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.
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Istanbul, Turkey |
Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures. |
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Istanbul, Turkey |
Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route. |
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Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey |
Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome. |
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Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey |
Rich in biblical history, remarkably preserved Ephesus offers an unparalleled look into the lives of the ancients. |
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Rhodes, Greece |
The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town. |
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Heraklion, Greece |
Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean. |
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Athens, Greece |
The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill. |
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Athens, Greece |
In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants. |
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Katakolon, Greece |
Katakolon is a gateway to legendary Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. |
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Corfu, Greece |
Corfu’s rich history echoes in its Venetian-styled Old Town, set on a breathtaking coast. |
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Kotor, Montenegro |
Medieval Venetian walls surround charming, red-roofed Kotor’s well-preserved Old Town. |
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Dubrovnik, Croatia |
Dubrovnik’s stunning Old Town is filled with medieval streets and sun-kissed Mediterranean locale. |
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Split, Croatia |
The old quarter of Split merges flawlessly with an ancient palace. |
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Venice, Italy |
Venice is a rich tapestry of graceful piazzas, tranquil canal's and artful footbridges |
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Venice, Italy |
Spread over 118 Small Islands, romantic Venice can be explored by gondola. |
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Venice, Italy |
Venice’s strikingly beautiful Venetian Gothic buildings date to late medieval times. |
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Šibenik, Croatia |
View the remarkable architecture of Šibenik, Dalmatia’s oldest Croatian city. |
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Bari, Italy |
Bari boasts a sunny, palm-lined promenade and romantic honey-toned houses with balconies. |
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Crotone, Italy |
Coastal Crotone is bestowed with pristine beauty and an ancient Greek past. |
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Sicily, Italy |
Two miles from mainland Italy, Sicilian Messina is a historic cultural crossroads. |
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Naples, Italy |
The legacy of the kingdom of Naples is visible in its grand architecture. |
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Rome, Italy |
More than 2,500 years of history live in the storied streets of Rome. |
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Florence/Pisa, Italy |
Tuscany’s rolling hills lead to Florence, a living museum of Renaissance treasures. |
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Florence/Pisa, Italy |
Florence brims with architectural brilliance and fine art such as Michelangelo’s David. |
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Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Monte Carlo exudes chic, from the Prince’s Palace to the renowned Casino. |
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Marseille, France |
France’s oldest city, Marseille’s rich historic treasures include its scenic Old Port. |
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Montpellier (Sète), France |
Scenic Montpellier, built on two hills along the Lez River, brims with historic treasures. |
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Barcelona, Spain |
Barcelona brims with history, stunning architecture and vibrant Catalonian culture. |
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Barcelona, Spain |
Colorful, artistic Barcelona boasts cutting-edge galleries and innovative architecture. |
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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.
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
