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Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
8 Days | 6 Guided Tours | 2 Countries Witness the origin of civilization as you cruise the fabled Aegean Sea. Spend two days in majestic Istanbul, with its Byzantine treasures and intriguing blend of Eastern and Western influences. Travel to the ruins of Troy, long steeped in myth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See historic sites in Ephesus and marvel at the gorgeous islands of Rhodes and Crete. Discover the architectural gems of ancient Athens during an overnight stay.
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8 DAYS
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8
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Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

Istanbul ↔ Athens
Jun 2022 - Oct 2023
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE
Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
Istanbul ↔ Athens

Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 on board on board Viking Longships New Ship
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE

Veranda starting from:
$ NOW $3,599 CAD
PER PERSON
Reduced Int'l Air from $999*, Taxes & Fees Included
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INCLUDES

PLUS: DOUBLE PAST GUESTS DISCOUNT
Past Viking Guests receive an EXTRA up to $800/couple discount. Call for details.
Up to FREE Int'l Air*
  • REDUCED DEPOSIT from only $250 per person*
  • Reduced Int'l Air starting from $999*
  • FREE Transfers
  • FREE Upgrade (Deluxe Veranda Stateroom)
  • FREE Pre-paid Gratuities
    (value up to $)
  • FREE Silver Spirits Package (more details)
  • FREE Wine, Beer & Soft drinks
    (w/ onboard lunch & dinner)
  • FREE Specialty Coffees, Teas & Bottled Water
  • FREE Specialty Dining
  • FREE Guided Tours
  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Shipboard Credit
    (up to $300 CAD/stateroom)
  • FREE Enrichment Lectures
  • ALL Taxes & Fees
  • PLUS Travel Insurance
    Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption
    NO AGE LIMIT | NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE | PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED
    See: Summary of Coverage / Insurance Policy/ Resolution Policy
Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)
Reduced Int'l Air from $999*, Taxes & Fees Included

Dates
Veranda
from/person
Air Promo
from/person
Savings
up to/couple

Jun 25, 2022
Athens to Istanbul
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,699
$
$1,699
$

Jul 2, 2022
Istanbul to Athens
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,699
$
$1,699
$

Aug 2022
Athens ↔ Istanbul
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,299
$
$1,699
$

Oct 2022
Athens ↔ Istanbul
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,899
$
$1,699
$

Nov 2022
Athens ↔ Istanbul
Viking Venus, , ,
$
$3,399
$
$999
$

Jan 2023
Athens ↔ Istanbul
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$3,799
$
$999
$

Apr 24, 2023
Athens to Istanbul
Viking Star, , ,
$
$4,899
$
$1,699
$

May 2023
Athens ↔ Istanbul
Viking Star, Viking Sky, ,
$
$4,899
$
$1,699
$

Jun 30, 2023
Athens to Instanbul
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,699
$
$1,699
$

Jul 7, 2023
Istanbul to Athens
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,699
$
$1,699
$

Aug 25, 2023
Athens to Instanbul
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,699
$
$1,699
$

Sep 1, 2023
Istanbul to Athens
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$4,899
$
$1,699
$

Oct 2023
Athens ↔ Istanbul
Viking Sky, Viking Neptune, ,
$
$4,299
$
$1,699
$

*Viking Air Promo (Economy) from Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto gateways. Many additional gateways available. Airfare may vary. Airport transfers included with Viking purchased Air (to and from cruise terminal) on cruise dates. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. Call for details.

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Istanbul ↔ Athens Istanbul to Athens

1

Courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures.

2

The Whirling Dervishes performing
Istanbul, Turkey Discover Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern or sail the Bosphorus Strait between two continents.

3

Wooden horse sculpture in Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey
Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome.

4

The Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites.

5

Acropolis of Lindos on the island of Rhodes
Rhodes, Greece The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town.

6

Waves hit a seaside fortres in Heraklion
Crete (Heraklion), Greece Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.

7

Plaka neighborhood in Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.

8

Caryatids in Greek architecture
Athens, Greece From the city’s colonnaded Parthenon, Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle debated the role of government in civic life before captivated audiences.

 

Athens to Istanbul

1

Acropolis Parthenon Skyline in Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants.

2

Plaka neighborhood in Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.

3

Waves hit a seaside fortres in Heraklion
Heraklion, Greece Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.

4

Acropolis of Lindos on the island of Rhodes
Rhodes, Greece The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town.
Ship will call in Bodrum, Turkey on January 1, 2022

5

The Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites.

6

Wooden horse sculpture in Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey
Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome.

7

Courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures.

8

The Whirling Dervishes performing
Istanbul, Turkey Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route.

 

1

Acropolis Parthenon Skyline in Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants.

2

Plaka neighborhood in Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill.

3

Waves hit a seaside fortres in Heraklion
Heraklion, Greece Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean.

4

Acropolis of Lindos on the island of Rhodes
Rhodes, Greece The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town.
Ship will call in Bodrum, Turkey on January 1, 2022

5

The Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites.

6

Wooden horse sculpture in Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey
Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome.

7

Courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures.

8

The Whirling Dervishes performing
Istanbul, Turkey Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route.

 

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Limited Time Offer. New bookings only. All fares are in CAD, per person based on double occupancy. Government taxes and fees included. Reduced Viking Airfares from select Canadian gateways. Air offer and pricing may vary across gateways, saildates and itineraries. Airport transfers included with Viking purchased Air (to and from cruise terminal) on cruise dates. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. Reverse itineraries available for multiple dates. Call for details. Airfares are subject to change until full payment for air is received. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding, and special seating, may apply. Cruise fares reflect the lowest lead-in fare for the dates listed by category. All cruise fares include cruise taxes and fees. Shipboard Credits are per stateroom and based on voyage, call for details. Reduced deposits from C$250/person apply to select voyages and voyages outside of Final payment. Cruise Connections reserves the right to correct errors & omissions. All offers, rates & sailings subject to change & availability at the time of booking. Promotion is capacity controlled and may be pulled out at any time without prior notice. Certain restrictions apply. BPCPA #28364
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Inclusions

PLUS: DOUBLE PAST GUESTS DISCOUNT
Past Viking Guests receive an EXTRA up to $800/couple discount. Call for details.
Up to FREE Int'l Air*
  • REDUCED DEPOSIT from only $250 per person*
  • Reduced Int'l Air starting from $999*
  • FREE Transfers
  • FREE Upgrade (Deluxe Veranda Stateroom)
  • FREE Pre-paid Gratuities
    (value up to $)
  • FREE Silver Spirits Package (more details)
  • FREE Wine, Beer & Soft drinks
    (w/ onboard lunch & dinner)
  • FREE Specialty Coffees, Teas & Bottled Water
  • FREE Specialty Dining
  • FREE Guided Tours
  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Shipboard Credit
    (up to $300 CAD/stateroom)
  • FREE Enrichment Lectures
  • ALL Taxes & Fees
  • PLUS Travel Insurance
    Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption
    NO AGE LIMIT | NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE | PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED
    See: Summary of Coverage / Insurance Policy/ Resolution Policy
PRICES
Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)
Reduced Int'l Air from $999*, Taxes & Fees Included"> Reduced Int'l Air from $999*, Taxes & Fees Included
Plus FREE
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(from / per person)
Savings
(up to / per couple)
Extra Shipboard Credit


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+ $ Taxes & Fees
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*Viking Air Promo (Economy) from Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto gateways. Many additional gateways available. Airfare may vary. Airport transfers included with Viking purchased Air (to and from cruise terminal) on cruise dates. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. Call for details.

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8 Days | 6 Guided Tours | 2 Countries Witness the origin of civilization as you cruise the fabled Aegean Sea. Spend two days in majestic Istanbul, with its Byzantine treasures and intriguing blend of Eastern and Western influences. Travel to the ruins of Troy, long steeped in myth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See historic sites in Ephesus and marvel at the gorgeous islands of Rhodes and Crete. Discover the architectural gems of ancient Athens during an overnight stay.
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DISCLAIMER
Limited Time Offer. New bookings only. All fares are in CAD, per person based on double occupancy. Government taxes and fees included. Reduced Viking Airfares from select Canadian gateways. Air offer and pricing may vary across gateways, saildates and itineraries. Airport transfers included with Viking purchased Air (to and from cruise terminal) on cruise dates. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. Reverse itineraries available for multiple dates. Call for details. Airfares are subject to change until full payment for air is received. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding, and special seating, may apply. Cruise fares reflect the lowest lead-in fare for the dates listed by category. All cruise fares include cruise taxes and fees. Shipboard Credits are per stateroom and based on voyage, call for details. Reduced deposits from C$250/person apply to select voyages and voyages outside of Final payment. Cruise Connections reserves the right to correct errors & omissions. All offers, rates & sailings subject to change & availability at the time of booking. Promotion is capacity controlled and may be pulled out at any time without prior notice. Certain restrictions apply. BPCPA #28364