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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 14 nights

Cities of Antiquity

  • Fourteen nights accommodation across two Viking ocean ships
  • Private balcony staterooms and suites with separate sitting areas
  • Visits to eleven ports including Athens, Rome, Valletta and Sicily
From
$9,895 pp twin share
14 nights
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14 Nights

Fourteen nights exploring ancient Greece, Malta and Italy aboard Viking ocean ships from Athens to Rome

  • Visit eleven destinations across Greece, Malta and Italy
  • Sail the Ionian Sea aboard Viking Star and Viking Vela
  • Explore ancient sites including Santorini, Crete, Olympia and Naples

Trip Details

Departs
22 December 2026
Returns
21 December 2027
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

14-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Viking Star and Viking Vela.

Along the way you'll visit Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Crete (Souda Bay), Kalamata, Katakolon (Olympia), Corfu (Kerkyra), Valletta, Sicily (Catania), Sicily (Messina) and Naples and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
22 December 2026
Returns 21 December 2027
Returns
21 December 2027
Duration
14 nights
From pp twin share
$9,895 pp
  • 22 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 · Viking Star
    from $11,145 pp twin share *
  • 19 Jan 2027 - 02 Feb 2027 · Viking Star
    from $13,795 pp twin share *
  • 07 Dec 2027 - 21 Dec 2027 · Viking Vela
    from $9,895 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.

Life in transit

Your transports

Viking Star
Details · Viking

Viking Star

Viking Star 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
2015
Staterooms
465
Deck plans
9
Viking Star · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Star — 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.

Viking Vela
Details · Viking

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
Viking Vela · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Vela — 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

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Arrive 03:00.

  2. 2

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Depart 20:00.

  3. 3

    Santorini (Thira), Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  4. 4

    At Sea

    Sail the Ionian Sea.

  5. 5

    Crete (Souda Bay), Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  6. 6

    Kalamata, Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  7. 7

    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

    Arrive 07:00, depart 17:00.

  8. 8

    Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  9. 9

    At Sea

    Sail the Ionian Sea.

  10. 10

    Valletta, Malta

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  11. 11

    Sicily (Catania), Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  12. 12

    Sicily (Messina), Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  13. 13

    Naples, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  14. 14

    Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Arrive 07:00.

  15. 15

    Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Depart 19:00.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 14 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela
  • Visits to 11 destinations across 3 countries, including Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Crete (Souda Bay), Kalamata and Katakolon (Olympia) and more
  • Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela.

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 Sea – public space
Viking Sea – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 15 days and 14 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 22 Dec 2026 and 21 Dec 2027, 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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