Mediterranean Cruise with Viking – Save $2,500 per couple*

Itinerary can also be in reverse.

DAY 1 – ATHENS, GREECE

Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Athens has been called the “birthplace of democracy.” Its legacy looms large from atop Acropolis Hill, the pinnacle of ancient Greece. This open air museum is an astonishing repository of once-mighty structures. From its colonnaded Parthenon—built more than 2,600 years ago—revered Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle formulated new ideas of government and debated its role in civic life to captivated audiences. Remnants of spiritual life are also here in the several temples to Athena and Zeus.

DAY 2 – ATHENS, GREECE

For a more intimate experience of Athens, the charming Plaka District invites guests with its labyrinth of cobblestone lanes. Neoclassical architecture lines the narrow streets of the “Neighborhood of the Gods,” so named for its location. Browsing its shops or simply perusing its nooks and crannies are pastimes favored by visitors and locals alike. This historic area is the ideal setting in which to enjoy traditional small plates of meze and a sip of ouzo.

DAY 3 – CRETE (HERAKLION), GREECE

Crete was home to the Minoans, Europe’s earliest recorded civilization. Its capital, Heraklion, grew from the riches of the Venetian Empire, which ruled here for four centuries. Crete enjoyed a Renaissance building boom that helped bolster Heraklion as the region’s most strongly fortified city. The island is blessed with generous beaches, soaring mountains and coursing rivers. It is also where the distinct mantinades—couplets of love accompanied by Cretan instruments—could break out at any number of cafés where patrons sip tsikoudia, a grape-based brandy distilled in the hills.

DAY 4 – RHODES, GREECE

Rhodes is home to the Palace of the Grand Masters, a remarkable and sprawling fortification. Its historic quarter is Europe’s largest active medieval town. Outside the city, forests of pine and cypress blanket mountain slopes; vineyards and groves of citrus and olives soak up the Aegean sun. The Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem conquered the island in the 14th century, bringing great wealth from the Holy Land. Under their rule, the city was reconstructed to mirror the medieval ideal. Many of the buildings from this era remain and make for rewarding strolls.

DAY 5 – EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY

One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus offers an unparalleled look into the lives of the ancients. Many of its ruins have endured from the time Ephesus was one of the largest metropolises of the ancient world. Excavations reach back to the 10th century BC, when this city hosted one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Temple of Artemis. Today, Ephesus is still full of wonders: the towering facade of the Library of Celsus, the massive amphitheater that once sat 25,000 spectators and residences adorned with frescoes.

DAY 6 – TROY (CANAKKALE), TURKEY

Çanakkale was an object of desire dating back to the ancient Greeks. Today, the nearby ruins of Troy, once a powerhouse of Asia Minor, provide a glimpse of the region’s former glory. The remarkably preserved structures of this UNESCO World Heritage Site offer hints of life here in the days of Alexander the Great and the later Roman Emperor Augustus. But it is the fabled Trojan Horse that is most prominent here. In Homer’s Iliad, the wooden steed gave ancient Greeks entry to the city during the Trojan War, and its legend is still very much alive today.

DAY 7 – ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Istanbul exudes a fascinating mix of Western and Eastern cultures. Its strategic locale led to its role as a significant center of trade—eventually becoming a cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Road. One of the city’s stunning centerpieces is Hagia Sophia, founded as a basilica, converted to a mosque, then a museum; it is now a mosque again and features exquisite mosaics and frescoes. The city’s Grand Bazaar offers a rich taste of Turkish culture, from a vast selection of carpets and fabric to luscious dates and the local sweet favorite, Turkish Delight.

DAY 8 – ISTANBUL, TURKEY

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.

STATEROOMS

Our purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our 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

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV)

• Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
• Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV)

• Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)
• Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda

Penthouse Junior Suite (PS)

• Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda)
• Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda

Explorer Suite (ES)

• 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

ONBOARD DINING

The Restaurant

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.

Manfredi’s® Italian Restaurant

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.

The Chef’s Table

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.

World Café

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.

Aquavit Terrace®

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.

Mamsen’s®

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

The Wintergarden

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.

Pool Grill

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

WELLNESS & SPA

• Nordic Spa
• Sauna
• Steam room
• Snow grotto
• Hot tub
• Relaxation lounge
• Fitness center
• Yoga and exercise studio
• Hair salon and grooming services

POOLS

• Main heated pool with retractable dome
• Infinity pool at the stern
• Hot tubs

OUTDOOR RECREATION

• Walking track
• Golf putting green
• Shuffleboard
• Bocce court
• Outdoor sports and activity deck

LOUNGES AND SOCIAL SPACES

• 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.