Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Civitavecchia
Italy
Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive
2026-10-31 05:00:00
Depart
2026-10-31 18:00:00
Day 2
Naples
Italy
Descend into the haunting ruins of Pompeii and uncover everyday life frozen in volcanic ash from nearly two millennia ago.
Arrive
2026-11-01 07:30:00
Depart
2026-11-01 17:30:00
Day 3
Messina
Italy
Ascend the hilltop Sanctuary of Montalto for breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina and Sicily's dramatic coastline.
Arrive
2026-11-02 07:30:00
Depart
2026-11-02 17:30:00
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
Suda Bay, Crete
Greece
Explore the pristine white-sand beaches and dramatic Samaria Gorge, where centuries-old Cretan mountain villages await discovery.
Arrive
2026-11-04 08:00:00
Depart
2026-11-04 17:00:00
Day 6
Kusadasi
Turkey
Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive
2026-11-05 08:00:00
Depart
2026-11-05 17:00:00
Day 7
Piraeus
Greece
Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive
2026-11-06 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-06 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
2026-11-07 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-07 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
2026-11-08 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-08 18:00:00
Day 10
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
2026-11-09 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-09 18:00:00
Day 11
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
2026-11-10 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-10 18:00:00
Day 12
Kusadasi
Turkey
Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive
2026-11-11 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-11 18:00:00
Day 13
Çanakkale
Turkey
Explore the ancient ruins of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Homer's legendary Trojan War unfolded millennia ago.
Arrive
2026-11-12 11:30:00
Depart
2026-11-12 18:00:00
Day 14
Istanbul
Turkey
Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive
2026-11-13 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-13 00:00:00
Day 15
Istanbul
Turkey
Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive
2026-11-14 00:00:00
About This Cruise
From $8,290 per person
14 nights on
Viking Star
with
Viking Ocean Cruises
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