Journey to Antiquities on Viking Star
Cruise, Ocean cruise
Journey to Antiquities
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, Sicilyโs 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.
About Viking Star
About Viking Ocean Cruises
EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
Vikingยฎ, rated the #1 Ocean Cruise Line* by Travel + Leisure readers in the Worldโs Best Awards 5 years in a row, offers destination-focused itineraries across Scandinavia and Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Alaska, North and South America, Africa and beyond. Travel with like-minded travelers on what Viking calls The Thinking Personโs Cruiseยฎ, a culturally rich, immersive experience designed to help you explore and engage with your destinationโwith enriching shore excursions, insightful lectures, Destination Performances, cooking classes and regionally inspired cuisine. Plus, with Viking Inclusive Value, just about everything is covered so all you have to do is relax and enjoy a great journey. All this is complemented by elegant, award-winning sister ships that have redefined ocean cruising with all veranda staterooms, the most al fresco dining on the seas and more.
*Ship size category: 600โ2,199 guests
Vikingยฎ, rated the #1 Ocean Cruise Line* by Travel + Leisure readers in the Worldโs Best Awards 5 years in a row, offers destination-focused itineraries across Scandinavia and Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Alaska, North and South America, Africa and beyond. Travel with like-minded travelers on what Viking calls The Thinking Personโs Cruiseยฎ, a culturally rich, immersive experience designed to help you explore and engage with your destinationโwith enriching shore excursions, insightful lectures, Destination Performances, cooking classes and regionally inspired cuisine. Plus, with Viking Inclusive Value, just about everything is covered so all you have to do is relax and enjoy a great journey. All this is complemented by elegant, award-winning sister ships that have redefined ocean cruising with all veranda staterooms, the most al fresco dining on the seas and more.
*Ship size category: 600โ2,199 guests
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens (Piraeus) | ||
| 2 | Athens (Piraeus) | ||
| 3 | Ephesus (Kusadasi) | ||
| 4 | Crete (Souda Bay) | ||
| 5 | Sail the Ionian Sea | ||
| 6 | Sicily (Messina) | ||
| 7 | Naples | ||
| 8 | Rome (Civitavecchia) |
