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Discover the ancient wonders of the Mediterranean on a 14-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Rome
- Visit 10 destinations across 3 countries
- Sail aboard Viking Vesta, Viking Mira and 5 sister ships
- Explore iconic sites like Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus and Athens
Trip Details
- Departs
- 9 December 2026
- Returns
- 7 February 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
14-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Viking Vesta, Viking Mira and 5 sister ships.
Along the way you'll visit Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes, Crete (Heraklion), Athens (Piraeus), Crete (Souda Bay), Sicily (Messina), Naples and Rome (Civitavecchia).
You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mira and 5 sister ships.
Departures & Pricing
- 09 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2026 · Viking Vesta
from $10,045 pp twin share * - 06 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2027 · Viking Vesta
from $12,395 pp twin share * - 13 Jan 2027 - 27 Jan 2027 · Viking Mira
from $12,395 pp twin share * - 24 Feb 2027 - 10 Mar 2027 · Viking Mira
from $13,995 pp twin share * - 23 Oct 2027 - 06 Nov 2027 · Viking Jupiter
from $16,995 pp twin share * - 31 Oct 2027 - 14 Nov 2027 · Viking Astrea
from $16,295 pp twin share * - 22 Dec 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 · Viking Mira
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 05 Jan 2028 - 19 Jan 2028 · Viking Mira
from $10,295 pp twin share * - 11 Jan 2028 - 25 Jan 2028 · Viking Vela
from $11,295 pp twin share * - 25 Jan 2028 - 08 Feb 2028 · Viking Vela
from $11,795 pp twin share * - 17 Feb 2028 - 02 Mar 2028 · Viking Mira
from $13,295 pp twin share * - 13 Apr 2028 - 27 Apr 2028 · Viking Sky
from $17,995 pp twin share * - 11 Oct 2028 - 25 Oct 2028 · Viking Sky
from $17,195 pp twin share * - 01 Nov 2028 - 15 Nov 2028 · Viking Astrea
from $15,195 pp twin share * - 01 Nov 2028 - 15 Nov 2028 · Viking Libra
from $14,995 pp twin share * - 15 Nov 2028 - 29 Nov 2028 · Viking Astrea
from $13,495 pp twin share * - 13 Dec 2028 - 27 Dec 2028 · Viking Astrea
from $11,395 pp twin share * - 27 Dec 2028 - 10 Jan 2029 · Viking Astrea
from $10,995 pp twin share * - 10 Jan 2029 - 24 Jan 2029 · Viking Libra
from $11,595 pp twin share * - 24 Jan 2029 - 07 Feb 2029 · Viking Libra
from $11,995 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 Astrea
Viking Astrea 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
- 2027
- 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 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 Libra
Viking Libra 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
- 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 Vela
Viking Vela 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
- 2024
- 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 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.
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.
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
- 9
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Depart 17:30.
- 10
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 11
Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 12
At Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea.
- 13
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.
- 14
Naples, Italy
Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.
- 15
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrive 05:00, depart 19:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 14 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mira and 5 sister ships
- Visits to 10 destinations across 3 countries, including Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes and Crete (Heraklion) and more
- Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mira and 5 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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