Voyage Overview

Embarkation

Istanbul

Disembarkation

Athens (Piraeus)

Destination Highlight

This centuries old capital guards the slender waterway between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and is the doorway between the East and West. Visitors can explore remnants of Byzantine Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district, where you will have the chance to see ancient splendors, such as the Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. At night the city boast a lively nightclub scene and excellent Turkish dining options that may include cultural entertainment and dancing. Istanbul also features splendid shopping malls, boutiques, and hand crafted items can be found all over the city.

About the Ship

Expand your horizons on the award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allows to dock where larger ships cannot.

Daily Itinerary

Oct 20, 2028 - Istanbul

Oct 21, 2028 - Istanbul

Oct 22, 2028 - Canakkale

On the Asian shore, guarding the Dardanelles, is the quiet Turkish port town of Canakkale. History enthusiasts will want to venture to legendary Troy. Canakkale's Archaeological Museum boasts exhibits originally belonging to Frank Calvert, aide to the discoverer of the lost city, Heinrich Schliemann. Visit the vast memorial at Galipoli Peninsula, site of the notorious World War I campaign. Be sure to sample the culinary delights of a meze, a spectacular array of Turkish hors d'oeuvres.

Oct 23, 2028 - Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Visitors come to Kusadasi for beaches and nearby ruins of Ephesus. The major attraction is the archaeological site of ancient Ephesus, considered to be most important in Turkey. The history of this ancient city dates back to 10th century BC; many remarkable structures seen today are result of an excavation and restoration program. Along a white marble road grooved by ancient chariot wheels, the two-story Library of Celsus presents a striking sight. There are temples, houses of noblemen, and community buildings lining ancient streets. Nestled in the mountainside is a 25,000-seat amphitheater, still used for performances during Festival of Culture and Art. Bible buffs may know Ephesus as inspiration for St. Paul’s Epistle to Ephesians and the site of one of the first seven churches of Asia Minor. Treasures are kept in the Seljuk Archaeological Museum. Among the better-known ancient sites near Kusadasi are ancient Miletus and Dydima. Remains include a well-preserved Roman theater at Miletus and Dydima's sacred temple of Apollo.

Oct 24, 2028 - Rhodes

Rhodes is one of Greece’s favored vacation centers and was an important cultural center with a well-known School of Rhetoric attended by such greats as Cicero and Caesar. Rhodes' most famous attractions originated with the Knights of St. John, who occupied parts of the island from 1310 to 1522 and left a medieval town, dominated by the Palace of the Grand Masters and Knights' Hospital, which houses an Archaeological Museum with interesting exhibits of national archaeological finds. Rhodes has inspired many artists. The Old Town offers shopping opportunities and lively nightlife. At Mount Filerimos a church has been built on the site of an ancient temple. A popular excursion is to the charming village of Lindos. Its premier attraction, the ancient acropolis, stands atop sheer cliffs. Walls of a 13th-century Crusader castle enclose the site. Today, the winding path up to the acropolis is lined by stalls, where locals sell lace tablecloths and souvenirs. Mandraki Harbor's entrance is flanked by stone columns topped by figures of a stag and a hind, the town's heraldic animals.

Oct 25, 2028 - Heraklion

Heraklion, the capital of Crete and its principal commercial port, is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 by Sir Arthur Evans and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. The Archaeological Museum in Heraklion displays many of the treasures found during the excavations.

Oct 26, 2028 - Athens (Piraeus)

Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. Climb the hill of Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and find a welcoming taverna for spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and energetic Greek dancing. Piraeus is the largest harbor in the country. The white chapel of St. George at its summit has a theater bearing the same name. The hill of Nymphs is the site of a planetarium, which is located above magnificent Thesseio temple. Among all of these hills, Acropolis is the one that glorified Athens and the whole Greek world and became the symbol of the western civilization. Bays and small rocky or sandy coves dot the area and during the summer are filled with Athenians and foreigners enjoying their beauty.

Oct 27, 2028 - Athens (Piraeus)

Stateroom Options

Penthouse Junior Suite (Cat PS1)

Stateroom size: approx. 432 sq ft (includes private veranda). Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda, king-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes & slippers, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more, additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in sitting area, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, security safe, individual climate control, purified water refilled daily, welcome bottle of champagne, mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily), binoculars, traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services, under-bed suitcase storage space, spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers.

Penthouse Junior Suite (Cat PS2)

Penthouse Junior Suite (Cat PS3)

Explorer Suite (Cat ES1)

Stateroom size: approx. 808-1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda). Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies), well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4, king-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes & slippers, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more, additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, security safe, individual climate control, purified water refilled daily, welcome bottle of champagne, mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily), binoculars, traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services, under-bed suitcase storage space, spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers.

Explorer Suite (Cat ES2)

Explorer Suite (Cat ES3)

Owner's Suite (Cat OS)

Stateroom size: approx. 1,488 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda. Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard, separate bedroom suite, spacious well-appointed living room, separate dining area that seats 6, private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen, ocean-view dry sauna, boardroom that seats 12 for meetings & catered dinner parties with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace, pantry for room service & hosted events, king-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus two guest bathrooms, premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes & slippers, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more, two additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area and boardroom, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, security safe, individual climate control, purified water refilled daily, welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily), binoculars, traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service including service from any restaurant during open hours, daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request, dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability), complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services, Silver Spirits beverage package included, private arrival/departure transfer in destination, under-bed suitcase storage space, spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (Cat DV1)

Stateroom size: approx. 288 sq ft (includes private veranda). Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda, king-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes & slippers, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, security safe, individual climate control, purified water refilled daily, mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily), binoculars, traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, under-bed suitcase storage space, spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (Cat DV2)

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (Cat DV3)

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (Cat DV4)

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (Cat DV5)

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (Cat DV6)

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (Cat PV1)

Stateroom size: approx. 360 sq ft (includes private veranda). Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda, king-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes & slippers, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, security safe, individual climate control, purified water refilled daily, welcome bottle of champagne, mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily), binoculars, traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, under-bed suitcase storage space, spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers.

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (Cat PV2)

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (Cat PV3)

Veranda Stateroom (Cat V1)

Stateroom size: approx. 288 sq ft (includes private veranda). Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda, king-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes & slippers, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, security safe, individual climate control, purified water refilled daily, mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, under-bed suitcase storage space, spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers.

Veranda Stateroom (Cat V2)

Stateroom size: approx. 288 sq ft (includes private veranda). Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda, king-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes & slippers, free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, security safe, individual climate control, purified water refilled daily, mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, under-bed suitcase storage space, spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers.

Included Amenities

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Viking Inclusive Value:

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Unlimited free Wi-Fi
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Multiple dining venues including alternative restaurant dining
24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
All port taxes and fees
Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air
Included features valued at over $200 per person, per day

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Trip Summary

Ship Name Viking Lyra

Departure Date October 20, 2028

Duration 7 Nights

Offer ID 1717657

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