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14 Nights - Istanbul To Rome (Civitavecchia)

14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities Cruise

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14 Nights - Istanbul To Rome (Civitavecchia)

  • Viking: Viking Vela
  • |
  • January 25, 2028

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Istanbul
    | Tue Jan 25, 2028
  2. Day 2
    Istanbul
    | Wed Jan 26, 2028
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  3. Day 3
    Canakkale
    | Thu Jan 27, 2028
    | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    Kusadasi (Ephesus)
    | Fri Jan 28, 2028
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    Rhodes
    | Sat Jan 29, 2028
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Heraklion
    | Sun Jan 30, 2028
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  7. Day 7
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Mon Jan 31, 2028
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
  8. Day 8
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Tue Feb 1, 2028
  9. Day 9
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Wed Feb 2, 2028
    | Depart 5:30 PM
  10. Day 10
    Kusadasi (Ephesus)
    | Thu Feb 3, 2028
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  11. Day 11
    Souda Bay (Chania)
    | Fri Feb 4, 2028
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  12. Day 12
    Ionian Sea
    | Sat Feb 5, 2028
  13. Day 13
    Messina, Sicily
    | Sun Feb 6, 2028
    | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  14. Day 14
    Naples
    | Mon Feb 7, 2028
    | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  15. Day 15
    Rome (Civitavecchia)
    | Tue Feb 8, 2028
    | Arrive 5:00 AM
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Istanbul/Rome (Civitavecchia)
Sailing Features
  • 14 Nights
  • Jan 25, 2028 / Feb 8, 2028
  • Istanbul
  • Rome (Civitavecchia)
  • Viking Vela

Suites

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Veranda Stateroom - V1

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hair dryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers.

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Veranda Stateroom - V2

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hair dryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom - DV1

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom - DV2

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom - DV3

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom - DV4

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom - DV5

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom - DV6

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom - PV1

Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom - PV2

Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom - PV3

Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

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Viking Vela cruise ship

Viking:   Viking Vela

Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing o dock where larger ships cannot.
  • Year Built:
    2024
  • Registry:
    Norway
  • Passenger Capacity:
    998
  • Number of Suites:
    54
  • Gross Tonnage:
    47,800
  • Beam:
    101 ft (30.8 m)
  • Ship Length:
    784 ft (239 m)
  • Number of Crew:
    465
  • Number of Decks:
    14
  • Elevator / Lift:
    4
  • Number of Staterooms:
    499
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    4
  • Non Smoking Dining:
    Yes
  • Non Smoking Ship:
    No
  • Number of Pools:
    2
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes

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