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CITIES OF ANTIQUITY & THE HOLY LAND R O M E – AT H E N S or v ic e v e r s a 1 5 D AY S | 9 G U I D E D T O U R S | 4 C O U N T R I E S THE REVERED AND THE SACRED Witness both during a 15-day cruise into the eastern Mediterranean. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Crete, home of the legendary Minotaur. In Israel, a day in Ashdod and an overnight in Haifa put the holiest sites in easy reach: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and more. Visit the Cypriot city of Limassol and the Greek islands of Rhodes and Mykonos. Join us on a timeless journey that unravels secrets of the ancients. D A Y 1 R O M E ( C I V I T A V E C C H I A ) , I T A L Y Arrive and settle in to your comfortable veranda stateroom aboard your ship. D A Y 2 R O M E ( C I V I T A V E C C H I A ) , I T A L Y See the highlights of Rome including a guided tour to the Colosseum or choose a visit to the Vatican. D A Y 3 N A P L E S , I T A L Y Admire Greek and Roman architecture in this bustling city or choose to explore Pompeii, a UNESCO Site. D A Y 4 C R U I S E T H E I O N I A N S E A Take in an illuminating enrichment lecture on board. In the evening, unwind with cocktails in the Explorers' Lounge. D A Y 5 C R E T E ( H E R A K L I O N ) , G R E E C E Explore Crete, from Heraklion's Old Town and Venetian Loggia to the Arkadi Monastery and Palace of Knossos. D A Y 6 C R U I S E T H E M E D I T E R R A N E A N S E A Relax on board with tea in the Wintergarden, or find your inner calm with yoga on the Sports Deck. D A Y 7 J E R U S A L E M ( A S H D O D ) , I S R A E L Tour the Old City and see the Wailing Wall, Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, or venture beyond to explore Bethlehem or the Dead Sea. D A Y 8 H A I F A , I S R A E L A free day to explore or continue your overnight tour visiting several key Holy Land sites. D A Y 9 H A I F A , I S R A E L Capture panoramic views from atop Mount Carmel & tour Acre, a UNESCO Site or visit Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. D A Y 10 L I M A S S O L , C Y P R U S See the cosmopolitan side of Cyprus in Limassol's busy beachfront, learn about centuries of history at the castles from the crusader era. D A Y 11 C R U I S E T H E M E D I T E R R A N E A N S E A Learn about your next adventures and cultural insights with intriguing destination talks. D A Y 12 R H O D E S , G R E E C E Stroll the Street of the Knights and see the Palace of the Grand Masters, or visit the Acropolis of Lindos and capture views from Mt. Filerimos. D A Y 13 M Y K O N O S , G R E E C E Walk the island's narrow streets; see Paraportiani Church, the Little Venice quarter and the famous whitewashed windmills. D A Y 14 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Survey the Panathenaic Stadium and Temple of Zeus en route to the Acropolis; enjoy shopping in the Plaka District. D A Y 15 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Wave a fond farewell to your ship or choose to stay longer in this city of antiquities. J E R U S A L E M , I S R A E L 102 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au/oceans

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