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7 Nights - Istanbul To Athens (Piraeus)

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7 Nights - Istanbul To Athens (Piraeus)

  • Viking: Viking Vesta
  • |
  • January 20, 2027

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Istanbul
    | Wed Jan 20, 2027
  2. Day 2
    Istanbul
    | Thu Jan 21, 2027
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  3. Day 3
    Canakkale
    | Fri Jan 22, 2027
    | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    Kusadasi (Ephesus)
    | Sat Jan 23, 2027
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    Rhodes
    | Sun Jan 24, 2027
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Heraklion
    | Mon Jan 25, 2027
    | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  7. Day 7
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Tue Jan 26, 2027
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
  8. Day 8
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Wed Jan 27, 2027
Itinerary map
Istanbul/Athens (Piraeus)
Sailing Features
  • 7 Nights
  • Jan 20, 2027 / Jan 27, 2027
  • Istanbul
  • Athens (Piraeus)
  • Viking Vesta

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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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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 - 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Viking Vesta cruise ship

Viking:   Viking Vesta

Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2025
  • Registry:
    Norway
  • Beam:
    101 ft (30.8 m)
  • Ship Length:
    784 ft (239 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    998
  • Number of Decks:
    10
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    9
  • Elevator / Lift:
    6
  • Number of Staterooms:
    499
  • Fitness Center:
    Yes
  • Bars / Lounges:
    3
  • Non Smoking Dining:
    Yes
  • Non Smoking Ship:
    No
  • Number of Pools:
    2
  • Spa:
    Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes

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