Passage to India

Cities of ancient trade routes

Trace the routes of the earliest merchants from Greece to India, stopping to meet caretakers of history. Explore the historic treasures of Greece and Israel, and head into the desert landscapes of Egypt and Jordan as you unveil ancient civilizations. Hear legends of the frankincense route of Salālah and browse some of the world’s oldest souks in Muscat, Oman’s capital. Overnights in Athens, Haifa and Mumbai bring even greater depth to your journey.

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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	See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis or shop in the Plaka District.
2	Sail the Aegean Sea	Sail the Aegean Sea, a setting for ancient histories and epic mythologies.
3	Haifa, Israel	Capture the vistas from Mount Carmel and tour Acre or visit Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.
4	Haifa, Israel	Follow in the footsteps of Bahá’í pilgrims, to the hanging gardens on Mount Carmel’s slopes.
5	Cairo, Egypt	Admire the Sakkara Step Pyramid, and in Giza, witness the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
6	Scenic Sailing: Suez Canal	Sail the Suez Canal, an engineering marvel surrounded by desert sands that stretch into Egypt.
7	Luxor (Safaga), Egypt	Walk among the monumental peristyles and obelisks at the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.
8	Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt	Observe underwater marine life or immerse yourself in Bedouin customs in the Sinai Desert.
9	Aqaba, Jordan	Discover the gateway to the lost city of Petra and the spectacular canyons of Wadi Rum.
10	Sail the Red Sea	Sail the Red Sea, rich in history and legend from the ancient Egyptians to Napoleon.
11	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia	Visit Jeddah, a vibrant Red Sea port whose historic Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12	Sail the Red Sea	Cross the Red Sea and trace the route of explorers in search of gold, incense and ebony.
13-14	Sail the Gulf of Aden	Sail a major trade route plied for centuries by merchant ships.
15	Salālah, Oman	Explore historic Salālah and learn about the legendary 13th-century frankincense route.
16	Sail the Arabian Sea	Follow the ancient trade route that carried spices to the Levant and beyond.
17	Muscat, Oman	Visit the Islamic treasures of Muscat, Oman's capital; see traditional dhow fishing boats.
18-19	Sail the Arabian Sea	Follow the ancient trade route that carried spices to the Levant and beyond.
20	Mumbai, India	See iconic landmarks, such as the glamorous Taj Mahal Palace hotel and Gateway of India.
21	Mumbai, India	Explore Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, and savor delicious flavorful regional fare.

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.