Journey to Antiquities

From $2,799 per person

8 days

Ship: Viking Neptune

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Viking Ocean Cruises

Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an eight-day cruise between Rome and Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once-flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” and see the famous Acropolis and bustling Plaka District.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Rome (Civitavecchia)
  • Day 2 - Naples
  • Day 3 - Sicily (Messina)
  • Day 4 - Sail the Ionian Sea
  • Day 5 - Crete (Souda Bay)
  • Day 6 - Ephesus (Kuşadasi)
  • Day 7 - Athens (Piraeus)
  • Day 8 - Athens (Piraeus)

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Day 1 - December 30, 2025

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Day 2 - December 31, 2025

Naples

Day 3 - January 01, 2026

Sicily (Messina)

Day 4 - January 02, 2026

Sail the Ionian Sea

Day 5 - January 03, 2026

Crete (Souda Bay)

Day 6 - January 04, 2026

Ephesus (Kuşadasi)

Day 7 - January 05, 2026

Athens (Piraeus)

Day 8 - January 06, 2026

Athens (Piraeus)

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