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
Barcelona, Spain
Visit Barcelona’s cultural gems and explore the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter.
2
Barcelona, Spain
Stroll Las Ramblas, admire Gaudí’s architecture, see the Arc de Triomf and sample tapas.
3
Sète, France
Stroll the main canal or enjoy a tranquil boat cruise along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO site.
4
Marseille, France
Absorb the pleasures of Marseille’s historic treasures; see the scenic Old Port and 17th-century fortresses.
5
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Discover Monaco’s medieval quarter and Prince’s Palace, or visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
6
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Visit Pisa’s famed Leaning Tower or venture to Florence to revel in its art and architecture.
7
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Journey through rolling hills to Florence, home to fine art such as Michelangelo’s David.
8
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Immerse yourself in historic Rome, home to iconic antiquities such as the Colosseum.
9
Naples, Italy
Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
10
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Visit Messina’s many piazzas in Old Town or venture out to explore UNESCO-listed Mt. Etna.
11
Crotone, Italy
Marvel at its impressive cathedral, browse the Pythagoras Museum or stroll the waterfront.
13
Šibenik, Croatia
Stroll Old Town’s narrow streets and squares; visit St. James Cathedral, a UNESCO Site.
14
Venice (Chioggia), Italy
Discover charming Chioggia or head to Venice to explore St. Mark’s Square or the Doge’s Palace.
15
Venice (Chioggia), Italy
Explore Venice and cross the famed Rialto Bridge or learn about Venetian mask crafting.
16
Venice (Chioggia), Italy
Take a ride in a Venetian gondola or witness the centuries-old tradition of glassmaking.
17
Split, Croatia
Explore the city center and Diocletian’s Palace; journey to Trogir or the Krka Waterfalls.
18
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Walk the marbled Stradun, pass Sponza Palace and see the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain.
19
Kotor, Montenegro
Explore the medieval streets; visit the Cathedral of St. Tryphon and the Maritime Museum.
20
Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece
See Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery; stroll the streets of Old Town, a UNESCO Site.
21
Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Visit the Olympic park, see the Temple of Zeus and browse the Olympia Archaeological Museum.
22
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis or shop in the Plaka District.
23
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Explore the stunning coastline and the remains of ancient sites and sample Greek cuisine.
24
Crete (Heraklion), Greece
Explore Heraklion’s old town, the Venetian Loggia or the Arkadi Monastery.
25
Rhodes, Greece
Walk along the Street of the Knights and see the iconic Palace of the Grand Master.
26
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey
Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites.
27
Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey
Uncover ancient history at the archaeological sites of Troy, Çanakkale or Gallipoli.
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.
On this itinerary, your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - The Italian Renaissance
- - History of France
- - History of Spain
- - The Roman Empire
- - The Venetian Republic
- - Greek Civilization
- - Ottoman Empire
- - The Bayeux Tapestry
