9am-6pm Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm Sunday AEDT
9am-5pm Mon-Fri AEDT
Choose Cruise ExpertEastern Mediterranean from Istanbul, Turkey with the Viking Star
Destination
Mediterranean Sea
Trip Duration
7 nights
Cruise Ship
Viking StarCruise Company
Viking OceanStart Port
Istanbul, TurkeyEnd Port
Athens (Piraeus), GreeceItinerary
Istanbul is situated on the northern shore of the Marmara Sea between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Istanbul is only city in the world that is located on two continents. Numerous museums, theaters, opera houses and mosques and palaces can be visited. Tourists are strongly advised to visit the fortune-telling cafes, where charming ladies read the future from the coffee grounds.
Arrive 07:00
Depart 14:00
Dikili is a Turkish town, which belongs to the province of Izmir and is located about 100km north of the city of Izmir. The town itself is a popular swimming destination for locals. The main attraction is the nearby Pergamon, an ancient city located on a plateau.
Arrive 07:00
Depart 18:00
Kuşadası lies on the Turkish Aegean coast with about 59,000 inhabitants. Numerous sandy beaches are located in and around Kuşadası. The highlight of Kuşadası is, without doubt, the ruins of Ephesus. One of the oldest, largest and most important cities of Asia Minor, is located there. Kuşadası has an electric nightlife with the Aegean party scene along with Irish pubs and multilingual tours.
Arrive 07:00
Depart 18:00
Rhodes is situated in eastern Aegean Sea and is the main island of the Dodecanese. The village of Lindos boasts whitewashed houses and the Acropolis, is also one of the main attractions on the Greek island.
Arrive 07:00
Depart 18:00
Heraklion is the capital of the island of Crete and the 4th largest city in Greece. The Summer Arts Festival runs all summer long and visitors can also enjoy rock cklimbing, waterparks and the city's famous night life.
Arrive 07:00
Overnight
Piraeus is the historic port of Athens. Athens, which is Greece's capital city, is the historical capital of Europe and is bursting with culture and history. Highlights of Athens are the Acropolis and the vast numbers of temple situated around the city which are superb examples of Ancient Greek architecture. In addition, there is a wide variety of museums, like the National Archaeological Museum which is the perfect place to discover the full extent of the historical importance of Athens. The blend of history, charm and beauty of Athens is sure to make it an unforgettable visit.
What’s included:
Included Services
- Complimentary shore excursions in each port of call, led by knowledgeable local guides
- Complimentary self-service laundry facilities on multiple decks
- Complimentary wine, beer , soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service
- Onboard Viking Concierge
- Shipboard gratuities
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- On board cultural enrichment including: recommended reading, onboard classes, port guides, enrichment lectures, and performances of music, art, cooking, dance, history and cinema
- Complimentary shore excursions in most ports of call, led by knowledgeable local guides
- Complimentary house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
- All port charges , government taxes
- All onboard meals, including specialty restaurants without extra charge
- Accommodation in the cabin category you booked
- Complimentary Wi-Fi (Subject to certain usage policies)
- Shipboard gratuities
- Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffees , teas
Optional services:
- Wide variety of shore excursions
- Travel insurance
- Rental vehicles
- Hotels
- Flights
- Transfers
You will be sailing on:
Viking Star
Expand your horizons on board the comfortable, state-of-the-art Viking Star, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with the destination in every way.
Launch Date:
2015Passengers:
930Who is traveling?
2 Adults
7 nights
Get in touch with our cruise expert
9am-6pm Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm Sunday AEDT*Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. Our agency reserves the right to correct errors without penalty.