14-Night Cruise on Viking VelaAncient Mediterranean Antiquities - Weather

The Viking Vela sails a 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities itinerary with Viking Cruises, departing Istanbul, Turkey on January 25, 2028. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, Canakkale, Turkey, with 10 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Jan 25, 2028 — Istanbul, Turkey

   Istanbul, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Jan 26, 2028 — Istanbul, Turkey

   Istanbul, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Jan 27, 2028 — Canakkale, Turkey

   Canakkale, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 49°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Jan 28, 2028 — Kusadasi, Turkey

   Kusadasi, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Jan 29, 2028 — Rhodes, Greece

   Rhodes, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Jan 30, 2028 — Iraklion, Greece

   Iraklion, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Jan 31, 2028 — Piraeus, Greece

   Piraeus, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Feb 1, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Vela, cruising between ports on the Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Feb 2, 2028 — Piraeus, Greece

   Piraeus, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

10. Day 10 — Thursday, Feb 3, 2028 — Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kusadasi, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

11. Day 11 — Friday, Feb 4, 2028 — Chania, Crete

    Chania, Crete is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

12. Day 12 — Saturday, Feb 5, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Viking Vela, cruising between ports on the Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Sunday, Feb 6, 2028 — Messina, Sicily

    Messina, Sicily is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

14. Day 14 — Monday, Feb 7, 2028 — Naples, Italy

    Naples, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

15. Day 15 — Tuesday, Feb 8, 2028 — Civitavecchia, Italy

    Civitavecchia, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities cruise on Viking Vela. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.