Name: Empires Of The Mediterranean - Athens To Venice Cruise
Brand: Viking
Price: 5,489 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Day 1 - Athens

Arrive: Tue 06 October 2026

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 2 - Athens

Depart: Wed 07 October 2026

Day 3 - Santorini

Arrive: Thu 08 October 2026 / Depart: Thu 08 October 2026

Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.

Day 4 - Katakolon

Arrive: Fri 09 October 2026 / Depart: Fri 09 October 2026

Olympia is an ancient site on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia exhibits finds from the site, including a statue of Hermes attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles.

Day 5 - Corfu

Arrive: Sat 10 October 2026 / Depart: Sat 10 October 2026

Corfu Town is the capital of the Greek island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea. It’s known for its cobblestone streets and pastel-colored Venetian architecture. To the west, the Venetian-built New Fortress has a network of tunnels underneath and views over the harbor. The 15th-century Old Fortress overlooks the town from the east and features a small chapel and mosaics. The Esplanade is a landscaped park near the water

Day 6 - Kotor

Arrive: Sun 11 October 2026 / Depart: Sun 11 October 2026

The Bay of Kotor, also known as the Boka, is the winding bay of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro and the region of Montenegro concentrated around the bay. It is also the southernmost part of the historical region of Dalmatia. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity.

Day 7 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Mon 12 October 2026 / Depart: Mon 12 October 2026

Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops and restaurants.

Day 8 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Tue 13 October 2026 / Depart: Tue 13 October 2026

Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus

Day 9 - Koper

Arrive: Wed 14 October 2026 / Depart: Wed 14 October 2026

Koper is a port city in Slovenia, on the country's Adriatic coastline. Its medieval old town centers around Titov Trg, a square with Venetian-influenced landmarks such as the Praetorian Palace and a Gothic-style loggia, while nearby Da Ponte Fountain is a replica of Venice's famed Rialto Bridge. Rebuilt many times, the circa-12th-century Cathedral of the Assumption features a tall campanile with sweeping bay views

Day 10 - Venice, Italy

Arrive: Thu 15 October 2026 / Depart: Thu 15 October 2026

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

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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

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. (Voyages embarking before May 31, 2024) Priority shore excursion reservations 107 days prior to departure. (Voyages embarking on or after June 1, 2024) 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

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. (Voyages embarking before May 31, 2024) Priority shore excursion reservations 137 days prior to departure (Voyages embarking on or after June 1, 2024) 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, pressing & shoe shine services Under-bed suitcase storage space Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Owner's Suite

Penthouse Junior Suite