Viking Astrea: 7-Night Journey To Antiquities
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Viking Astrea by Viking Ocean Cruises sails from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia), departing November 7, 2027, calling at Ephesus (Kusadasi), Souda-Chania, Messina, Naples, and returns November 14, 2027. Cabin prices start from $4,299 per person.
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Viking Vela (5 dates), Viking Vesta (4 dates), Viking Libra (3 dates) and 6 more ships also sail from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) via these four ports in 7 nights: 24 dates between October 2026 and April 2028.
- Oct 28, 2027 · Viking Sky · balcony $5,199
- Oct 30, 2027 · Viking Jupiter · balcony $4,999
- Nov 2, 2027 · Viking Vela · balcony $4,299
Athens cruise port is in Piraeus, a busy port city about 10 kilometers southwest of central Athens. Piraeus is its own city, not just a terminal, and it handles cruise ships, island ferries, and commercial traffic all at once.
Read more →Kusadasi cruise port is Turkey's busiest and the primary gateway to Ephesus, one of the most significant ancient Greek and Roman cities in the world. The port sits on Turkey's central Aegean coast, about 95 kilometers south of Izmir, with ships docking at the Ege Ports cruise terminal right in the middle of town.
Read more →Souda Bay is the deep-water port serving Chania, the second-largest city on Crete and arguably the most beautiful town in all of Greece. Cruise ships dock at Souda, a small port town about 7 km east of Chania's historic center.
Read more →Messina cruise port sits at the northeastern tip of Sicily, directly across the narrow Strait of Messina from mainland Italy. Ships dock right at the city waterfront, making it one of the easiest Mediterranean ports to step off and explore.
Read more →Naples cruise port is one of the most popular stops on Mediterranean itineraries, and it's easy to see why. The city sits on the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius looming behind it, and it serves as the gateway to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Sorrento.
Read more →Rome's cruise port is in Civitavecchia, a working port town about 80 kilometers northwest of the city. That distance is the single most important thing to understand about this stop.
Read more →Balcony cabin
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Balcony cabins start at $4,299 per person for the 7 nights, about $614 a night, with taxes and port fees included.
Is $4,299 a good price for this sailing?
It is $300 above the lowest balcony price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($3,999 on March 9, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) and calls at Ephesus (Kusadasi), Souda-Chania, Messina and Naples, with 2 days at sea.
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