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
Immerse yourself in historic Rome, home to iconic antiquities such as the Colosseum.
2
Naples, Italy
Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
3
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Visit Messina’s many piazzas in Old Town or venture out to explore UNESCO-listed Mt. Etna.
4
Sail the Ionian Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea, a vast bay that touches the historic shores of Greece and Italy.
5
Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
Stroll through Chania, visit Arkadi Monastery and Palace of Knossos or sample local olive oil.
6
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey
Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites.
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
Pre and post cruise extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
Destination Insight Videos
On this itinerary, your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - The Roman Empire
- - Greek Civilization
- - Ottoman Empire
- - The Bayeux Tapestry

