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Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

Ship: Viking Star   
Departure: Monday, December 16, 2024
Nights: 7 nights
Departs: Athens
Returns: Istanbul
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
7
Nights
Days at Sea
0
Sea Days
Ports
6
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, December 16, 2024 Athens, Greece Embark 12:00 AM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    2 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Athens, Greece 12:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    3 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Heraklion, Crete, Greece 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

    Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region, and the economic centre of this Greek Island. It is a town with modern buildings, but it is probably the surrounding area of amazing beaches, delightful villages, and impressive gorges that accord it its popularity. Heraklion is home to some of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Read more about Heraklion, Crete, Greece

    4 Thursday, December 19, 2024 Rhodes, Greece 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Rhodes, Greece

    Rhodes is the principal city of the island of the same name, situated in the Aegean Sea. It is renowned for having the longest summer of any of the Greek islands. It is famous for being the site of the Colossus of Rhodes - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - as well as being the home of the Citadel of Rhodes, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Read more about Rhodes, Greece

    5 Friday, December 20, 2024 Kusadasi, Turkey 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey

    6 Saturday, December 21, 2024 Canakkale, Turkey 11:30 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Canakkale, Turkey

    Canakkale is a pleasant Turkish town settled on both sides of a bridge of the same name, which connects the Biga Peninsula in Asia. Travelling across town is easiest by the use of regular ferries. It is well known for its proximity to the Gallipoli Peninsula, at which the famous Gallipoli Campaign took place in WW1. Read more about Canakkale, Turkey

    7 Sunday, December 22, 2024 Istanbul, Turkey 7:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Istanbul, Turkey

    Istanbul (Byzantium from 660 BC, Constantinople from 330 CE, and Istanbul since 1930) is the largest city in Turkey and the fifth largest city proper in the world. It has dominated the Straits of Bosphorus, in the NW of the country, for 25 centuries, and as Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was a metropolis of stunning splendour when the great capitals of Europe were mere villages and is the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. Read more about Istanbul, Turkey

    8 Monday, December 23, 2024 Istanbul, Turkey 12:00 AM Disembark
    View of Istanbul, Turkey

    Istanbul (Byzantium from 660 BC, Constantinople from 330 CE, and Istanbul since 1930) is the largest city in Turkey and the fifth largest city proper in the world. It has dominated the Straits of Bosphorus, in the NW of the country, for 25 centuries, and as Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was a metropolis of stunning splendour when the great capitals of Europe were mere villages and is the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. Read more about Istanbul, Turkey

  • Ship

    Viking Star Overview

    Viking Star

    5
    (from 6 verified customers)

    Viking’s all-inclusive cruises mean guests are freed from concern about additional costs. The ship – while not the destination – provides a super level of luxury; and on shore the focus is on the food, culture and customs of ports.

  • Cabins

    Viking Star Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Viking Star Suite on the Viking Star

    Cabin Types

    OS, ES3, ES2, ES1

    Average Cabin Size – 52.4 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 19.1 m2

    Features: Owners Suites:1,448 sq. ft. Private balcony. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Luxury toiletries. Complimentary interactive TV system amp; Movies-on-Demand. 110/220 Volt outlets. Mini-bar setup (soft drinks, water, and requested snacks). Viking Explorersrsquo; bed with luxury linens. 42rdquo; flat screen LCD 3D TV. Security safe. Handheld hair dryer. Direct dial satellite phone and cellular service.

    Penthouse

    Penthouse

    Penthouse  on the Viking Star Penthouse  on the Viking Star

    Cabin Types

    PV3, PV2, PV1, PS3, PS2, PS1

    Average Cabin Size – 28.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 5.9 m2

    Features:Over 338 sq. ft. Private balcony. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Luxury toiletries. Complimentary interactive TV system amp; Movies-on-Demand. 110/220 Volt outlets. Mini-bar setup (soft drinks, water, and requested snacks). Viking Explorersrsquo; bed with luxury linens. 42rdquo; flat screen LCD 3D TV. Security safe. Handheld hair dryer. Direct dial satellite phone and cellular service.

    Deluxe Veranda

    Deluxe Veranda

    Deluxe Veranda on the Viking Star Deluxe Veranda on the Viking Star

    Cabin Types

    DV6, DV5, DV4, DV3, DV2, DV1

    Average Cabin Size – 20.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.3 m2

    Features:270 sq. ft. Private balcony. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Luxury toiletries. Complimentary interactive TV system amp; Movies-on-Demand. 110/220 Volt outlets. Mini-bar setup (soft drinks, water, and requested snacks). Viking Explorersrsquo; bed with luxury linens. 42rdquo; flat screen LCD 3D TV. Security safe. Handheld hair dryer. Direct dial satellite phone and cellular service.

    Veranda

    Veranda

    Veranda on the Viking Star Veranda on the Viking Star

    Cabin Types

    V2, V1

    Average Cabin Size – 20.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.3 m2

    Features:270 sq. ft. Private balcony. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Luxury toiletries. Complimentary interactive TV system amp; Movies-on-Demand. 110/220 Volt outlets. Mini-bar setup (soft drinks, water, and requested snacks). Viking Explorersrsquo; bed with luxury linens. 42rdquo; flat screen LCD 3D TV. Security safe. Handheld hair dryer. Direct dial satellite phone and cellular service.

  • Deck Plans

    Viking Star Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Restrooms
    • Wheelchair accessible stateroom
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Veranda at the Viking Star

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Deluxe Veranda

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Penthouse  at the Viking Star

Penthouse

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  • Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

    Cruiseline: Viking Cruises Ship: Viking Star Departure: Monday, December 16, 2024 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Athens Returns: Istanbul

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