Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Istanbul
Turkey
Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive
2026-11-21 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-21 00:00:00
Day 2
Istanbul
Turkey
Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive
2026-11-22 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-22 18:00:00
Day 3
Çanakkale
Turkey
Explore the ancient ruins of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Homer's legendary Trojan War unfolded millennia ago.
Arrive
2026-11-23 09:00:00
Depart
2026-11-23 16:00:00
Day 4
Kusadasi
Turkey
Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive
2026-11-24 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-24 18:00:00
Day 5
Rhodes
Greece
Wander the medieval streets of the Old Town and stand before the legendary Palace of the Grand Masters, where crusader history comes alive.
Arrive
2026-11-25 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-25 18:00:00
Day 6
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Greece
Wander through the legendary Palace of Knossos to discover Europe's oldest civilization and the mythical home of King Minos.
Arrive
2026-11-26 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-26 18:00:00
Day 7
Piraeus
Greece
Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive
2026-11-27 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-27 00:00:00
Day 8
Piraeus
Greece
Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive
2026-11-28 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-28 00:00:00
Day 9
Piraeus
Greece
Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive
2026-11-29 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-29 17:30:00
Day 10
Kusadasi
Turkey
Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive
2026-11-30 08:00:00
Depart
2026-11-30 17:00:00
Day 11
Suda Bay, Crete
Greece
Explore the pristine white-sand beaches and dramatic Samaria Gorge, where centuries-old Cretan mountain villages await discovery.
Arrive
2026-12-01 08:00:00
Depart
2026-12-01 17:00:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 13
Messina
Italy
Ascend the hilltop Sanctuary of Montalto for breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina and Sicily's dramatic coastline.
Arrive
2026-12-03 07:30:00
Depart
2026-12-03 17:30:00
Day 14
Naples
Italy
Descend into the haunting ruins of Pompeii and uncover everyday life frozen in volcanic ash from nearly two millennia ago.
Arrive
2026-12-04 07:30:00
Depart
2026-12-04 17:30:00
Day 15
Civitavecchia
Italy
Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive
2026-12-05 05:00:00
About This Cruise
From $6,690 per person
14 nights on
Viking Saturn
with
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