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Discover ancient Mediterranean wonders on a 7-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Athens, visiting 6 destinations across 2 countries
- Sail aboard Viking Sky, Saturn or sister ships
- Visit Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Rhodes, Crete and Athens
- Choose from 18 stateroom categories, including balconies
Trip Details
- Departs
- 21 October 2026
- Returns
- 21 July 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
7-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus) aboard Viking Sky, Viking Saturn and 11 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 Saturn and 11 sister ships.
Departures & Pricing
- 21 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 · Viking Sky
from $7,445 pp twin share * - 21 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 · Viking Saturn
from $5,245 pp twin share * - 02 Dec 2026 - 09 Dec 2026 · Viking Vesta
from $6,245 pp twin share * - 09 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 · Viking Vesta
from $5,045 pp twin share * - 15 Dec 2026 - 22 Dec 2026 · Viking Neptune
from $4,345 pp twin share * - 22 Dec 2026 - 29 Dec 2026 · Viking Neptune
from $4,845 pp twin share * - 06 Jan 2027 - 13 Jan 2027 · Viking Mira
from $6,995 pp twin share * - 13 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2027 · Viking Mira
from $6,995 pp twin share * - 13 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2027 · Viking Vesta
from $6,995 pp twin share * - 20 Jan 2027 - 27 Jan 2027 · Viking Vesta
from $7,295 pp twin share * - 03 Mar 2027 - 10 Mar 2027 · Viking Mira
from $7,795 pp twin share * - 10 Mar 2027 - 17 Mar 2027 · Viking Mira
from $8,295 pp twin share * - 18 Mar 2027 - 25 Mar 2027 · Viking Vesta
from $8,595 pp twin share * - 25 Mar 2027 - 01 Apr 2027 · Viking Vesta
from $8,795 pp twin share * - 24 Apr 2027 - 01 May 2027 · Viking Mars
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 01 May 2027 - 08 May 2027 · Viking Mars
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 14 May 2027 - 21 May 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 21 May 2027 - 28 May 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 24 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $9,295 pp twin share * - 31 Jul 2027 - 07 Aug 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $8,995 pp twin share * - 18 Sep 2027 - 25 Sep 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $10,295 pp twin share * - 25 Sep 2027 - 02 Oct 2027 · Viking Neptune
from $10,295 pp twin share * - 16 Oct 2027 - 23 Oct 2027 · Viking Jupiter
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 23 Oct 2027 - 30 Oct 2027 · Viking Jupiter
from $9,795 pp twin share * - 24 Oct 2027 - 31 Oct 2027 · Viking Astrea
from $9,795 pp twin share * - 31 Oct 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 · Viking Astrea
from $9,895 pp twin share * - 29 Dec 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 · Viking Mira
from $6,895 pp twin share * - 05 Jan 2028 - 12 Jan 2028 · Viking Mira
from $6,995 pp twin share * - 18 Jan 2028 - 25 Jan 2028 · Viking Vela
from $6,995 pp twin share * - 25 Jan 2028 - 01 Feb 2028 · Viking Vela
from $7,295 pp twin share * - 24 Feb 2028 - 02 Mar 2028 · Viking Mira
from $8,295 pp twin share * - 02 Mar 2028 - 09 Mar 2028 · Viking Mira
from $8,795 pp twin share * - 28 Mar 2028 - 04 Apr 2028 · Viking Mars
from $9,795 pp twin share * - 04 Apr 2028 - 11 Apr 2028 · Viking Mars
from $9,795 pp twin share * - 06 Apr 2028 - 13 Apr 2028 · Viking Sky
from $9,795 pp twin share * - 13 Apr 2028 - 20 Apr 2028 · Viking Sky
from $10,295 pp twin share * - 12 Aug 2028 - 19 Aug 2028 · Viking Jupiter
from $8,795 pp twin share * - 19 Aug 2028 - 26 Aug 2028 · Viking Jupiter
from $9,395 pp twin share * - 04 Oct 2028 - 11 Oct 2028 · Viking Sky
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 11 Oct 2028 - 18 Oct 2028 · Viking Sky
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 13 Oct 2028 - 20 Oct 2028 · Viking Lyra
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 20 Oct 2028 - 27 Oct 2028 · Viking Lyra
from $9,595 pp twin share * - 25 Oct 2028 - 01 Nov 2028 · Viking Libra
from $9,395 pp twin share * - 01 Nov 2028 - 08 Nov 2028 · Viking Libra
from $9,295 pp twin share * - 08 Nov 2028 - 15 Nov 2028 · Viking Astrea
from $8,995 pp twin share * - 15 Nov 2028 - 22 Nov 2028 · Viking Astrea
from $8,495 pp twin share * - 20 Dec 2028 - 27 Dec 2028 · Viking Astrea
from $6,995 pp twin share * - 27 Dec 2028 - 03 Jan 2029 · Viking Astrea
from $6,995 pp twin share * - 17 Jan 2029 - 24 Jan 2029 · Viking Libra
from $7,395 pp twin share * - 24 Jan 2029 - 31 Jan 2029 · Viking Libra
from $7,495 pp twin share * - 13 Feb 2029 - 20 Feb 2029 · Viking Lyra
from $7,695 pp twin share * - 20 Feb 2029 - 27 Feb 2029 · Viking Lyra
from $8,295 pp twin share * - 05 Apr 2029 - 12 Apr 2029 · Viking Sea
from $9,995 pp twin share * - 12 Apr 2029 - 19 Apr 2029 · Viking Sea
from $10,295 pp twin share * - 13 Apr 2029 - 20 Apr 2029 · Viking Vega
from $10,295 pp twin share * - 20 Apr 2029 - 27 Apr 2029 · Viking Vega
from $10,395 pp twin share * - 28 Apr 2029 - 05 May 2029 · Viking Sky
from $10,395 pp twin share * - 05 May 2029 - 12 May 2029 · Viking Sky
from $10,395 pp twin share * - 07 Jul 2029 - 14 Jul 2029 · Viking Sky
from $9,395 pp twin share * - 14 Jul 2029 - 21 Jul 2029 · Viking Sky
from $9,395 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 Lyra
Viking Lyra 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 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 Sea
Viking Sea 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
- 2016
- 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 Vega
Viking Vega 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 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 Saturn
Viking Saturn 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
- 2023
- 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 07:00, depart 14:00.
- 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.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 7 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Saturn and 11 sister ships
- Visits to 6 destinations across 2 countries, including Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes and Crete (Heraklion) and more
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Saturn and 11 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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