Viking Vela Mediterranean Cruise From Istanbul - December 20, 2025
7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
Mediterranean one way cruise departs from Istanbul on Saturday December 20, 2025. The 7 day cruise ends with the arrival of Viking Vela in Piraeus (Athens) on Saturday December 27, 2025. 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.
Departure Port: Galataport Cruise Terminal
Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps
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