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7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

From Athens (Port of Piraeus) to Istanbul

Viking Star

Viking Oceans
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13912312
  • Departs: Mon, Dec 16, 2024
  • Returns: Mon, Dec 23, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Monday - Dec 16, 2024
    Day
    1
    Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    • Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    Step on board in Athens, where you will have an entire day to explore this ancient city. Perhaps visit the Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma (Constitution) Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, or the iconic Acropolis. Explore the bustling Plaka District at the base of the Acropolis. As we remain in port overnight, you will have time to enjoy dinner in town. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 17, 2024
    Day
    2
    Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    • Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    Today, you will have the entire day to journey into ancient Athens via a panoramic drive, passing the promenade at Mikrolimano Marina as you enter the city's heart. There, you will see the Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma (Constitution) Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, and the iconic Acropolis. Explore the bustling Plaka District at the base of the Acropolis. Or, as an option, explore the interior of this UNESCO Site; climb 80 steps to the entrance for an unforgettable view of the Parthenon at its peak. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 18, 2024
    Day
    3
    Heraklion, Greece
    • Heraklion, Greece
    Call on fabled Crete today, home to the Minoans, Europe's oldest recorded civilization. Here, you will uncover local remnants of the Venetian Empire, which brought great wealth to the capital of Heraklion. Admire the Koules Fortress-known to the Venetians as the Rocca al Mare, or "fortress by the sea"-at the Old Port's entrance. Explore the cafe-lined Lions Square and the arched gallery of the celebrated Loggia. And pause to sip tsikoudia, a grape-based brandy distilled in the hills. Alternatively, you might venture to the ancient Palace of Knossos, the famed site where Theseus is said to have slain the mighty Minotaur, or take in the splendid coastal scenery during a tour of the island's traditional villages. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 19, 2024
    Day
    4
    Rhodes, Greece
    • Rhodes, Greece
    Discover the Old Town of Rhodes today. This "Island of Knights" prospered from the wealth brought here from the Holy Land by the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem. Follow the Street of the Knights to the most imposing building in Rhodes: the Palace of the Grand Master, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour this fascinating building, which was first a castle, then a royal palace. Our berth is near the city's historic quarter, allowing you to linger at your leisure after your included walking tour. Or, opt to visit the Acropolis of Lindos; from its rocky perch, you will have magnificent views of the whitewashed village and harbor below. ...
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    Friday - Dec 20, 2024
    Day
    5
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Journey into the ancient world today with a visit to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved cities of antiquity in the world. Stroll the uneven streets of this once-powerful metropolis and pass sights such as the massive Great Theater and the magnificent Library of Celsus. Visit the remains of the Byzantine Basilica of St. John and see the modest home where legend states that the Virgin Mary lived out her final days. Or, take a scenic drive to the Oracle of Didyma and the Temple of Apollo, part of a once-elaborate Hellenic sanctuary. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
    Day
    6
    Canakkale, Turkey
    • Canakkale, Turkey
    Located on the Dardanelles, a key waterway linking the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea, Canakkale was an object of desire dating back to the ancient Greeks. Today, explore Canakkale or the nearby ruins of Troy, once a powerhouse of Asia Minor. The remarkably preserved structures of this UNESCO World Heritage Site provide a glimpse of the region's former glory and offer hints of life here in the days of Alexander the Great and the Roman emperor Augustus. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 22, 2024
    Day
    7
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Discover where East meets West as you arrive today in Istanbul. Take time to admire this city that straddles two continents across the Bosporus Strait, with its Old Quarter skyline of domes and minarets and the twinkling lights of modern Istanbul across the water. Sample delicious cuisine for a taste of this fusion, combining fresh Mediterranean fare with spices from the Far East and Asia. Enjoy a wealth of religious sites, such as the spectacular Blue Mosque and the legendary Hagia Sophia. ...
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    Monday - Dec 23, 2024
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    8
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Awake in Istanbul, where you will disembark your ship. From here, you can easily take a few extra days to further explore this historic city with our post-cruise extension.


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