Viking Vesta: 14-Night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities
This 14-night Mediterranean (Eastern) cruise aboard the Viking Vesta by Viking Ocean Cruises sails from Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia), departing December 9, 2026, calling at Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island, and 5 more ports, and returns December 23, 2026. Cabin prices start from $6,698 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 2 dates
Viking Vesta sails from Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia) via these eight ports on 2 dates between December 2026 and January 2027. In the table below, January 20, 2027 calls at them in the same order.
8 other ships
Viking Neptune (1 date), Viking Astrea (1 date), Viking Jupiter (1 date) and 5 more ships also sail from Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia) via these eight ports in 14 nights: 8 dates between November 2026 and April 2028.
- Nov 14, 2026 · Viking Star · Sold out
- Nov 21, 2026 · Viking Saturn · Sold out
- Dec 22, 2026 · Viking Neptune · Sold out
Istanbul cruise port is one of the most extraordinary arrivals in the world. Ships sail up the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia, past Ottoman palaces and Byzantine ruins, and dock at Galataport, the underground cruise terminal in the Karaköy neighborhood right in the center of the city.
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 →Rhodes is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, sitting in the far southeastern Aegean Sea just 18 kilometers from the Turkish coast. The Rhodes cruise port is in the city of Rhodes on the island's northern tip, where ships dock right next to one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Europe.
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 →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 →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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Viking Vesta to these eight ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Balcony from | vs Dec 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2026 | Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island, Heraklion, Athens (Piraeus), Athens (Piraeus), Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Souda-Chania, Messina, Naples | $6,698 | this sailing |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island, Heraklion, Athens (Piraeus), Athens (Piraeus), Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Souda-Chania, Messina, Naples | Sold out |
Viking Vesta, Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia), 14 nights. Balcony cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Oct 21, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Balcony cabins start at $6,698 per person for the 14 nights, about $478 a night, with taxes and port fees included.
Is $6,698 a good price for this sailing?
It is $1,500 above the lowest balcony price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($5,198 on March 11, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia) and calls at Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island, Heraklion, Athens (Piraeus), Souda-Chania, Messina and Naples, with 2 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Viking Vesta sails this route on 2 dates between December 2026 and January 2027. 8 other ships also sail the same route.
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