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Journey to Antiquities
8 Days | 5 Guided Tours | 3 Countries | Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” and admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.
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Journey to Antiquities

Rome ↔ Athens
Jan - Feb 2023
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE
Journey to Antiquities
Rome ↔ Athens
Jan - Feb 2023 on board on board Viking Longships New Ship
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE
NEW VOYAGE
Veranda starting from:
$ NOW $2,999 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
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Athens to Rome
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$999
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Athens to Rome
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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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Rome ↔ Athens Rome to Athens

1

The Pantheon in Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy From the Colosseum to the Forum, Rome is a rich repository of the ruins of empire.

2

Aerial view of the bay outside of Naples, Italy
Naples, Italy Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.

3

Windmill in Trapani, Italy
Sicily, Italy Two miles from mainland Italy, Sicilian Messina is a historic cultural crossroads.

4

Viking Star deck, Atlantic Ocean
Sail the Ionian Sea Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.

5

Ruins of Knossos in Heraklion, Greece
Crete (Souda Bay), Greece Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano.

6

Facade of Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is full of ancient wonders.

7

The Parthenon 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 Rome

1

Caryatids in Greek architecture
Athens, Greece In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants.

2

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

3

Facade of Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is full of ancient wonders.

4

Ruins of Knossos in Heraklion, Greece
Crete, Greece Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano.
Ship will be at sea on December 25, 2022, due to Christmas holiday.

5

Viking Star deck, Atlantic Ocean
Sail the Ionian Sea Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.
Ship will call in Valletta, Malta on December 26, 2022.

6

Windmill in Trapani, Italy
Sicily, Italy Two miles from mainland Italy, Sicilian Messina is a historic cultural crossroads.

7

Aerial view of the bay outside of Naples, Italy
Naples, Italy Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.

8

Vatican City at night
Rome, Italy More than 2,500 years of history live in the storied streets of Rome.

1

Caryatids in Greek architecture
Athens, Greece In Athens’s inviting Plaka District, historic buildings house cafés and restaurants.

2

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

3

Facade of Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is full of ancient wonders.

4

Ruins of Knossos in Heraklion, Greece
Crete, Greece Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano.
Ship will be at sea on December 25, 2022, due to Christmas holiday.

5

Viking Star deck, Atlantic Ocean
Sail the Ionian Sea Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.
Ship will call in Valletta, Malta on December 26, 2022.

6

Windmill in Trapani, Italy
Sicily, Italy Two miles from mainland Italy, Sicilian Messina is a historic cultural crossroads.

7

Aerial view of the bay outside of Naples, Italy
Naples, Italy Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.

8

Vatican City at night
Rome, Italy More than 2,500 years of history live in the storied streets of Rome.

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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 | 5 Guided Tours | 3 Countries | Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” and admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.
8 Days | 5 Guided Tours | 3 Countries | Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” and admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.
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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

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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

The Pantheon in Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy From the Colosseum to the Forum, Rome is a rich repository of the ruins of empire.

2

Aerial view of the bay outside of Naples, Italy
Naples, Italy Uncover Naples’s history and culture or venture to Pompeii, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.

3

Windmill in Trapani, Italy
Sicily, Italy Two miles from mainland Italy, Sicilian Messina is a historic cultural crossroads.

4

Viking Star deck, Atlantic Ocean
Sail the Ionian Sea Gateway to the Adriatic, the Ionian Sea kisses picturesque and historic shores.

5

Ruins of Knossos in Heraklion, Greece
Crete (Souda Bay), Greece Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano.

6

Facade of Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is full of ancient wonders.

7

The Parthenon 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