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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 21 nights

Iconic Mediterranean Treasures

  • 21 nights aboard Viking ocean ships
  • Visits to Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Rhodes and more
  • Choose from 18 stateroom categories with balconies and suites
From
$13,995 pp twin share
21 nights
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Cruise Snapshot
21 Nights

Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean's iconic destinations on this 21-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Barcelona

  • Visit 15 destinations across 6 countries
  • Sail aboard Viking Jupiter, Viking Astrea and 3 sister ships
  • Enjoy scenic cruising past the Ionian Sea

Trip Details

Departs
23 October 2027
Returns
4 May 2028
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

21-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Barcelona aboard Viking Jupiter, Viking Astrea and 3 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes, Crete (Heraklion), Athens (Piraeus), Crete (Souda Bay), Sicily (Messina), Naples and Rome (Civitavecchia) and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Jupiter, Viking Astrea and 3 sister ships.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
23 October 2027
Returns 4 May 2028
Returns
4 May 2028
Duration
21 nights
From pp twin share
$13,995 pp
  • 23 Oct 2027 - 13 Nov 2027 · Viking Jupiter
    from $22,995 pp twin share *
  • 31 Oct 2027 - 21 Nov 2027 · Viking Astrea
    from $21,495 pp twin share *
  • 15 Dec 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 · Viking Mira
    from $13,995 pp twin share *
  • 04 Jan 2028 - 25 Jan 2028 · Viking Vela
    from $14,995 pp twin share *
  • 05 Jan 2028 - 26 Jan 2028 · Viking Mira
    from $15,295 pp twin share *
  • 25 Jan 2028 - 15 Feb 2028 · Viking Vela
    from $15,995 pp twin share *
  • 10 Feb 2028 - 02 Mar 2028 · Viking Mira
    from $17,595 pp twin share *
  • 13 Apr 2028 - 04 May 2028 · Viking Sky
    from $25,295 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 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.

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.

Viking Astrea
Details · Viking

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
Viking Astrea · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Astrea — 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 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.

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

  9. 9

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Depart 17:30.

  10. 10

    Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  11. 11

    Crete (Souda Bay), Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  12. 12

    At Sea

    Sail the Ionian Sea.

  13. 13

    Sicily (Messina), Italy

    Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.

  14. 14

    Naples, Italy

    Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.

  15. 15

    Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Arrive 05:00, depart 20:00.

  16. 16

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

    Arrive 09:00.

  17. 17

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

    Depart 18:00.

  18. 18

    Monte Carlo, Monaco

    Arrive 08:00, depart 21:00.

  19. 19

    Marseille, France

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  20. 20

    Sete, France

    Arrive 08:00, depart 21:00.

  21. 21

    Barcelona, Spain

    Arrive 08:00.

  22. 22

    Barcelona, Spain

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 21 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Jupiter, Viking Astrea and 3 sister ships
  • Visits to 15 destinations across 6 countries, including Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes and Crete (Heraklion) and more
  • Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Jupiter, Viking Astrea and 3 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 Astrea – public space
Viking Astrea – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 22 days and 21 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 23 Oct 2027 and 04 May 2028, 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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