Viking Vela Mediterranean Cruise From Istanbul - December 20, 2025
21 Night Iconic Mediterranean Treasures
Mediterranean one way cruise departs from Istanbul on Saturday December 20, 2025. The 21 day cruise ends with the arrival of Viking Vela in Barcelona on Saturday January 10, 2026. The Christmas holiday (December 25, 2025) is during the cruise.
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Ports of Call
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes is an ancient port city at the northern tip of the island of the same name. Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands, is only 13 miles off the southwest coast of Turkey and 270 miles southeast of Athens.
Piraeus, Greece
Piraeus is a Greek port city and part of the Athens metropolitan area. The Hellenic Naval Academy is located adjacent to the Piraeus cruise terminal.
Chania, Greece
Chania is a port town on the northwest side of the Greek island of Crete. The town dates back to the 14th century and the famous lighthouse at the entry to the harbor was built in the 16th century.
Departure Port: Galataport Cruise Terminal
Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps
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