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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 14 nights

Aegean & Mediterranean Explorer

  • Fourteen nights accommodation aboard Viking Neptune, Saturn or sister ships
  • Choose from eighteen stateroom categories with private balconies or suites
  • Visits to twelve destinations across four countries included
From
$10,595 pp twin share
14 nights
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Cruise Snapshot
14 Nights

Fourteen-night Mediterranean cruise visiting twelve destinations across Greece, Turkey, Italy and Spain

  • Cruise from Athens to Barcelona aboard Viking ocean ships
  • Visit twelve destinations including Naples, Rome, Palermo and Crete
  • Sail the Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Trip Details

Departs
8 December 2027
Returns
23 January 2029
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

14-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona aboard Viking Neptune, Viking Saturn and 3 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Crete (Souda Bay), Sicily (Messina), Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), Salerno, Palermo, Sicily, Tunis (La Goulette) and Sardinia (Cagliari) and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Neptune, Viking Saturn and 3 sister ships.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
8 December 2027
Returns 23 January 2029
Returns
23 January 2029
Duration
14 nights
From pp twin share
$10,595 pp
  • 08 Dec 2027 - 22 Dec 2027 · Viking Neptune
    from $10,795 pp twin share *
  • 06 Jan 2028 - 20 Jan 2028 · Viking Saturn
    from $10,595 pp twin share *
  • 16 Nov 2028 - 30 Nov 2028 · Viking Saturn
    from $13,495 pp twin share *
  • 06 Dec 2028 - 20 Dec 2028 · Viking Libra
    from $11,395 pp twin share *
  • 09 Dec 2028 - 23 Dec 2028 · Viking Vega
    from $11,395 pp twin share *
  • 09 Jan 2029 - 23 Jan 2029 · Viking Lyra
    from $11,595 pp twin share *

* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

Your transports

Viking Saturn
Details · Viking

Viking Saturn

Viking Saturn is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.

Guests
930
Crew
465
Gross tonnage
47,842
Length
228.2 m
Launched
2023
Staterooms
465
Deck plans
9
Viking Saturn · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Saturn — Deck 9 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Libra
Details · Viking

Viking Libra

Viking Libra is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.

Guests
998
Staterooms
499
Decks
9
Deck plans
9
Viking Libra · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Libra — Deck 9 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Lyra
Details · Viking

Viking Lyra

Viking Lyra is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.

Guests
998
Staterooms
499
Decks
9
Deck plans
9
Viking Lyra · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Lyra — Deck 9 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Neptune
Details · Viking

Viking Neptune

Viking Neptune is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.

Guests
930
Crew
465
Gross tonnage
47,842
Length
228.2 m
Launched
2022
Staterooms
465
Deck plans
9
Viking Neptune · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Neptune — Deck 9 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Vega
Details · Viking

Viking Vega

Viking Vega is a Viking ocean ship: a small, adults-only vessel on which every stateroom has a veranda, with a Nordic Spa and no casino aboard.

Guests
998
Staterooms
499
Decks
9
Deck plans
9
Viking Vega · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Vega — Deck 9 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Arrive 03:00.

  2. 2

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Depart 17:30.

  3. 3

    Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  4. 4

    Crete (Souda Bay), Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  5. 5

    At Sea

    Sail the Ionian Sea.

  6. 6

    Sicily (Messina), Italy

    Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.

  7. 7

    Naples, Italy

    Arrive 07:30, depart 17:30.

  8. 8

    Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Arrive 05:00, depart 19:00.

  9. 9

    Salerno, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  10. 10

    Palermo, Sicily, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  11. 11

    Tunis (La Goulette)

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  12. 12

    Sardinia (Cagliari), Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 22:00.

  13. 13

    At Sea

    Sail the Mediterranean Sea.

  14. 14

    Valencia, Spain

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  15. 15

    Barcelona, Spain

    Arrive 05:30.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 14 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Neptune, Viking Saturn and 3 sister ships
  • Visits to 12 destinations across 4 countries, including Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Crete (Souda Bay), Sicily (Messina) and Naples and more
  • Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea and Sail the Mediterranean Sea
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Neptune, Viking Saturn and 3 sister ships.

Choose from 18 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

Viking Astrea – public space
Viking Astrea – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 15 days and 14 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 08 Dec 2027 and 23 Jan 2029, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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