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Viking Saturn

7-Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures Cruise from Istanbul

On Viking Saturn

Istanbul, Troy (Canakkale), and Ephesus (Kusadasi)

Sails Sat, Nov 21, 20267 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayIstanbulAthens (Piraeus) · 6 ports

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$2,699pp

$3,099Save $400 (13%)

$386 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Day by day

Your 7-night itinerary

8 ports on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Istanbul → Troy (Canakkale) → Ephesus (Kusadasi) → Rhodes → Crete (Heraklion) → Athens (Piraeus)

Day 11
IstanbulEmbark
Sailings from Istanbul
Day 22
Istanbul
Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Istanbul
Day 33
Troy (Canakkale)
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
Cruises visiting Troy (Canakkale)
Day 44
Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Day 55
Rhodes
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Rhodes
Day 66
Crete (Heraklion)
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Crete (Heraklion)
Day 77
Athens (Piraeus)
Arrives 7:00 AM
Cruises visiting Athens (Piraeus)
Day 88
Athens (Piraeus)Disembark
Sailings from Athens (Piraeus)

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$4,299$614 / night
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Balcony
$2,699$386 / night

Price intelligence

30 days tracked · crawled daily

Fare history for this sailing, per cabin. Timing comes from the same rules as the badges on the cabin cards above.

Fare today

$2,699

Balcony, per person

vs window avg

−7.3%

avg $2,912

Window position

0th

$2,699 – $3,099

~14-day trend

−10.0%

from $2,999

Balcony fareLowest tracked

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Balcony — $2,699, −7.3% vs the tracking-window average and −10.0% over ~14 days. Inside the band where we make no timing call.

No timing badge on the Balcony cabin card either.

Based on our price history, not a promise. Fare movement only — no inventory or sell-out data.

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Istanbul
Days 1, 2
Sailings from Istanbul
Istanbul
Troy (Canakkale)
Day 3
Cruises visiting Troy (Canakkale)
Troy (Canakkale)
Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Day 4
Cruises visiting Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Rhodes
Day 5
Cruises visiting Rhodes
Rhodes
Crete (Heraklion)
Day 6
Cruises visiting Crete (Heraklion)
Crete (Heraklion)
Athens (Piraeus)
Days 7, 8
Cruises visiting Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus)

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Entertainment & Nightlife
Outdoor Activities

Extra cost

Wintergarden — This charming, airy space around the main pool is perfect for relaxing in a clean, uncluttered Scand
Pool Grill — For a relaxed lunch or afternoon snack, the Pool Grill serves casual fare prepared to order. Choose
Bars & Lounges — Enjoy a cocktail in the Viking Bar, which is located on the ground floor of the atrium.
Pool Bar — Pool Bar.
Aquavit Bar — Aquavit Bar.
Onboard Activities — The ideal setting for relaxation and conversation, The Viking Living Room draws guests together. Spacious seating, melod
Atrium — Relax in the soaring atrium and mingle with like-minded guests as you enjoy a cocktail from the Viki
Snow Grotto — Snow Grotto, the frosty spa retreat is kept below freezing and boasts flurries of powdery snow desce

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 5
Beam: 95 ft (28.8 m)
Dining / Restaurants: 8
Elevator / Lift: 6
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 48,000
Kids Friendly: No
Maiden Voyage: 2023
Maximum Speed: 20 Knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Decks: 14
Number of Staterooms: 464
Number of Suites: 46
Passenger Capacity: 930
Registry: Norway
Ship Length: 745 ft (227.1 m)
Spa: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.