Cities of Antiquity

From $5,299 per person

15 days

Ship: Viking Star

Cities of Antiquity
Viking Ocean Cruises

Sail on the seas of history, calling on ports which hearken back to ancient civilizations. See the timeless treasures of Rome and visit Naples, the gateway to historic Pompeii. Experience the medieval charms of Valletta, Messina and Rhodes, and admire the lasting influence of Venice in Corfu. Discover Crete’s Minoan Palace of Knossos, home of the legendary Minotaur, and explore iconic landmarks of antiquity in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy.”

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Rome (Civitavecchia)
  • Day 2 - Rome (Civitavecchia)
  • Day 3 - Naples
  • Day 4 - Sicily (Messina)
  • Day 5 - Valletta
  • Day 6 - Valletta
  • Day 7 - Sail the Ionian Sea
  • Day 8 - Corfu (Kérkyra)
  • Day 9 - Olympia (Katakolon)
  • Day 10 - Kalamáta
  • Day 11 - Crete (Heraklion)
  • Day 12 - Rhodes
  • Day 13 - Mykonos
  • Day 14 - Athens (Piraeus)
  • Day 15 - Athens (Piraeus)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - December 07, 2025

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Day 2 - December 08, 2025

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Day 3 - December 09, 2025

Naples

Day 4 - December 10, 2025

Sicily (Messina)

Day 5 - December 11, 2025

Valletta

Day 6 - December 12, 2025

Valletta

Day 7 - December 13, 2025

Sail the Ionian Sea

Day 8 - December 14, 2025

Corfu (Kérkyra)

Day 9 - December 15, 2025

Olympia (Katakolon)

Day 10 - December 16, 2025

Kalamáta

Day 11 - December 17, 2025

Crete (Heraklion)

Day 12 - December 18, 2025

Rhodes

Day 13 - December 19, 2025

Mykonos

Day 14 - December 20, 2025

Athens (Piraeus)

Day 15 - December 21, 2025

Athens (Piraeus)

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