Name: Empires Of The Mediterranean - Venice To Athens Cruise
Brand: Viking
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Day 1 - Venice, Italy

Arrive: Tue 19 August 2025 / Depart: Tue 19 August 2025

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

Day 2 - Koper

Arrive: Wed 20 August 2025 / Depart: Wed 20 August 2025

Koper is a port city in Slovenia, on the country's Adriatic coastline. Its medieval old town centers around Titov Trg, a square with Venetian-influenced landmarks such as the Praetorian Palace and a Gothic-style loggia, while nearby Da Ponte Fountain is a replica of Venice's famed Rialto Bridge. Rebuilt many times, the circa-12th-century Cathedral of the Assumption features a tall campanile with sweeping bay views

Day 3 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Thu 21 August 2025 / Depart: Thu 21 August 2025

Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus

Day 4 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Fri 22 August 2025 / Depart: Fri 22 August 2025

Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops and restaurants.

Day 5 - Kotor

Arrive: Sat 23 August 2025 / Depart: Sat 23 August 2025

The Bay of Kotor, also known as the Boka, is the winding bay of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro and the region of Montenegro concentrated around the bay. It is also the southernmost part of the historical region of Dalmatia. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity.

Day 6 - Corfu

Arrive: Sun 24 August 2025 / Depart: Sun 24 August 2025

Corfu Town is the capital of the Greek island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea. It’s known for its cobblestone streets and pastel-colored Venetian architecture. To the west, the Venetian-built New Fortress has a network of tunnels underneath and views over the harbor. The 15th-century Old Fortress overlooks the town from the east and features a small chapel and mosaics. The Esplanade is a landscaped park near the water

Day 7 - Olympia, Greece

Arrive: Mon 25 August 2025 / Depart: Mon 25 August 2025

Katakolo is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km west of Pyrgos.

Day 8 - Santorini

Arrive: Tue 26 August 2025 / Depart: Tue 26 August 2025

Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.

Day 9 - Athens

Arrive: Wed 27 August 2025

Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient

Day 10 - Athens

Depart: Thu 28 August 2025

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Ship Cabins

Deluxe Veranda

Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily In-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket Purified water refilled daily King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens 24-hour room service Luxury robes, slippers & toiletries 42" flat-screen LCD TV Interactive TV & movies-on-demand Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets Direct dial satellite phone & cell service Wi-Fi

Penthouse Veranda

Penthouse Veranda Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. stateroom access 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 70 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily Welcome Bottle of Champagne In-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket Complimentary shoe shine & pressing service Purified water refilled daily King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens 24-hour room service Luxury robes, slippers & toiletries 42" flat-screen LCD TV Interactive TV & movies-on-demand Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets Direct dial satellite phone & cell service Wi-Fi

Veranda

Veranda Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 3:00 p.m. stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior Luxury robes, slippers & premium Freyja toiletries Large bathroom with oversize glass-enclosed walk-in shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirrors Spacious closet & drawer storage 42" flat-screen LCD TV King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets & ample USB ports Direct dial satellite phone & cell service Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks Purified water refilled daily 24-hour room service Wi-Fi

Explorer Suite

Explorer Suite Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 90 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily Welcome Bottle of Champagne Premium in-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine & pressing Purified water refilled daily King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens 24-hour room service Luxury robes, slippers & toiletries 42" flat-screen LCD TV Interactive TV & movies-on-demand Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets Direct dial satellite phone & cell service Wi-Fi

Owner's Suite

Owner's Suite Everything a standard veranda room includes, plus the following: Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq. ft. including expansive veranda (multi-room suite) 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 107 days prior First priority shore excursion reservations: 107 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 107 days prior Large master bathroom featuring oversize glass-enclosed walk-in shower, full-size tub, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirrors, plus two guest bathrooms 24-hour room service (including service from any restaurant during open hours) Generously proportioned walk-in closets & ample drawer storage Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne Spacious, well-appointed living room Separate dining area that seats 6 guests Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen Ocean-view dry sauna Boardroom (seats 12) for business meetings & catered dinner parties with first oceangoing vapor light fireplace Pantry for room service & hosted events Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in destination of your choice Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés by request Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability) Explore the Owner’s Suite in our new brochure or in our 360° Ocean Ship Tour

Penthouse Junior Suite

Penthouse Junior Suite Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 80 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily Welcome Bottle of Champagne Premium in-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine & pressing Purified water refilled daily King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens 24-hour room service Luxury robes, slippers & toiletries 42" flat-screen LCD TV Interactive TV & movies-on-demand Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets Direct dial satellite phone & cell service Wi-Fi