About this ship
Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.
Verified price drop 8%
14-Night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities Cruise from Istanbul
IstanbulRome (Civitavecchia)one-way
Sails
Sun, Oct 31, 2027
Ports
10
Sea days
1
Fare type
CruiseOnly
$7,998per person · taxes & fees included
$8,698save $700·$571/night
Stateroom
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Price history
Prices have dropped over the last two weeks.
Balcony is $7,998 per person today — 3% less than the usual 14-day price of $8,227, and down 7% in the last two weeks. It peaked at $8,698.
Balcony fare, per person
Balcony fareLowest tracked
14 days agoToday · $7,998
vs usual 14-day price
−2.8%
usual $8,227
How today ranks
5th-lowest of 14 days
$7,698$8,698
Last 14 days
−7.0%
was $8,598
Off the recent high
−$700
peak $8,698
Based on our own daily price checks — fare movement only, not a prediction and not cabin availability. How we verify
Day by day
Your 14-night itinerary
10 ports · 1 sea day · 15 days aboard
Day 1
IstanbulEmbark
Day 2
Istanbul
Departs 6:00 PM · Port guide
Day 3
Troy (Canakkale)
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM · 7 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 4
Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM · 11 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 5
Rhodes
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM · 11 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 6
Crete (Heraklion)
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM · 11 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 7
Athens (Piraeus)
Arrives 7:00 AM · Port guide
Day 8
Athens (Piraeus)
Day 9
Athens (Piraeus)
Departs 5:30 PM · Port guide
Day 10
Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 9 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 11
Crete (Souda Bay)
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 9 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 12 · sea day
Day 13
Sicily (Messina)
Arrives 7:30 AM · Departs 5:30 PM · 10 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 14
Naples
Arrives 7:30 AM · Departs 5:30 PM · 10 hours ashore · Port guide
Day 15
Rome (Civitavecchia)Disembark
Arrives 5:00 AM · Port guide
Istanbul → Troy (Canakkale) → Ephesus (Kusadasi) → Rhodes → Crete (Heraklion) → Athens (Piraeus) → Ephesus (Kusadasi) → Crete (Souda Bay) → Sicily (Messina) → Naples
Cabins
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Size including private veranda: 405 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® , toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.
What's in this price?
- Cruise fare
- $12,698
- Total per person
- $12,698
Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hair dryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers.
What's in this price?
- Cruise fare
- $7,998
- Total per person
- $7,998
Your ship
Viking Astrea
Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.
7
restaurants
3
bars & lounges
2
pools
998
guests
What your fare covers
Included, and what costs extra
In your fare
- Main dining roomsTraditional complimentary dining
- Pools & fitnessShip amenities vary by vessel
- Entertainment & Nightlife
- Outdoor Activities
Extra cost
- Aquavit TerraceAquavit Terrace is a magical space where your destination is your dining room. Located outside the World Café, it provides more al fresco dining experiences than on any ship at sea.
- Bars & LoungesWith two-story panoramic windows for maximum views, the Explorers’ Lounge is inspired by epic journeys of discovery.This inviting space is the perfect place to share a cocktail with friends or relax while taking in the scenery.
- Pool GrillThe Pool Grill offers casual fare prepared to order. For a lighter meal, a small salad bar is available.
- The BarFeaturing a clinker-built bar inspired by ancient longships, The Bar is located on the ground floor of The Atrium in the Living Room.
- The AtriumRelax in the soaring atrium and mingle with like-minded guests as you enjoy a cocktail from the Viking Bar.
- The Living RoomThe Viking Living Room draws guests together at the heart of the ship. Spacious seating, calming classical compositions performed by the Viking Resident Musicians and enriching activities foster camaraderie.
- WellnessMaintain your health and wellness at the best health club at sea with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles and an open space to practice your own functional training, stretching, yoga and Pilates.
- The Nordic SpaAfter a day of exploration or a relaxing day at sea, indulge in The Spa, a soothing sanctuary of Nordic wellness.
Before you book
Cruise line policies
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Cancellation
Cancellation By Guest Full Fare is defined as the full cost of any cruise, land or air component purchased from Viking.
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Cancellation Fee Schedule Effective for Cruise Tours (other than World & Grand Cruises):
- 120+ days
- $100 per person
- 119-90 days
- 20% of full fare
- 89-70 days
- 35% of full fare
- 69-50 days
- 50% of full fare
- 49-30 days
- 75% of full fare
- 29-0 days
- 100% of full fare
Cancellation Fee Schedule Effective for Cruise Tours more than 35 days (World & Grand Cruises):
- 180+ days
- $1,000 per person
- 179-150 days
- 20% of full fare
- 149-120 days
- 40% of full fare
- 119-90 days
- 60% of full fare
- 89-60 days
- 80% of full fare
- 59-0 days
- 100% of full fare
Written Notice Received Days Prior to Cruise/Tour Departure Date · Cruise/Tour/Land/Air Inclusive Cancellation Fee Per Passenger
- 121 days or more
- $100pp cancellation fee, remaining deposit amount will be refunded to you in the form of a future cruise voucher.
- 120 to 60 days
- 50% of Full Fare
- 59 to 0 days
- 100% of Full Fare
Gratuities
Onboard staff is dedicated to providing you with the best experience possible, and it is customary to give gratuities in recognition of their service. How much you choose to tip is a personal matter and completely at your discretion. To save you worry over whom to tip and how much, cruiseline automatically add a discretionary hotel and dining charge of $17 USD per guest per day to your shipboard account, which app…
Pregnancy
Viking is unable to accommodate women past their 24th week of pregnancy. Viking is not required to provide any inoculations or specialized health or mental care during your cruise, and all such arrangements are your responsibility.
Children & infants
All guests must be 18 years old on or before the day they are scheduled to embark on their cruise; Viking brands do not maintain facilities or services on board for younger individuals.
Smoking
All Viking ship interiors, staterooms and balconies are non-smoking. Each ship has an outdoor smoking area.
The fine print
Ship specifications
Prices are per person (double occupancy) and include taxes and port fees when available. Gratuities and optional extras are separate. Fares can change until you book — we'll confirm the final total at checkout.
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