Mediterranean’s Iconic Shores

Witness wonders of East and West

Explore coastal gems and take in magnificent sights on this epic voyage that combines Iconic Western Mediterranean, Italian Sojourn, Venice, the Adriatic & Greece and Ancient Mediterranean Treasures. Embark your ship in vibrant Barcelona, then visit bustling ports and humble hamlets as you trace majestic Mediterranean shores en route to ancient Istanbul. Overnights in Barcelona, Florence/Pisa, Venice, Athens and Istanbul allow for rich cultural immersion.

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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	Barcelona, Spain	Adorned with Gaudí’s surreal architecture, Barcelona is alive with color and whimsy.
2	Barcelona, Spain	Stroll Las Ramblas, admire Gaudí’s architecture, see the Arc de Triomf and sample tapas.
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, 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	Two miles from mainland Italy, Sicilian Messina is a historic cultural crossroads.
11	Crotone, Italy	Coastal Crotone is bestowed with pristine beauty and an ancient Greek past.
12	Bari, Italy	Bari boasts a sunny, palm-lined promenade and romantic honey-toned houses with balconies.
13	Šibenik, Croatia	View the remarkable architecture of Šibenik, Dalmatia’s oldest Croatian city.
14	Venice (Chioggia), Italy	Discover charming Chioggia or head to Venice to explore St. Mark’s Square or the Doge’s Palace.
15	Venice (Chioggia), Italy	Explore Venice and cross the famed Rialto Bridge or learn about Venetian mask crafting.
16	Venice (Chioggia), Italy	Take a ride in a Venetian gondola or witness the centuries-old tradition of glassmaking.
17	Split, Croatia	Explore the city center and Diocletian’s Palace; journey to Trogir or the Krka Waterfalls.
18	Dubrovnik, Croatia	Walk the marbled Stradun, pass Sponza Palace and see the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain.
19	Kotor, Montenegro	Medieval Venetian walls surround charming, red-roofed Kotor’s well-preserved Old Town.
20	Corfu, Greece	See Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery; stroll the streets of Old Town, a UNESCO Site.
21	Katakolon, Greece	Katakolon is a gateway to legendary Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
22	Athens, Greece	In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants.
23	Athens, Greece	The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.
24	Heraklion, Greece	Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.
25	Rhodes, Greece	The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town.
26	Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey	Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites.
27	Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey	Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome.
28	Istanbul, Turkey	Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures.
29	Istanbul, Turkey	Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route.

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.

On Mediterranean Iconic Shores your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:

- The Italian Renaissance
- History of France
- History of Spain
- The Roman Empire
- The Venetian Republic
- Greek Civilization
- Ottoman Empire
- The Bayeux Tapestry

Witness wonders of East and West

Witness wonders of East and West

Viking Inclusive Value

Viking Inclusive Value

Pre: Barcelona

Pre: Madrid

Post: Istanbul

Post: Cappadocia

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