Mediterranean's Iconic Shores

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 🏁 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 🌙 28 Nights Istanbul 🚢 Viking Vesta
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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 2026-06-23 00:00:00 Depart 2026-06-23 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 2026-06-24 00:00:00 Depart 2026-06-24 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 2026-06-25 07:00:00 Depart 2026-06-25 14:00:00
Day 4
Kusadasi Turkey Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive 2026-06-26 07:00:00 Depart 2026-06-26 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 2026-06-27 07:00:00 Depart 2026-06-27 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 2026-06-28 07:00:00 Depart 2026-06-28 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 2026-06-29 07:00:00 Depart 2026-06-29 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 2026-06-30 00:00:00 Depart 2026-06-30 18:00:00
Day 9
Katakolon Greece Explore the ancient Olympic Stadium and Temple of Zeus where athletes competed over 2,000 years ago in this birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Arrive 2026-07-01 12:00:00 Depart 2026-07-01 19:00:00
Day 10
Corfu Greece Wander the enchanting Venetian Old Town with its pastel-colored buildings and dramatic fortress perched above turquoise Ionian waters.
Arrive 2026-07-02 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-02 17:00:00
Day 11
Kotor Montenegro Navigate medieval stone streets and fortress walls rising dramatically from a fjord-like bay surrounded by towering mountains.
Arrive 2026-07-03 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-03 22:00:00
Day 12
Dubrovnik Croatia Wander the iconic limestone walls encircling the medieval Old Town while gazing over the sparkling Adriatic Sea below.
Arrive 2026-07-04 07:00:00 Depart 2026-07-04 18:00:00
Day 13
Split Croatia Explore the 1,700-year-old Roman palace of Diocletian, perfectly preserved within the medieval Old Town's winding stone streets.
Arrive 2026-07-05 07:00:00 Depart 2026-07-05 18:00:00
Day 14
Fusina Italy Glide through Venice's enchanting canals and historic squares just minutes from this charming lagoon village gateway.
Arrive 2026-07-06 12:00:00 Depart 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Day 15
Fusina Italy Glide through Venice's enchanting canals and historic squares just minutes from this charming lagoon village gateway.
Arrive 2026-07-07 00:00:00 Depart 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Day 16
Fusina Italy Glide through Venice's enchanting canals and historic squares just minutes from this charming lagoon village gateway.
Arrive 2026-07-08 00:00:00 Depart 2026-07-08 16:00:00
Day 17
Sibenik Croatia Explore the stunning Gothic Cathedral of St. James, a UNESCO treasure perched above medieval Sibenik's charming waterfront streets.
Arrive 2026-07-09 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-09 18:00:00
Day 18
Bari Italy Wander through medieval alleyways to discover the stunning Basilica di San Nicola, where Bari's soul intertwines with centuries of Byzantine history and charm.
Arrive 2026-07-10 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-10 18:00:00
Day 19
Crotone Italy Explore the stunning Castle of Crotone perched dramatically above the Ionian Sea with breathtaking Mediterranean views.
Arrive 2026-07-11 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-11 18:00:00
Day 20
Messina Italy Ascend the hilltop Sanctuary of Montalto for breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina and Sicily's dramatic coastline.
Arrive 2026-07-12 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-12 17:00:00
Day 21
Naples Italy Descend into the haunting ruins of Pompeii and uncover everyday life frozen in volcanic ash from nearly two millennia ago.
Arrive 2026-07-13 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-13 18:00:00
Day 22
Civitavecchia Italy Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive 2026-07-14 05:00:00 Depart 2026-07-14 20:00:00
Day 23
Livorno Italy Wander through the Renaissance masterpiece of Pisa's Leaning Tower, just 25 minutes away by train from this charming Tuscan port city.
Arrive 2026-07-15 09:00:00 Depart 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Day 24
Livorno Italy Wander through the Renaissance masterpiece of Pisa's Leaning Tower, just 25 minutes away by train from this charming Tuscan port city.
Arrive 2026-07-16 00:00:00 Depart 2026-07-16 18:00:00
Day 25
Monte-Carlo Monaco Ascend the opulent Casino Square to witness Belle Époque grandeur and world-class gaming in Europe's most glamorous playground.
Arrive 2026-07-17 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-17 21:00:00
Day 26
Marseille France Explore the otherworldly Calanques National Park where towering limestone cliffs plunge into turquoise Mediterranean waters perfect for swimming and kayaking.
Arrive 2026-07-18 08:00:00 Depart 2026-07-18 18:00:00
Day 27
Sète France Stroll along picturesque canals lined with colorful fishing boats and waterfront restaurants in this charming Mediterranean port city.
Arrive 2026-07-19 07:00:00 Depart 2026-07-19 19:00:00
Day 28
Barcelona Spain Wander through whimsical architectural masterpieces and vibrant Gothic quarters where Gaudí's genius meets Mediterranean charm.
Arrive 2026-07-20 07:00:00 Depart 2026-07-20 00:00:00
Day 29
Barcelona Spain Wander through whimsical architectural masterpieces and vibrant Gothic quarters where Gaudí's genius meets Mediterranean charm.
Arrive 2026-07-21 00:00:00

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From $18,190 per person 28 nights on Viking Vesta with Viking Ocean Cruises
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