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Italy, the Adriatic & Greece

Europe

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Trip Details

Departs: October 14, 2026

Returns: October 28, 2026

Departure Port: Athens (Piraeus)

Ship: Viking Vesta

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Your Ship

Viking Vesta

Vela class, a ten-year-old design Viking saw no reason to redraw

Aboard

  • 499 staterooms, every one with a veranda
  • No casino, and no guests under eighteen
  • The Nordic Spa, snow grotto included, at no extra charge
  • One shore excursion included in every port
More About Viking Vesta

Ashore

Where You Stop

Athens (Piraeus)

Olympia (Katakolon)

Corfu

Dubrovnik

Bari

Europe

The Greek Isles

Whitewashed villages spilling down volcanic cliffs, harbors the color of a swimming pool, and ruins you walk through rather than past; the Aegean is small enough that a week reaches a genuine cross-section of it.

Best Time to Go
May, June, September and October; July and August are hot and crowded
Typical Length
7 to 10 nights
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Aerial photo of a cruise ship sailing near Santorini island under a serene sunset sky.
Santorini Island
Beautiful view of Fira in Santorini showcasing iconic white buildings against a deep blue sea under a clear sunny sky.
Fira in Santorini
A majestic cruise ship sails along the stunning coastline of Dubrovnik, Croatia at sunset.
Brilliance of the Seas in Croatia
A majestic cruise ship sails through the Bosphorus Strait with a historic Istanbul skyline in the backdrop.
The Seabourn Encore in the Bosphorus Strait
A luxury cruise ship sails along a scenic rocky coastline with a city skyline backdrop.
Antibes, France
A vibrant view of the historic Ribeira District along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Porto, Portugal

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