Viking Sky: 7-Night Mediterranean from Istanbul
This 7-night Mediterranean (Eastern) cruise aboard the Viking Sky by Viking Ocean Cruises sails from Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus), departing April 13, 2028, calling at Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island, Heraklion, and returns April 20, 2028. Cabin prices start from $4,799 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 2 dates
Viking Sky sails from Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus) via these four ports on 2 dates between October 2026 and April 2028. In the table below, October 21, 2026 calls at them in the same order.
9 other ships
Viking Neptune (4 dates), Viking Mira (4 dates), Viking Vesta (3 dates) and 6 more ships also sail from Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus) via these four ports in 7 nights: 19 dates between November 2026 and August 2028.
- Jan 25, 2028 · Viking Vela · balcony $3,299
- Mar 2, 2028 · Viking Mira · balcony $4,299
- Apr 4, 2028 · Viking Mars · balcony $4,999
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 →Balcony cabin
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Viking Sky to these four ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Balcony from | vs Apr 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island, Heraklion | $6,599 | +$1,800 |
| Apr 13, 2028 | Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island, Heraklion | $4,799 | this sailing |
Viking Sky, Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus), 7 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 $4,799 per person for the 7 nights, about $686 a night, with taxes and port fees included.
Is $4,799 a good price for this sailing?
It is the lowest balcony price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026.
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus) and calls at Canakkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Rhodes Island and Heraklion, with 2 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Viking Sky sails this route on 2 dates between October 2026 and April 2028. 9 other ships also sail the same route.
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