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The second-largest art museum in the world and home
to over three million priceless pieces of art. A fascinating
guided tour of the Hermitage is complimentary for
Viking guests. An optional 'Privileged Access: The
Hermitage Behind Closed Doors' excursion is also
available, where guests are treated to a tour of the
museum's secured vaults with a Russian historian,
followed by a delicious lunch.
The State Hermitage Museum
in Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Housed inside a renovated 200-year-old public
bathhouse, SCAI is one of the leading contemporary
art galleries in Japan and is an oasis of calm within the
bustling city. The gallery's open spaces and bright white
walls create the perfect backdrop for an ever-changing
selection of cutting-edge works by contemporary artists
f rom all around the globe. Entry is f ree.
SCAI The Bathhouse
in Tokyo, Japan
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Housed in the Madre de Deus Convent, this museum
showcases an incredible array of decorative ceramic
tiles, or azulejos, along with displays about the history
and production of the art form. Intricate and beautiful,
these tiles illustrate everyday life and important events
that have shaped Portugal's history, and this collection
is the only one of its kind in the world. On our optional
'National Tile Museum' excursion, you will have the
opportunity to make your very own azulejo to take home
with you.
National Azulejo Museum
in Lisbon, Portugal
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Museo Picasso Málaga