This 7-night Viking itinerary links Kusadasi (Ephesus) to Civitavecchia (Rome), threading 5 ports of call through 4 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard Viking Neptune.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 4 countries over 7 nights, starting in Kusadasi (Ephesus) and finishing in Civitavecchia (Rome), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Kusadasi (Ephesus) → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Pace
- 5 port days · 3 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 7 nights aboard Viking Neptune — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 7 Night Journey To Antiquities is a 7-night one-way itinerary aboard Viking Neptune. You board in Kusadasi (Ephesus) and disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome), calling at 5 ports across 4 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Turkey (Kusadasi), Crete (Chania), Sicily (Messina) and Italy (Naples, Civitavecchia).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Kusadasi (Ephesus) and home from Civitavecchia (Rome), so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 3 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.