--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 5fd98d67-2a61-4daf-9110-87f6d5fade79 slug: 2211730 voyage_code: OST260924 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Star departure_date: return_date: nights: 9 embarkation_port: Venice (Chioggia), Italy disembarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:04:36Z --- # Empires Of The Mediterranean - Venice To Athens > Viking · Viking Star · Sep 24 – Oct 3   (9 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Star | | **Duration** | 9 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Venice (Chioggia), Italy | | **Disembarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OST260924 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Venice (Chioggia), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 2: Koper, Slovenia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Koper is a port city in Slovenia, on the country's Adriatic coastline. Its medieval old town centers around Titov Trg, a square with Venetian-influenced landmarks such as the Praetorian Palace and a Gothic-style loggia, while nearby Da Ponte Fountain is a replica of Venice's famed Rialto Bridge. Rebuilt many times, the circa-12th-century Cathedral of the Assumption features a tall campanile with sweeping bay views ### Day 3: Zadar, Croatia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus ### Day 4: Dubrovnik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops and restaurants. ### Day 5: Kotor **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Bay of Kotor, also known as the Boka, is the winding bay of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro and the region of Montenegro concentrated around the bay. It is also the southernmost part of the historical region of Dalmatia. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity. ### Day 6: Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Corfu Town is the capital of the Greek island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea. It’s known for its cobblestone streets and pastel-colored Venetian architecture. To the west, the Venetian-built New Fortress has a network of tunnels underneath and views over the harbor. The 15th-century Old Fortress overlooks the town from the east and features a small chapel and mosaics. The Esplanade is a landscaped park near the water ### Day 7: Olympia (Katakolon), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Olympia is an ancient site on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia exhibits finds from the site, including a statue of Hermes attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles. ### Day 8: Santorini (Thira), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles. ### Day 9: 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 10: 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 | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV4) Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, water... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV2) Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, water... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV6) Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, water... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV5) Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, water... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV1) Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, water... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV2) Penthouse Veranda Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. stateroom access 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 70 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior Mini-bar with ... **Veranda** (Code: V1) Veranda Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 3:00 p.m. stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior Luxury robes, slippers & premium Freyja toiletries Large bathroom with oversize glass-enclosed walk-in shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirrors Spacious c... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV3) Penthouse Veranda Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. stateroom access 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 70 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior Mini-bar with ... **Veranda** (Code: V2) Veranda Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 3:00 p.m. stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior Luxury robes, slippers & premium Freyja toiletries Large bathroom with oversize glass-enclosed walk-in shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirrors Spacious c... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV3) Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, water... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV1) Penthouse Veranda Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. stateroom access 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 70 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior Mini-bar with ... ### Suite Cabins **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS2) Penthouse Junior Suite Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 80 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) Explorer Suite Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 90 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior Mini-b... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS1) Penthouse Junior Suite Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 80 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior... **Owner's Suite** (Code: OS) Owner's Suite Everything a standard veranda room includes, plus the following: Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq. ft. including expansive veranda (multi-room suite) 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 107 days prior First priority shore excursion reservations: 107 days pr... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES1) Explorer Suite Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 90 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior Mini-b... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES3) Explorer Suite Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 90 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior Mini-b... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS3) Penthouse Junior Suite Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 80 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior... ## Ship Information ### Viking Star 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. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 930 | | Crew | 465 | | Gross Tonnage | 47,800.0 | | Length | 745.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Venice (Chioggia), Italy *Coordinates: 45.2171, 12.2788* ### Koper, Slovenia *Coordinates: 45.5483, 13.7312* Koper is a port city in Slovenia, on the country's Adriatic coastline. Its medieval old town centers around Titov Trg, a square with Venetian-influenced landmarks such as the Praetorian Palace and a Gothic-style loggia, while nearby Da Ponte Fountain is a replica of Venice's famed Rialto Bridge. Rebuilt many times, the circa-12th-century Cathedral of the Assumption features a tall campanile with s... ### Zadar, Croatia *Coordinates: 44.1149, 15.229* Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church ... ### Dubrovnik *Coordinates: 42.6418, 18.1065* Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops... ### Kotor *Coordinates: 42.326, 18.6767* The Bay of Kotor, also known as the Boka, is the winding bay of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro and the region of Montenegro concentrated around the bay. It is also the southernmost part of the historical region of Dalmatia. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity. ### Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece *Coordinates: 39.6178, 19.9196* Corfu Town is the capital of the Greek island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea. It’s known for its cobblestone streets and pastel-colored Venetian architecture. To the west, the Venetian-built New Fortress has a network of tunnels underneath and views over the harbor. The 15th-century Old Fortress overlooks the town from the east and features a small chapel and mosaics. The Esplanade is a landscaped ... ### Olympia (Katakolon), Greece *Coordinates: 37.6522, 21.3166* Olympia is an ancient site on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia exhibits finds from the site, including a statue of Hermes attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles. ### Santorini (Thira), Greece *Coordinates: 36.3932, 25.4615* Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles. ### 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/2211730 - **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/2211730 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2211730.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2211730/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-star/other/76808.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:04:36 UTC