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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 7 nights

Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

  • Choice of 18 stateroom categories including balcony cabins and suites
  • Six destination ports across Turkey and Greece included in itinerary
  • All accommodation aboard Viking Sky, Viking Star or sister ships provided
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$7,445 pp twin share
7 nights
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60 departures

  1. Wed 21 Oct 2026 → Wed 28 Oct 2026 7 nights · Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) · Viking Sky Balcony $7,445 Suite $10,545 from $7,445 pp twin share Enquire
  2. Sat 7 Nov 2026 → Sat 14 Nov 2026 7 nights · Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul · Viking Star Balcony $6,945 Suite $9,045 from $6,945 pp twin share Select
  3. Sat 14 Nov 2026 → Sat 21 Nov 2026 7 nights · Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) · Viking Star Balcony $6,045 Suite $8,045 from $6,045 pp twin share Select
  4. Wed 2 Dec 2026 → Wed 9 Dec 2026 7 nights · Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul · Viking Vesta Balcony $4,845 Suite $7,045 from $4,845 pp twin share Select
  5. Wed 9 Dec 2026 → Wed 16 Dec 2026 7 nights · Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) · Viking Vesta Balcony $5,745 Suite $6,545 from $5,745 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Istanbul to Athens visiting ancient sites across Turkey and Greece

  • Seven nights aboard Viking ocean ships with private balcony staterooms
  • Visits to Troy, Ephesus, Rhodes, Crete and Athens across two countries
  • Guided exploration of ancient Mediterranean treasures from Istanbul to Piraeus

Trip Details

Departs
Wed 21 Oct 2026
Returns
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Embarks
Istanbul
Disembarks
Athens (Piraeus)
Ship
Viking Sky
Operator
Viking Cruises

7-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus) aboard Viking Sky, Viking Star and 12 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes, Crete (Heraklion) and Athens (Piraeus).

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Star and 12 sister ships.

Life in transit

Viking Sky

Viking Sky
Details · Viking

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
Viking Sky · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Sky — Deck 9 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Istanbul

    Wed 21 Oct
    Port call at Istanbul.
  2. 2

    Istanbul

    Thu 22 Oct
    Port call at Istanbul (depart 18:00).
  3. 3

    Troy (Canakkale)

    Fri 23 Oct
    Port call at Troy (Canakkale) (arrive 07:00, depart 14:00).
  4. 4

    Ephesus (Kusadasi)

    Sat 24 Oct
    Port call at Ephesus (Kusadasi) (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  5. 5

    Rhodes

    Sun 25 Oct
    Port call at Rhodes (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  6. 6

    Crete (Heraklion)

    Mon 26 Oct
    Port call at Crete (Heraklion) (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  7. 7

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Tue 27 Oct
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus) (arrive 07:00).
  8. 8

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Wed 28 Oct
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus) (depart 18:00).
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Star and 12 sister ships
  • Visits to 6 destinations across 2 countries, including Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes and Crete (Heraklion) and more
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Star and 12 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.

Viking Sky – public space
Viking Sky – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 21 Oct 2026 and 21 Jul 2029, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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