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Cities of Antiquity
Dec 7, 2027 – Dec 21, 202714 nightsRome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus)
Cities of Antiquity is a 14-night Viking cruise on Viking Vela, sailing Dec 7, 2027 from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus). It calls at Naples, Sicily (Messina), Valletta, Corfu, Olympia (Katakolon), Kalamáta, Crete (Heraklion) and 3 more. The lowest current fare is $4,599 per person for Veranda. Taxes & fees included.
- Length
- 14 nights
- Departs
- Dec 7, 2027, Rome (Civitavecchia)
- Returns
- Dec 21, 2027, Athens (Piraeus)
- Ports of call
- 11
- Days at sea
- 1
- Ship
- Viking Vela
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Itinerary
- Day 1Dec 7
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
EmbarkOvernight
About Rome (Civitavecchia)
Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums.
- Day 2Dec 8
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Overnight
About Rome (Civitavecchia)
Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums.
- Day 3Dec 9
Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)
- Day 4Dec 10
Sicily (Messina), Italy
- Day 5Dec 11
Valletta, Malta
Overnight
About Valletta
Occupied successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, French and British, Malta has been of strategic importance throughout history. A British Crown Colony until 1964, Malta received the George Cross for its valiant resistance to German occupation in WWII.
- Day 6Dec 12
Valletta, Malta
Overnight
About Valletta
Occupied successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, French and British, Malta has been of strategic importance throughout history. A British Crown Colony until 1964, Malta received the George Cross for its valiant resistance to German occupation in WWII.
- Day 7Dec 13
At sea
- Day 8Dec 14
About Corfu
A scant few miles off the Albanian coast lies the island of Corfu, one of the most richly endowed of all the Greek Isles.
- Day 9Dec 15
Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
About Olympia (Katakolon)
This quaint little seaside town on the Ionian Sea is the gateway to Ancient Olympia, where Greek mythology was born and the first Olympiad was held. You may still be able to hear the distant echoes of the ancient Greeks cheering as you tour the ruins of one of the most important and exciting sanctuaries of antiquity.
- Day 10Dec 16
Kalamáta, Greece
- Day 11Dec 17
Crete (Heraklion), Greece
- Day 12Dec 18
Rhodes, Greece
About Rhodes
Best known of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes is a fascinating architectural patchwork of her past. Here the legacy of the ancient Greeks mingles with that of besieging Turks, crusading knights, and occupying Italians.
- Day 13Dec 19
About Santorini
"Thira, the Wild Island" and "Kalliste, the Fairest One" - all terms of endearment for this seductive, volcanic Greek island in the Sea of Crete.
- Day 14Dec 20
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Overnight
About Athens (Piraeus)
Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port.
- Day 15Dec 21
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
DisembarkOvernight
About Athens (Piraeus)
Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port.
Viking Vela
Viking Vela is a Viking ocean ship that carries up to 998 guests across 10 decks. Staterooms range from Owner's Suite and Explorer Suite to Penthouse Junior Suite, Penthouse Veranda, Deluxe Veranda and Veranda. Dining includes the Torshavn and Explorers' Lounge, with the Living Room, Infinity Pool, The Theater and Sports Deck.
- Year built
- 2024
- Guests
- 998
- Length
- 784
- Decks
- 10
Dining and venues
- Torshavn
- Explorers’ Lounge
- Bar
- The Living Room
- Main Pool with Retractable Roof
- Infinity Pool
- The Theater
- Sports Deck
- Atrium
Deck plans
Staterooms
Per person, double occupancy
Veranda
Penthouse Veranda (360 sq ft) · Deluxe Veranda (288 sq ft) · Veranda (288 sq ft)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
$4,599
Suite
Owner’s Suite (1,448 sq ft) · Explorer Suite (808–1,215 sq ft) · Penthouse Junior Suite (432 sq ft)
Largest multi-room, ocean-view accommodations on board
$6,499
Standard
French Balcony
Prices per person, double occupancy, cruise only. Taxes & fees included.
Dates and prices
14 nights, Cities of Antiquity
On Viking Vela
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Questions about Cities of Antiquity on Viking Vela
How much does the Cities of Antiquity cruise on Viking Vela cost?
Fares start at $4,599 per person (Veranda). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Veranda $4,599 and Suite $6,499. Taxes & fees included.
Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?
Departs Rome (Civitavecchia) and ends in Athens (Piraeus). Ports: Naples, Sicily (Messina), Valletta, Corfu, Olympia (Katakolon), Kalamáta, Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes, Santorini and Athens (Piraeus).
What is included in the fare?
Taxes & fees included.
How do I book this cruise?
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