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 Athens and Rome. Call on storied Mykonos and Rhodes and explore historic Limassol, Cyprus. In Israel, an overnight in Haifa and a day in Ashdod put the holiest sites within reach: Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem and more. You will also visit Crete, home of the legendary Minotaur, and Naples, gateway to Pompeii.

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Viking Inclusive Value

Included tour in every port and more

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	Athens, Greece	In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants.
2	Athens, Greece	The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.
3	Mykonos, Greece	Mykonos offers stunning, sun-drenched island vistas and centuries-old windmills.
4	Rhodes, Greece	The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town.
5	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	The Mediterranean Sea has borne innumerable legends and histories on storied shores.
6	Limassol, Cyprus	With its rich history, Limassol has long been a cultural crossroads.
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	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	A crossroads of trade and culture, civilizations have risen and fallen on Mediterranean shores.
11	Heraklion, Greece	Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.
12	Sail the Ionian Sea	Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.
13	Naples, Italy	Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
14	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	Marvel at antiquities, such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel.
15	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	More than 2,500 years of history live in the storied streets of Rome.

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.