Journey to
Antiquities.
Eight days from Rome to Athens, tracing the Mediterranean’s oldest stories — Naples, Sicily, Crete, and Ephesus along the way.
From $4,874 per person
The Itinerary
Six ports, one storied sea.
- Civitavecchia (Rome)Embarkation
- NaplesGateway to the Amalfi Coast & Pompeii
- Messina, SicilyBetween the Ionian & Tyrrhenian seas
- Souda Bay, CreteMinoan history at Knossos
- Ephesus (Kusadasi)One of antiquity’s best-preserved cities
- Athens (Piraeus)Disembarkation — overnight in port
Your Ship: Viking Jupiter
- Built
- 2019, Fincantieri
- Guests
- 930
- Decks
- 14
- Tonnage
- 47,800 GT
- Length
- 745 ft
- Staterooms
- All-veranda, no interior cabins
Dining: The Restaurant · World Café · Manfredi’s Italian · The Chef’s Table · Aquavit Terrace
Take the 360° Ship TourIncluded in Your Fare
- 8-day cruise · 3 countries · 6 ports · private veranda stateroom
- 5 included shore excursions
- 1 overnight in port
- All onboard meals, including regional specialties
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
- Wi-Fi onboard
- Port taxes & fees
Deck Plans
Choose Your Stateroom
Every stateroom on Viking Jupiter includes a private veranda — there are no interior cabins. Categories below are ordered from entry-level to the ship’s premier suite.
Veranda
- Floor-to-ceiling glass door to a full-size veranda
- King-size Explorer Bed or twin configuration
- Heated bathroom floor, glass-enclosed shower
Deluxe Veranda
- Same footprint as Veranda, higher deck placement
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
- Priority shore excursion reservations
Penthouse Veranda
- Welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages included
- Binoculars & priority restaurant reservations
Penthouse Junior Suite
- Full-size veranda with sitting area
- Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
- Priority spa & dining bookings, 80 days out
Explorer Suite
- Two-room suite with separate living & dining area
- Dining area seats 4
- Priority reservations open 167 days prior
Owner’s Suite
- The ship’s largest accommodation, multi-room
- Private library curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
- Complimentary chauffeured excursion, up to $800 value
Why Book This Through Artemis
The same fare. A different experience.
No added cost
Viking sets one fare, whether you book directly or through an advisor. We’re paid by Viking, not by you.
A held hand, not a hard sell
Cabin category questions, dining times, pre- and post-cruise stays — one point of contact for all of it.
Group standing
This sailing is offered under a group allotment, which is how the $125 per-person discount is already built into the fare above.
Common Questions
About this voyage.
What is the price for the Journey to Antiquities voyage?
Fares start from $4,874 per person for a DV6 Deluxe Veranda stateroom, including a $125-per-person group discount. A $25-per-person deposit holds your cabin.
What is the itinerary?
An 8-day route departing Civitavecchia (Rome) on October 30, 2027, calling at Naples, Messina, Souda Bay (Crete), and Ephesus (Kusadasi), ending in Piraeus (Athens).
Which ship sails this itinerary?
Viking Jupiter — one of Viking’s ocean-class ships, carrying 930 guests, adults-only, with no casino aboard.
Does booking through Artemis Travel Group cost more?
No. Viking sets the same fare whether you book directly or through an advisor. We’re compensated by Viking, not by you, and provide personal planning at no added cost.
Reserve Your Cabin
Hold your place
on Viking Jupiter.
Share a few details and a member of Artemis Travel Group will follow up personally — usually within one business day. A $25 deposit holds your cabin while you finalize plans.