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Cities of Antiquity Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus)

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From Rome to Piraeus
3.9 (12 reviews)
  • Famous fountain with sculptures in a brightly lit square at night.
  • Tourists in front of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
  • Historic castle with statues on a bridge, illuminated at night.
  • Iconic circular amphitheater at night with light trails.
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Viking Cruises
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 930
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rome

    Rome

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Colosseum
    • Visit the Roman Forum
    • Tour the Pantheon
    • Visit the Vatican
    • Tour St. Peter's Basilica
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Pantheon
    Vatican
    St. Peter's Basilica
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  3. Day 2

    Rome

    Rome

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Trevi Fountain
    • Explore Piazza Navona
    • See Bernini's Fountain of Four Rivers
    • Visit Fontana del Pantheon
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Piazza Navona
    Fountain of Four Rivers
    Fontana del Pantheon
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  4. Day 3

    Naples

    Naples

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Piazza del Plebiscito
    • Tour San Francesco di Paola Church
    • Explore the Royal Palace
    • Discover Naples' pizza heritage
    Landmarks
    Piazza del Plebiscito
    San Francesco di Paola Church
    Royal Palace
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  5. Day 4

    Messina, Sicily

    Messina, Sicily

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Messina's historic sites
    • Tour ancient ruins
    • Visit orange and olive groves
    • Explore vineyards
  6. Day 5

    Valletta, Malta

    Valletta, Malta

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Valletta's UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Tour baroque churches and palaces
    • Walk around city walls and bastions
    • View the Grand Harbor
    Landmarks
    Valletta
    Grand Harbor
  7. Day 6

    Valletta, Malta

    Valletta, Malta

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Upper Barrakka Gardens
    • See the Winston Churchill memorial
    • Explore Valletta's city walls
    • View the Grand Harbor from the gardens
    Landmarks
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
  8. Day 7

    At Sea

    At Sea

    Included Activities

    • Relax in the Explorers' Lounge
  9. Day 8

    Corfu, Greece

    Corfu, Greece

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Corfu's Old Town
    • Visit the Fortress
    • Tour the main public square
    • Walk the aristocratic promenade
    • Visit the Paleopolis archaeological site
    • See Vlacherna Monastery
    • Tour the former Greek royal villa
    Landmarks
    Corfu Old Town
    Corfu Fortress
    Paleopolis
    Vlacherna Monastery
  10. Day 9

    Katakolon, Greece

    Katakolon, Greece

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Katakolon harbor
    • Visit ancient Olympia ruins
    • Tour the Olympia Archaeological Museum
    • Discover the fertile valleys and groves
    Landmarks
    Ancient Olympia
    Olympia Archaeological Museum
  11. Day 10

    Kalamata, Greece

    Kalamata, Greece

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Palace of Nestor
    • Explore the ancient city of Messene
    • Tour Messene's amphitheater
    • Visit the Temple of Asklepios
    • Tour the Byzantine City of Mystras
    Landmarks
    Palace of Nestor
    Messene
    Mystras
  12. Day 11

    Heraklion, Crete, Greece

    Heraklion, Crete, Greece

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Minoan heritage sites
    • Visit Heraklion's Venetian architecture
    • Enjoy Cretan beaches
    • Visit local cafés for mantinades performances
    • Taste tsikoudia at traditional venues
    Landmarks
    Heraklion
  13. Day 12

    Rhodes, Greece

    Rhodes, Greece

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Palace of the Grand Masters
    • Explore the medieval Old Town
    • Tour Rhodes' historic quarter
    • Explore mountain forests
    • Visit vineyards and groves
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Grand Masters
  14. Day 13

    Mykonos, Greece

    Mykonos, Greece

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the windmills
    • Explore whitewashed villages
    • Tour Panagia Paraportiani Church
    • Stroll through Chora's narrow lanes
    • Visit coastal churches
    • Explore harbor-front fishing houses
    Landmarks
    Panagia Paraportiani
    Mykonos Windmills
  15. Day 14

    Athens, Greece

    Athens, Greece

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Acropolis
    • Tour the Parthenon
    • Explore temples to Athena
    • Visit temples to Zeus
    • Tour ancient philosophical sites
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
  16. Day 15

    Athens to Home

    Athens to Home
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    47800 gt
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    28,8 m / 94,5ft
    Cruising Speed
    20 kn / 37 kph / 23 mph
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