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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 28 nights

Mediterranean's Iconic Shores

  • Cruise the Mediterranean on Viking ocean ships
  • Visit 23 destinations across 8 countries
  • Accommodation options include balcony staterooms and suites
From
$21,695 pp twin share
28 nights
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Cruise Snapshot
28 Nights

Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean's iconic shores on a 28-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Barcelona, visiting 23 destinations across 8 countries

  • Sail aboard Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 7 sister ships
  • Explore Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Rhodes, Crete and more
  • Choose from 18 stateroom categories, including balcony rooms and suites

Trip Details

Departs
25 March 2027
Returns
11 August 2029
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

28-night Viking ocean cruise from Istanbul to Barcelona aboard Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 7 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes, Crete (Heraklion), Athens (Piraeus), Katakolon (Olympia), Corfu (Kerkyra), Kotor and Dubrovnik and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 7 sister ships.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
25 March 2027
Returns 11 August 2029
Returns
11 August 2029
Duration
28 nights
From pp twin share
$21,695 pp
  • 25 Mar 2027 - 22 Apr 2027 · Viking Vesta
    from $29,995 pp twin share *
  • 01 May 2027 - 29 May 2027 · Viking Mars
    from $33,295 pp twin share *
  • 03 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2027 · Viking Neptune
    from $29,995 pp twin share *
  • 31 Jul 2027 - 28 Aug 2027 · Viking Neptune
    from $29,395 pp twin share *
  • 25 Sep 2027 - 23 Oct 2027 · Viking Jupiter
    from $31,995 pp twin share *
  • 25 Sep 2027 - 23 Oct 2027 · Viking Neptune
    from $31,995 pp twin share *
  • 02 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2028 · Viking Mira
    from $27,995 pp twin share *
  • 07 Mar 2028 - 04 Apr 2028 · Viking Mars
    from $28,795 pp twin share *
  • 16 Mar 2028 - 13 Apr 2028 · Viking Sky
    from $29,995 pp twin share *
  • 04 Apr 2028 - 02 May 2028 · Viking Mars
    from $32,395 pp twin share *
  • 22 Jul 2028 - 19 Aug 2028 · Viking Jupiter
    from $25,995 pp twin share *
  • 19 Aug 2028 - 16 Sep 2028 · Viking Jupiter
    from $31,895 pp twin share *
  • 20 Oct 2028 - 17 Nov 2028 · Viking Lyra
    from $28,695 pp twin share *
  • 23 Jan 2029 - 20 Feb 2029 · Viking Lyra
    from $21,695 pp twin share *
  • 15 Mar 2029 - 12 Apr 2029 · Viking Sea
    from $29,695 pp twin share *
  • 20 Apr 2029 - 18 May 2029 · Viking Vega
    from $33,195 pp twin share *
  • 05 May 2029 - 02 Jun 2029 · Viking Sky
    from $33,195 pp twin share *
  • 16 Jun 2029 - 14 Jul 2029 · Viking Sky
    from $30,595 pp twin share *
  • 14 Jul 2029 - 11 Aug 2029 · Viking Sky
    from $28,595 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

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Viking Sky
Details · Viking

Viking Sky

Viking Sky 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
2017
Staterooms
465
Deck plans
9
Viking Sky · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Sky — 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 Jupiter
Details · Viking

Viking Jupiter

Viking Jupiter 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
2019
Staterooms
465
Deck plans
9
Viking Jupiter · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Jupiter — 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 Mars
Details · Viking

Viking Mars

Viking Mars 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 Mars · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Mars — 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 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 Mira
Details · Viking

Viking Mira

Viking Mira 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
2026
Staterooms
499
Decks
9
Deck plans
9
Viking Mira · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Mira — 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 Sea
Details · Viking

Viking Sea

Viking Sea 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
2016
Staterooms
465
Deck plans
9
Viking Sea · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Sea — 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.

Viking Vesta
Details · Viking

Viking Vesta

Viking Vesta 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
2025
Staterooms
499
Decks
9
Deck plans
9
Viking Vesta · Deck plans

Deck 9

Viking Vesta — 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

    Istanbul, Turkey

  2. 2

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Depart 18:00.

  3. 3

    Troy (Canakkale), Turkey

    Arrive 09:00, depart 16:00.

  4. 4

    Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  5. 5

    Rhodes, Greece

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  6. 6

    Crete (Heraklion), Greece

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  7. 7

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Arrive 07:00.

  8. 8

    Athens (Piraeus), Greece

    Depart 18:00.

  9. 9

    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

    Arrive 12:00, depart 19:00.

  10. 10

    Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  11. 11

    Kotor, Montenegro

    Arrive 08:00, depart 22:00.

  12. 12

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  13. 13

    Split, Croatia

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:00.

  14. 14

    Venice, Italy

    Arrive 12:00.

  15. 15

    Venice, Italy

  16. 16

    Venice, Italy

    Depart 17:00.

  17. 17

    Sibenik, Croatia

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  18. 18

    Bari, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  19. 19

    Crotone, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  20. 20

    Sicily (Messina), Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  21. 21

    Naples, Italy

    Arrive 08:00, depart 17:00.

  22. 22

    Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Arrive 05:00, depart 20:00.

  23. 23

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

    Arrive 09:00.

  24. 24

    Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy

    Depart 18:00.

  25. 25

    Monte Carlo, Monaco

    Arrive 08:00, depart 21:00.

  26. 26

    Marseille, France

    Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.

  27. 27

    Sete, France

    Arrive 07:00, depart 18:30.

  28. 28

    Barcelona, Spain

    Arrive 08:00.

  29. 29

    Barcelona, Spain

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 28 nights aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 7 sister ships
  • Visits to 23 destinations across 8 countries, including Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes and Crete (Heraklion) and more
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking ocean ships Viking Vesta, Viking Mars and 7 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 Vela – public space
Viking Vela – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 29 days and 28 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 25 Mar 2027 and 11 Aug 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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