28-night Mediterranean's Iconic Shores Cruise From Istanbul, Turkey

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A stone lion statue in the foreground with the beautiful city of Perast and the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro in the background, featuring red-roofed buildings and a church steeple by the water.
Viking Lyra ocean cruise ship sailing though with vast mountains in the background.
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ABOARD

Viking Lyra

Viking Lyra ocean cruise ship sailing though with vast mountains in the background.

Departing

Visiting

Istanbul, Turkey

22 Ports of Call

Sailing Oct 20, 2028

from $17,996 per person* taxes and fees included

Your 28-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Viking Lyra depart from Istanbul, Turkey with 22 stops in ports-of-call including Heraklion, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), and Sibenik. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing October 20, 2028.

Departure Port

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is a dynamic city where the rich history of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires blends seamlessly with modern Turkish culture, offering visitors a unique mix of iconic landmarks, bustling bazaars, and stunning views. Before you depart Istanbul, Turkey, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Split on day 13 and Barcelona on day 28. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Viking Lyra

Viking Lyra, built in 2028, carries 998 passengers with a crew of 465. Ask us about dining options like The Chefs Table and entertainment like Torshavn!

Cruise Line

Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Ocean We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Viking Lyra or 14 of Viking Ocean’s other ships.