Special Cruise Fare + Air From $999 CAD on Select 2021-2023 Sailings
Price: $3,899 CAD per person
(price shown is cruise fare, Veranda (V2) stateroom, based on double occupancy and current offers for Journey to Antiquities itinerary)
Travel Dates: November 14 - November 21, 2021
Video: Viking Oceans: Journey to Antiquities Itinerary
Features and services include:
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service
- Beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas and bottled water
- Access to top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness centre
- Self-service launderettes
- Port taxes and fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Journey to Antiquities Itinerary:
Day 1: Rome, Italy (November 14, 2021)
Step on board to begin your journey. The ship will be berthed in Civitavecchia,
the closest port to the airport and Rome. Relax and settle in to your stateroom, perhaps also unwinding
at our
Infinity Pool.
Day 2: Naples, Italy (November 15, 2021)
In Naples, your choice of excursions abounds. Take in magnificent examples of
Greek and Roman architecture and the Piazza del Plebiscito, the grandest public square in the city,
facing the
former Royal Palace of the King of Naples. Optionally, also explore Herculaneum, Italy’s “other”
Pompeii, drive
along the stunning Amalfi Coast, or take a trip to the summit of Vesuvius. In your spare time, sample a
hot
espresso, a slice of pizza (the world’s first pizzeria opened here in 1830) or a locally made
limoncello.
Day 3: Messina, Italy (November 16, 2021)
Today you will call on the Sicilian city of Messina, celebrated as one of
Europe’s ten greatest cities when it fell under Spain’s purview in the 17th century. Admire the
surrounding
mountains, picturesque orange and olive groves, and rolling vineyards. You will see the best of the city
during
a tour, including the expansive Piazza Municipio and the hillside Votive Temple of Christ the King. Or,
choose
to climb Mt. Etna’s towering volcano, and marvel at the ancient temples and arenas of
Taormina.
Day 4: At Sea (November 17, 2021)
As you cruise to your next port, spend the day savoring the amenities of your elegant ship. Indulge in Nordic-inspired treatments at The Spa or find your inner calm with some yoga on the Sports Deck. Tonight, dine on thoughtfully prepared cuisine that connects you to the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean and watch a movie beneath the stars at the Main Pool.
Photo: Colosseum in Rome, Italy
Day 5: Crete, Greece (November 18, 2021)
Explore Souda Bay today, an important port since antiquity because of its natural
harbor and location along Mediterranean trade routes. Visit the remnants of the once-grand Palace of
Knossos,
the center of the Minoan kingdom that ruled over the island of Crete from approximately 2600 to 1100 BC.
Or,
tour an olive oil factory and winery to learn how these ancient Cretan traditions have been influenced
by modern
production techniques. Alternately, see the influences of former rulers such as the Venetians and
Ottomans
during a walking tour of Chania’s Old Town.
Day 6: Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey (November 19, 2021)
Journey into the ancient world today with a visit to Ephesus, one of the
best-preserved cities of antiquity in the world. Stroll the uneven streets of this once-powerful
metropolis and
pass sights such as the massive Great Theater and the magnificent Library of Celsus. Visit the remains
of the
Byzantine Basilica of St. John and see the modest home where, according to legend, the Virgin Mary lived
out her
final days. Or, take a scenic drive to the Oracle of Didyma and the Temple of Apollo, part of a
once-elaborate
Hellenic sanctuary.
Day 7: Athens, Greece (November 20, 2021)
Today, you will have the opportunity to journey into ancient Athens via a
panoramic drive, passing the promenade at Mikrolimano as you enter the city’s heart. There, you will see
the
Hellenic Parliament, Constitution Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and the iconic
Acropolis.
Explore the bustling Plaka District at the base of the Acropolis. Or as an option, explore the interior
of this
UNESCO Site; climb 80 steps to the entrance and glimpse an unforgettable view of the Parthenon at its
peak.
Day 8: Athens, Greece (November 21, 2021)
Awake in Athens, where you will disembark your ship. From here, you can easily
take a few extra days to further explore this historic city with our post-cruise extension.
Photo: Parthenon in Athens, Greece