Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

Trace the shores of history

Witness the origin of civilization as you cruise the fabled Aegean Sea. Begin your journey with an overnight stay in ancient Athens. Marvel at the gorgeous islands of Crete and Rhodes, and see biblical legends unfold in Ephesus. Travel to the ruins of Troy, long steeped in myth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your voyage concludes with an overnight in Istanbul, with its Byzantine treasures and intriguing blend of Eastern and Western influences.

Trace the shores of history

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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.	Read More >
2	Athens, Greece	The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.	Read More >
3	Heraklion, Greece	Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.	Read More >
4	Rhodes, Greece	The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town. Ship will call in Bodrum, Turkey on January 1, 2022	Read More >
5	Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey	Rich in biblical history, remarkably preserved Ephesus offers an unparalleled look into the lives of the ancients.	Read More >
6	Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey	Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome.	Read More >
7	Istanbul, Turkey	Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures.	Read More >
8	Istanbul, Turkey	Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route.	Read More >

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.