--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: b3fce926-8bc2-47d3-8fe3-4ddf4cee8fb0 slug: 2249668 voyage_code: OJU271016 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Jupiter departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece disembarkation_port: Istanbul starting_price_usd: 4999.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:17:37Z --- # Ancient Mediterranean Treasures-Athens to Istanbul > Viking · Viking Jupiter · Oct 16 – 23, 2027   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Jupiter | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | | **Disembarkation Port** | Istanbul | | **Starting Price** | 4,999 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OJU271016 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: 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 2: 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 3: Crete (Heraklion), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: 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 5: 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 6: Troy (Canakkale), Turkey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: 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 8: 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 ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $4,999 | | Suite | $7,999 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV3) — From $12,698 Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. stateroom access 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior Mini-bar with alcoholic bevera... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV4) — From $10,798 Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, wate... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV1) — From $13,098 Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. stateroom access 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior Mini-bar with alcoholic bevera... **Veranda** (Code: V2) — From $9,998 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 closet & ... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV5) — From $10,698 Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, wate... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV3) — From $10,898 Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, wate... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV2) — From $10,998 Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, wate... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV1) — From $11,198 Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, wate... **Veranda** (Code: V1) — From $10,198 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 closet & ... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV2) — From $12,898 Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. stateroom access 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior Mini-bar with alcoholic bevera... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV6) — From $10,598 Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. stateroom access 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior Mini-bar with soft drinks, wate... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES3) — From $23,998 Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior Mini-bar with alcoh... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES1) — From $26,398 Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior Mini-bar with alcoh... **Owner's Suite** (Code: OS) — From $33,998 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 alternative restaurant: 107 days prior First priority shore excursion reservations: 107 days prior Priority... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS1) — From $16,398 Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior Mini-bar with alcoho... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS3) — From $15,998 Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior Mini-bar with alcoho... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) — From $24,798 Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior Mini-bar with alcoh... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS2) — From $16,198 Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior Mini-bar with alcoho... ## Ship Information ### Viking Jupiter 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 | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 745.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### 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... ### Crete (Heraklion), Greece *Coordinates: 35.2831, 25.1296* ### 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. ### 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 Hadrian’s... ### Troy (Canakkale), Turkey *Coordinates: 40.1468, 26.4085* ### 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 ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2249668 - **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/2249668 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2249668.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2249668/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-jupiter/other/3cc53da1.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:17:37 UTC