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Viking Sea August 25-September 15 2026 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Istanbul, Turkey to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
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August 25–September 15, 2026 · Voyage OSE260825B
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1–2 · August 25–26, 2026Istanbul, Turkey
About Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, layering Byzantine, Ottoman and modern city life around a busy natural waterway. Sultanahmet brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, while the Grand Bazaar, Galata lanes, waterfront neighborhoods and ferry crossings reveal a city shaped by trade, faith and migration.
- Published dates
- August 25–26, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 1–2
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 3 · August 27, 2026Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey
About Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey
Çanakkale faces the Dardanelles at the meeting point of European and Asian Turkey. Its waterfront, naval museum and Ottoman fortifications explain the strait's strategic importance. The archaeological site of Troy lies nearby, while local ceramics, seafood and views across the busy channel connect ancient legend, military history and everyday coastal life.
- Published dates
- August 27, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 3
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 4 · August 28, 2026Ephesus (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
- August 28, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 4
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 5 · August 29, 2026Rhodes, Greece
About Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes combines a living medieval city with the bright landscapes of the Dodecanese. Within its fortified UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Street of the Knights leads toward the Palace of the Grand Master. Ottoman details, Byzantine churches, lively squares and nearby beaches reveal the island's layered Mediterranean history and present-day rhythm.
- Published dates
- August 29, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 5
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 6 · August 30, 2026Crete (Heraklion), Greece
About Crete (Heraklion), Greece
Heraklion is Crete’s busy capital and the principal gateway to the Minoan palace of Knossos. Venetian walls, a harbor fortress, markets and an outstanding archaeological museum reveal layers of island history. Urban traffic and summer heat make timing important, especially when combining the city center with archaeological sites or countryside farther away.
- Published dates
- August 30, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 6
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 7–8 · August 31–September 1, 2026Athens (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
- August 31–September 1, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 7–8
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 9 · September 2, 2026Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
About Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Katakolon is a small port on Greece’s western Peloponnese and the principal cruise gateway to ancient Olympia. The archaeological site and museum interpret the sanctuary that gave rise to the Olympic Games, while the harbor village offers a slower alternative. Road time and summer heat should be included in planning.
- Published dates
- September 2, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 9
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 10 · September 3, 2026Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece
About Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece
Corfu Town layers Venetian arcades, British civic buildings and Orthodox churches between two coastal fortresses. The UNESCO-listed old town opens into the broad Spianada, with cafés beneath the Liston colonnade. Beyond the center, olive-covered hills, pale beaches, kumquat products and village tavernas express the island's Ionian character.
- Published dates
- September 3, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 10
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 11 · September 4, 2026Kotor, Montenegro
About Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor lies at the end of a mountain-ringed bay, its fortified old town compressed between steep limestone slopes and the Adriatic waters of Montenegro. Medieval lanes connect Romanesque churches, small squares and stone palaces within UNESCO-listed defenses. A climb toward the hillside fortifications opens wide views across the Bay of Kotor.
- Published dates
- September 4, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 11
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 12 · September 5, 2026Dubrovnik, Croatia
About Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik's limestone walls enclose a compact Adriatic city of baroque churches, polished lanes and terracotta roofs. The Stradun crosses the old town between gates, fountains and civic palaces shaped by the former Republic of Ragusa. Fortifications, nearby islands and Dalmatian seafood offer perspectives on its maritime independence and coastal setting.
- Published dates
- September 5, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 12
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 13 · September 6, 2026Split, Croatia
About Split, Croatia
Split grew within and around the Roman emperor Diocletian's vast waterfront palace, now the living heart of its UNESCO-listed old city. Stone passages open onto cafes, markets and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, while the Riva promenade faces the harbor. Marjan Hill adds pine-shaded paths, viewpoints and small historic chapels.
- Published dates
- September 6, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 13
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 14–16 · September 7–9, 2026Venice (Chioggia), Italy
About Venice (Chioggia), Italy
Chioggia is a lagoon city south of Venice, with canals, working fishing harbors, markets, and an intimate historic center. Venice’s Piazza San Marco, palaces, and larger canal network lie across the lagoon at a distance. The two places share Venetian heritage but remain distinct, so transfer arrangements should guide any visit beyond Chioggia.
- Published dates
- September 7–9, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 14–16
- Call type
- Multi-day stay
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 17 · September 10, 2026Šibenik, Croatia
About Šibenik, Croatia
Šibenik climbs from Croatia’s Adriatic waterfront through stone lanes toward historic fortresses. The UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Saint James is distinguished by its sculpted stone construction and ring of carved faces. Nearby islands and the waterfalls of Krka National Park broaden the possibilities, while the old town remains rewarding at an unhurried pace.
- Published dates
- September 10, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 17
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 18 · September 11, 2026Bari, Italy
About Bari, Italy
Bari's old town occupies a maze of stone lanes beside the Adriatic, where residents still shape orecchiette pasta outside their homes. The Basilica of Saint Nicholas draws pilgrims, while the Norman-Swabian castle recalls the city's strategic past. A long seafront promenade, lively markets and Puglian seafood complete its practical, lived-in character.
- Published dates
- September 11, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 18
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 19 · September 12, 2026Crotone, Italy
About Crotone, Italy
Crotone faces the Ionian Sea on Calabria's eastern coast, near the site of ancient Kroton, a powerful Greek colony associated with Pythagoras. The old quarter, cathedral and Castle of Charles V frame the historic center. Capo Colonna's archaeological remains, Calabrian peppers, local wine and seafood broaden the area's cultural profile.
- Published dates
- September 12, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 19
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 20 · September 13, 2026Sicily (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
- September 13, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 20
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 21 · September 14, 2026Naples, 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
- September 14, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 21
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 22 · September 15, 2026Rome (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
- September 15, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 22
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Europe · 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 OSE260825B. 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
Adriatic & Mediterranean Sojourn aboard Viking Sea
On August 25–September 15, 2026, Viking Sea operates Viking voyage OSE260825B from Istanbul, Turkey to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. The published 22-day journey, Adriatic & Mediterranean Sojourn, includes Istanbul, Turkey, Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey, Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey, Rhodes, Greece, Crete (Heraklion), Greece, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece.
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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