Name: Italian Sojourn - Rome to Venice Cruise
Brand: Viking
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Day 1 - Rome

Arrive: Tue 04 August 2026 / Depart: Tue 04 August 2026

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 2 - Naples, Italy

Arrive: Wed 05 August 2026 / Depart: Wed 05 August 2026

Naples, a city in southern Italy, sits on the Bay of Naples. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that destroyed nearby Roman town Pompeii. Dating to the 2nd millennium B.C., Naples has centuries of important art and architecture. The city's cathedral, the Duomo di San Gennaro, is filled with frescoes. Other major landmarks include the lavish Royal Palace and Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle

Day 3 - Sicily

Arrive: Thu 06 August 2026 / Depart: Thu 06 August 2026

Sicily has been shaped by countless civilizations, from Greek to Byzantine to Roman. When it fell under Spain’s purview in the 17th century, it was celebrated as one of Europe’s ten great cities. Surrounded by undulating mountains, orange and olive groves and vineyards are plentiful. During World War II, Messina was the destination of the unofficial “Race to Messina” between US General Patton and British Field Marshall Montgomery. In the end, Patton arrived just hours before his British comrade, receiving credit for securing Sicily.

Day 4 - Crotone

Arrive: Fri 07 August 2026 / Depart: Fri 07 August 2026

Crotone is a port city in Calabria, southern Italy. The monumental Castello di Carlo V is a 9th-century fortress that was modified in the 1500s. The National Archaeological Museum houses items, including a gold tiara, unearthed at the ancient Temple of Hera Lacinia in the nearby Capo Colonna Archaeological Park. Farther south is the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area, with seagrass forests, barracudas and starfish

Day 5 - Bari

Arrive: Sat 08 August 2026 / Depart: Sat 08 August 2026

Bari is a port city on the Adriatic Sea, and the capital of southern Italy’s Puglia region. Its mazelike old town, Barivecchia, occupies a headland between 2 harbors. Surrounded by narrow streets, the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola, a key pilgrimage site, holds some of St. Nicholas’ remains. To the south, the Murat quarter has stately 19th-century architecture, a promenade and pedestrianized shopping areas.

Day 6 - Sibenik

Arrive: Sun 09 August 2026 / Depart: Sun 09 August 2026

Šibenik is a city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It’s known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands. The 15th-century stone Cathedral of St. James is decorated with 71 sculpted faces. Nearby, the Šibenik City Museum, in the 14th-century Prince’s Palace, has exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present. The white stone St. Michael’s Fortress has an open-air theater, with views of Šibenik Bay and neighboring islands.

Day 7 - Venice (Chioggia), Italy

Arrive: Mon 10 August 2026

Day 8 - Venice (Chioggia), Italy

Depart: Tue 11 August 2026

Viking Venus From Viking

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Ship Cabins

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Spacious closet & drawers In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services Welcome bottle of champagne In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket

Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 3:00 PM stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hair dryer Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Spacious closet & drawers

Explorer Suite

Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Welcome bottle of champagne In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Well-appointed living room & dining area that seats 4 guests

Owner’s Suite

Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite) 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access First opportunity to reserve shore excursions: 107 days prior to departure 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 100 days prior to departure First priority booking of spa treatments: 100 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Three 42 flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & upgraded snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Large master bathroom featuring a spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, plus two guest bathrooms Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service (including service from any restaurant during open hours) Spacious walk-in closet & drawers Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Spacious, well-appointed living room Separate dining area that seats 6 guests Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen Ocean-view dry sauna Boardroom (seats 12) for business meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace Pantry for room service & hosted events Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800) Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés by request Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)

Penthouse Junior Suite

Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Welcome bottle of champagne In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket