Viking Vesta: 7-Night Journey To Antiquities
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Viking Vesta by Viking Ocean Cruises sails from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus), departing January 6, 2027, calling at Naples, Messina, Crete (Chania), and 2 more ports, and returns January 13, 2027. Cabin prices start from $2,799 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 2 dates
Viking Vesta sails from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus) via these four ports on 2 dates between January 2027 and November 2027. In the table below, November 23, 2027 calls at them in the same order.
6 other ships
Viking Mira (4 dates), Viking Saturn (4 dates), Viking Libra (2 dates) and 3 more ships also sail from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus) via these four ports in 7 nights: 15 dates between December 2026 and May 2028.
- Dec 8, 2026 · Viking Neptune · balcony $2,799
- Dec 30, 2026 · Viking Mira · Sold out
- Jan 3, 2027 · Viking Saturn · balcony $2,499
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Balcony cabin
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Viking Vesta to these four ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Balcony from | vs Jan 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2027 | Naples, Messina, Crete (Chania), Ephesus (Kusadasi) | $2,799 | this sailing |
| Nov 23, 2027 | Naples, Messina, Crete (Chania), Ephesus (Kusadasi) | $2,999 | +$200 |
Viking Vesta, Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus), 7 nights. Balcony cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Nov 11, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Balcony cabins start at $2,799 per person for the 7 nights, about $400 a night, with taxes and port fees included.
Is $2,799 a good price for this sailing?
It is $300 above the lowest balcony price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($2,499 on March 11, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus) and calls at Naples, Messina, Crete (Chania) and Ephesus (Kusadasi), with 1 day at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Viking Vesta sails this route on 2 dates between January 2027 and November 2027. 6 other ships also sail the same route.
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