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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 35 nights

Grand Mediterranean Explorer

  • 35 nights accommodation across three Viking ocean ships with cabin choices
  • Visits to 29 destinations spanning Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco and Portugal
  • Extended time in major ports including Athens, Venice, Rome and Barcelona
From
$34,795 pp twin share
35 nights
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Cruise Snapshot
35 Nights

Thirty-five nights exploring the Mediterranean from Istanbul to Lisbon aboard three Viking ocean ships

  • Visit 29 destinations across 10 countries including Greece, Italy, Croatia and Spain
  • Stay aboard Viking Mira, Viking Sky and Viking Jupiter with private balcony staterooms
  • Explore ancient sites including Troy, Ephesus, Rhodes, Athens and Rome

Trip Details

Departs
2 March 2028
Returns
18 August 2029
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

35-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Lisbon aboard Viking Mira, Viking Sky and Viking Jupiter.

Along the way you'll visit Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes, Crete (Heraklion), Athens (Piraeus), Katakolon (Olympia), Corfu (Kerkyra), Kotor and Dubrovnik and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Mira, Viking Sky and Viking Jupiter.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
2 March 2028
Returns 18 August 2029
Returns
18 August 2029
Duration
35 nights
From pp twin share
$34,795 pp
  • 02 Mar 2028 - 06 Apr 2028 · Viking Mira
    from $34,795 pp twin share *
  • 09 Mar 2028 - 13 Apr 2028 · Viking Sky
    from $35,595 pp twin share *
  • 19 Aug 2028 - 23 Sep 2028 · Viking Jupiter
    from $40,295 pp twin share *
  • 05 May 2029 - 09 Jun 2029 · Viking Sky
    from $40,995 pp twin share *
  • 09 Jun 2029 - 14 Jul 2029 · Viking Sky
    from $37,995 pp twin share *
  • 14 Jul 2029 - 18 Aug 2029 · Viking Sky
    from $35,695 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 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.

Viking Jupiter
Details · Viking

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
Viking Jupiter · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Jupiter — 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 Mira
Details · Viking

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
Viking Mira · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Mira — 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, Turkey

  2. 2

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Depart 18:00.

  3. 3

    Troy (Canakkale), Turkey

    Arrive 07:00, depart 14:00.

  4. 4

    Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  5. 5

    Rhodes, Greece

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  6. 6

    Crete (Heraklion), Greece

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  7. 7

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Arrive 07:00.

  8. 8

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Depart 18:00.

  9. 9

    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

    Arrive 12:00, depart 19:00.

  10. 10

    Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  11. 11

    Kotor, Montenegro

    Arrive 08:00, depart 22:00.

  12. 12

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  13. 13

    Split, Croatia

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  14. 14

    Venice (Fusina), Italy

    Arrive 12:00.

  15. 15

    Venice (Fusina), Italy

  16. 16

    Venice (Fusina), Italy

    Depart 17:00.

  17. 17

    Sibenik, Croatia

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  18. 18

    Bari, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  19. 19

    Crotone, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  20. 20

    Sicily (Messina), Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  21. 21

    Naples, Italy

    Arrive 07:00, depart 17:00.

  22. 22

    Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Arrive 05:00, depart 20:00.

  23. 23

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

    Arrive 09:00.

  24. 24

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

    Depart 18:00.

  25. 25

    Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

    Arrive 08:00, depart 21:00.

  26. 26

    Marseille, France

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  27. 27

    Sete, France

    Arrive 08:00, depart 21:00.

  28. 28

    Barcelona, Spain

    Arrive 08:00.

  29. 29

    Barcelona, Spain

    Depart 18:00.

  30. 30

    Palma De Mallorca, Spain

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  31. 31

    Murcia (Cartagena), Spain

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  32. 32

    Granada (Malaga), Spain

    Arrive 08:00, depart 23:00.

  33. 33

    Tangier, Morocco

    Arrive 08:00, depart 22:00.

  34. 34

    Seville (Cadiz), Spain

    Arrive 08:00, depart 20:00.

  35. 35

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Arrive 12:00.

  36. 36

    Lisbon, Portugal

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 35 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Mira, Viking Sky and Viking Jupiter
  • Visits to 29 destinations across 10 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 Mira, Viking Sky and Viking Jupiter.

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 36 days and 35 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 02 Mar 2028 and 18 Aug 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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