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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 7 nights

Journey to Antiquities

  • Seven nights accommodation aboard Viking ocean ships with 18 stateroom categories
  • Private balconies and suites with separate sitting areas available
  • Visits to six destinations across Greece, Turkey and Italy included
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$7,545 pp twin share
7 nights
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72 departures

  1. Wed 28 Oct 2026 → Wed 4 Nov 2026 7 nights · Athens (Piraeus) → Rome (Civitavecchia) · Viking Jupiter Balcony $7,545 Suite $11,445 from $7,545 pp twin share Enquire
  2. Sat 31 Oct 2026 → Sat 7 Nov 2026 7 nights · Rome (Civitavecchia) → Athens (Piraeus) · Viking Star Balcony $7,245 Suite $14,845 from $7,245 pp twin share Select
  3. Tue 3 Nov 2026 → Tue 10 Nov 2026 7 nights · Rome (Civitavecchia) → Athens (Piraeus) · Viking Vela Balcony $7,045 Suite $10,045 from $7,045 pp twin share Select
  4. Sat 7 Nov 2026 → Sat 14 Nov 2026 7 nights · Rome (Civitavecchia) → Athens (Piraeus) · Viking Saturn Balcony $7,045 Suite $9,545 from $7,045 pp twin share Select
  5. Sat 21 Nov 2026 → Sat 28 Nov 2026 7 nights · Athens (Piraeus) → Rome (Civitavecchia) · Viking Star Balcony $5,745 Suite $8,045 from $5,745 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Seven-night ocean cruise from Athens to Rome visiting destinations across Greece, Turkey and Italy

  • Cruise from Athens to Rome across the Ionian Sea
  • Visit six destinations including Ephesus, Crete, Sicily and Naples
  • Explore ancient sites in three countries over eight days

Trip Details

Departs
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Returns
Wed 4 Nov 2026
Embarks
Athens (Piraeus)
Disembarks
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Ship
Viking Jupiter
Operator
Viking Cruises

7-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Viking Jupiter, Viking Star and 11 sister ships.

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

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Jupiter, Viking Star and 11 sister ships.

Life in transit

Viking Jupiter

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.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Wed 28 Oct
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus) (arrive 05:30).
  2. 2

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Thu 29 Oct
    Port call at Athens (Piraeus) (depart 17:30).
  3. 3

    Ephesus (Kusadasi)

    Fri 30 Oct
    Port call at Ephesus (Kusadasi) (arrive 08:00, depart 17:00).
  4. 4

    Crete (Souda Bay)

    Sat 31 Oct
    Port call at Crete (Souda Bay) (arrive 08:00, depart 17:00).
  5. 5

    Scenic cruising Sail the Ionian Sea

    Sun 1 Nov
    Scenic cruising Sail the Ionian Sea.
  6. 6

    Sicily (Messina)

    Mon 2 Nov
    Port call at Sicily (Messina) (arrive 07:30, depart 17:30).
  7. 7

    Naples

    Tue 3 Nov
    Port call at Naples (arrive 07:30, depart 17:30).
  8. 8

    Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Wed 4 Nov
    Port call at Rome (Civitavecchia) (arrive 05:00, depart 20:00).
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Jupiter, Viking Star and 11 sister ships
  • Visits to 6 destinations across 3 countries, including Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Crete (Souda Bay), Sicily (Messina) and Naples and more
  • Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Jupiter, Viking Star and 11 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 Sea – public space
Viking Sea – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 28 Oct 2026 and 04 May 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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