Viking Ocean Cruises

Journey to Antiquities

Journey to Antiquities
Rome to Athens

Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads.

Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to 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 admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.



06/30/2023 through 12/09/2024
06/30/2023 through 12/16/2024

Day 1 Rome
Day 2 Naples
Day 3 Sicily
Day 4 Sail the Ionian Sea
Day 5 Crete
Day 6 Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Day 7 Athens
Day 8 Athens

Crete

Crete, an island of Greece, southeast of the mainland, constituting a region of the country. The island is oblong in shape. Its area is 8335 sq km (3218 sq mi) and the population is 536,980 (1991). The capital city and principal seaport is Khania. Iraklion is the largest town. Crete has a mostly mountainous terrain. The northern coast of Crete has a number of good harbors, notably the Gulf of Soudha. The southern coast, consisting largely of precipitous escarpments, is inaccessible to shipping. Agriculture is the chief source of wealth in Crete.

12/09/24 - 12/16/24

Starting At $2,799

Room Options
  • Balcony$2799.00
  • Suite$4299.00
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12/09/24 - 12/16/24

Starting At $3,599

Room Options
  • Balcony$3599.00
  • Suite$5599.00
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