Voyage of Marco Polo

Sail in a great explorer’s wake

Trace the great Spice Routes that inspired Marco Polo himself during a 36-day voyage into the heart of the Mediterranean and Asia. Follow in the wake of ancient merchant travelers, crossing the Suez Canal to discover the regions’ best-loved ports in the Levant, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Enriching overnights in Athens, Haifa, Mumbai, Colombo and Bangkok help you truly connect with this intriguing part of the world.

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Viking Inclusive Value

Included tour in every port and more

Viking Inclusive Value

Included tour in every port and more

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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	Athens, Greece	See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis or shop in the Plaka District.	Read More >
2	Athens, Greece	Explore the stunning coastline and the remains of ancient sites and sample Greek cuisine.	Read More >
3	Sail the Mediterranean Sea	Follow in the wake of legends that were born on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.	Read More >
4	Haifa, Israel	Capture the vistas from Mount Carmel and tour Acre or visit Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.	Read More >
5	Haifa, Israel	Follow in the footsteps of Bahá’í pilgrims, to the hanging gardens on Mount Carmel’s slopes.	Read More >
6	Cairo, Egypt	Admire the Sakkara Step Pyramid, and in Giza, witness the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx.	Read More >
7	Scenic Sailing: Suez Canal	Sail the Suez Canal, an engineering marvel surrounded by desert sands that stretch into Egypt.	Read More >
8	Luxor, Egypt	Walk among the monumental peristyles and obelisks at the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.	Read More >
9	Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt	Observe underwater marine life or immerse yourself in Bedouin customs in the Sinai Desert.	Read More >
10	Aqaba, Jordan	Discover the gateway to the lost city of Petra and the spectacular canyons of Wadi Rum.	Read More >
11-12	Sail the Red Sea	Sail the Red Sea, rich in history and legend from the ancient Egyptians to Napoleon.	Read More >
13-14	Sail the Gulf of Aden	Sail a major trade route plied for centuries by merchant ships.	Read More >
15	Salālah, Oman	Explore historic Salālah and learn about the legendary 13th-century frankincense route.	Read More >
16	Sail the Arabian Sea	Traverse the Arabian Sea, originally named after the mythic King Erythras of ancient Greece.	Read More >
17	Muscat, Oman	Visit the Islamic treasures of Muscat, Oman's capital; see traditional dhow fishing boats.	Read More >
18-19	Sail the Arabian Sea	Follow the ancient trade route that carried spices to the Levant and beyond.	Read More >
20	Mumbai, India	See iconic landmarks, such as the glamorous Taj Mahal Palace hotel and Gateway of India.	Read More >
21	Mumbai, India	Explore Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, and savor delicious flavorful regional fare.	Read More >
22	Mumbai, India	Admire the array of architectural styles that grace Mumbai’s skyline and neighborhoods.	Read More >
23	Goa (Mormugao), India	Discover Portuguese-influenced Goa, home to magnificent colonial-era architecture.	Read More >
24	Sail the Laccadive Sea	Sail the warm waters of the Laccadive Sea, a haven for pearl fishing for 2,000 years.	Read More >
25	Colombo, Sri Lanka	Discover Colombo’s cultural treasures and take an exhilarating ride in a tuk-tuk.	Read More >
26	Colombo, Sri Lanka	Explore Sri Lanka’s colonial architecture or visit a tea plantation and sample a cup.	Read More >
27-28	Scenic Sailing: Bay of Bengal	Sail the Bay of Bengal, the world’s largest bay, considered sacred by many Hindus.	Read More >
29	Scenic Sailing: Strait of Malacca	Navigate the narrow Strait of Malacca, dotted with alluring emerald-green pulaus, or islands.	Read More >
30	George Town, Malaysia	Explore the sights of George Town by trishaw and discover its hidden cultural gems.	Read More >
31	Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia	Witness a blend of architecture, from colonial gems to its modern-day skyline.	Read More >
32	Singapore, Singapore	Visit Singapore’s varied districts, Botanic Gardens or the futuristic Gardens by the Bay.	Read More >
33	Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Thailand	Sail the Gulf of Thailand, set amid mountains and home to Chinese white dolphins.	Read More >
34	Koh Samui (Nathon), Thailand	Relax in pristine surroundings in this paradise of coconut trees, reefs and sandy beaches.	Read More >
35	Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand	Explore Thailand’s capital and its Chao Phraya River, Grand Palace and flavorful cuisine.	Read More >
36	Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand	Visit golden pagodas and spiritual shrines as you explore the streets of the Thai capital.	Read More >

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.