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Discover the Mediterranean’s “quiet season”

Learn about the many benefits of traveling
during this special time of year.

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Wednesday‌, March‌ 25‌ | LIVE 1:00‌ PM‌ ET / 10:00‌ AM‌ PT

Join Viking’s Joost Ouendag and veteran Greek guide Vangelis Zervogiannis for an informative webinar on the benefits of sailing the Mediterranean during the “quiet season,” which spans from autumn to spring. Visiting during this period allows you to experience seasonal celebrations and foods and enjoy better value, more temperate weather and fewer crowds as you explore Greece, Spain, Italy and beyond.

As an added bonus, when you register for this webinar, you will be entered for a chance to win an 8-day Mediterranean voyage of your choice for two with round-trip business class airfare, Deluxe Veranda accommodations and a land extension of your choice.*

EVENT DETAILS

Wednesday‌, March‌ 25‌

1:00‌ PM‌ ET / 10:00‌ AM‌ PT

How to Join: After you register, you will receive a confirmation email, which includes a calendar invite and a link to join the event once it begins.

What to Expect: Our hosts will share why visiting the Mediterranean during the “quiet season” allows for fewer crowds and easier access to iconic sites.

 

MORE ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Joost Ouendag brings over 30 years of travel and tour operations expertise to his role as Viking’s Vice President of Product Development, where he crafts our award-winning river, ocean and expedition itineraries. The experiences he creates are designed for curious travelers, bringing you closer to captivating destinations through immersive onshore excursions that provide insights into Local Life and the Working World—and offer Privileged Access to cultural treasures.

With his love of history, master’s degree in linguistics from the Netherlands’ Utrecht University and background as a published travel author, Joost brings a unique and informative perspective. As a seasoned explorer, his ongoing travels shape unforgettable journeys that reflect Viking’s commitment to enriching and immersive travel. Based in Viking’s Basel office, Joost is also a familiar face to guests as the host of many Viking.TV episodes and of Viking’s webinars.

Our webinars aim to provide exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and expert commentary drawn from decades of travel and industry expertise. Whether developing new routes or sharing stories from the road, Joost’s passion for discovery and excellence continues to inspire travelers around the world.

Born and raised on the Greek island of Crete, Vangelis Zervogiannis is a veteran trip leader and licensed guide who specializes in tours around his hometown and in Santorini. Vangelis attained a BA in language and literature from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He advanced his education in Greek archaeology, history and culture at the Greek School for Guides, followed by studies in art history in the Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Crete. With his passion for knowledge plus more than two decades of experience in Greek tourism, Vangelis is the perfect host to showcase the antiquities of Crete, Santorini and the surrounding Aegean.

A foodie and oenophile, Vangelis also has advanced wine certification from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and is certified in olive oil tasting; he spends his winters tending to his organic olive groves on the land of his forefathers.

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*Limited to extensions valued at up to $2,599 per person.

NO PURCHASE OR WEBINAR PARTICIPATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY (50) U.S., D.C. & CANADA (EXCLUDING QUEBEC, PUERTO RICO & ALL OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS), 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Begins at 12:00 AM PT on 01/01/2026 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 03/31/2026. For full Rules, entry/eligibility & prize details: viking.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Viking River Cruises, Inc., 5700 Canoga Avenue, Suite 200, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.