Cruise Line |
Viking Ocean Cruises |
Ship |
Viking Sky |
Destination |
EU Mediterranean |
Nights |
14 |
Departure Date |
01 Aug 2021 |
Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Rome to Athens aboard Viking Sky.
Combine Italian Sojourn and Venice, the Adriatic & Greece for a sweeping 15-day voyage brimming with ancient history. On land and on board, you will uncover the rich cultural traditions of Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Greece on one enriching cruise, featuring a circumnavigation of Italy’s boot, an overnight in romantic Venice and scenic cruising among the emerald islands of Dalmatia. You will not want to miss such an in-depth exploration of this fabled region.
Highlights of this cruise:
Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Visit the quaint Greek port of Katakolon, huddled around a pretty little harbor dotted with colorful fishing boats. During your visit, venture into the fertile valleys of the western Peloponnese to the legendary city of Olympia, classical birthplace of the modern-day Olympic Games on the slopes of Mt. Kronos. Walk among the ancient city’s ancient ruins with an expert guide and historian, admiring the remains of temples, the Palaestra, or wrestling school, and the Gymnasium. You will gain insight into the very first Olympic Games at the fascinating museum.
Kotor, Montenegro
Spend the day traversing the medieval streets of this historic Montenegro town with a walking tour. Pass by Venetian walls constructed in 1420 en route to the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, built in 1166. Notice its mismatched towers, the result of an earthquake and a budget too small to rebuild properly. Included on this tour is a visit to the Maritime Museum, which documents Kotor’s heritage. As an option, venture to the small towns of Budva and Sveti Stefan, the latter once a hideaway for the rich and famous.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Where city meets coastline, you will sail to this beautiful 12th-century walled city in Croatia. The playwright George Bernard Shaw once declared, “Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.†Enjoy an entire day here to take an inclusive tour and take in magnificent views of the city and countryside. Then enter the city on foot through the historic Pile Gate, passing by the Sponza Palace, the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain and stop inside the Dominican Monastery to see Renaissance paintings. You may also wish to consider exploring the famed Dubrovnik Riviera with a cruise along the Lapad peninsula.
Split, Croatia
Experience the age of antiquity as you wander through the center of the city that is built around the Diocletian Palace, walking through the well-preserved cellars before continuing to the Ethnographic Museum. In this historic quarter, you will notice the results of over 17 centuries of construction, passing pre-Romanesque churches and Gothic chapels. You may also choose more natural pursuits, from a rafting trip on the Cetina River or a journey through the Croatian hinterland to the famous waterfalls of the Krka National Park. Or spend the entire day discovering the small, more intimate destinations along the Dalmatian Coast.
Venice, Italy
Welcome to Venice, where the magical city renowned for its art, architecture and culture is the ultimate destination on your epic voyage. You can enjoy a panoramic boat ride toward the magnificent St. Mark’s Square on your included tour, and with your guide, you will admire the glorious facade of the Doge’s Palace and tour the ornate interior of St. Mark’s Basilica. Or take a boat to Murano to see glassmakers at work in their centuries-old tradition with a stop to visit the historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore. As we will remain in port overnight, enjoy a fine restaurant, the vibrant nightlife and perhaps even a romantic evening gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
Crotone, Italy
Uncover the deep past of Crotone, founded as a Greek colony in 710 BC. Boasting a vast array of archaeological relics, the city was once heralded as the home of some of the Hellenic Empire’s most celebrated figures, including many victors of the Olympic Games and Pythagoras, whose mathematical theories altered Western thought. During your visit, marvel at the impressive cathedral, a neoclassical wonder, browse the Pythagoras Museum and Gardens, and explore the waterfront and Crotone castle.
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Sailing Dates |
- 11 Apr 2021
- 06 Jun 2021
- 01 Aug 2021
- 26 Sep 2021
- 05 Mar 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
01/08 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
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2 |
02/08 |
Naples, Italy |
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3 |
03/08 |
Messina, Sicily. IT |
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4 |
04/08 |
Crotone, Italy |
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5 |
05/08 |
Bari, Italy |
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6 |
06/08 |
Sibenik, Croatia |
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7 |
07/08 |
Venice, Italy |
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8 |
08/08 |
Venice, Italy |
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9 |
09/08 |
Venice, Italy |
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10 |
10/08 |
Split, Croatia |
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11 |
11/08 |
Dubrovnik, Croatia |
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12 |
12/08 |
Kotor, Montenegro |
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13 |
13/08 |
Corfu, Greece |
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14 |
14/08 |
Katakolon, Greece |
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15 |
15/08 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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