Name: Ancient Mediterranean Treasures Istanbul to Athens Cruise
Brand: Viking
Price: 2,589 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Day 1 - Istanbul

Arrive: Tue 25 January 2028

The Port of Istanbul is a passenger terminal for cruise liners, which is situated at Karaköy neighborhood of Beyo?lu district in Istanbul, Turkey

Day 2 - Istanbul

Depart: Wed 26 January 2028

The Port of Istanbul is a passenger terminal for cruise liners, which is situated at Karaköy neighborhood of Beyo?lu district in Istanbul, Turkey

Day 3 - Canakkale, Turkey

Arrive: Thu 27 January 2028 / Depart: Thu 27 January 2028

Day 4 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Fri 28 January 2028 / Depart: Fri 28 January 2028

Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit

Day 5 - Rhodes

Arrive: Sat 29 January 2028 / Depart: Sat 29 January 2028

Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castlelike Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum.

Day 6 - Heraklion

Arrive: Sun 30 January 2028 / Depart: Sun 30 January 2028

Day 7 - Athens

Arrive: Mon 31 January 2028

Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient

Day 8 - Athens

Depart: Tue 01 February 2028

Viking Vela From Viking

Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.

Ship Cabins

Deluxe Veranda

Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaurant 60 days prior to departure Priority spa treatment bookings 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer Premium Freyja toiletries Plush robes & slippers Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe Individual climate control Purified water refilled daily Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily) Binoculars Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Under-bed suitcase storage space Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 1 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure 2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer Premium Freyja toiletries Plush robes & slippers Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe Individual climate control Purified water refilled daily Welcome bottle of champagne Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily) Binoculars Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services Under-bed suitcase storage space Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Veranda

Explorer Suite

Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 97 days prior to departure 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 90 days prior to departure Priority spa treatment bookings 90 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer Premium Freyja toiletries Plush robes & slippers Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe Individual climate control Purified water refilled daily Welcome bottle of champagne Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily) Binoculars Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Under-bed suitcase storage space Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Owner’s Suite

Stateroom size: 1,488 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard Separate bedroom suite Spacious, well-appointed living room Separate dining area that seats 6 Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen Ocean-view dry sauna Boardroom that seats 12 for meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace Pantry for room service & hosted events 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access First priority shore excursion booking 107 days prior to departure Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800) 4 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 100 days prior to departure First priority spa treatment bookings 100 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more Two additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area and boardroom 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus two guest bathrooms Premium Freyja toiletries Plush robes & slippers Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe Individual climate control Purified water refilled daily Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily) Binoculars Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability) Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Under-bed suitcase storage space Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers

Penthouse Junior Suite

Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 87 days prior to departure 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 80 days prior to departure Priority spa treatment bookings 80 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in sitting area 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer Premium Freyja toiletries Plush robes & slippers Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe Individual climate control Purified water refilled daily Welcome bottle of champagne Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily) Binoculars Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Under-bed suitcase storage space Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers