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Discover ancient wonders on a 14-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens to Rome
- Visit 10 destinations across 3 countries
- Sail the Ionian Sea on Viking Star and Viking Vela
- Choose from 18 stateroom categories, including balcony staterooms and suites
Trip Details
- Departs
- 22 December 2026
- Returns
- 21 December 2027
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
14-night Viking ocean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Viking Star and Viking Vela.
Along the way you'll visit Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Crete (Souda Bay), Kalamata, Katakolon (Olympia), Corfu (Kerkyra), Valletta, Sicily (Messina), Naples and Rome (Civitavecchia).
You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela.
Departures & Pricing
- 22 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 · Viking Star
from $11,145 pp twin share * - 19 Jan 2027 - 02 Feb 2027 · Viking Star
from $11,295 pp twin share * - 07 Dec 2027 - 21 Dec 2027 · Viking Vela
from $9,895 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.
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Viking Star
Viking Star 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
- 2015
- Staterooms
- 465
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Vela
Viking Vela 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
- Launched
- 2024
- Staterooms
- 499
- Decks
- 9
- Deck plans
- 9
Deck 9
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Arrive 03:00.
- 2
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Depart 20:00.
- 3
Santorini (Thira), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 4
At Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea.
- 5
Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 6
Kalamata, Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 7
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Arrive 07:00, depart 17:00.
- 8
Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 9
At Sea
Sail the Ionian Sea.
- 10
Valletta, Malta
Arrive 08:00.
- 11
Valletta, Malta
Depart 18:00.
- 12
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 13
Naples, Italy
Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.
- 14
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrive 07:00.
- 15
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Depart 19:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 14 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela
- Visits to 10 destinations across 3 countries, including Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Crete (Souda Bay), Kalamata and Katakolon (Olympia) and more
- Scenic cruising past Sail the Ionian Sea
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Star and Viking Vela.
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.
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Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
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