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Viking Lyra January 9-23 2029 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Barcelona, Spain
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January 9–23, 2029 · Voyage OLY290109A
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1–2 · January 9–10, 2029Athens (Piraeus), Greece
About Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Piraeus is Athens' historic harbor and the maritime gateway to the Greek capital. Its waterfront districts, archaeological museum and bustling markets reveal a city shaped by shipping and migration. Inland, Athens brings together the Acropolis, classical civic sites, Byzantine churches and modern neighborhoods, with tavernas and galleries filling the streets between ancient landmarks.
- Published dates
- January 9–10, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Days 1–2
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 3 · January 11, 2029Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey
About Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey
Kusadasi faces the Aegean from a broad bay, combining a marina, seafront promenade and bazaar district with views toward Pigeon Island and its small fortress. The port is widely used as a gateway to ancient Ephesus, where monumental streets, terraces and public buildings preserve one of the Mediterranean's most extensive classical cityscapes.
- Published dates
- January 11, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 3
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 4 · January 12, 2029Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
About Crete (Souda Bay), Greece
Souda Bay is a deep natural harbor on Crete’s northwestern coast and the maritime gateway to nearby Chania. Chania’s Venetian harbor, Ottoman-era lanes, markets, and museums reveal the island’s layered history. Olive groves, villages, beaches, and the rugged White Mountains expand the setting beyond the port across a distinctly Cretan landscape.
- Published dates
- January 12, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 4
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 5 · January 13, 2029Sail the Ionian Sea
About Sail the Ionian Sea
The passage across the Ionian Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- January 13, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 5
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 6 · January 14, 2029Sicily (Messina), Italy
About Sicily (Messina), Italy
Messina occupies Sicily’s northeastern tip beside the narrow strait separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral square features an elaborate astronomical clock, and waterfront monuments recall a city repeatedly rebuilt after earthquakes and war. The port provides access to Taormina, Mount Etna and villages overlooking the Ionian coast.
- Published dates
- January 14, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 6
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 7 · January 15, 2029Naples, Italy
About Naples, Italy
Naples layers dense street life, monumental churches and archaeological collections beneath Mount Vesuvius. The UNESCO-listed historic center is crossed by Spaccanapoli and filled with cloisters, workshops and pizzerias, while the waterfront faces the Bay of Naples and Capri. Nearby Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Amalfi Coast extend the region's exceptional historical context.
- Published dates
- January 15, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 7
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 8 · January 16, 2029Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
About Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Civitavecchia is the principal Tyrrhenian port for Rome, connecting a working waterfront and historic center with the Italian capital inland. Travelers can explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums and baroque piazzas in Rome, or remain near the coast for Civitavecchia's Michelangelo Fortress, market streets and seafront promenade.
- Published dates
- January 16, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 8
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 9 · January 17, 2029Salerno, Italy
About Salerno, Italy
Salerno stretches along a broad gulf beneath wooded hills, balancing a working port with an inviting waterfront promenade. Its historic center contains the medieval cathedral and narrow streets lined with cafes and shops. The city also opens routes toward the Amalfi Coast, the Greek temples of Paestum and Campania's seafood-rich cooking.
- Published dates
- January 17, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 9
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 10 · January 18, 2029Sicily (Palermo), Italy
About Sicily (Palermo), Italy
Palermo’s architecture reflects the many cultures that ruled Sicily, from Arab and Norman dynasties to Spanish and later Italian periods. The Palatine Chapel, cathedral, palaces, markets, and Baroque churches create a rich, sometimes theatrical cityscape. Nearby Monreale adds a cathedral celebrated for its extensive golden Byzantine mosaics.
- Published dates
- January 18, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 10
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 11 · January 19, 2029Tunis (La Goulette), Tunisia
About Tunis (La Goulette), Tunisia
La Goulette is the Mediterranean port for Tunis, Tunisia’s inland capital. Tunis centers on a UNESCO-listed medina of souks, mosques, courtyards, and historic houses alongside later French-planned avenues. Carthage’s archaeological sites and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said occupy separate nearby areas, so geography matters when setting priorities.
- Published dates
- January 19, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 11
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 12 · January 20, 2029Sardinia (Cagliari), Italy
About Sardinia (Cagliari), Italy
Cagliari rises from a busy southern Sardinian harbor to the hilltop Castello quarter. Medieval lanes, cathedral buildings, and the Bastione di Saint Remy overlook the waterfront, while Roman remains and lively markets reveal deeper layers of history. Poetto Beach and the wetlands beyond the center add an open coastal dimension.
- Published dates
- January 20, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 12
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 13 · January 21, 2029Sail the Mediterranean Sea
About Sail the Mediterranean Sea
The passage across the Mediterranean Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- January 21, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 13
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 14 · January 22, 2029Valencia, Spain
About Valencia, Spain
Valencia balances a historic Mediterranean center with bold contemporary architecture. The UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange, cathedral and Central Market anchor the old city, while the former Turia riverbed forms a long green park leading toward the City of Arts and Sciences. Local rice fields and coastal traditions shape paella and the wider regional cuisine.
- Published dates
- January 22, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 14
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 15 · January 23, 2029Barcelona, Spain
About Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona pairs a Mediterranean waterfront with a layered cityscape of Roman remains, Gothic lanes and Catalan modernist architecture. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell contrast with the intimate squares of the old city. Food markets, tapas bars, design studios and the hill of Montjuïc make culture, cuisine and urban scenery easy to combine.
- Published dates
- January 23, 2029
- Itinerary days
- Day 15
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · Northern Africa & Middle East · Mediterranean
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OLY290109A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure shore-experience roster. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the latest operational information without sending you to an external cruise-line booking page.
A closer look at this sailing
NEW! Aegean & Mediterranean Explorer aboard Viking Lyra
On January 9–23, 2029, Viking Lyra operates Viking voyage OLY290109A from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Barcelona, Spain. The published 15-day journey, NEW! Aegean & Mediterranean Explorer, includes Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey, Crete (Souda Bay), Greece, Sail the Ionian Sea, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Naples, Italy, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Salerno, Italy.
Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.
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