 )** (Code: IN2) Interior ### Outside Cabins **Outside Guarantee** (Code: EV) Outside Guarantee **Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )** (Code: ET1) Oceanview ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony** (Code: B2) Balcony **Premium Ocean View Balcony** (Code: BP) Premium Ocean View Balcony **Balcony Group** (Code: BA2) Balcony **Classic Ocean View Balcony** (Code: BC) Classic Ocean View Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B3) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B1) Balcony **Balcony Group** (Code: BA1) Balcony **Balcony Guarantee** (Code: BV) Balcony Guarantee ### Suite Cabins **Mini Suite with ocean view balcony** (Code: MS) Suites with Private Balconys include two lower beds that convert into a queen-sized bed, a sitting area, private veranda, private bathroom with shower and whirlpool tub, direct-dial telephone service, minibar, TV, safe, and a hairdryer ## Ship Information ### Costa Fortuna Costa Fortuna is a tribute to ocean liners of the past. Built symbolically in the legendary shipyards of Genova Sestri Ponente, the Costa Fortuna is Costa Magica’s sister ship. Its motto is "first class, always" for the refinement of the furnishings and the elegance of its setting. The public areas are decorated with reproductions of advertising images of the roaring ‘20s and ‘30s, with posters of the Michelangelo and Raffaello ocean liners. In the lobby there are models of 26 ships of the past that have been part of the Costa Cruises fleet. Thirteen decks are dedicated to international ports. 4 pools, one with a retractable roof, hot tubs and slide, open decks, casino, disco, the Rex 1932 theatre, all this classified Costa Fortuna as one of the first ships with new standards of quality and hospitality for holidays on the sea, to sail in great comfort to any destination in all seasons. Now take a look at the current position of Costa Fortuna. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 3,470 | | Crew | 1,027 | | Gross Tonnage | 103,000.0 | | Length | 892.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,354 | ## Ports of Call ### Istanbul, Turkey *Coordinates: 41.0124, 28.9759* Many say this is the most beautiful city in the world. What is certain is that it’s a unique city, the gateway to the East with a portion of its heart still in the West. The city of Istanbul is located on the border between Europe and Asia. It’s the largest city in Turkey and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The port of Istanbul is located on the Bosphorus, in Karaköy. From there yo... ### Izmir, Turkey *Coordinates: 38.4187, 27.1297* Capital of a province, with nearly three million inhabitants, Smirne (Izmir in Turkish) is Turkey's second city, after Istanbul, thanks to its busy port and to the intense industrial activity which, from traditional fields tied to agriculture, has expanded to include shipbuilding, mechanical and chemical plants for oil refinery. Located within a beautiful bay, surrounded by lovely hills, t... ### Volos, Greece *Coordinates: 39.3646, 22.9332* Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330 kilometres north of Athens and 220 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. It is the sixth most populous city of Greece. It is the capital of the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly Region. ### Mykonos (Greece) *Coordinates: 37.4415, 25.3667* Think of a trip to Greece and you will imagine Mykonos. The port of Mykonos, or perhaps it would be more correct to say of Chora, is located on the west coast of the island. The Cyclades islands in the Aegean are wonderful and the beaches are no less marvellous, with the pleasant distinction of being among the most festive in the archipelago. After docking at the port of Mykonos, enjoy the numero... ### Santorini (Greece) *Coordinates: 36.3932, 25.4615* One of the Cyclades islands, Santorini is a spectacular jewel of the Aegean. Born out of a volcanic eruption in approximately 1500BC, which formed the two islands of Aspronissi and Terrasia, Santorini is a magnificent mixture of dramatic cliffside villages, glorious black sand beaches and ancient treasures. Steep cliffs plunging into a crystalline sea distinguish the west coast, while the east coa... ### Athens (Piraeus), Greece *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* The cradle of Greek culture, Athens welcomes us to its port of Piraeus, watching us from above the wonderful Acropolis. Piraeus is the port of Athens, the largest in Europe, allowing you to visit the city, a place of dreams. A place of emigration, it has inspired numerous songs. Most ships will be making a stop in Athens before resuming the Mediterranean route or returning to the Atlantic. 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