Journey to Antiquities

Explore lands of ancient empires

Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” and admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.

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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	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	From the Colosseum to the Forum, Rome is a rich repository of the ruins of empire.
2	Naples, Italy	Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
3	Sicily, Italy	Visit Messina’s many piazzas in Old Town or venture out to explore UNESCO-listed Mt. Etna.
4	Sail the Ionian Sea	Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.
5	Crete (Souda Bay), Greece	Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano.
6	Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey	One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is full of ancient wonders.
7	Athens, Greece	The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.
8	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.