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Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing it to dock where larger ships cannot.
Viking Vela7-Night Journey To Antiquities Cruise from Athens
On Viking Vela
Athens (Piraeus), Ephesus (Kusadasi), and Crete (Souda Bay)
Sails Mon, Nov 30, 20267 nightsCruiseOnly
One-wayAthens (Piraeus)Rome (Civitavecchia)
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$414 / night avg · taxes & fees included
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Today: $2,899Lowest tracked: $2,799
This sailing's fareLowest recorded
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6% below recent high
14-day low
$2,799
14-day high
$3,099
14-day avg
$2,970
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Day by day
Your 7-night itinerary
7 ports and 1 sea day on this sailing.
- Day 11Athens (Piraeus)Sailings from Athens (Piraeus)
- Day 22
- Day 33
- Day 44
- Day 55At seaSea day
Sail The Ionian Sea
- Day 66
- Day 77
- Day 88
Cabins & suites
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Suite
$3,799$543 / night- Best value
Balcony
$2,899$414 / night
Ship experience
Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues
Ports of call
Where you stop and how long you stay
- Sailings from Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus)
Days 1, 2Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruises visiting Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Day 3Ephesus (Kusadasi)
- Cruises visiting Crete (Souda Bay)
Crete (Souda Bay)
Day 4Crete (Souda Bay)
- Cruises visiting Sicily (Messina)
Sicily (Messina)
Day 6Sicily (Messina)
- Cruises visiting Naples
Naples
Day 7Naples
- Sailings from Rome (Civitavecchia)
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Day 8Rome (Civitavecchia)
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
- Bars & Lounges — Featuring a clinker-built bar inspired by ancient longships, The Bar is located on the ground floor of The Atrium in the
- Aquavit Bar — Aquavit Bar
- Pool Bar — Pool Bar
- The 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
- Wellness — Maintain your health and wellness at the best health club at sea with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycl
- The Nordic Spa — Enjoy the ultimate Scandinavian tradition and invigorate yourself in the Sauna and steam room, then
- Specialty dining — Reservations and cover charges may apply
Policies & FAQ
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Ship specifications
- Beam
- 101 ft (30.8 m)
- Dining / Restaurants
- 4
- Elevator / Lift
- 4
- Gross Tonnage
- 47,800
- Kids Friendly
- No
- Maiden Voyage
- December, 2024
- Non Smoking Dining
- Yes
- Non Smoking Ship
- No
- Number of Crew
- 465
- Number of Decks
- 14
- Number of Staterooms
- 499
- Number of Suites
- 54
- Passenger Capacity
- 998
- Registry
- Norway
- Ship Length
- 784 ft (239 m)
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- 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.
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