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Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Adriatic and Mediterranean on this 21-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Rome
- Sail aboard Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 4 sister ships
- Visit 18 destinations across 5 countries, including Istanbul, Greece and Italy
- Choose from 18 stateroom categories, including balcony staterooms and suites
Trip Details
- Departs
- 25 March 2027
- Returns
- 9 September 2028
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
21-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 4 sister ships.
Along the way you'll visit Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes, Crete (Heraklion), Athens (Piraeus), Katakolon (Olympia), Corfu (Kerkyra), Kotor and Dubrovnik and more.
You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 4 sister ships.
Departures & Pricing
- 25 Mar 2027 - 15 Apr 2027 · Viking Vesta
from $23,795 pp twin share * - 01 May 2027 - 22 May 2027 · Viking Mars
from $25,595 pp twin share * - 10 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $23,195 pp twin share * - 31 Jul 2027 - 21 Aug 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $23,495 pp twin share * - 04 Sep 2027 - 25 Sep 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $25,795 pp twin share * - 25 Sep 2027 - 16 Oct 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $24,995 pp twin share * - 02 Oct 2027 - 23 Oct 2027 · Viking Jupiter
from $24,995 pp twin share * - 02 Mar 2028 - 23 Mar 2028 · Viking Mira
from $21,595 pp twin share * - 14 Mar 2028 - 04 Apr 2028 · Viking Mars
from $22,795 pp twin share * - 23 Mar 2028 - 13 Apr 2028 · Viking Sky
from $23,495 pp twin share * - 04 Apr 2028 - 25 Apr 2028 · Viking Mars
from $24,795 pp twin share * - 29 Jul 2028 - 19 Aug 2028 · Viking Jupiter
from $19,995 pp twin share * - 19 Aug 2028 - 09 Sep 2028 · Viking Jupiter
from $23,795 pp twin share *
* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Your transports
Viking Neptune
Viking Neptune is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.
- Guests
- 930
- Crew
- 465
- Gross tonnage
- 47,842
- Length
- 228.2 m
- Launched
- 2022
- Staterooms
- 465
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Jupiter
Viking Jupiter is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.
- Guests
- 930
- Crew
- 465
- Gross tonnage
- 47,842
- Length
- 228.2 m
- Launched
- 2019
- Staterooms
- 465
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Mars
Viking Mars is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.
- Guests
- 930
- Crew
- 465
- Gross tonnage
- 47,842
- Length
- 228.2 m
- Launched
- 2022
- Staterooms
- 465
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Mira
Viking Mira is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.
- Guests
- 998
- Launched
- 2026
- Staterooms
- 499
- Decks
- 9
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Sky
Viking Sky is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.
- Guests
- 930
- Crew
- 465
- Gross tonnage
- 47,842
- Length
- 228.2 m
- Launched
- 2017
- Staterooms
- 465
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.
- Guests
- 998
- Launched
- 2025
- Staterooms
- 499
- Decks
- 9
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Istanbul, Turkey
- 2
Istanbul, Turkey
Depart 18:00.
- 3
Troy (Canakkale), Turkey
Arrive 09:00, depart 16:00.
- 4
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.
- 5
Rhodes, Greece
Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.
- 6
Crete (Heraklion), Greece
Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.
- 7
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Arrive 07:00.
- 8
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Depart 18:00.
- 9
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Arrive 12:00, depart 19:00.
- 10
Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 11
Kotor, Montenegro
Arrive 08:00, depart 22:00.
- 12
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.
- 13
Split, Croatia
Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.
- 14
Venice, Italy
Arrive 12:00.
- 15
Venice, Italy
- 16
Venice, Italy
Depart 17:00.
- 17
Sibenik, Croatia
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 18
Bari, Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 19
Crotone, Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 20
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 21
Naples, Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 22
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrive 05:00, depart 20:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 21 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 4 sister ships
- Visits to 18 destinations across 5 countries, including Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes and Crete (Heraklion) and more
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 4 sister ships.
Choose from 18 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.
Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.
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