Highlights of Mediterranean Cruises
Join Viking and discover a region awash in culture and history. Civilization is said to have begun and evolved on these shores, whether as the birthplace of democracy or science or with the refinement of wine or art. From the sun-soaked shores of Spain and Sicily to the fascinating past of Greece and the South of France, Viking reveals millennia of history to you during our many journeys along these fabled waters. Here is a sample of what you can look forward to on a Mediterranean voyage:
- Rome’s monumental Colosseum and Pantheon
- Vatican City’s glorious St. Peter’s Basilica
- Diocletian’s Palace in Split, one of Croatia’s oldest cities
- Classical Athens, birthplace of democracy
- The architectural brilliance of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona
- The fine flavors of Italy’s Chianti and Portugal’s port
- Venice’s romantic, car-free lanes and alleys
- The magnificently preserved walled city of Dubrovnik
- Breathtaking beauty of the Greek Islands
- St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Malta’s capital, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site