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Booking Window: Now - 10/31/25
Applicable Sailings: All sailings
Terms & Conditions: Your choice of shipboard credit or a FREE beverage package & included gratuities. Shipboard credit based on cruise length. Up to 8 days: $500 per couple ($250 per person); 9 to 12 days: $750 per couple ($375 per person); 13+ days: $1,000 per couple ($500 per person). No beverage package on Egypt ships. Excludes World Cruise itineraries. A limited-time $25 per person deposit is due at time of booking for all featured itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise itineraries). Rivers: FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of Grand European Tour; Pharaohs & Pyramids; London, Paris & D-Day; Capitals of Eastern Europe, Christmastime in Paris & Normandy and Magnificent Mekong. FREE roundtrip airfare based on select departures of Mississippi Delta Explorer and New Orleans & Southern Charms. 2-FOR-1 airfare available on select 2026 River voyages in economy class. Additional restrictions may apply. Oceans: FREE roundtrip airfare based on select departures of Panama Canal & Central America. Expeditions: FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of Antarctic Explorer. FREE roundtrip airfare based on select departures of Niagara & the Great Lakes. FREE Airfare offer available from most gateways and is subject to change: Based on inventory availability at time of purchase and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply. A limited-time $25 per person deposit is due at time of booking for all featured itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise itineraries).
Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.
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About Istanbul
Istanbul is not only where Europe meets Asia; it's where history, built upon empire after empire, meets modern-day commercialism. Explore Old Istanbul's mosques, hippodromes and opulent palaces. Discover remnants of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Test your bargaining savvy with the merchants at the Grand Bazaar and visit the awe-inspiring Ayasofya (Church of Holy Wisdom). Istanbul is the perfect place to step far back in time and admire incredible cultural accomplishments. Don't forget your camera!
Istanbul Attractions
Journey to Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighborhood to experience the astounding Ayasofya (also know as the Church of Holy Wisdom or the Hagia Sophia), an incredible example of Byzantine architecture. The original cathedral was completed in A.D. 537, using columns and marble from other temples around the empire. Earthquakes, crusaders and successive rulers have all left their mark on the Ayasofya. The original mosaics, which were once plastered over, have been gloriously restored. Simply put, this is a sight you will always remember.
Istanbul Activities
Equally affecting is the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), a grand, bulbous monument to Islam. With 260 stained glass windows, six minarets and liberal use of decorative tile, the Blue Mosque is an amazing visual adventure.
Take a tour of Dolmabahçe Palace and see how the sultans of the Ottoman Empire lived.
Istanbul is not only where Europe meets Asia; it's where history, built upon empire after empire, meets modern-day commercialism. Explore Old Istanbul's mosques, hippodromes and opulent palaces. Discover remnants of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Test your bargaining savvy with the merchants at the Grand Bazaar and visit the awe-inspiring Ayasofya (Church of Holy Wisdom). Istanbul is the perfect place to step far back in time and admire incredible cultural accomplishments. Don't forget your camera!
Istanbul Attractions
Journey to Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighborhood to experience the astounding Ayasofya (also know as the Church of Holy Wisdom or the Hagia Sophia), an incredible example of Byzantine architecture. The original cathedral was completed in A.D. 537, using columns and marble from other temples around the empire. Earthquakes, crusaders and successive rulers have all left their mark on the Ayasofya. The original mosaics, which were once plastered over, have been gloriously restored. Simply put, this is a sight you will always remember.
Istanbul Activities
Equally affecting is the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), a grand, bulbous monument to Islam. With 260 stained glass windows, six minarets and liberal use of decorative tile, the Blue Mosque is an amazing visual adventure.
Take a tour of Dolmabahçe Palace and see how the sultans of the Ottoman Empire lived.
The gulf city of Kusadasi has miles of isolated beaches and is a rather lively resort. A tour of nearby Ephesus establishes the areas early religious importance and is considered one of the seven wonders of the world for its ruins. Among the most visited sites are the home where the Virgin Mary lived until her death, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Street of Curates.
Kusadasi Attractions
When you're in the area, don't miss the chance to visit the once powerful trading and religious city of Ephesus. Travel through the Magnesia Gate, the main entrance to the ancient city, and continue along marble streets grooved by chariot wheels. Gaze upon beautiful temples, porticoes, fountains and frescoes. Discover the three-story Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Odeum, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
Kusadasi Activities
Explore the 14th-century Turkish baths and the Isa Bey Mosque on your way to the Basilica of St. John.
Visit the Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Less known than Ephesus are the ruins of ancient Miletus and Dydima. They include a well-preserved Roman theater at Miletus and the sacred Temple of Apollo at Dydima. It requires a day trip to visit these sites. They are favored mainly by guests with a keen interest in archaeology.
Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese Islands, is truly a vacation destination with something for everyone: sunshine, spectacular beaches on the Aegean Sea, a medieval walled city, an ancient acropolis, and much more. In ancient times, the people of Rhodes chose Helios, the Sun, as their divine patron. With an average of three hundred plus days of sunshine a year, it's safe to say that Helios continues to smile upon Rhodes today.
Rhodes Attractions
On the north end of the island, overlooking the sea, stand the ancient remains of the Acropolis of Rhodes. The buildings of the Rhodes Acropolis date back to the 3rd-2nd century BC. Though the entire Acropolis has yet to be excavated, some amazing sections have been restored: the stadium; a marble odeion - a concert hall or theatre; four columns of the Temple of Pythian Apollo; and a few remains of the Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus.
Rhodes Activities
Storm the Street of the Knights in the Old Town. This medieval, cobble-paved street lies over an ancient pathway from the Rhodes Acropolis to the port. In the early 16th century, the street was lined with inns housing the Knights of the Order of St. John, who once ruled the island. The inns that remain today are a study in history and architecture, definitely worth seeing. For a cleansing experience like no other, visit the Municipal Baths (Turkish baths) located in a 7th-century Byzantine structure in the old town. Discover the large collection of tombstones of the Knights of the Order of St. John at the Archeological Museum of Rhodes.
Iráklion, the capital city of Crete, rests on the side of a hill overlooking the Cretan Sea. The city is named after Hercules (Herakles, or in Modern Greek, Iraklís). Though a bustling metropolis, Iráklion is also the gateway to the nearby stunning ancient ruins of advanced civilizations. Bask on the glorious north coast beaches, socialize and people-watch in the cafés and restaurants of Platía Venizélou (Fountain Square), discover Crete's astonishing Minoan sites, and more. An abundance of new adventures are waiting for you.
Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete Attractions
Knossos Palace is one of the most spectacular of Crete's Minoan sites. The Minoan civilization flourished in Crete during the Bronze Age, around 3000 to 1100 BC. The palace has been linked to the mythological King Minos, the labyrinth and the Minotaur, and the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Excavations have further revealed the astounding palace, villas, roads, columns, courtyards, temples and theater.
Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete Activities
Wander the Archeological Museum of Crete. Spend some quality time admiring the Snake Goddess, Phaestos Disc and the Bull's Head. See what it was like to defend Iráklion from behind the impressive stone walls of the Koules Venetian Fortress.
Piraeus is the port of Athens. Serving as the gateway to the past and civilization as we know it, Athens is far more than the Acropolis. Nowhere on earth are mans past accomplishments more dramatically displayed as a backdrop to a modern metropolis. Spend time exploring ancient ruins, viewing incalculable treasures or just relax as another day evolves in the cradle of civilization.
Athens (Piraeus) Attractions
No visit to Athens would be complete without a visit to the Acropolis. There you'll find the Parthenon, the largest building in the Acropolis and one of the world's most awe-inspiring sights. It was built as a temple to Athena and is still a remarkable structure today.
Athens (Piraeus) Activities
Visit Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens. Explore the narrow streets and alleys, single-story houses, neoclassical villas, taverns and many tourist shops.
Experience the traditional flea market of Monastiraki, the neighborhood next to Plaka.
Explore the National Archaeological Museum, home to a formidable collection of the world's antiquities.
Pay a visit to ancient Agora, ancient site of the religious and political heart of Athens.
The Archaeological Museum is known to have the finest collection of Greek art in the world. Exhibits include the sensational finds from the excavations at Mycenae and the remarkably well preserved frescoes from a 3,000-year-old civilization discovered at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini. There are also classical statuary, pottery, stone carvings and jewelry from excavations throughout Greece.
The Benaki Museum has recently undergone thorough modernization. Its three floors house more than 30,000 items, all illustrating the character of the Greek world.
Located near Kolonaki, the Goulandris Museum features a fantastic collection of Cycladic and ancient art spanning 5,000 years. The exhibits were assembled by ship owner Nikolaos P. Goulandris. Its treasures include many of the slim marble figurines that fascinated artists like Picasso and Modigliani.
Mount Lycabettus, Athens' highest hill, is only a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square. It borders the fashionable Kolonaki residential area. A steeply inclined funicular climbs to the summit, which is crowned by a small, white chapel. Pollution permitting, the view from Mount Lycabettus is the finest in Athens.
Plaka stretches east from the Agora, this lovely quarter, with winding alleys, neo-classical buildings, whitewashed, bougainvillea-framed houses and tiny churches, is worth your exploration.
Agios Eleftherios is a 12th-century Byzantine church and Athens' former cathedral is known for the fanciful figures and zodiac signs that adorn its walls.
Piraeus is the port of Athens. Serving as the gateway to the past and civilization as we know it, Athens is far more than the Acropolis. Nowhere on earth are mans past accomplishments more dramatically displayed as a backdrop to a modern metropolis. Spend time exploring ancient ruins, viewing incalculable treasures or just relax as another day evolves in the cradle of civilization.
Athens (Piraeus) Attractions
No visit to Athens would be complete without a visit to the Acropolis. There you'll find the Parthenon, the largest building in the Acropolis and one of the world's most awe-inspiring sights. It was built as a temple to Athena and is still a remarkable structure today.
Athens (Piraeus) Activities
Visit Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens. Explore the narrow streets and alleys, single-story houses, neoclassical villas, taverns and many tourist shops.
Experience the traditional flea market of Monastiraki, the neighborhood next to Plaka.
Explore the National Archaeological Museum, home to a formidable collection of the world's antiquities.
Pay a visit to ancient Agora, ancient site of the religious and political heart of Athens.
The Archaeological Museum is known to have the finest collection of Greek art in the world. Exhibits include the sensational finds from the excavations at Mycenae and the remarkably well preserved frescoes from a 3,000-year-old civilization discovered at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini. There are also classical statuary, pottery, stone carvings and jewelry from excavations throughout Greece.
The Benaki Museum has recently undergone thorough modernization. Its three floors house more than 30,000 items, all illustrating the character of the Greek world.
Located near Kolonaki, the Goulandris Museum features a fantastic collection of Cycladic and ancient art spanning 5,000 years. The exhibits were assembled by ship owner Nikolaos P. Goulandris. Its treasures include many of the slim marble figurines that fascinated artists like Picasso and Modigliani.
Mount Lycabettus, Athens' highest hill, is only a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square. It borders the fashionable Kolonaki residential area. A steeply inclined funicular climbs to the summit, which is crowned by a small, white chapel. Pollution permitting, the view from Mount Lycabettus is the finest in Athens.
Plaka stretches east from the Agora, this lovely quarter, with winding alleys, neo-classical buildings, whitewashed, bougainvillea-framed houses and tiny churches, is worth your exploration.
Agios Eleftherios is a 12th-century Byzantine church and Athens' former cathedral is known for the fanciful figures and zodiac signs that adorn its walls.
Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
1 PM stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure
2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
Features
Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
1 PM stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure
2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
Features
Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
1 PM stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure
2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
1 PM stateroom access
Priority shore excursion reservations 77 days prior to departure
2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
Features
Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
3 PM stateroom access
Shore excursion reservations 60 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
Features
Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
3 PM stateroom access
Shore excursion reservations 60 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
11 AM Embarkation
3 PM stateroom access
Shore excursion reservations 60 days prior to departure
King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
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Departure Port:
Istanbul
Sailing Date:
Thursday, 03/25/27
Return Date:
Thursday, 04/01/27
Nights:
7
Ship:
Viking Vesta
Cruise Line:
Viking Ocean Cruises
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Istanbul is not only where Europe meets Asia; it's where history, built upon empire after empire, meets modern-day commercialism. Explore Old Istanbul's mosques, hippodromes and opulent palaces. Discover remnants of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Test your bargaining savvy with the merchants at the Grand Bazaar and visit the awe-inspiring Ayasofya (Church of Holy Wisdom). Istanbul is the perfect place to step far back in time and admire incredible cultural accomplishments. Don't forget your camera! 
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