Iconic Mediterranean Treasures

Set sail through the storied ages

Visit ancient sites and cosmopolitan cities when you combine Ancient Mediterranean Treasures, Journey to Antiquities and Iconic Western Mediterranean into one captivating journey. See remarkably preserved ruins in Turkey and Greece, and call on some of the Mediterranean’s most beloved ports in Italy, Monaco, France and Spain. Overnights in Istanbul, Athens, Florence/Pisa and Barcelona allow you to fully explore the region’s wealth of cultural treasures.

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Included tour in every port and more

Map of the Iconic Mediterranean Treasures itinerary

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	Barcelona, Spain	Colorful, artistic Barcelona bursts cutting-edge galleries and innovative architecture.
2	Barcelona, Spain	Barcelona brims with history, stunning architecture and vibrant Catalonian culture. Ship will call in Tarragona instead of Barcelona on September 30 & October 1, 2024.
3	Montpellier (Sète), France	Walk along Sète’s main canal or visit nearby Montpellier, Carcassonne or Canal du Midi.
4	Marseille, France	Absorb the pleasures of Marseille’s historic treasures; see the scenic Old Port and 17th-century fortresses.
5	Monte Carlo, Monaco	Discover Monaco’s medieval quarter and Prince’s Palace, or visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
6	Florence/Pisa, Italy	Tuscany’s rolling hills lead to Florence, a living museum of Renaissance treasures.
7	Florence/Pisa, Italy	Florence brims with architectural brilliance and fine art such as Michelangelo’s David.
8	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	More than 2,500 years of history live in the storied streets of Rome.
9	Naples, Italy	Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
10	Sicily, Italy	Visit Messina’s many piazzas in Old Town or venture out to explore UNESCO-listed Mt. Etna.
11	Sail the Ionian Sea	Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.
12	Crete (Souda Bay), Greece	Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano.
13	Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey	One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is full of ancient wonders.
14	Athens (Piraeus), Greece	From the city’s colonnaded Parthenon, Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle debated the role of government in civic life before captivated audiences.
15	Athens (Piraeus), Greece	In Athens's inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafes and restaurants.
16	Athens (Piraeus), Greece	The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athen's Acropolis Hill.
17	Crete (Heraklion), Greece	Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.
18	Rhodes, Greece	The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town.
19	Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey	Rich in biblical history, remarkably preserved Ephesus offers an unparalleled look into the lives of the ancients.
20	Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey	Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome.
21	Istanbul, Turkey	Admire the city’s landmarks such as the “Blue Mosque,” Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
22	Istanbul, Turkey	Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures.

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.

Set sail through the storied ages

Set sail through the storied ages

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Pre: Madrid

Pre: Barcelona

Post: Istanbul

Post: Cappadocia

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