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Viking Vela February 1-22 2028 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Lisbon, Portugal
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February 1–22, 2028 · Voyage OVL280201B
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1–2 · February 1–2, 2028Athens (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
- February 1–2, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 3 · February 3, 2028Ephesus (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
- February 3, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 4 · February 4, 2028Crete (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
- February 4, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 5 · February 5, 2028Sail 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
- February 5, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 5
- Call type
- Sea day
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 6 · February 6, 2028Sicily (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
- February 6, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 7 · February 7, 2028Naples, 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
- February 7, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 7
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 8 · February 8, 2028Rome (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
- February 8, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 8
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 9–10 · February 9–10, 2028Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
About Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Livorno is a working Tuscan port with canal-side quarters, seafood traditions and a multicultural history shaped by Mediterranean trade. It also serves as a gateway to Florence’s Renaissance art and architecture and Pisa’s celebrated Piazza dei Miracoli. Coastal scenery, hill towns and vineyard landscapes broaden the possibilities of a call in this region.
- Published dates
- February 9–10, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 9–10
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 11 · February 11, 2028Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
About Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Villefranche-sur-Mer curves around one of the deepest natural bays on the French Riviera. Colorful houses climb steeply from the waterfront through vaulted passages and narrow lanes. The sixteenth-century citadel, harbor, and Jean Cocteau-decorated Chapelle Saint-Pierre complement small beaches, while nearby Nice lies beyond the wooded Cap de Nice.
- Published dates
- February 11, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 12 · February 12, 2028Marseille, France
About Marseille, France
Marseille is France's oldest major city and a Mediterranean port shaped by successive waves of trade and migration. The Vieux-Port remains its social heart, framed by markets, boats and neighborhoods such as Le Panier. Notre-Dame de la Garde overlooks the city, while the nearby Calanques introduce limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets.
- Published dates
- February 12, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 13 · February 13, 2028Sète, France
About Sète, France
Sète is a working Mediterranean port threaded by canals between the sea and the Étang de Thau lagoon. Fishing boats, markets, bridges, and waterfront restaurants give the center a strong maritime rhythm, earning comparisons with Venice. Mont Saint-Clair rises above town, while nearby oyster beds and beaches define the surrounding coast.
- Published dates
- February 13, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 14–15 · February 14–15, 2028Barcelona, 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
- February 14–15, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 14–15
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 16 · February 16, 2028Palma de Mallorca, Spain
About Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Palma gathers around a magnificent Gothic cathedral rising above Mallorca’s broad bay. Behind the waterfront, stone lanes connect courtyards, artisan shops, markets and traces of the city’s Arab and Jewish heritage. Modernist architecture and lively tapas bars enrich the center, while the island beyond offers mountain villages, olive groves and secluded coves.
- Published dates
- February 16, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Day 16
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 17 · February 17, 2028Murcia (Cartagena), Spain
About Murcia (Cartagena), Spain
Murcia (Cartagena), Spain identifies Cartagena as the maritime entry point for the wider Murcia region. The port city surrounds a deep natural harbor, with a Roman theater, defensive hills, naval history, and elegant modernist buildings. Murcia city lies inland among irrigated orchards and is known for its cathedral and baroque architecture.
- Published dates
- February 17, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 18 · February 18, 2028Granada (Málaga), Spain
About Granada (Málaga), Spain
Málaga combines Mediterranean beaches with a revitalized historic center crowned by the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro fortress. The Picasso Museum reflects the artist’s birthplace, while markets and tapas bars express modern Andalusian life. Inland, Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens preserve an extraordinary legacy of Nasrid architecture beneath the Sierra Nevada.
- Published dates
- February 18, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 19 · February 19, 2028Tangier, Morocco
About Tangier, Morocco
Tangier overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar where Atlantic and Mediterranean routes meet. Its hillside medina leads toward the Kasbah, markets and viewpoints across the water to Europe. Layers of Moroccan, Andalusian and international influence appear in architecture, cafés and cuisine, while the surrounding coast adds caves and broad seascapes.
- Published dates
- February 19, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 20 · February 20, 2028Seville (Cádiz), Spain
About Seville (Cádiz), Spain
Cádiz occupies a narrow Atlantic peninsula of sea walls, plazas, and long maritime history. Seville lies inland on the Guadalquivir, known for the Alcázar, cathedral, tiled courtyards, and flamenco traditions. The paired label joins two major Andalusian cities rather than one port, and the considerable road distance should shape a focused plan.
- Published dates
- February 20, 2028
- 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 OVL280201B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 21–22 · February 21–22, 2028Lisbon, Portugal
About Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon climbs seven hills above the Tagus, a city of tiled façades, historic trams, broad viewpoints and neighborhoods rich in maritime memory. Belém recalls Portugal’s age of exploration, while Alfama’s lanes preserve an older intimacy. Contemporary design, food halls and riverside spaces add energy without diminishing the capital’s distinctive light.
- Published dates
- February 21–22, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 21–22
- 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 OVL280201B. 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! Iberia & Mediterranean Antiquities aboard Viking Vela
On February 1–22, 2028, Viking Vela operates Viking voyage OVL280201B from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Lisbon, Portugal. The published 22-day journey, NEW! Iberia & Mediterranean Antiquities, includes Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey, Crete (Souda Bay), Greece, Sail the Ionian Sea, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Naples, Italy, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), 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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