Cities of Antiquity
14-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Viking Star and Viking Vela.
Along the way you’ll visit Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Crete (Souda Bay), Kalamata, Katakolon (Olympia), Corfu (Kerkyra), Valletta, Sicily (Messina), Naples and Rome (Civitavecchia).
You’ll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela.
- 22 Dec 2026 – 05 Jan 2027 · Viking Star
from $11,145 pp twin share * - 19 Jan 2027 – 02 Feb 2027 · Viking Star
from $11,795 pp twin share * - 07 Dec 2027 – 21 Dec 2027 · Viking Vela
from $9,895 pp twin share *
* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Arrive 03:00.
Day 2 – Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Depart 20:00.
Day 3 – Santorini (Thira), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
Day 4 – At Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea.
Day 5 – Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
Day 6 – Kalamata, Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
Day 7 – Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Arrive 07:00, depart 17:00.
Day 8 – Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
Day 9 – At Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea.
Day 10 – Valletta, Malta
Arrive 08:00.
Day 11 – Valletta, Malta
Depart 18:00.
Day 12 – Sicily (Messina), Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
Day 13 – Naples, Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
Day 14 – Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrive 07:00.
Day 15 – Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Depart 19:00.
Highlights
- Fourteen nights accommodation aboard Viking ocean ships with private balcony staterooms
- Ten port visits across Greece, Malta and Italy included
- Choice of eighteen stateroom categories including suites with separate sitting areas
14-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Viking Star and Viking Vela.
Along the way you’ll visit Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Crete (Souda Bay), Kalamata, Katakolon (Olympia), Corfu (Kerkyra), Valletta, Sicily (Messina), Naples and Rome (Civitavecchia).
You’ll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela.
Inclusions
- 14 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela
- Visits to 10 destinations across 3 countries, including Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Crete (Souda Bay), Kalamata and Katakolon (Olympia) and more
- Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea
FAQs
Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela.
Choose from 18 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.
Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 15 days and 14 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 22 Dec 2026 and 21 Dec 2027, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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