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Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of the Iberian and Mediterranean regions on this 21-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens to Lisbon
- Sail the Ionian Sea and visit 17 destinations across 8 countries
- Explore ancient sites like Athens, Ephesus, Crete, Sicily, and Rome
- Choose from 18 stateroom categories, including balcony staterooms and suites
Trip Details
- Departs
- 28 October 2027
- Returns
- 14 February 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
21-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Lisbon aboard Viking Sky, Viking Vela and 5 sister ships.
Along the way you'll visit Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Crete (Souda Bay), Sicily (Messina), Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Marseille and Sete and more.
You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Vela and 5 sister ships.
Departures & Pricing
- 28 Oct 2027 - 18 Nov 2027 · Viking Sky
from $22,295 pp twin share * - 02 Nov 2027 - 23 Nov 2027 · Viking Vela
from $20,995 pp twin share * - 07 Nov 2027 - 28 Nov 2027 · Viking Libra
from $20,495 pp twin share * - 08 Dec 2027 - 29 Dec 2027 · Viking Mira
from $14,295 pp twin share * - 16 Dec 2027 - 06 Jan 2028 · Viking Saturn
from $14,495 pp twin share * - 01 Feb 2028 - 22 Feb 2028 · Viking Vela
from $15,795 pp twin share * - 09 Dec 2028 - 30 Dec 2028 · Viking Lyra
from $15,695 pp twin share * - 27 Dec 2028 - 17 Jan 2029 · Viking Libra
from $15,295 pp twin share * - 03 Jan 2029 - 24 Jan 2029 · Viking Astrea
from $15,295 pp twin share * - 24 Jan 2029 - 14 Feb 2029 · Viking Astrea
from $16,895 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.
Your transports
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
Itinerary
- 1
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Arrive 05:30.
- 2
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Depart 17:30.
- 3
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 4
Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 5
At Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea.
- 6
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.
- 7
Naples, Italy
Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.
- 8
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrive 05:00, depart 20:00.
- 9
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Arrive 09:00.
- 10
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Depart 18:00.
- 11
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Arrive 08:00, depart 21:00.
- 12
Marseille, France
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 13
Sete, France
Arrive 08:00, depart 21:00.
- 14
Barcelona, Spain
Arrive 08:00.
- 15
Barcelona, Spain
Depart 18:00.
- 16
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 17
Murcia (Cartagena), Spain
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 18
Granada (Malaga), Spain
Arrive 08:00, depart 23:00.
- 19
Tangier, Morocco
Arrive 08:00, depart 22:00.
- 20
Seville (Cadiz), Spain
Arrive 08:00, depart 20:00.
- 21
Lisbon, Portugal
Arrive 12:00.
- 22
Lisbon, Portugal
Depart 18:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 21 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Vela and 5 sister ships
- Visits to 17 destinations across 8 countries, including Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Crete (Souda Bay), Sicily (Messina) and Naples and more
- Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Sky, Viking Vela and 5 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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