Antiquities of the Mediterranean Ocean Cruise Overview

Discover a sweeping history

Explore ancient civilizations and today’s cultural centers on a 22-day cruise when you combine Venice, the Adriatic & Greece, Journey to Antiquities and Iconic Western Mediterranean. On one enlightening journey, you will uncover the vestiges of empires, architectural masterworks and the stunningly scenic backdrops against which history unfolded. Overnight stays in Venice, Athens and Tuscany broaden your view and allow you to immerse yourself more fully.

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Viking Inclusive Value

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

Map of Antiquities of Mediterranean 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	Venice, Italy	Spread over 118 small islands, romantic Venice can be explored by gondola.
2	Venice, Italy	Venice’s strikingly beautiful Venetian Gothic buildings date to late medieval times.
3	Split, Croatia	The old quarter of Split merges flawlessly with an ancient palace. Ship will call at Šibenik, Croatia on October 26, 2021.
4	Dubrovnik, Croatia	Walk the marbled Stradun, pass Sponza Palace and see the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain.
5	Kotor, Montenegro	Medieval Venetian walls surround charming, red-roofed Kotor’s well-preserved Old Town.
6	Corfu, Greece	See Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery; stroll the streets of Old Town, a UNESCO Site.
7	Katakolon, Greece	Katakolon is a gateway to legendary Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
8	Athens, Greece	In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants.
9	Athens, Greece	The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.
10	Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey	One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is full of ancient wonders.
11	Crete (Souda Bay), Greece	Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano.
12	Sail the Ionian Sea	Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.
13	Sicily, Italy	Two miles from mainland Italy, Sicilian Messina is a historic cultural crossroads.
14	Naples, Italy	Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
15	Rome, Italy	From the Colosseum to the Forum, Rome is a rich repository of the ruins of empire.
16	Florence/Pisa, Italy	Visit Pisa’s famed Leaning Tower or venture to Florence to revel in its art and architecture.
17	Florence/Pisa, Italy	Tuscany’s rolling hills lead to Florence, a living museum of Renaissance treasures.
18	Monte Carlo, Monaco	Discover Monaco’s medieval quarter and Prince’s Palace, or visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
19	Marseille, France	Absorb the pleasures of Marseille’s historic treasures; see the scenic Old Port and 17th-century fortresses.
20	Montpellier (Sète), France	Scenic Montpellier, built on two hills along the Lez River, brims with historic treasures.
21	Barcelona, Spain	Stroll Las Ramblas, admire Gaudí’s architecture, see the Arc de Triomf and sample tapas.
22	Barcelona, Spain	Colorful, artistic Barcelona boasts cutting-edge galleries and innovative architecture.

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.