Viking Vesta Mediterranean Cruise From Istanbul - December 29, 2025
21 Night Iconic Mediterranean Treasures
Mediterranean one way cruise departs from Istanbul on Monday December 29, 2025. The 21 day cruise ends with the arrival of Viking Vesta in Barcelona on Monday January 19, 2026. The New Year's Day holiday (January 1, 2026) 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.
Heraklion, Greece
Heraklion (also known as Iraklion or Iraklio) is a port city on the island of Crete. Crete is the largest of the islands off the southern tip of the Greek mainland and gets hundreds of cruise ship visits every year.
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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