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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
From
$21,495 pp twin share
21 nights
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When & how much

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8 departures

  1. Sat 23 Oct 2027 → Sat 13 Nov 2027 21 nights · Istanbul → Barcelona · Viking Jupiter Balcony $23,295 Suite $33,795 from $23,295 pp twin share Select
  2. Sun 31 Oct 2027 → Sun 21 Nov 2027 21 nights · Istanbul → Barcelona · Viking Astrea Balcony $21,495 Suite $31,795 from $21,495 pp twin share Enquire
  3. Wed 15 Dec 2027 → Wed 5 Jan 2028 21 nights · Barcelona → Istanbul · Viking Mira Balcony $14,495 Suite $21,795 from $14,495 pp twin share Select
  4. Tue 4 Jan 2028 → Tue 25 Jan 2028 21 nights · Barcelona → Istanbul · Viking Vela Balcony $15,295 Suite $21,795 from $15,295 pp twin share Select
  5. Wed 5 Jan 2028 → Wed 26 Jan 2028 21 nights · Istanbul → Barcelona · Viking Mira Balcony $15,295 Suite $21,795 from $15,295 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
21 Nights

A 21-night Viking ocean cruise sailing from Istanbul to Barcelona, calling at ancient ports across the Mediterranean

  • Visits to 15 destinations across 6 countries
  • Scenic cruising past the Ionian Sea
  • Ports including Istanbul, Ephesus, Rhodes, Athens and Rome

Trip Details

Departs
Sun 31 Oct 2027
Returns
Sun 21 Nov 2027
Embarks
Istanbul
Disembarks
Barcelona
Ship
Viking Astrea
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.

Life in transit

Viking Astrea

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.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Istanbul

    Sun 31 Oct
    Port call at Istanbul.
  2. 2

    Istanbul

    Mon 1 Nov
    Port call at Istanbul (depart 18:00).
  3. 3

    Troy (Canakkale)

    Tue 2 Nov
    Port call at Troy (Canakkale) (arrive 09:00, depart 16:00).
  4. 4

    Ephesus (Kusadasi)

    Wed 3 Nov
    Port call at Ephesus (Kusadasi) (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  5. 5

    Rhodes

    Thu 4 Nov
    Port call at Rhodes (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  6. 6

    Crete (Heraklion)

    Fri 5 Nov
    Port call at Crete (Heraklion) (arrive 07:00, depart 18:00).
  7. 7

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Sat 6 Nov
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus) (arrive 07:00).
  8. 8

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Sun 7 Nov
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus).
  9. 9

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Mon 8 Nov
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus) (depart 17:30).
  10. 10

    Ephesus (Kusadasi)

    Tue 9 Nov
    Port call at Ephesus (Kusadasi) (arrive 08:00, depart 17:00).
  11. 11

    Crete (Souda Bay)

    Wed 10 Nov
    Port call at Crete (Souda Bay) (arrive 08:00, depart 17:00).
  12. 12

    Scenic cruising Sail the Ionian Sea

    Thu 11 Nov
    Scenic cruising Sail the Ionian Sea.
  13. 13

    Sicily (Messina)

    Fri 12 Nov
    Port call at Sicily (Messina) (arrive 07:30, depart 17:30).
  14. 14

    Naples

    Sat 13 Nov
    Port call at Naples (arrive 07:30, depart 17:30).
  15. 15

    Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Sun 14 Nov
    Port call at Rome (Civitavecchia) (arrive 05:00, depart 20:00).
  16. 16

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno)

    Mon 15 Nov
    Port call at Florence/Pisa (Livorno) (arrive 09:00).
  17. 17

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno)

    Tue 16 Nov
    Port call at Florence/Pisa (Livorno) (depart 18:00).
  18. 18

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    Wed 17 Nov
    Port call at Villefranche-sur-Mer (arrive 08:00, depart 21:00).
  19. 19

    Marseille

    Thu 18 Nov
    Port call at Marseille (arrive 08:00, depart 18:00).
  20. 20

    Sete

    Fri 19 Nov
    Port call at Sete (arrive 07:00, depart 18:30).
  21. 21

    Barcelona

    Sat 20 Nov
    Port call at Barcelona (arrive 08:00).
  22. 22

    Barcelona

    Sun 21 Nov
    Port call at Barcelona (depart 18:00).
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 Mira – public space
Viking Mira – 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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