Cities of Antiquity & the Holy Land

Explore Mediterranean wonders

Witness the revered and the sacred during an inspiring 15-day voyage framed by enriching time spent in the history-rich capitals of antiquity, Rome and Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Crete, home of the legendary Minotaur. In Israel, a day in Ashdod and an overnight in Haifa put the holiest sites within reach: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and more. You will also call on Limassol, Cyprus, and storied Rhodes and Mykonos, Greece.

Viking Inclusive Value

We include features & services worth over $200 per guest per day.

Map of Cities of Antiquity & the Holy Land itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

We include features & services worth over $200 per guest per day.

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	Marvel at antiquities, such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel.
2	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	Explore more than 2,500 years of history in Rome; admire the grace of the Vatican City.
3	Naples, Italy	Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
4	Sail the Ionian Sea	Sail the Ionian Sea, a vast bay that touches the historic shores of Greece and Italy.
5	Crete (Heraklion), Greece	Explore Heraklion’s Old Town, Venetian Loggia, Arkadi Monastery and Palace of Knossos.
6	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	Follow in the footsteps of legends that were born on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
7	Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel	Visit the Old City; see the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock and Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
8	Haifa, Israel	Capture the vistas from Mount Carmel and tour Acre or visit Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.
9	Haifa, Israel	Follow in the footsteps of Bahá’í pilgrims, to the Hanging Gardens on Mount Carmel’s slopes.
10	Limassol, Cyprus	See Limassol’s Kolossi Castle and beachfront; discover its history at crusader-era castles.
11	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	Voyage across the Mediterranean Sea, home to some of the mightiest empires in history.
12	Rhodes, Greece	Walk along the Street of the Knights and see the iconic Palace of the Grand Masters.
13	Mykonos, Greece	Stroll the narrow lanes of Chora; see Paraportiani Church and the whitewashed windmills.
14	Athens (Piraeus), Greece	See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis or shop in the Plaka District.
15	Athens (Piraeus), Greece	Explore the stunning coastline and the remains of ancient sites and sample Greek cuisine.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.