Journey to Antiquities

From $2,799 per person

8 days

Ship: Viking Saturn

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)

Detailed Itinerary

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

Day 1 - February 15, 2027

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Day 2 - February 16, 2027

Naples

Day 3 - February 17, 2027

Sicily (Messina)

Day 4 - February 18, 2027

Sail the Ionian Sea

Day 5 - February 19, 2027

Crete (Souda Bay)

Day 6 - February 20, 2027

Ephesus (Kuşadasi)

Day 7 - February 21, 2027

Athens (Piraeus)

Day 8 - February 22, 2027

Athens (Piraeus)

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