Journey to Antiquities on Viking Vela
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.
EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rome (Civitavecchia) | ||
| 2 | Naples | ||
| 3 | Sicily (Messina) | ||
| 4 | Sail the Ionian Sea | ||
| 5 | Crete (Souda Bay) | ||
| 6 | Ephesus (Kusadasi) | ||
| 7 | Athens (Piraeus) | ||
| 8 | Athens (Piraeus) |
