--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 66bc465c-1ce4-4937-b8e9-368a322d3a95 slug: 2249674 voyage_code: OSK280406 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Sky departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece disembarkation_port: Istanbul starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T12:53:08Z --- # Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul > Viking · Viking Sky · Apr 6 – 13, 2028   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Sky | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | | **Disembarkation Port** | Istanbul | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OSK280406 | ## 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 Explore Heraklion’s old town, the Venetian Loggia or the Arkadi Monastery. ### 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 Uncover ancient history at the archaeological sites of Troy, Çanakkale or Gallipoli. ### 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 | $7,499 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Veranda** (Code: V2) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 3:00 p.m. priority stateroom access King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens Large flat-screen LCD TV Luxury toiletries Direct dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets Wi-Fi Interactive TV & movies-on-demand 24-hour r... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV2) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each speciality restaurant (70 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (70 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Veranda** (Code: V1) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 3:00 p.m. priority stateroom access King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens Large flat-screen LCD TV Luxury toiletries Direct dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets Wi-Fi Interactive TV & movies-on-demand 24-hour r... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV3) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (60 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with lu... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV6) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (60 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with lu... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV2) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (60 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with lu... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV1) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (60 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with lu... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV1) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each speciality restaurant (70 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (70 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV4) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (60 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with lu... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV5) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 2:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (60 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with lu... **Penthouse Veranda** (Code: PV3) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 1:00 p.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each speciality restaurant (70 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (70 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES3) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (90 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (90 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Explorer Suite** (Code: OS) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (90 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (90 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS1) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (80 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (80 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS2) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (80 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (80 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES1) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (90 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (90 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (90 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (90 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS3) 11:00 a.m. embarkation 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (80 days prior to departure) Priority main dining room reservations (80 days prior to departure) King-size Viking Explorer bed with l... ## Ship Information ### Viking Sky 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 | 465 | | Gross Tonnage | 47,800.0 | | Length | 0.0 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* Explore Heraklion’s old town, the Venetian Loggia or the Arkadi Monastery. ### 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* Uncover ancient history at the archaeological sites of Troy, Çanakkale or Gallipoli. ### 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://pirate.travel/cruise/2249674 - **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://pirate.travel/cruise/2249674 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2249674.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2249674/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-sky/ship/76807.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 12:53:08 UTC