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 ↔ AthensNov 2022 - Jan 2023
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE
Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
Istanbul ↔ Athens
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
on board
on board Viking Longships
New Ship
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE
Veranda starting from:
$ NOW $2,599 CAD
PER PERSON
Reduced Int'l Air from $799*, Taxes & Fees Included
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
Reduced Int'l Air from $799*, Taxes & Fees Included
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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
Upgrade to Concierge or Penthouse Suite with 30% more space. VIEW DETAILS
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Istanbul ↔ Athens Istanbul to Athens
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Istanbul, Turkey | Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures. |
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Istanbul, Turkey | Discover Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern or sail the Bosphorus Strait between two continents. |
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Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey | Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome. |
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Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey | Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites. |
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Rhodes, Greece | The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town. |
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Crete (Heraklion), Greece | Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean. |
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Athens, Greece | The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill. |
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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
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Athens, Greece | In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants. |
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Athens, Greece | The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill. |
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Heraklion, Greece | Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean. |
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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 |
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Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey | Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites. |
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Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey | Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome. |
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Istanbul, Turkey | Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures. |
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Istanbul, Turkey | Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route. |
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Athens, Greece | In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants. |
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Athens, Greece | The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill. |
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Heraklion, Greece | Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean. |
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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 |
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Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey | Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites. |
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Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey | Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome. |
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Istanbul, Turkey | Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures. |
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Istanbul, Turkey | Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route. |

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Offer valid on bookings made from Jul 1 to Jul 15, 2022. Cruise from $2,599 CAD per person based on Nov 26 & Dec 13, 2022 departures of Iconic Western Mediterranean in category V2; subject to availability, other categories/departures may be higher. Call for details.
$799 CAD international airfare and $25 per person deposit valid on Nov 2022-Mar 2023 departures. Prices are in CAD dollars and for CA residents only. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Air prices are per person based on cruise or cruise tour check-in date and include transfers. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Airfares vary on other gateways and departures.
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.
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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.
Bon Voyage!
Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
8 Days
Nights
✦ Istanbul ↔ Athens
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
On Board
8 Days Nights
Ports
Sea Days
Overnights
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
Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)
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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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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*
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PRICES
Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)
Reduced Int'l Air from $799*, Taxes & Fees Included
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*
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Istanbul, Turkey | Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures. |
2 |
![]() |
Istanbul, Turkey | Discover Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern or sail the Bosphorus Strait between two continents. |
3 |
![]() |
Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey | Ancient Troy boasts remarkably preserved structures that span Greece and Rome. |
4 |
![]() |
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey | Visit one of the world’s best-preserved cities to discover ancient archaeological sites. |
5 |
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Rhodes, Greece | The lush, fertile island of Rhodes is home to Europe’s largest active medieval town. |
6 |
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Crete (Heraklion), Greece | Heraklion, Crete was once the strongest fortified city in the Eastern Mediterranean. |
7 |
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Athens, Greece | The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill. |
8 |
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Athens, Greece | From the city’s colonnaded Parthenon, Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle debated the role of government in civic life before captivated audiences. |