Iconic Mediterranean
Snapshot
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Cruising Collection
- Barcelona to Rome or vice versa
- Multiple departures
From
$4,495*
per person twin share
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Overview
Explore France’s Riviera & Tuscany
France’s famed southern coast and Italy’s Renaissance treasures take center stage on this eight-day Mediterranean sojourn. Immerse yourself in Catalonian and Tuscan art, architecture and history during overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany. In the South of France, call on historic Montpellier and picturesque Marseille, and visit Monte Carlo, Monaco’s glamorous city by the sea.
The Viking Way
The world has changed in ways that we never could have imagined, and the way in which we choose to explore it has never been more important.
We recognise that even most experienced traveller needs additional peace of mind right now.
Here are a few reasons you can feel confident planning your Viking river cruise today...
Small yet wonderfully spacious ships
Our small ships boast open-plan Scandinavian interiors filled with natural light and alfresco dining areas. Plus we’ll take you to the heart of the destination by docking where larger ships can’t, and via priority docking arrangements on Europe’s rivers.
Award-winning service
Every Viking staff member is hand-picked by our experienced management team and trained to the highest of Swiss standards. Viking is the only cruise line to guarantee its award-winning service.
Inclusive value
One upfront fare that includes everything you need. No nickel and diming. All onboard meals; wine, beer and soft drink with lunch and dinner; wi-fi; unlimited access to specialty coffees, teas and bottled water; an enriching shore excursion in every port of call as well as tipping and gratuities.
Inclusions
Viking Inclusive Value
MORE FEATURES, SERVICES AND EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Access to The Nordic Spa & state-of-the-art fitness center
- Self-service launderettes
- Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service
ALL STATEROOMS INCLUDE:
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linen
- 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja toiletries
- Direct-dial satellite phone and cell service
- Security safe
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Ample USB ports
Itinerary
Day 1 - Barcelona, Spain
Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. The vibrant city of Barcelona, with its lively culture and inviting outdoor spaces, preserves a rich history. Picturesque medieval lanes wind through the oldest part of the city, the Gothic Quarter, where remnants of the city’s Roman wall were uncovered. Its treasures include the neo-Gothic Barcelona Cathedral, the medieval Jewish district of El Call and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria del Pi. In the evenings, diners relax in the Royal Plaza at restaurants along the elegant square’s perimeter.
Day 2 - Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is steeped in history, with stunning architecture and a rich culture. Mediterranean breezes grace the shore and Catalonia’s capital is a feast for the senses. Long strolls on wide boulevards—such as Las Ramblas, the mile-long leafy pedestrian way, and the Passeig de Gràcia, lined with some of Europe’s most elegant buildings—set the tone for a city that moves to its own tempo. Native son and famed architect Antoni Gaudí adorned his city with whimsy, whether along fantastical city blocks or with his colossal masterpiece, the towering La Sagrada Família cathedral.
Day 3 - Montpellier (Sète), France
Montpellier has been a center of learning for centuries. Its namesake university, founded in 1160, is one of the world’s oldest, predating the Renaissance. Still, a student population breathes life into a vibrant culture. The social and cultural center of Montpellier is the Place de la Comédie, anchored by the elegant Three Graces fountain and the neoclassical Opéra Comédie. Other sites pay tribute to a rich heritage, from the art-filled Musée Fabre and impressive St. Clément Aqueduct to the St. Pierre Cathedral with its “floating” porch supported by a pair of towers.
Day 4 - Marseille, France
Marseille is rich in historic treasures, nestled between the Mediterranean and rocky hills of limestone. Two 17th-century fortresses dominate the charming Vieux Port, or Old Port, the natural harbor that hosts all manner of watercraft, from sleek elegant yachts to old style fishing vessels. Its picturesque quay is one of the world’s most romantic walks, lined with dozens of cafés and shops. Also worth exploring is the city center, graced by La Canebière boulevard. Linger in a café and sample the city’s signature bouillabaisse made from freshly caught fish.
Day 5 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
The chic city of Monte Carlo in the petite kingdom of Monaco boasts some of the world’s most exclusive shopping and a beautiful old port. A fairy-tale aura has settled on this glittering city of the Grimaldi family, perhaps nowhere more elegantly than at the Prince’s Palace, where the late American actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly presided with Prince Rainier III. Monte Carlo’s medieval quarter perches on “The Rock,” an escarpment at the foot of the Maritime Alps, and offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean and the harbor lined with mega-yachts.
Day 6 - Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Tuscany is known equally as the cradle of the Renaissance and a center of culinary delights and astounding wines. Throughout this emerald-green countryside dotted with cypress trees, endless delights unfold. Among them is Florence, a living museum of the Renaissance. Brunelleschi’s famous Duomo dominates the medieval cityscape—an architectural achievement. Another Tuscan treasure, the Square of Miracles, unfolds in Pisa. Here, a trinity of masterpieces—the Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery—comprise some of Europe’s finest art and architecture.
Day 7 - Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Tuscany is known for its scenic beauty and exudes a unique, rustic character. Vineyards, olive tree groves, wheat fields and endless expanses of farmland skirt the bases of medieval hill towns as they march across an undulating landscape of gentle hills. Fertile soils produce some of the world’s finest wines, including Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. More than this, many consider Tuscany the birthplace of the original farm-to-table movement. Simple, honest food graces the Tuscan table, from creamy cheeses to thick Florentine steak grilled over a wood fire.
Day 8 - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
For centuries, Rome ruled much of Europe, building a vast empire from the power of emperors. More than 2,500 years of history live in the city’s streets. Ancient structures recall those heady days when the cheers of 80,000 spectators roared from the Colosseum, citizens mingled in the Forum and senators asked the gods for guidance at the Pantheon. Along with the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica, this rich pocket of Italy is one of the world’s greatest repositories of history and civilization. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home.
Dates/Prices
Departs | Arrives | Veranda | Deluxe Veranda | Penthouse Veranda |
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21 July 2024 |
28 July 2024 |
$6,995pp (Last cabins) |
$7,195pp (Last cabins) |
$9,195pp (Last cabins) |
16 December 2024 |
23 December 2024 |
$5,195pp (Last cabins) |
$5,795pp
|
$6,495pp (Last cabins) |
13 January 2025 |
20 January 2025 |
$5,495pp (Last cabins)
|
$5,795pp
|
$6,795pp |
3 July 2025 |
10 July 2025 |
$7,095pp (Last cabins) |
$7,295pp |
$8,295pp (Last cabins) |
23 December 2025 | 30 December 2025 | $4,495pp | $4,795pp | $5,995pp |
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*Offer valid until 31 May 2024 or until sold out. Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on 23 December 2025 departure and is subject to availability and change, correct as at 2 April 2024.
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