--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9387feb1-e19d-4578-aab6-8bf6f3439c3f slug: 2211490 voyage_code: OSA261121 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Saturn departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Istanbul disembarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece starting_price_usd: 8999.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T21:38:17Z --- # Ancient Mediterranean Treasures Istanbul to Athens > Viking · Viking Saturn · Nov 21 – 28   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Saturn | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Istanbul | | **Disembarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | | **Starting Price** | 8,999 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OSA261121 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Istanbul **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Istanbul is a passenger terminal for cruise liners, which is situated at Karaköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey ### Day 2: Istanbul **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Istanbul is a passenger terminal for cruise liners, which is situated at Karaköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey ### Day 3: Troy (Canakkale), Turkey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Ephesus (Kusadasi) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit ### Day 5: Rhodes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castlelike Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum. ### Day 6: Crete (Heraklion), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Athens (Piraeus), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient ### Day 8: Athens (Piraeus), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Suite | $8,999 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV 3) Stateroom size: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternati... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV 2) Stateroom size: 338 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 70 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternat... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV 1) Stateroom size: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternati... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV 3) Stateroom size: 338 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 70 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternat... ### Suite Cabins **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS 2) Stateroom size: 405 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 80 days prior to departure 3 guar... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES 1) Stateroom size: 757–1,163 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursio... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) — From $23,998 Stateroom size: 1,448 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard Separate bedroom suite Spacious, well-appointed living room Separate dining area that seats 6 Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein H... ## Ship Information ### Viking Saturn Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 930 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 930 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 745.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Istanbul *Coordinates: 41.0124, 28.9759* The Port of Istanbul is a passenger terminal for cruise liners, which is situated at Karaköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey ### Troy (Canakkale), Turkey *Coordinates: 40.1468, 26.4085* ### Ephesus (Kusadasi) *Coordinates: 37.8587, 27.2594* Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor ... ### Rhodes *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castlelike Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum. ### Crete (Heraklion), Greece *Coordinates: 35.2831, 25.1296* ### Athens (Piraeus), Greece *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211490 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211490 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211490.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2211490/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-saturn/other/76805.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 21:38:17 UTC