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 (Chioggia), Italy
Discover charming Chioggia or head to Venice to explore St. Mark’s Square or the Doge’s Palace.
2
Venice (Chioggia), Italy
Explore Venice and cross the famed Rialto Bridge or learn about Venetian mask crafting.
3
Split, Croatia
Explore the city center and Diocletian’s Palace; journey to Trogir or the Krka Waterfalls.
4
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Walk the marbled Stradun, pass Sponza Palace and see the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain.
5
Kotor, Montenegro
Explore the medieval streets; visit the Cathedral of St. Tryphon and the Maritime Museum.
6
Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece
See Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery; stroll the streets of Old Town, a UNESCO Site.
7
Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Visit the Olympic park, see the Temple of Zeus and browse the Olympia Archaeological Museum.
8
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis or shop in the Plaka District.
9
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Explore the stunning coastline and the remains of ancient sites and sample Greek cuisine.
10
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey
Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites.
11
Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
Stroll through Chania, visit Arkadi Monastery and Palace of Knossos or sample local olive oil.
12
Sail the Ionian Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea, a vast bay that touches the historic shores of Greece and Italy.
13
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Visit Messina’s many piazzas in Old Town or venture out to explore UNESCO-listed Mt. Etna.
14
Naples, Italy
Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
15
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Immerse yourself in historic Rome, home to iconic antiquities such as the Colosseum.
16
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Visit Pisa’s famed Leaning Tower or venture to Florence to revel in its art and architecture.
17
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Journey through rolling hills to Florence, home to fine art such as Michelangelo’s David.
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
Sète, France
Stroll the main canal or enjoy a tranquil boat cruise along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO site.
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 and post cruise extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
On this itinerary, your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - The Italian Renaissance
- - History of France
- - History of Spain
- - The Venetian Republic
- - The Roman Empire
- - Greek Civilization
- - Ottoman Empire
