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21 Night Iconic Mediterranean Treasures

From Barcelona to Istanbul
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Viking Star

Viking Oceans
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 3543511
  • Departs: Mon, Dec 2, 2024
  • Returns: Mon, Dec 23, 2024
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    Monday - Dec 2, 2024
    Day
    1
    Barcelona, Spain
    • Barcelona, Spain
    Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. The vibrant city of Barcelona, with its lively culture and inviting outdoor spaces, preserves a rich history. Picturesque medieval lanes wind through the oldest part of the city, the Gothic Quarter, where remnants of the city's Roman wall were uncovered. Its treasures include the Neo-Gothic Barcelona Cathedral, the medieval Jewish district of El Call, and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria del Pi. In the evenings, diners relax in the Royal Plaza at restaurants along the elegant square's perimeter. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
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    2
    Barcelona, Spain
    • Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona is steeped in history, with stunning architecture and a rich culture. Mediterranean breezes grace the shore and Catalonia's capital is a feast for the senses. Long strolls on wide boulevards-such as Las Ramblas, the mile-long leafy pedestrian way, and the Passeig de Gracia, lined with some of Europe's most elegant buildings-set the tone for a city that moves to its own tempo. Native son and famed architect Antoni Gaudi adorned his city with whimsy, whether along fantastical city blocks or with his colossal masterpiece, the towering La Sagrada Familia cathedral. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
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    3
    Sete, France
    • Sete, France
    Montpellier has been a center of learning for centuries. Its namesake university, founded in 1160, is one of the world's oldest, predating the Renaissance. Still, a student population breathes life into a vibrant culture. The social and cultural center of Montpellier is the Place de la Comedie, anchored by the elegant Three Graces fountain and the neoclassical Opera Comedie. Other sites pay tribute to a rich heritage, from the art-filled Musee Fabre and impressive St-Clement Aqueduct to the St-Pierre Cathedral with its "floating" porch supported by a pair of towers. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
    Day
    4
    Marseille, France
    • Marseille, France
    Marseille is rich in historic treasures, nestled between the Mediterranean and rocky hills of limestone. Two 17th-century fortresses dominate the charming Vieux-Port, or Old Port, the natural harbor that hosts all manner of watercraft, from sleek elegant yachts to old style fishing vessels. Its picturesque quay is one of the world's most romantic walks, lined with dozens of cafes and shops. Also worth exploring is the city center, graced by La Canebiere boulevard. Linger in a cafe and sample the city's signature bouillabaisse made from freshly caught fish. ...
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    Friday - Dec 6, 2024
    Day
    5
    Monte Carlo, Monaco
    • Monte Carlo, Monaco
    The chic city of Monte Carlo in the petite kingdom of Monaco boasts some of the world's most exclusive shopping and a beautiful old port. A fairy-tale aura has settled on this glittering city of the Grimaldi family, perhaps nowhere more elegantly than at the Prince's Palace, where the late American actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly presided with Prince Rainier III. Monte Carlo's medieval quarter perches on "The Rock", an escarpment at the foot of the Maritime Alps, and offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean and the harbor lined with mega-yachts. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    6
    Livorno, Italy
    • Livorno, Italy
    Tuscany is known equally as the cradle of the Renaissance and a center of culinary delights and astounding wines. Throughout this emerald-green countryside dotted with cypress trees, endless delights unfold. Among them is Florence, a living museum of the Renaissance. Brunelleschi's famous Duomo dominates the medieval cityscape-an architectural achievement. Another Tuscan treasure, the Square of Miracles, unfolds in Pisa. Here, a trinity of masterpieces-the Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral, and Baptistery-comprise some of Europe's finest art and architecture. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
    Day
    7
    Livorno, Italy
    • Livorno, Italy
    Tuscany is known for its scenic beauty and exudes a unique, rustic character. Vineyards, olive tree groves, wheat fields, and endless expanses of farmland skirt the bases of medieval hill towns as they march across an undulating landscape of gentle hills. Fertile soils produce some of the world's finest wines, including Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. More than this, many consider Tuscany the birthplace of the original farm-to-table movement. Simple, honest food graces the Tuscan table, from creamy cheeses to thick Florentine steak grilled over a wood fire. ...
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    Monday - Dec 9, 2024
    Day
    8
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    For centuries, Rome ruled much of Europe. More than 2,500 years of history live in the city's streets. Ancient structures recall those heady days when the cheers of 80,000 spectators roared from the Colosseum, citizens mingled in the Forum, and senators asked the gods for guidance at the Pantheon. Along with the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, this rich pocket of Italy is one of the world's greatest repositories of history and civilization. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 10, 2024
    Day
    9
    Naples, Italy
    • Naples, Italy
    Naples boasts a long history in a stunning seaside setting and is known mostly for its pizza. The city has long been a major center of Italian culture and was the seat of a powerful independent kingdom for 500 years. So great was its sway that it lured the region's finest architects and artists. In the grand Piazza del Plebiscito, the grand and sweeping public square, the San Francesco di Paola Church flaunts a colonnaded facade reminiscent of the Pantheon in Rome, and the Royal Palace overlooks Neapolitans with statues of all the kings of Naples peering out from alcoves. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024
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    10
    Messina, Italy
    • Messina, Italy
    Sicily has been shaped by countless civilizations, from Greek to Byzantine to Roman. When it fell under Spain's purview in the 17th century, it was celebrated as one of Europe's ten great cities. Surrounded by undulating mountains, orange and olive groves and vineyards are plentiful. During World War II, Messina was the destination of the unofficial "Race to Messina" between US General Patton and British Field Marshall Montgomery. In the end, Patton arrived just hours before his British comrade, receiving credit for securing Sicily. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 12, 2024
    Day
    11
    Cruising the Ionian Sea
    • Cruising the Ionian Sea
    Sail the gateway to the Adriatic, marked by the sole of Italy's boot and the western coasts of Albania and Greece. Enjoy the amenities of your ship as you sail. Perhaps take a breath of fresh air on a brisk walk around the Promenade or begin your day with a workout in the well-equipped Fitness Center. ...
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    Friday - Dec 13, 2024
    Day
    12
    Souda Bay, Greece
    • Souda Bay, Greece
    Souda Bay enjoys a picturesque setting between Crete's Akrotiri Peninsula and Cape Drapano. Historic fortifications, vestiges from the island's days under the Venetian Empire, greet ships at the mouth of the long bay, one of the deepest natural harbors in the Mediterranean. Beyond, the island of Crete is blessed with generous beaches, soaring mountains, and coursing rivers. It is also where the distinct mantinades-couplets of love accompanied by Cretan instruments-could break out at any number of cafes where patrons sip tsikoudia, a grape-based brandy distilled in the hills. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 14, 2024
    Day
    13
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    One of antiquity's best-preserved cities, Ephesus offers an unparalleled look into the lives of the ancients. Many of its ruins have endured from the time Ephesus was one of the largest metropolises of the ancient world. Excavations reach back to the 10th century BC, when this city hosted one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World-the Temple of Artemis. Today, Ephesus is still full of wonders: the towering facade of the Library of Celsus, the massive amphitheater that once sat 25,000 spectators, and residences adorned with frescoes. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 15, 2024
    Day
    14
    Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    • Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    Athens has been called the "birthplace of democracy". Its legacy looms large from atop Acropolis Hill, the pinnacle of ancient Greece. This open-air museum is an astonishing repository of once-mighty structures. From its colonnaded Parthenon-more than 2,600 years ago-revered Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle formulated new ideas of government and debated its role in civic life to captivated audiences. Remnants of spiritual life are also here in the several temples to Athena and Zeus. ...
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    Monday - Dec 16, 2024
    Day
    15
    Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    • Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    For a more intimate experience of Athens, the charming Plaka District invites guests with its labyrinth of cobblestone lanes. Neoclassical architecture lines the narrow streets of the "Neighborhood of the Gods", so named for its location. Browsing its shops or simply perusing its nooks and crannies are pastimes favored by visitors and locals alike. This historic area is the ideal setting in which to enjoy traditional small plates of mezes and a sip of ouzo. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 17, 2024
    Day
    16
    Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    • Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    The capital of Greece, Athens is one of the world's oldest cities. Continuously inhabited since at least 3,000 BC, the city has experienced many different periods of independence and occupation, including rule by the Romans, Crusaders, and the Ottoman Empire. Following the Greek War of Independence, Athens was made capital of the new state of Greece in 1834. Today, ancient monuments from the city's time as the cradle of early Western civilization still stand, protected amid the frenetic pace of modern life in this cosmopolitan metropolis. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 18, 2024
    Day
    17
    Heraklion, Greece
    • Heraklion, Greece
    Crete was home to the Minoans, Europe's earliest recorded civilization. Its capital, Heraklion, grew from the riches of the Venetian Empire, which ruled here for four centuries. Crete enjoyed a Renaissance building boom that helped bolster Heraklion as the region's most strongly fortified city. The island is blessed with generous beaches, soaring mountains, and coursing rivers. It is also where the distinct mantinades-couplets of love accompanied by Cretan instruments-could break out at any number of cafes where patrons sip tsikoudia, a grape-based brandy distilled in the hills. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 19, 2024
    Day
    18
    Rhodes, Greece
    • Rhodes, Greece
    Rhodes is home to the Palace of the Grand Master, a remarkable and sprawling fortification. Its historic quarter is Europe's largest active medieval town. Outside the city, forests of pine and cypress blanket mountain slopes; vineyards and groves of citrus and olive soak up the Aegean sun. The Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem conquered the island in the 14th century, bringing great wealth from the Holy Land. Under their rule, the city was reconstructed to mirror the medieval ideal. Many of the buildings from this era remain and make for rewarding strolls. ...
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    Friday - Dec 20, 2024
    Day
    19
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    One of antiquity's best-preserved cities, Ephesus offers an unparalleled look into the lives of the ancients. Many of its ruins have endured from the time Ephesus was one of the largest metropolises of the ancient world. Excavations reach back to the 10th century BC, when this city hosted one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World-the Temple of Artemis. Today, Ephesus is still full of wonders: the towering facade of the Library of Celsus, the massive amphitheater that once sat 25,000 spectators, and residences adorned with frescoes. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
    Day
    20
    Canakkale, Turkey
    • Canakkale, Turkey
    Canakkale was an object of desire dating back to the ancient Greeks. Today, the nearby ruins of Troy, once a powerhouse of Asia Minor, provide a glimpse of the region's former glory. The remarkably preserved structures of this UNESCO World Heritage Site offer hints of life here in the days of Alexander the Great and the later Roman Emperor Augustus. But it is the fabled Trojan Horse that is most prominent here. In Homer's Iliad, the wooden steed gave ancient Greeks entry to the city during the Trojan War, and its legend is still very much alive today. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 22, 2024
    Day
    21
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul exudes a fascinating mix of Western and Eastern cultures. Its strategic locale led to its role as a significant center of trade-eventually becoming a cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Road. One of the city's stunning centerpieces is Hagia Sophia, founded as a basilica, converted to a mosque, then a museum; it is now a mosque again and features exquisite mosaics and frescoes. The city's Grand Bazaar offers a rich taste of Turkish culture, from a vast selection of carpets and fabric to luscious dates and the local sweet favorite, Turkish delight. ...
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    Monday - Dec 23, 2024
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    22
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, no other city in the world bridges two continents. Istanbul's history is evident on every corner, from the cascading domes of the Blue Mosque to the courtyards of the Topkapi Palace. Visitors and locals alike flock to the European districts of Karakoy and Galata to browse shops and visit galleries, while across the strait lie the fashionable areas of Kadikoy and Moda. At night, the Old Town's buildings illuminate the skies, and across the Sea of Marmara, twinkling lights of ships follow a trail to the Asian continent. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home. ...
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