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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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Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

Istanbul ↔ Athens
Jan 2023
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE
Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
Istanbul ↔ Athens
Jan 2023 on board on board Viking Longships New Ship
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE
NEW VOYAGE
Veranda starting from:
$ NOW $2,599 CAD
PER PERSON
Reduced Int'l Air from $799*, 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 for only $25 per person*
  • Reduced Int'l Air starting from $799*
  • 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
    PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED
    NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

    See: Insurance Coverage Summary / Resolution Policy

Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)
Reduced Int'l Air from $799*, Taxes & Fees Included
Dates
Veranda
from/person
Air Promo
from/person
Savings
up to/couple

Jan 3, 2023
Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul
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$
$2,599
$999
$799
$400

Jan 10, 2023
Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus)
Viking Sky, , ,
$
$2,999
$999
$799
$400

*Viking Air Promo (Economy) from Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg. 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.

A Special Message from Viking’s Chairman Torstein Hagen
Upgrade to Concierge or Penthouse Suite with 30% more space. VIEW 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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FREE roundtrip business class air from select gateway cities. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information visit Airline Luggage Restrictions . Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 USD and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For more information about customized air services and US gateways, visit the Viking Air Plus page. Book by September 30, 2022. Offer expires September 30, 2022.

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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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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 for only $25 per person*
  • Reduced Int'l Air starting from $799*
  • 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
    PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED
    NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

    See: Insurance Coverage Summary / Resolution Policy

PRICES
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*Viking Air Promo (Economy) from Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg. 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.

A Special Message from Viking’s Chairman Torstein Hagen
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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.

 

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Once you have paid in full for your trip, you are safe from any additional charges. Airfare increases, currency fluctuations, increased fuel surcharges, new government taxes—none of these will apply to you.

2024 Viking World Journeys Savings:
Offer applies to new bookings from July 19, 2021 - September 30, 2022. A deposit of 20% is due with 7 days of booking; pay in full by May 15, 2023. Prices are in CAD dollars and for CA residents only. Additional restrictions may apply. Viking World Journeys Value Offer with included benefits expires September 30, 2022.

FREE roundtrip business class air from select gateway cities. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information visit Airline Luggage Restrictions . Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 USD and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For more information about customized air services and US gateways, visit the Viking Air Plus page. Book by September 30, 2022. Offer expires September 30, 2022.

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