Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient
Day 2 - Athens
Depart: Wed 17 June 2026
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient
Day 3 - Heraklion
Arrive: Thu 18 June 2026/Depart: Thu 18 June 2026
Day 4 - Rhodes
Arrive: Fri 19 June 2026/Depart: Fri 19 June 2026
Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castlelike Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum.
Day 5 - Kusadasi
Arrive: Sat 20 June 2026/Depart: Sat 20 June 2026
Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit
Day 6 - Canakkale, Turkey
Arrive: Sun 21 June 2026/Depart: Sun 21 June 2026
Day 7 - Istanbul
Arrive: Mon 22 June 2026
The Port of Istanbul is a passenger terminal for cruise liners, which is situated at Karaköy neighborhood of Beyo?lu district in Istanbul, Turkey
Day 8 - Istanbul
Depart: Tue 23 June 2026
The Port of Istanbul is a passenger terminal for cruise liners, which is situated at Karaköy neighborhood of Beyo?lu district in Istanbul, Turkey
Viking Vesta From Viking
Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.
Ship Cabins
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
2 PM stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure. (Voyages embarking before May 31, 2024)
Priority shore excursion reservations 107 days prior to departure. (Voyages embarking on or after June 1, 2024)
1 priority reservation at each alternative restaurant 60 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 60 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
Penthouse Veranda
Penthouse Veranda
Explorer Suite
Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies)
Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4
11 AM Embarkation
11 AM priority stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 97 days prior to departure. (Voyages embarking before May 31, 2024)
Priority shore excursion reservations 137 days prior to departure (Voyages embarking on or after June 1, 2024)
3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 90 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 90 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
