Skip to main content
Proudly Australian owned & operated Speak to one of our experienced consultants 1300 414 198 · 7 days a week
Starts at 60
Get in touch
Cruise · Viking Cruises · 7 nights

Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

  • Choice of 18 stateroom categories, from balcony staterooms to suites
  • Private balcony or veranda available in selected staterooms
  • Suites featuring a separate sitting area for added space
From
$4,545 pp twin share
7 nights
Enquire
When & how much

Choose your departure

58 departures

  1. 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
  2. Wed 2 Dec 2026 → Wed 9 Dec 2026 7 nights · Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul · Viking Vesta Balcony $6,245 Suite $7,045 from $6,245 pp twin share Select
  3. Wed 9 Dec 2026 → Wed 16 Dec 2026 7 nights · Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) · Viking Vesta Balcony $4,545 Suite $6,545 from $4,545 pp twin share Enquire
  4. Tue 15 Dec 2026 → Tue 22 Dec 2026 7 nights · Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul · Viking Neptune Balcony $5,045 Suite $6,545 from $5,045 pp twin share Select
  5. Wed 6 Jan 2027 → Wed 13 Jan 2027 7 nights · Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul · Viking Mira Balcony $6,995 Suite $9,295 from $6,995 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

A seven-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens to Istanbul, calling at six ports across Greece and Turkey

  • Seven nights aboard Viking ocean ships including Viking Star and Viking Vesta
  • Visits to Athens, Crete, Rhodes, Ephesus, Troy and Istanbul
  • Six destinations across two countries, Greece and Turkey

Trip Details

Departs
Wed 9 Dec 2026
Returns
Wed 16 Dec 2026
Embarks
Istanbul
Disembarks
Athens (Piraeus)
Ship
Viking Vesta
Operator
Viking Cruises

7-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul aboard Viking Star, Viking Vesta and 11 sister ships.

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

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star, Viking Vesta and 11 sister ships.

Life in transit

Viking Vesta

Viking Vesta
Details · Viking

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
Viking Vesta · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Vesta — 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 9 Dec
    Port call at Istanbul.
  2. 2

    Istanbul

    Thu 10 Dec
    Port call at Istanbul (depart 18:00).
  3. 3

    Troy (Canakkale)

    Fri 11 Dec
    Port call at Troy (Canakkale) (arrive 09:00, depart 16:00).
  4. 4

    Ephesus (Kusadasi)

    Sat 12 Dec
    Port call at Ephesus (Kusadasi) (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  5. 5

    Rhodes

    Sun 13 Dec
    Port call at Rhodes (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  6. 6

    Crete (Heraklion)

    Mon 14 Dec
    Port call at Crete (Heraklion) (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  7. 7

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Tue 15 Dec
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus) (arrive 07:00).
  8. 8

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Wed 16 Dec
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus).
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star, Viking Vesta and 11 sister ships
  • Visits to 6 destinations across 2 countries, including Athens (Piraeus), Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes, Ephesus (Kusadasi) and Troy (Canakkale) and more
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star, Viking Vesta 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.

Viking Vela – public space
Viking Vela – 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 07 Nov 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.
Ready to lock in?

Book this cruise

Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.

Enquire about this cruise
More like this

You might also like

Iconic Mediterranean Treasures
Cruise · Viking Cruises · 21 nights

Iconic Mediterranean Treasures

  • Accommodation aboard Viking ocean ships Viking Jupiter and Viking Astrea
  • Choice from 18 stateroom categories, including balcony staterooms and suites
  • Staterooms with a private balcony or veranda, and suites with a separate sitting area
Departs 23 October, 2027 + More Dates
From $14,495 pp twin
Discover more
Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities
Cruise · Viking Cruises · 14 nights

Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities

  • Accommodation aboard Viking Vesta, Viking Jupiter and 5 sister ships
  • Choice of 18 stateroom categories, including balcony staterooms
  • Suites with a separate sitting area available for your comfort
Departs 9 December, 2026 + More Dates
From $9,995 pp twin
Discover more
Mediterranean Antiquities
Cruise · Viking Cruises · 14 nights

Mediterranean Antiquities

  • 14 nights aboard Viking Vela, Viking Sea and sister ships
  • Choose from 18 stateroom categories, including balcony options
  • Suites with a separate sitting area available
Departs 30 November, 2026 + More Dates
From $9,795 pp twin
Discover more
From (twin) $4,545 pp
Enquire