10 NIGHT SAILING ON VIKING VELA
ALL-INCLUSIVE CRUISE
Itinerary
Saturday, October 23 - EMBARK VIKING VELA IN ATHENS (PIRAEUS)
START YOUR CRUISE WITH AN OVERNIGHT IN ATHENS
Sunday, October 24 - ATHENS, Greece departs 5:00pm
You'll have the full day to explore Athens and beyond with included Shore Excursions, Optional Shore Excursions or on your own. You may visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, wander the Plaka, take a panoramic bus tour to see all the historic sites Athens has to offer, or head to Delphi to see the Oracle.
Monday, October 25 - VOLOS, Greece 8:00am-6:00pm
Volos was built in a region once occupied by ancient Greek cities—including Iolcos, home of the fabled Jason, seeker of the Golden Fleece. It is the gateway to Meteora, where spectacular monasteries perch upon towering pinnacles of rock. Hermit monks lived in caves at the bases of these pillars as early as the 9th century. As the Ottomans encroached, the monks looked heavenward to build these fortress-like sanctuaries as safe havens. Today, some are accessible by stairway, footpath or road.
Sunday, October 31 - CRETE (HERAKLION), Greece 7:00am-5:00pm
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 cafés where patrons sip tsikoudia, a grape-based brandy distilled in the hills.
Monday, November 1 - NAFPLIO, Greece 7:30am-5:30pm
Nafplio is a remarkably preserved coastal gem on the Peloponnese peninsula. Its richly historic neighborhoods are tucked between breathtaking mountains and the Bay of Argos, which is home to the diminutive 15th-century Bourtzi island fortress. Nearby on a hillside stands the magnificent ancient site of Mycenae. From this rock-carved city, the Mycenaean civilization held sway over much of the Mediterranean between approximately 1500 and 1100 BC, and was most notable for being the home of the mythological conqueror of Troy, King Agamemnon.
Tuesday, November 2 - ATHENS (PIRAEUS) -Disembark
Tuesday, October 26 - THESSALONIKI, Greece 7:30am-10:00pm
Thessaloníki is the capital of Greek Macedonia. This splendid metropolis on the Thermaic Gulf was founded around 315 BC by King Cassander of Macedon, who named it for his wife, a half sister of Alexander the Great. Centuries later, it rivaled Constantinople in its importance as an administrative and power center of the Byzantine Empire. During the Middle Ages, impressive buildings were built here as monuments to Christianity. Today, 15 of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the imposing city walls and the 8th-century Church of Hagia Sophia.
Wednesday, October 27 - Full Day Scenic Sailing & Mt Athos
Mt. Athos is a finger-like peninsula pointing into the Aegean Sea. Its namesake summit rises to 6,670 feet from steep slopes dense with forests. This rugged coast may appear uninhabitable, but nestled among its soaring peaks are 20 Orthodox Christian monasteries. Monks from throughout the Balkans and Russia have lived austere lives here since as early as 800 AD. So sacred is this land that the monastic residents forbid the free movement of people and goods without permission from the Monastic State’s officials.
Thursday, October 28 - EPHESUS, Turkey 7:30am-5:30pm
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.
Friday, October 29 - RHODES, Greece 7:30am-5:30pm
Rhodes is home to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, a remarkable 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 olives 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.
Saturday, October 30 - SANTORINI (THIRA), Greece 7:30am-6:00pm
Santorini is one of the most visually arresting islands in the Aegean. Its whitewashed capital of Thíra perches on a cliff 1,300 feet above the sea, offering spectacular views of this magnificent city and surrounding turquoise waters. Thíra’s winding streets are a delight to explore and its charming cafés invite lingering respites in the Cyclades sun. Not to be upstaged, the island and its surrounding islets also offer opportunities to experience fully the natural volcanic splendor, from thermal spring soaks to caldera hikes.
Pricing information
GROUP PRICE STARTING AT $7374 PER PERSON SHARING
A Deluxe Veranda (DV6) CABIN
ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE*
*All Inclusive Price INCLUDES: gourmet meals, complimentary wine/beer/soda with lunch & dinner, One Shore Excursion per port, lectures/shows/activities onboard.
Pricing is based on availability at time of booking, type and location of cabin and dates for booking Shore Excursions & Dining Reservations are based on your cabin category....suites have first priority.
DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare, pre or post hotel stays, gratuities onboard or Travel Protection.
UPGRADED CABINS CAN BE QUOTED ON REQUEST AND BASED ON AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF BOOKING.
$50/PERSON Non-refundable deposit due to hold your cabin
Full Price due 60 days later (unless you have another Viking cruise currently booked, then it can be pushed out to 180 days prior to sailing).
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