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21 Night Adriatic and Mediterranean Sojourn Cruise

From Istanbul, (Turkey) to Civitavecchia (Rome), (Italy)

Viking Vesta
Viking Oceans
5 Stars
Cruise #: 13913099
Sail Date: Monday, Sep 8, 2025
Return Date: Monday, Sep 29, 2025
Room Types & Rates:
Balcony
$14,697
Suite
$23,597
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21 Night Adriatic and Mediterranean Sojourn Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Sep 8, 2025
Day
1
  • 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. We are docked overnight here, so you will have a full day tomorrow to explore this historic port. ...
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Tuesday - Sep 9, 2025
Day
2
  • Istanbul, Turkey
Spend a second day in Istanbul as you immerse yourself in local life and Turkish traditions. Visit a hamam and partake in a centuries-old wellness ritual. Or, you can relax and take in the sights as you cruise the Bosphorus Strait, where old-world ships once sailed as they delivered spices to Istanbul's lively bazaars. ...
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Wednesday - Sep 10, 2025
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3
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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Thursday - Sep 11, 2025
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4
  • 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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Friday - Sep 12, 2025
Day
5
  • 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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Saturday - Sep 13, 2025
Day
6
  • Heraklion, Greece
Home to the ancient Minoans and a former Venetian stronghold, Crete harbors a millennia-old history. Greek mythology tells us that Zeus was born here, and Theseus destroyed the Minotaur at Knossos. Later, Saint Titus of Crete preached in Heraklion's streets. Bask in Aegean breezes while exploring the cafe-lined Lions Square and the arched gallery of the celebrated Venetian Loggia. ...
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Sunday - Sep 14, 2025
Day
7
  • 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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Monday - Sep 15, 2025
Day
8
  • Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
Spend another day in Greece's iconic capital city of Athens, known as the "birthplace of democracy". Visit the acclaimed National Archaeological Museum, with its vast collection of Greek antiquities, and partake of the city's rich cafe culture. You may wish to take in the wonders of the Acropolis or shop for the perfect memento in the pedestrian-friendly Plaka District. Your ship departs for Katakolon this evening. ...
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Tuesday - Sep 16, 2025
Day
9
  • Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Visit the quaint Greek port of Katakolon, huddled around a pretty little harbor dotted with colorful fishing boats. During your visit, venture into the fertile valleys of the western Peloponnese to the legendary city of Olympia, the classical birthplace of the modern-day Olympic Games on the slopes of Mt. Kronos. Walk among the ancient city's ruins with an expert guide and historian, admiring the remains of temples, the Palaestra, or wrestling school, and the Gymnasium. You will gain insight into the very first Olympic Games at the fascinating museum. ...
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Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025
Day
10
  • Corfu, Greece
Spend the entire day on the romantic island of Corfu, resplendent with charming pastel town houses and pristine white beaches. Our included tour takes us on a drive to Kanoni, where we will make a photo stop to view tiny Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery. Following the coastline through Garitsa Bay, you will reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town. See the fabled Esplanade, one of Europe's largest public squares, and the Liston Promenade, once exclusively reserved for the local aristocracy. ...
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Thursday - Sep 18, 2025
Day
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  • Kotor, Montenegro
Spend the day traversing the medieval streets of this historic Montenegro town with a walking tour. Pass by Venetian walls constructed in 1420 en route to the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, built in 1166. Notice its mismatched towers, the result of an earthquake and a budget too small to rebuild properly. Included on this tour is a visit to the Maritime Museum, which documents Kotor's heritage. As an option, venture to the small towns of Budva and Sveti Stefan, the latter once a hideaway for the rich and famous. ...
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Friday - Sep 19, 2025
Day
12
  • Dubrovnik, Croatia
Where city meets coastline, you will sail to this beautiful 12th-century walled city in Croatia. The playwright George Bernard Shaw once declared, "Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik". Enjoy an entire day here to take an inclusive tour and take in magnificent views of the city and countryside. Then, enter the city on foot through the historic Pile Gate, passing by the Sponza Palace, the 15th-century Onofrio's Fountain, and stop inside the Dominican Monastery to see Renaissance paintings. You may also wish to consider exploring the famed Dubrovnik Riviera with a cruise along the Lapad peninsula. ...
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Saturday - Sep 20, 2025
Day
13
  • Split, Croatia
Experience the age of antiquity as you wander through the center of the city that is built around the Diocletian Palace, walking through the well-preserved cellars before continuing to the Ethnographic Museum. In this historic quarter, you will notice the results of over 17 centuries of construction, passing pre-Romanesque churches and Gothic chapels. You may also choose more natural pursuits, from a rafting trip on the Cetina River or a journey through the Croatian hinterland to the famous waterfalls of the Krka National Park. Or, spend the entire day discovering the small, more intimate destinations along the Dalmatian Coast. ...
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Sunday - Sep 21, 2025
Day
14
  • Venice, Italy
Welcome to Venice, where the magical city renowned for its art, architecture, and culture is the ultimate destination on your epic voyage. Watch the sunlight dapple on the water as we ease our way into the lagoon. You can enjoy a panoramic boat ride toward the magnificent St. Mark's Square on your included tour, and with your guide, you will admire the glorious facade of the Doge's Palace and tour the ornate interior of St. Mark's Basilica. Or take a boat to Murano to see glassmakers at work in their centuries-old tradition with a stop to visit the historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore. We remain in port overnight. ...
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Monday - Sep 22, 2025
Day
15
Fusina Port (Venice), Italy
  • Fusina Port (Venice), Italy
Enjoy another full day in romantic Venice-a magical city renowned for its art, architecture, and culture. Once the city's primary form of transport, the gondola has been part of the Venetian landscape for centuries. In the 1500s, some 10,000 crafts plied the canals. The flat bottom was designed for the shallow depths of the Venice Lagoon, and its narrow width allowed the gondolier to achieve greater speed and maneuverability. Perhaps you will choose to take a romantic evening gondola ride along the Grand Canal or enjoy an evening at the opera. A second night in port affords you ample time to explore this remarkable city at your leisure. ...
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Tuesday - Sep 23, 2025
Day
16
  • Venice, Italy
Awake and further explore central Venice on your own this morning, as you investigate the out-of-the-way passages that reveal beautiful hidden piazzas, or cross the lagoon to Murano and Burano to view the world-renowned glassblowing craftsmen. Or opt for one of the many optional tours. While your ship sets sail, enjoy a spectacular view of the lagoon as we head out to the Adriatic Sea. ...
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Wednesday - Sep 24, 2025
Day
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Sibenik, Croatia
  • Sibenik, Croatia
Cruise the scenic St. Anthony Channel into the oldest Croatian city on the Dalmatian Coast, Sibenik. Resting at the mouth of the Krka River, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has a remarkably preserved Old Town. Roam its narrow streets past medieval houses and churches, all surrounded by four historic fortresses. The city's St. James Cathedral is the most important Renaissance structure in Croatia. Perhaps you will join an excursion to view the impressive waterfalls of the Krka River. ...
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Thursday - Sep 25, 2025
Day
18
  • Bari, Italy
Explore sunny palm-lined Bari, where streets are lined with romantic honey-toned balconied houses, welcoming courtyards, and Romanesque and Baroque churches. Visit the Norman-Swabian Castle, the splendid Romanesque Basilica of St. Nicholas, and the Petruzzelli Theater, one of Italy's most important opera houses, and stroll the picturesque waterfront. Or perhaps visit Alberobello and its fascinating trulli houses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of whitewashed buildings with conical roofs. ...
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Friday - Sep 26, 2025
Day
19
  • Crotone, Italy
Uncover the deep past of Crotone, founded as a Greek colony in 710 BC. Boasting a vast array of archaeological relics, the city was once heralded as the home of some of the Hellenic Empire's most celebrated figures, including many victors of the Olympic Games and Pythagoras, whose mathematical theories altered Western thought. During your visit, marvel at the impressive cathedral, a neoclassical wonder, browse the Pythagoras Museum and Gardens, and explore the waterfront and Crotone castle. ...
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Saturday - Sep 27, 2025
Day
20
  • Messina, Italy
Today you will call on the Sicilian city of Messina, celebrated as one of Europe's ten greatest cities when it fell under Spain's purview in the 17th century. Admire the surrounding mountains, picturesque orange and olive groves, and rolling vineyards. You will see the best of the city during a tour, including the expansive Piazza Municipio and the hillside Votive Temple of Christ the King. Or, choose to climb Mt. Etna's towering volcano, and marvel at the ancient temples and arenas of Taormina. ...
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Sunday - Sep 28, 2025
Day
21
  • Naples, Italy
In Naples, your choice of excursions abounds. Take in magnificent examples of Greek and Roman architecture and the Piazza del Plebiscito, the grandest public square in the city, facing the former Royal Palace of the King of Naples. Optionally, also explore Herculaneum, Italy's "other" Pompeii, drive along the stunning Amalfi Coast, or take a trip to the summit of Vesuvius. In your spare time, sample a hot espresso, a slice of pizza (the world's first pizzeria opened here in 1830), or a locally made limoncello. ...
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Monday - Sep 29, 2025
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  • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Disembark the ship today. Our proximity to Rome leaves you with countless options if you are touring more of Italy on your own. You can also extend your journey in Rome with Viking, exploring the ancient capital in more depth.
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