Cities of Antiquity & the Holy Land

Explore Mediterranean wonders

Witness the revered and the sacred during an inspiring 15-day cruise framed by enriching time spent in Rome and Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Crete, home of the legendary Minotaur. In Israel, a day in Ashdod and an overnight in Haifa put the holiest sites within reach: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and more. You will also call on Limassol, Cyprus, and storied Rhodes and Mykonos.

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Viking Inclusive Value

Included tour in every port and more

2017 Cities of Antiquity & the Holy Land Map

Viking Inclusive Value

Included tour in every port and more

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	From the Colosseum to the Forum, Rome is a rich repository of the ruins of empire.
2	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	Marvel at antiquities, such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel.
3	Naples, Italy	Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
4	Sail the Ionian Sea	Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.
5	Heraklion, Greece	Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.
6	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	Follow in the wake of legends that were born on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
7	Jerusalem, Israel	Christianity, Judaism and Islam all trace their faith to the holy city of Jerusalem.
8	Haifa, Israel	Seaside Haifa is one of Israel’s most important and beautiful cities.
9	Haifa, Israel	In Haifa, Bahá’í pilgrims flock to the hanging gardens that adorn Mount Carmel’s slopes.
10	Limassol, Cyprus	With its rich history, Limassol has long been a cultural crossroads.
11	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	A crossroads of trade and culture, civilizations have risen and fallen on Mediterranean shores.
12	Rhodes, Greece	The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town.
13	Mykonos, Greece	Mykonos offers stunning, sun-drenched island vistas and centuries-old windmills.
14	Athens, Greece	The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.
15	Athens, Greece	From the city’s colonnaded Parthenon, Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle debated the role of government in civic life before captivated audiences.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.