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Viking Vela January 25-February 15 2028 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Istanbul, Turkey to Barcelona, Spain
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January 25–February 15, 2028 · Voyage OVL280125B
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1–2 · January 25–26, 2028Istanbul, 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
- January 25–26, 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 3 · January 27, 2028Troy (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
- January 27, 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 4, 10 · January 28, 2028 · 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
- January 28, 2028 · February 3, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 4, 10
- Call type
- Multiple calls
- 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 5 · January 29, 2028Rhodes, 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
- January 29, 2028
- 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 6 · January 30, 2028Crete (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
- January 30, 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 7–9 · January 31–February 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
- January 31–February 2, 2028
- Itinerary days
- Days 7–9
- 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 11 · 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 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 12 · 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 12
- 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 13 · 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 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 14 · 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 14
- 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 15 · 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 15
- 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 16–17 · 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 16–17
- 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 18 · 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 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 19 · 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 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 20 · 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 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 OVL280125B. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 21–22 · 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 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 OVL280125B. 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
Iconic Mediterranean Treasures aboard Viking Vela
On January 25–February 15, 2028, Viking Vela operates Viking voyage OVL280125B from Istanbul, Turkey to Barcelona, Spain. The published 22-day journey, Iconic Mediterranean Treasures, includes Istanbul, Turkey, Troy (Çanakkale), Turkey, Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey, Rhodes, Greece, Crete (Heraklion), Greece, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Crete (Souda Bay), Greece, Sail the Ionian Sea.
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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