8 Days from Venice (Chioggia), Italy to Athens (Piraeus), Greece
For centuries, the Adriatic Sea served as one of Europe's great crossroads, connecting empires, cultures and civilisations across its sparkling waters. Today, traces of those influences remain woven throughout the region, from Croatia's medieval walled cities and Montenegro's historic trading ports to the ancient treasures of Greece.
The Venice, the Adriatic & Greece voyage invites travellers to follow in the footsteps of merchants, explorers and seafarers who once crossed these same waters.
Beginning in Chioggia, the gateway to Venice, this journey explores the spectacular Dalmatian Coast, where historic cities, stunning landscapes and centuries of maritime heritage await. Wander through the remarkable palace at Split, stroll the limestone streets of Dubrovnik and sail into the breathtaking Bay of Kotor, one of the Adriatic's most scenic natural harbours.
The voyage continues south to the Greek Isles, where Corfu charms with its elegant Old Town and Venetian influences, while Katakolon provides access to the ancient site of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Combining fascinating history, spectacular coastal scenery and the enriching experiences Viking is renowned for, this is a journey through some of the Mediterranean's most captivating destinations.
Cruise tour Itinerary
4 Counties 6 Guided Tours
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Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Chioggia is a charming fishing community located at the southern end of the Venetian Lagoon and steeped in age-old seafaring traditions. Its combination of canals, bridges and fishing boats have lent it the nickname “Little Venice.” Lined with shops, bars and restaurants, the main pedestrian street of Corso del Popolo exudes a lively atmosphere amid the aroma of delicious fresh seafood dishes. Chioggia shares a long history of cultural and economic ties with Venice, dating back to the Middle Ages, and is a scenic journey by water taxi from the capital of the Veneto region.
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The Venetian Republic ruled Adriatic waves for a millennium. During the 8th century as the Roman Empire began to decline, many Europeans fled to Venice and its neighboring towns, including Chioggia. Merchants put their skills to use, and the city-state was soon thriving. The Venetian Lagoon’s canal banks feature buildings influenced by Byzantine and Islamic architecture, reflecting Venice’s powerful trading network. The first vaporetto traversed the Grand Canal in 1881; alongside the gondolas, these iconic Venetian water buses are at the heart of Venice’s transport network.
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Built around the Roman Palace of Emperor Diocletian, Split is one of Croatia’s oldest cities. Its promenade commands majestic views over a bay and the Adriatic Sea. Despite evidence of Split’s origins in the 6th century BC, the city is traditionally considered over 1,700 years old—counting from the construction of the palace. Its well-preserved remains have been seamlessly assimilated into the modern city. An Ethnographic Museum is found at the palace’s heart and shops line the passageways of its ancient basement. Diocletian’s ancient mausoleum is now a stunning cathedral.
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Dubrovnik is a historic jewel, with its spectacular Adriatic setting, 12th-century medieval streets and incredibly preserved structures. So stunning is its Old Town, the playwright George Bernard Shaw famously called it “paradise on Earth.” It is all spectacularly surrounded by a towering medieval wall. Inside, the ancient city’s Stradun is lined with authentic stone houses. The peaceful 14th-century Franciscan Monastery and Apothecary, housing the world’s oldest working pharmacy and a fine collection of Renaissance paintings, provide insight into the ages.
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Kotor is Montenegro's picturesque capital set amid glorious mountains and dramatic scenery. Towering cliffs soar above the narrow Kotor ria—a submerged river canyon often called Europe’s southernmost fjord. Kotor is also home to one of the Adriatic’s best-preserved medieval Old Towns. The charms of this red-roofed city are endless, from the mismatched towers of its Romanesque cathedral to its narrow streets. Its stunning Venetian walls were built in 1420, remnants from Kotor’s nearly 300 years as a province of the Venetian Republic.
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Corfu has a rich history shaped by conquerors and by royalty seeking tranquility. Corfu’s Old Town and Fortress—fashioned by the once powerful Venetian Republic—constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its narrow warrens lead to one of Europe’s largest public squares and a lovely promenade once exclusively reserved for the local aristocracy. Everywhere, magnificent coastal views unfold and scenic byways lead to history-rich enclaves, from the archaeological site of Paleopolis and the stunning Old Fortress to a former Greek royal villa.
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Katakolon is huddled around a pretty little harbor dotted with colorful fishing boats. Nearby, the fertile valleys of the western Peloponnese are a bounty of olive groves, vineyards and orchards, and lead to the legendary city of Olympia. The well-kept ruins here transport visitors back to the days of the earliest athletes who competed for nothing less than the favor of the gods. The remains evoke the glory of the Games, and the Olympia Archaeological Museum features statues that once overlooked the site.
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Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.
Historic, Red-Roofed Streets of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Viking Inclusive Value
Pricing covers everything you need—and nothing you don’t.
One complimentary shore excursion in each port of call
All onboard meals & alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Self-service launderettes
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures and destination performances
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Port taxes & fees
Onboard tipping & gratuities
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
Book by 30 November 2026 and enjoy included economy airfares up to AU$2,800* per person with Viking’s Flights on Us
From AU$8,795pp share twin in a Veranda Stateroom or Deluxe Veranda Stateroom from AU$8,995pp share twin.
*Prices based on departing 05 August 2028 from Venice (Fusina). Cruise subject to availability. Discount in Lieu of Flights — receive AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare when guests book flights independently. Conditions apply.
Extend Your Journey
Add more discovery to your adventure with Viking’s Pre- and Post-Cruise Extension packages. Whether you explore your embarkation or disembarkation city in more depth—or venture somewhere entirely new—these thoughtfully curated stays let you make the most of your overseas flight and travel time.
Available in a selection of exciting destinations, extension options vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
Pre-Cruise: Venice
Discover Venice, long renowned for art, architecture and culture. Explore at a leisurely pace, finding the city’s landmarks, out-of-the-way passages and hidden piazzas by foot. Or traverse its extensive network of canals on board one of the local vaporetto water buses.
Includes 2 nights in Venice, including daily breakfast, services of a Viking Host and all transfers.
Mar-Jun from AU$1,199pp, Jul-Aug from AU$1,799pp, Sep-Oct from AU$1,999pp, and Nov from AU$1,799pp
Post Cruise: Greek Traditions
Experience Greek hospitality, farming practices and regional cuisine in Nafplio, a charming town on the eastern side of the Peloponnese peninsula. Glimpse its neoclassical architecture, explore the ancient ruins of Nemea and enjoy visits to an apiary, an olive oil farm and local wineries.
Includes 3 hotel nights in Nafplio, 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 7 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners. 3 guided tours: Nemea & Nafplio; Honey & Wine Tasting; Olive Oil Factory & Tasting. Fully escorted by your Viking Tour Director, and all transfers
Mar-Jun from AU$2,899pp, Jul-Aug from AU$2,699pp, Sep-Oct from AU$2,899pp, and Nov from AU$2,699pp
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RIVER OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS
APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL 7:00pm (AEDT) ON 30 NOVEMBER 2026, ON SELECTED 2027, 2028 & 2029 SAILINGS ONLY.
“Flights on Us” - receive Economy flights booked through Viking up to the maximum value of AU$2,800pp.
“Flights on Us” offer provides Economy flights booked through Viking for both guests, up to the maximum value of AU$2,800 per person (pp). Flights must originate in Australia (AU) or New Zealand (NZ) to be eligible for this offer.
Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings made from 5 August 2026 until 7:00pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026, where flights are booked through Viking, in conjunction with selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean or Expedition cruises.
“Flights on Us” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Flights are booked at Viking’s discretion using Viking’s choice of airline, routing, dates and flight times, from selected major gateways in AU/NZ: DL/AKL/BNE/CBR/CHC/CNS/DRW/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL/PER/SYD/WLG.
Viking will contact guests, or their nominated travel advisor, once flights are in date range and able to be booked. At this time, guests complete an Air Form and may nominate preferences for airline, dates, routing and stopovers.
Guests must return their completed Air Form within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the request from Viking. If the completed Air Form is not received within this timeframe, Viking may remove the “Flights on Us” offer and apply the relevant “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer instead.
Viking will endeavour to accommodate guests’ preferences when proposing flights but may be unable to meet all requests due to airline specific rules and availability.
If the cost of the selected flights exceeds AU$2,800pp, guests must pay the difference before flights are ticketed and confirmed.
The AU$2,800pp value is a maximum promotional value only and does not guarantee that all eligible flights will cost AU$2,800pp or that guests will receive a cash payment, refund or credit for any unused value.
If selected flights cost less than AU$2,800pp, any unused promotional value will be forfeited and cannot be applied to another part of the booking or transferred to another person.
Guests who choose to book premium economy or business class flights through Viking may apply the AU$2,800pp Economy flight promotional value towards the upgraded airfare. Guests must pay any difference between the promotional value and the airline’s cost for the upgraded flights before flights are confirmed.
Any additional costs for the selected flights are required to be paid before flights will be ticketed and confirmed.
Once flights are ticketed and confirmed, any change or cancellation of the flights will be subject to the applicable airline’s standard change and cancellation fees.
Use promotion code FOU28 to apply the “Flights on Us” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default.
Promotion is applied to all guests on the cruise booking. Guests travelling together on the same cruise booking cannot apply different promotions to the booking.
Solo guests can use up to AU$5,600 towards their flights. Any unused portion of the air promotion will be waived and cannot be applied towards any other portion of the booking or transferred to any other person or booking.
“Discount in Lieu of Flights” — receive AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare when guests book flights independently.
Guests receive a discount of AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings, made between 5 August 2026 - 30 November 2026 at 7:00pm (AEDT), on selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean and Expedition cruises.
“Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Solo guests receive a discount of AU$5,600 per booking off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights, independently of Viking.
Guests are not eligible to change to the “Flights on Us” Economy flight promotional offer once the promotion has ended (7:00pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026).
Use promotion code CCR28 to apply the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default. Guests who prefer the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer must select that offer or enter the applicable promotion code at the time of booking.
RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS
APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL 7PM (AEDT) ON 30 NOVEMBER 2026, ON ELIGIBLE 2026–2030 RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY SAILINGS.
Cruise Only offers exclude the “Flights on Us” and “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offers listed above.
Cruise Only offers are available for new bookings made from 5 August 2026 until 7pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026 on these eligible sailings:
River: any 2026 Viking River cruise, plus any 2030 departure of Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine or Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries.
Ocean: selected 2026 Viking Ocean cruises, plus all 2026–2029 departures of the Australia & New Zealand and Komodo & the Australian Coast Viking Ocean cruise itineraries.
Expedition: selected 2026–2029 Viking Expedition cruise sailings.
Cruise Only offers do not apply to the following itineraries:
Ocean: all 2026–2029 departures of Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III and Viking World Voyage IV.
Expedition: all 2026–2029 departures of Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, From the Arctic to Antarctica, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Cruise pricing on the Viking Australia website is the sale price, inclusive of the advertised savings. Strikeout pricing displayed indicates Viking’s original brochure pricing for the relevant departure and category. Savings are calculated against that original brochure pricing. Maximum savings are available on selected departures and categories only and may not be available on all dates, stateroom categories or itineraries.
Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.
*Prices are per person, in Australian dollars and for Australian and New Zealand residents only. They are based on double occupancy, subject to availability and correct at the time of publication, 03 November 2026. See Viking full terms & conditions above or contact your Travel Expert for details. Travel agent service & credit card fees may apply.
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