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14-night Mediterranean cruise on Viking Sky

The Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities-Istanbul to Rome is a 14-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Viking Sky, operated by Viking. Departing Istanbul on April 13, 2028, the voyage visits 10 ports. Fares start from $10,098 per person.

Length
14 nights
Departs
Apr 13, 2028
Returns
Apr 27, 2028
Ports of call
10
Days at sea
1

from $10,098 pp

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Itinerary

Istanbul
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Day 1 Apr 13, 2028 Istanbul A shore excursion on your MSC Mediterranean cruise can be the opportunity to discover İstanbul which stands astride two continents, Europe and Asia. As if its spectacular geographical location were not enough, it can also boast of being the only city to have played capital to consecutive Christian and Islamic empires, a role that has shaped the region’s history for more than 2500 years and bequeathed to İstanbul a staggering wealth of attractions. Most cruise visitors spend all their holiday time in Sultanahmet, home to İstanbul’s main sightseeing attractions: the church of Aya Sofya, the greatest legacy of the Byzantine Empire; the Topkapı Palace, heart of the Ottoman Empire; and the massive Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque). Here also are the ancient Hippodrome, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art (housed in the former Palace of İbrahim Paşa), the eerily lit Yerebatan Sarnıcı, a fascinating Byzantine underground cistern, and the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı), the largest covered bazaar in the world. The monumental architecture, attractive parks and gardens, street-side cafés, and the benefits of a relatively traffic-free main road combine to make this area pleasant for both sightseeing and staying on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion. İstanbul’s Ottoman-era Grand Bazaar gets more than its fair share of souvenir-hungry visitors. The area around it, however, is relatively little explored, which is a shame as it holds some very worthwhile attractions, from the historic Cembirlitaş Hamamı, one of the best Turkish baths in the country, to the city’s very best mosque, the hilltop Süleymaniye Camii. The best single reason to head across to the Asian shore of the city is to experience a Bosphorus cruise. The views from the Bosphorus are superb, with domes and minarets dominating the skyline of the Old City, and skyscrapers the business districts beyond Beyoğlu. Istanbul port guide Search cruises visiting Istanbul

Istanbul → Civitavecchia, Rome · approximate route

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 107-day span: $10,098 · range $10,098–$10,098

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Oceanview

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Balcony

from $10,098

$721 / night

Fare rows

Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,098

$721 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,198

$728 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,498

$749 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,598

$757 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,698

$764 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,798

$771 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,898

$778 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,098

$792 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,098

$864 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,298

$878 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,498

$892 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $15,098

$1,078 / night

Fare rows

Penthouse Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,098

$1,078 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,298

$1,092 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,498

$1,107 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $22,998

$1,642 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $23,598

$1,685 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $24,798

$1,771 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $32,998

$2,357 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jul 9, 2026

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Price history

90 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 108 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin Current Lowest Highest
Balcony $10,098 $10,098 · Mar 25 $10,098 · Mar 25
Suite $15,098 $15,098 · Mar 25 $15,098 · Mar 25

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 19 hours ago.

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Show all 18 cabin grades
Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
Deluxe Veranda DV1 Balcony
Deluxe Veranda DV2 Balcony
Deluxe Veranda DV3 Balcony
Deluxe Veranda DV4 Balcony
Deluxe Veranda DV5 Balcony
Deluxe Veranda DV6 Balcony
Penthouse Veranda PV1 Balcony
Penthouse Veranda PV2 Balcony
Penthouse Veranda PV3 Balcony
Veranda V1 Balcony
Veranda V2 Balcony
Explorer Suite ES1 Suite
Explorer Suite ES2 Suite
Explorer Suite ES3 Suite
Explorer Suite OS Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite PS1 Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite PS2 Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite PS3 Suite

Ship

Viking Sky
Your ship Viking Sky 5★ 47,800 GT 930 guests Built 2017 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. Viking Sky ship guide Search cruises on Viking Sky
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