This 7-night Viking itinerary links Civitavecchia (Rome) to Kusadasi (Ephesus), threading 5 ports of call through 4 countries with 1 day at sea to unwind aboard Viking Saturn.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 4 countries over 7 nights, starting in Civitavecchia (Rome) and finishing in Kusadasi (Ephesus), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 1 day at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Civitavecchia (Rome) → Kusadasi (Ephesus)
- Pace
- 5 port days · 1 sea day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 7 nights aboard Viking Saturn — 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 Saturn. You board in Civitavecchia (Rome) and disembark in Kusadasi (Ephesus), calling at 5 ports across 4 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Italy (Civitavecchia, Naples), Sicily (Messina), Crete (Chania) and Turkey (Kusadasi).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Civitavecchia (Rome) and home from Kusadasi (Ephesus), so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 1 day 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.