Western Mediterranean Cruise with Viking

Itinerary can also be in reverse.

Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. The vibrant city of Barcelona, with its lively culture and inviting outdoor spaces, preserves a rich history. Picturesque medieval lanes wind through the oldest part of the city, the Gothic Quarter, where remnants of the city’s Roman wall were uncovered. Its treasures include the neo-Gothic Barcelona Cathedral, the medieval Jewish district of El Call and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria del Pi. In the evenings, diners relax in the Royal Plaza at restaurants along the elegant square’s perimeter.

Barcelona is steeped in history, with stunning architecture and a rich culture. Mediterranean breezes grace the shore and Catalonia’s capital is a feast for the senses. Long strolls on wide boulevards—such as Las Ramblas, the mile-long leafy pedestrian way, and the Passeig de Gràcia, lined with some of Europe’s most elegant buildings—set the tone for a city that moves to its own tempo. Native son and famed architect Antoni Gaudí adorned his city with whimsy, whether along fantastical city blocks or with his colossal masterpiece, the towering La Sagrada Família cathedral.

In a picturesque setting on France’s southern coast, Sète is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural charm. Known as the “Venice of Languedoc,” its network of canals offers an alluring ambience, with boats bobbing in the water and colorful buildings lining the banks. Due to its booming fishing industry, Sète features an array of delicious seafood, centered around the town’s bustling fish market, Les Halles de Sète. The best way to explore is on foot or by bicycle, where you can while away the time along the canals that link the Mediterranean to the Thau Lagoon.

Marseille is rich in historic treasures, nestled between the Mediterranean and rocky hills of limestone. Two 17th-century fortresses dominate the charming Vieux Port, or Old Port, the natural harbor that hosts all manner of watercraft, from sleek elegant yachts to old style fishing vessels. Its picturesque quay is one of the world’s most romantic walks, lined with dozens of cafés and shops. Also worth exploring is the city center, graced by La Canebière boulevard. Linger in a café and sample the city’s signature bouillabaisse made from freshly caught fish.

OThe chic city of Monte Carlo in the petite kingdom of Monaco boasts some of the world’s most exclusive shopping and a beautiful old port. A fairy-tale aura has settled on this glittering city of the Grimaldi family, perhaps nowhere more elegantly than at the Prince’s Palace, where the late American actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly presided with Prince Rainier III. Monte Carlo’s medieval quarter perches on “The Rock,” an escarpment at the foot of the Maritime Alps, and offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean and the harbor lined with mega-yachts.

Tuscany is known equally as the cradle of the Renaissance and a center of culinary delights and astounding wines. Throughout this emerald-green countryside dotted with cypress trees, endless delights unfold. Among them is Florence, a living museum of the Renaissance. Brunelleschi’s famous Duomo dominates the medieval cityscape—an architectural achievement. Another Tuscan treasure, the Square of Miracles, unfolds in Pisa. Here, a trinity of masterpieces—the Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery—comprise some of Europe’s finest art and architecture.

Tuscany is known for its scenic beauty and exudes a unique, rustic character. Vineyards, olive tree groves, wheat fields and endless expanses of farmland skirt the bases of medieval hill towns as they march across an undulating landscape of gentle hills. Fertile soils produce some of the world’s finest wines, including Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. More than this, many consider Tuscany the birthplace of the original farm-to-table movement. Simple, honest food graces the Tuscan table, from creamy cheeses to thick Florentine steak grilled over a wood fire.

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

Expand your horizons aboard Viking’s award-winning fleet of all-veranda small ocean ships, designed to carry fewer than 1,000 guests and able to dock where larger ships cannot.

Their purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in the spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

All staterooms include:-

• King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linen

• 42″ flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand

• Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer

• Plush robes & slippers

• Premium Freyja toiletries

• Purified water refilled daily

• Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks

• Direct-dial satellite phone and cell service

• Security safe

• 110/220 volt outlets

• Ample USB ports

• Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)

• Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda

• Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)

• Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda

• Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda)

• Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda

• Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda)

• Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies)

• Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4

Viking’s main dining venue offers the highest onboard dining experience, serving regional cuisine and classic favourites. Large panoramic windows provide sweeping ocean views as you enjoy your meals.

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Inspired by traditional Italian trattorias, Manfredi’s features the best of Italian cuisine. There’s also a private dining room for a more intimate meal with family or friends.

In this specialty dining experience, Viking’s sommeliers and culinary masters craft multi-course meals with expertly paired wines. Dinners are served either in the restaurant or in a private dining room.

A vibrant space with live cooking stations and open kitchens, the World Café provides a wide range of international flavours. Guests can dine indoors or al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace with panoramic ocean views.

Located just outside the World Café, this alfresco dining area lets you enjoy meals with ocean views — Viking describes it as a space where “your destination is your dining room.

Named for the Hagen family matriarch (“Mamsen”), this cozy venue in the Explorers’ Lounge serves Norwegian specialties for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, or treats.

Adjacent to the main pool, afternoon tea is served here with finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and international teas, often accompanied by relaxing music from Viking’s resident musicians.

In a casual poolside setting, the Pool Grill offers relaxed, made-to-order fare — perfect for lunch or a lighter meal between swims.

• Nordic Spa

• Sauna

• Steam room

• Snow grotto

• Hot tub

• Relaxation lounge

• Fitness center

• Yoga and exercise studio

• Hair salon and grooming services

• Main heated pool with retractable dome

• Infinity pool at the stern

• Hot tubs

• Walking track

• Golf putting green

• Shuffleboard

• Bocce court

• Outdoor sports and activity deck

• Explorer’s Lounge and Bar

• Wintergarden

• Torshavn Bar

• Pool Bar

• Library

• The Theater

• Atrium seating and gathering areas

* While Viking ocean ships share a similar design and onboard experience, stateroom layouts, décor and facilities may vary slightly between ships.